Tracy Morgan Makes Triumphant Emmys Return; Veep, Game of Thrones Celebrate Wins

By Published on September 21, 2015

Comedian Tracy Morgan made an iconic return to the Emmys stage on Sunday, and drew laughs from the audience, who stood and applauded his triumphant return. The 30 Rock star recalled waking up from a coma after he suffered a brain injury.

“I was ecstatic to learn I wasn’t the one who messed up,” Morgan joked.

Morgan handed out the award for Best Drama Series to “Game of Thrones.” Before that, Mel Brooks handed out the Best Comedy Series award to “Veep.”

The television awards were filled with funny moments from host Andy Samberg and jokes from the winners and presenters alike.

The first winner of the night, Allison Janey, sang her way through parts of her acceptance speech. She took home the Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series award for β€œMoms.”

She thanked series producer Chuck Lorre for creating a deeply flawed character and “thinking of me to play her.”

Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ series “Veep” won Best Comedy Series, and she won the Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Emmy. She poked fun at Donald Trump during her speech.

Jon Stewart’s “The Daily Show” took home several Emmys including Best Variety Talk Series. The comedian, who wrapped the series this year, quipped, “Thank you so very much. You will never have to see me again.”

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