{"id":181620,"date":"2018-09-15T00:47:04","date_gmt":"2018-09-15T04:47:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=181620"},"modified":"2018-09-15T00:47:04","modified_gmt":"2018-09-15T04:47:04","slug":"emmy-hosts-che-jost-ready-fun-politics-even-mishaps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2018\/09\/15\/emmy-hosts-che-jost-ready-fun-politics-even-mishaps\/","title":{"rendered":"Emmy hosts Che, Jost ready for fun, politics, even mishaps"},"content":{"rendered":"
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“This isn’t as gold as I thought it would be. I was expecting a much tackier gold. But this is a reasonable gold,” Che observed. (File Photo<\/a>: colinjost\/Instagtam<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

LOS ANGELES \u2014 Michael Che and Colin Jost, typically stuck behind a desk as “Saturday Night Live” news anchors, are moving to a grander setting Monday as Emmy Awards hosts.<\/p>\n

The comedians got in the mood at Thursday’s rollout of the traditional arrivals carpet \u2014 yellow-hued this time around, not red, as the ceremony marks its 70th year.<\/p>\n

“This isn’t as gold as I thought it would be. I was expecting a much tackier gold. But this is a reasonable gold,” Che observed.<\/p>\n

After carpet duty, he and Jost talked to The Associated Press about the high-profile job of hosting and what it’s like to be tapped for it by Lorne Michaels, their “SNL” boss and this year’s Emmys telecast producer.<\/p>\n

The “Weekend Update” anchors were serious, sometimes. Remarks were edited for clarity and brevity.<\/p>\n

AP: How does it feel to get this high-profile gig?<\/p>\n

Jost: We love going to the Emmys. Anytime we’re nominated, it feels like a big honour. And to go and get asked to host, and they trusted us, it’s great. Am I right (to Che)?<\/p>\n

Che: Your hair is gorgeous.<\/p>\n

AP: What did Michaels say about how to approach it?<\/p>\n

Che: It was something along the lines of, ‘Have fun out there’ and ‘We trust you.’ So that’s exciting when maybe the greatest producer in TV trusts us with a show. So I think the (TV) academy is in good hands.<\/p>\n

AP: Will you include political humour?<\/p>\n

Jost: We don’t totally know yet because we don’t even know what’s going to happen over the weekend politically. There might be some, and there might not.<\/p>\n

Che: There’s gonna be political jokes. And we’re gonna come out on the wrong side of history, for sure. We’re aiming toward it.<\/p>\n

AP: Some awards hosts who have taken a different approach, such as David Letterman and his ‘Oprah-Uma’ bit at the 1995 Oscars, have fallen flat. Will you be more traditional hosts?<\/p>\n

Jost: I don’t even know really what a traditional host for it is.<\/p>\n

Che: Ed McMahon. Ed McMahon is a traditional host.<\/p>\n

Jost: Well, should we do that?<\/p>\n

Che: If we could be half as good as Ed McMahon, we’ve nailed it. We’re Ed McMahon-ing it.<\/p>\n

AP: Given the Oscars envelop mix-up, are you concerned about mishaps?<\/p>\n

Jost: We have lots of those planned.<\/p>\n

AP: Best worst-case scenario for what could go wrong?<\/p>\n

Che: All the winners will be announced via Jack-in-the-box (toy). So we’re just going to have to crank and crank and crank till it pops out. And it will be a puppet of the winner’s face.<\/p>\n

Jost: That’s a subtle change that you’ll notice. And then the show’s going to be five hours.<\/p>\n

Q: Will the ceremony be very “SNL”-ish?<\/p>\n

Jost: There will be a lot of people from the ‘SNL’ family involved. But also a lot of people that are just the stars of television now that have nothing to do with ‘SNL,’ because people want to see everyone who’s on TV.<\/p>\n

Q: Some nominees have said they hope that politics won’t dominate the night. But you two tackle serious issues on “Weekend Update,” so is it a tightrope for you?<\/p>\n

Che: We’re overthinking it if we’re thinking about that. It’s a celebration for a lot of people who worked really hard this year to be nominated and (for) a lot of shows that people really enjoy. We’re just gonna have fun at the top and keep the show moving and make sure it’s an enjoyable show to watch.<\/p>\n

Jost: You want to make it celebratory. You want people to be laughing and you want people to have a fun time. You’re lucky to be doing this job and you’re lucky to get recognized in some way, so why not make it a fun night?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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