The best bet is for HBO’s “Last Week Tonight” to repeat as the winner in this category, but don’t discount the love for “Full Frontal.” Samantha Bee’s scathing political commentary was a welcome addition during the presidential campaign last year and she’s arguably the toughest comedian on POTUS on television appearing on TV on a regular basis (and that’s saying something). Stephen Colbert and “The Late Show” could also take the crown after a breakout year (and, don’t forget, “The Colbert Report” won the last two Variety Series Emmys in 2013 and 2014 before this category was split into two). [Updated July 20]
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Outstanding Variety Talk Series
1. “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver”
2. “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee”
3. “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”
4. “The Late Late Show with James Cordon”
5. “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
6. “Real Time with Bill Maher”
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All Major Category Predictions
Best Drama Series
Best Comedy Series
Best Limited Series
Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Outstanding Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Best Reality-Competition Series
Best Variety Talk Series
Best Writing for a Drama Series
Best Directing for a Drama Series
Best Writing for a Comedy Series
Best Directing for a Comedy Series
Best Writing for a Limited Series or TV Movie
Best Directing for a Limited Series or TV Movie
