The 77th Emmy Awards’ “In Memoriam” phase opened Sunday with a tribute to “The Cosby Show” actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner.
Phylicia Rashad, the six-time Emmy nominee who performed Warner’s TV mother on the collection, took the stage on the Peacock Theater to talk about Warner and honor the tv personalities that died this final 12 months.
“He was a beloved teenager in an iconic television series who the world watched grow into manhood,” stated Rashad, “and like all our friends and colleagues who transitioned this past year, Malcolm-Jamal Warner remains in our hearts.”
Warner, who portrayed Theo Huxtable for eight seasons on the long-lasting household sitcom, died in July at age 54.
“Tonight, as is tradition at the Emmys, we remember them, not just for their immense talent, but also for the way they made us believe in something bigger, the best that is within us,” she continued. “And even though they may no longer be here with us, we can all smile knowing that their impact will remain, knowing that their lasting impressions will continue to live on through story, knowing that they touched our lives. And whether you grew up watching them or have just now discovered their brilliance, their light remains in the very fabric of our industry.”
Vince Gill and Lainey Wilson then carried out “Go Rest High on That Mountain” as a slideshow of performers, writers, producers and extra performed on screens behind them.
Remembrances for Michelle Trachtenberg, Ozzy Osbourne, Anne Burrell, David Lynch, Julian McMahon, George Wendt, Loni Anderson, Maggie Smith, John Amos and Mark Snow had been amongst these included within the tribute. A picture of Quincy Jones concluded the phase.
Due to the telecast’s time limitations, various tv figures weren’t included within the tribute. Wrestler Hulk Hogan, actor Polly Holliday and actor Graham Greene had been amongst these lacking.
