Emmys Producers Dish On Taylor Swift ‘SVU’ Sketch (Including The Easter Eggs), Mariska Hargitay’s Hosting Chops, Dolly Parton Tribute & More
That Taylor Swift cameo at the Emmys was actually filmed on the Law & Order: SVU set, by the way. After Monday night’s telecast of the 78th Emmy awards, producers Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay joined NBCUniversal’s EVP of Live Events & Specials Jen Neal to break down the biggest moments from the […]
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards showcased several memorable moments, including a meta "Law & Order: SVU" sketch featuring Taylor Swift and Mariska Hargitay. Swift's involvement in the sketch began during the initial meeting between producers, with Collins and Harmon both expressing excitement about the idea. Swift insisted on including Easter eggs from the show, leading to the addition of her cat as Olivia Benson.
The sketch was filmed on the "SVU" set in New York late in August, with Swift's involvement ensuring its authenticity. Other tributes included heartfelt performances for Dolly Parton, Catherine O'Hara, Tim Curry, Hayden Panettiere, Rob Reiner, and James Burrows, with each tribute having a unique approach. The Bob Hope Humanitarian Award was presented to Michael J. Fox, marking an emotional start to the show.
While the show ran slightly ahead of schedule, producers trusted presenters Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson to maintain the pace.
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