The 78th Emmy Awards ceremony is set to feature several major tributes and performances, according to producers at Jesse Collins Entertainment. The telecast will include a special tribute to the late Dolly Parton, who passed away in August at age 80. While specific details about the celebration remain under wraps, producers promise it will be a meaningful remembrance of the country music icon.
Country artist Noah Kahan will perform “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” during the ceremony’s In Memoriam segment. According to producers, Kahan selected the classic Paul Simon composition because of its personal significance to him, with the artist working closely with the production team to develop a special arrangement. The performance aims to honor those in the entertainment industry who have passed away this year.
The Emmy telecast will also feature several nostalgic reunions, including a 50th-anniversary celebration of “Charlie’s Angels” with the original cast and a 30th-anniversary recognition of “Buffy, the Vampire Slayer” featuring Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz. Host Mariska Hargitay is preparing for the ceremony while also supporting charitable efforts, with olive trees from her brother’s nursery being provided for the red carpet and subsequently donated to a homeless shelter for domestic abuse survivors.
Originally reported by Variety →
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