The Emmys paid tribute to the actors, writers and producers who died since the last awards, taking an extra beat to honor Norman Lear, the famed TV writer and producer who died last month at 101.
The in memoriam segment recognized two television actors who died unexpectedly: Andre Braugher, who was known for his roles on “Homicide: Life on the Street” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”; and Matthew Perry, the “Friends” star. (The musical accompaniment, from the duo the War and Treaty and Charlie Puth, included the “Friends” theme song.)
Here are other members of the television industry who the program recognized:
Angela Lansbury, the famed actress who starred in “Murder, She Wrote.”
Angus Cloud, who portrayed a lovable drug dealer on the HBO show “Euphoria.”
Barbara Walters, the pioneering TV news reporter.
Bob Barker, the longtime host of “The Price Is Right.”
David Jacobs, who created the soap opera “Dallas.”
Harry Belafonte, the barrier-breaking performer in music, movies and TV.
Leslie Jordan, the comic actor who was a cast member on “Will & Grace.”
Mark Margolis, who played a fearsome former drug lord in “Breaking Bad.”
Paul Reubens, the comic actor behind Pee-wee Herman.
Richard Roundtree, the prolific actor who had recurring roles in “Heroes,” “Being Mary Jane” and “Family Reunion.”
Ron Cephas Jones, who won two Emmys for his role on “This Is Us.”
Stephen Boss, the dancer and reality star known as tWitch.
Suzanne Somers, who gained fame on the hit sitcom “Three’s Company” before building a health and diet business empire.
Source: Television - nytimes.com
