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Mariska Hargitay Leads a Brisk Yet Celebratory Emmys in a Return to Form: TV Review
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The Emmys returned to form with Mariska Hargitay as host, after a disappointing ceremony the previous year with Nate Bargatze.
Hargitay's hosting was described as an effusive and efficient tribute to television at its best.
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- Mariska Hargitay hosted the 78th Emmy awards ceremony
- The ceremony was a improvement from the previous year
- She is also a director, Broadway leading lady, and New York Knicks superfan
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- The success of the ceremony may impact future hosting decisions
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The Emmys are a significant event in the television industry
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- 9m agoVariety: Rookie host Mariska Hargitay led the 2026 Emmys in a return to form by embracing enthusiasm.
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