Congrats to This Insanely Long List of Emmy Nominees

Is it us, or is this the longest list ever? The Second City is incredibly proud to congratulate the 2022 Emmy nominees for an outstanding year of bringing audiences laughter, food for thought, more Ted Lasso, not enough Ted Lasso, and inspirational entertainment.

This list of nominees touches all corners of The Second City: our resident stage alumni, former TourCo members and Training Center teachers, our Artistic Advisory Board and our Board of Directors. Please join us in congratulating them.

• Ali Barthwell: Outstanding Writing For A Variety Series (Last Week Tonight With John Oliver)
• Stephen Colbert: Variety Talk Series; Outstanding Writing For A Variety Series; Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama Or Variety Series (The Late Show With Stephen Colbert)
• Chelsea Devantez: Outstanding Writing For A Nonfiction Program (The Problem With Jon Stewart)
• Paul Dinello: Outstanding Writing For A Variety Series (The Late Show With Stephen Colbert)
• Ariel Dumas: Outstanding Writing For A Variety Series (The Late Show With Stephen Colbert)
• Bill Hader: Lead Actor in a Comedy Series; Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series; Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series (Barry); Guest Actor in a Comedy Series (Curb Your Enthusiasm)
• Chris Licht: Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama Or Variety Series (The Late Show With Stephen Colbert)
• Jane Lynch: Guest Actress in a Comedy Series (Only Murders in the Building)
• Carley Moseley: Outstanding Writing For A Variety Series (The Late Show With Stephen Colbert)
• Bob Odenkirk: Lead Actor in a Drama Series; Best Drama Series (Better Call Saul)
• Asher Perlman: Outstanding Writing For A Variety Series (The Late Show With Stephen Colbert)
• Amy Poehler: Host for a Reality or Competition Program (Making It); Outstanding Directing For A Documentary/Nonfiction Program; Outstanding Documentary Or Nonfiction Special (Lucy and Desi)
• Sam Richardson: Guest Actor in a Comedy Series (Ted Lasso)
• Tim Robinson: Outstanding Actor In A Short Form Comedy Or Drama Series; Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama Or Variety Series (I Think You Should Leave With Tim Robinson)
• Martin Short: Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (Only Murders in the Building)
• Brian Stack: Outstanding Writing For A Variety Series (The Late Show With Stephen Colbert)
• Jason Sudeikis: Lead Actor in a Comedy Series; Best Comedy Series (Ted Lasso)
• Robin Thede: Variety Sketch Series; Outstanding Writing For A Variety Series (A Black Lady Sketch Show)
• John Thibodeaux: Outstanding Writing For A Variety Series (The Late Show With Stephen Colbert)
• Steve Waltien: Outstanding Writing For A Variety Series (The Late Show With Stephen Colbert)

…Not to mention multiple nominations for SNL, where Aidy Bryant, Chris Redd, and Cecily Strong are cast members.

We’ll be rooting for all of them on Emmy night!