The Tony and Emmy award-winning Chenoweth, currently starring in “American Gods,” quickly whipped off the red robe to reveal a sparkly minidress underneath and to bring out a surprise guest to sing with her, none other than Sterling K. Brown of NBC’s smash hit “This Is Us.”
They performed a moving duet of “For Good,” from “Wicked.”
FX’s “Atlanta” also won two awards, for outstanding achievement in comedy and individual achievement in comedy for creator-star Donald Glover, whose brother accepted both statuettes on his behalf.
“Fargo” and “The Leftovers” star Carrie Coon made TCA awards history by receiving two awards for individual achievement in drama for her performances in both shows.
The non-televised ceremony saw Chenoweth making a number of costume changes, including a royal tip of the tiara to “The Crown.” She also performed a spoof of her “Wicked” number “Popular,” during which she renamed the awards “The Chennies.”
Twelve awards were handed out during the ceremonies including a career achievement honor to documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and a Heritage award for the beloved NBC comedy “Seinfeld.”
The winners are decided by votes cast by the TCA membership of more than 220 professional TV critics and journalists. Here is the complete list:
- Individual achievement in drama: Carrie Coon, “The Leftovers,” HBO, and “Fargo,” FX
- Individual achievement in comedy: Donald Glover, “Atlanta,” FX
- Outstanding achievement in news and information: “O.J. Made in America,” ESPN
- Outstanding achievement in reality programming: “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath,” A&E
- Outstanding achievement in youth programming: “Speechless,” ABC
- Outstanding new program: “This Is Us,” NBC
- Outstanding achievement in movies, miniseries and specials: “Big Little Lies, HBO
- Outstanding achievement in drama: “The Handmaid’s Tale” Hulu
- Outstanding achievement in comedy: “Atlanta,” FX
- Program of the year: “The Handmaid’s Tale,” Hulu
- Career achievement award: Ken Burns
- Heritage award: “Seinfeld,” NBC
