Overview

• Jerry Springer, Raquel Welch, and other late stars were not included in the Emmys In Memoriam tribute.
• Emmys producer Jesse Collins explained that the selection process is handled by the Television Academy and that it is one of the hardest parts of the show to put together.
• Springer's publicist, Linda Shafran, expressed disappointment on social media, stating 'Shame on #emmys #emmyawards for not including TV legend @jerryspringer in their In Memoriam. TERRIBLE!'
• Ryan O'Neal's son Patrick also expressed his disappointment via social media.
• The tribute featured a performance of “See You Again” by Charlie Puth and The War and Treaty, and transitioned into the Friends theme song, “I’ll Be There for You” by The Rembrandts.