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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Entertainment
Libby Hill

With 22 nominations, the Emmys are living for 'Saturday Night Live'

It only took 42 years, but this "Saturday Night Live" show really seems to be catching on.

Jokes aside, the late-night sketch comedy stalwart had a banner season in 2016-17, seeing its best ratings in years and a renewed sense of cultural relevance thanks to the current tumultuous political climate.

The "SNL" revitalization campaign continued Thursday morning as the series racked up an astounding 22 Emmy nominations, tying with HBO's "Westworld" to lead all nominees.

That brings the grand total of Primetime Emmy nominations earned by the long-running comedy show to 231 since its debut in 1975.

The series garnered support across the board for efforts made both on camera and behind the scenes.

Alec Baldwin's acid impression of Donald Trump likely went a long way in earning him a nomination for supporting actor in a comedy series, while Vanessa Bayer, Leslie Jones and 2016 winner Kate McKinnon all scored nominations for supporting actress.

The series also had a significant showing in the guest acting categories, with Dave Chappelle, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tom Hanks, Kristin Wiig and Melissa McCarthy all getting nods for their hosting turns on the show.

A full list of the 22 Emmy nominations earned by "Saturday Night Live":

Variety sketch series

Supporting actor in a comedy series (Alec Baldwin)

Supporting actress in a comedy series (Vanessa Bayer)

Supporting actress in a comedy series (Leslie Jones)

Supporting actress in a comedy series (Kate McKinnon)

Guest actor in a comedy series (Tom Hanks)

Guest actor in a comedy series (Lin-Manuel Miranda)

Guest actor in a comedy series (Dave Chappelle)

Guest actress in a comedy series (Kristen Wiig)

Guest actress in a comedy series (Melissa McCarthy)

Production design for a variety, nonfiction, reality or reality competition series

Costumes for variety, nonfiction or reality programming

Directing for a variety series

Picture editing for variety programming

Hairstyling for a multi-camera series or special

Lighting design/lighting direction for a variety series

Makeup for a multi-camera series or special (non-prosthetic)

Prosthetic makeup for a series, limited series, movie or special

Original music and lyrics

Stunt coordination for a comedy series or variety program

Technical direction, camerawork, video control for a series

Writing for a variety series

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