The 70th Emmy Awards featured some old favourites back for more glory (Game of Thrones), some new entries in the television history books (The Marvelous Mrs Maisel) — and an on-stage marriage proposal.
The following are a few key moments from the 70th Emmy Awards in Los Angeles:
Marry me
Emmys organisers were looking for ways to boost declining audience ratings but they could have never have planned for this: one of the winners asked his girlfriend to marry him from the stage as he accepted his award.
Glenn Weiss, who took the prize for best director of a variety special (“The Oscars”), stunned viewers when he proposed to Jan Svendsen, who was sitting in the audience.
Glenn Weiss (L), winner of the Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special award for 'The Oscars,' and Jan Svendsen…
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