POLITICS TAKE A BREAK

There was surprisingly little politics in the Emmys telecast; the name “Trump” was barely if ever mentioned. But Full Frontal host Samantha Bee got a few digs in.

Presenting the award for best drama actor with Taraji P Henson, Bee was asked what drama she was watching. She was off and running.

“I’ve been watching this shocking dystopian drama called ‘the news,’” Bee said.

“I’m on approximately season 9,000. Gets darker and darker, but I can’t stop watching. You know, they really need to recast the lead.”

She suggested others might want to try, er, lighter fare.

“Just watch The Handmaid’s Tale instead,” she said. “It’s a lot more fun.”