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Jun 2025
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"The Bear' or 'Shrinking'? Contenders fo...

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In the latest Variety Awards Circuit video presented by Paramount+, Variety Executive Editor Michael Schneider and Variety Senior TV Features Editor Emily Longeretta discuss the Emmy contenders for Best Comedy Series. Variety Awards Circuit presented by Paramount+  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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