James Ransone Left Out of Emmys In Memoriam | Entertainment and Celebrity News
James Ransone Left Out of Emmys In Memoriam | Entertainment and Celebrity News  
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Published On: Wed Sep 16 2026
Description: The Television Academy’s decision to snub actor James Ransone — known for “The Wire,” “It: Chapter Two,” and “Generation Kill” — from the Emmys In Memoriam segment has sparked outrage, echoing a similar Oscar oversight earlier this year. His wife Jamie McPhee called it “simply not right,” praising his talent while acknowledging he’d likely find the situation funny — but she’s still heartbroken. The Academy cited time limits as the reason, though Ransone’s name appears in the online version, which fans say doesn’t make up for the on-air omission. He’s not alone — Chuck Norris and Nicholas Brendon were also left out, especially jarring after a “Buffy” reunion aired earlier. This controversy highlights deeper questions about who gets remembered at awards shows — and whether time constraints justify overlooking beloved talents. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/james-ransone-excluded-emmys-oscars-in-memoriam-wife-1236864048/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8831a426f0cb47ff Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.