{"id":2022940,"date":"2025-09-15T06:53:36","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T06:53:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2022940"},"modified":"2025-09-15T06:53:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T06:53:36","slug":"sal-saperstein-doesnt-get-a-single-thank-you-as-the-studio-dominates-emmys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/sal-saperstein-doesnt-get-a-single-thank-you-as-the-studio-dominates-emmys\/","title":{"rendered":"Sal Saperstein doesn&#8217;t get a single thank you as \u201cThe Studio\u201d dominates Emmys"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">Key points<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Nobody shouted out Sal Saperstein at the Emmys despite <em>The Studio<\/em> mastermind Seth Rogen giving four acceptance speeches.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Saperstein is a fictional executive played by Barinholtz on <em>The Studio<\/em> who is integral to the show&#8217;s own awards show episode.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Barinholtz was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for playing Sal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>The Studio<\/em> dominated its first season at the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/awards\/emmys\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Emmys;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Emmys<\/a> \u2014 but the show&#8217;s creators showed no love to Sal Saperstein.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The showbiz satire series from <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/person\/seth-rogen\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Seth Rogen;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Seth Rogen<\/a> and Evan Goldberg won for Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Rogen, as well as awards for its directing and screenwriting.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As a result, Rogen gave a whopping four acceptance speeches at Sunday night&#8217;s ceremony, but didn&#8217;t shout out Sal Saperstein a single time, despite fans&#8217; expectations that he&#8217;d be name-dropped at least once during the broadcast.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">But who, exactly, <em>is<\/em> Sal Saperstein, and why was he expected to receive attention at the Emmys? Read on for our explanation.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Who is Sal Saperstein?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sal Saperstein is a fictional studio executive from Apple TV+&#8217;s <em>The Studio<\/em>. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/person\/ike-barinholtz\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Ike Barinholtz;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Ike Barinholtz<\/a>, who previously collaborated with Rogen and Goldberg on projects like <em>Neighbors<\/em> and <em>The Disaster Artist<\/em>, plays Sal, the vice president of production at the fictional Continental Studios.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sal thought that he was a strong contender to take over Continental after Patty Leigh (Catherine O&#8217;Hara) departed the studio, but the job ultimately went to his friend Matt Remick (Rogen) in the show&#8217;s first episode. After becoming VP of production, Sal goes to battle with his rival Quinn Hackett (Chase Sui Wonders), who Matt has promoted to junior executive.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>Apple TV+<\/p>\n<p> Adam Scott as Adam Scott and Ike Barinholtz as Sal Saperstein in &#8216;The Studio&#8217;<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Why would Sal Saperstein have been mentioned at the Emmys?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sal Saperstein&#8217;s most memorable moment on <em>The Studio<\/em> comes in an episode that takes place during an awards show (not the Emmys, but the Golden Globes). In the show&#8217;s eighth episode (aptly titled &#8220;The Golden Globes&#8221;), Sal becomes the subject of a running gag during the ceremony.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The bit begins when Adam Scott (who plays himself in the episode and was also Emmy-nominated this year) thanks Sal during his acceptance speech, recalling the exec let the <em>Severance<\/em> star crash on his couch two decades earlier when he was first beginning his career in show business. That moment leads to the Globes turning the spotlight onto Sal as he briefly banters with Scott from his seat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Shortly thereafter, Globes host Ramy Youssef gives Sal further attention when he takes the mic. &#8220;I think I speak for most of America when I say, &#8216;Who the hell is Sal Saperstein?'&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The joke continues when Quinta Brunson <em>also<\/em> shouts out Sal during her own acceptance speech. &#8220;I&#8217;ve never met him but he seems like such a fun dude, and if Adam Scott likes him, how bad can he be?&#8221; the <em>Abbott Elementary<\/em> star says on <em>The Studio<\/em>. &#8220;Sal Saperstein, I wanna say thank you to you, too!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Later in the episode, Aaron Sorkin and Jean Smart also mention Sal from the Globes stage despite having no personal connection to him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This all unfolds as Matt desperately tries to receive a shout-out in a forthcoming speech from\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/person\/zoe-kravitz\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Zo\u00eb Kravitz;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Zo\u00eb Kravitz<\/a> (playing herself), as he thinks that a public acknowledgement on the Globes stage will help legitimize his reputation in Hollywood. Sal&#8217;s 15 minutes of fame, then, is a waking nightmare for Rogen&#8217;s character \u2014 especially since Kravitz also thanks <em>him<\/em> during her climactic speech instead of Matt.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong><em>Sign up for <\/em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.dotdashmeredith.com\/ew-tv-inline-offer\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Entertainment Weekly's;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Entertainment Weekly&#8217;s<\/a><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.dotdashmeredith.com\/ew-tv-inline-offer\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:free daily newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"> free daily newsletter<\/a> to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Apple TV+ Ike Barinholtz as Sal Saperstein, Kathryn Hahn as Maya Mason, Seth Rogen as Matt Remick, and Chase Sui Wonders as Quinn Hackett in 'The Studio'\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/nhOFZJmwfi.kYtyVF_SkMQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/entertainment_weekly_785\/817e49bb9dc5318db62f3f4dc6ea6add\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>Apple TV+<\/p>\n<p> Ike Barinholtz as Sal Saperstein, Kathryn Hahn as Maya Mason, Seth Rogen as Matt Remick, and Chase Sui Wonders as Quinn Hackett in &#8216;The Studio&#8217;<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">What was <em>The Studio<\/em> nominated for at the Emmys?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>The Studio<\/em> received a staggering 23 Emmy nominations this year, and had already won nine by the time Sunday&#8217;s ceremony began.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">At last week&#8217;s Creative Arts Emmy Awards, the series took home gold in the comedy categories for Outstanding Casting, Cinematography, Costumes, Editing, Music Supervision, Production Design, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing, and Guest Actor (for <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/person\/bryan-cranston\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Bryan Cranston;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Bryan Cranston<\/a>, who beat out fellow <em>Studio<\/em> guests <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/person\/dave-franco\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dave Franco;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Dave Franco<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/person\/ron-howard\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Ron Howard;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Ron Howard<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/person\/anthony-mackie\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Anthony Mackie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Anthony Mackie<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/person\/martin-scorsese\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Martin Scorsese;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Martin Scorsese<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">At Sunday&#8217;s Primetime Emmy Awards, the series won Outstanding Comedy Series, as well as Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series (for Rogen and Goldberg for their work on the episode &#8220;The Oner&#8221;) and Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (for Rogen, Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, and Frida Perez for the episode &#8220;The Promotion&#8221;).<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Rogen also won the trophy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, while O&#8217;Hara and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/person\/kathryn-hahn\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kathryn Hahn;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Kathryn Hahn<\/a> were both nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, which ultimately went to Hannah Einbinder for <em>Hacks<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">And yes, Barinholtz \u2014 Sal Saperstein himself \u2014 was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, but was beaten by Jeff Hiller for <em>Somebody Somewhere<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Barinholtz and Hahn even presented the category for Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, but didn&#8217;t take the opportunity to name-drop Sal Saperstein at any point in their introductory segment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sorry, Sal. Maybe next year!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read the original article on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/the-studio-sal-saperstein-no-thank-you-emmys-2025-11807801\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Entertainment Weekly;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Entertainment Weekly<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key points Nobody shouted out Sal Saperstein at the Emmys despite The Studio mastermind Seth Rogen giving four acceptance speeches. Saperstein is a fictional executive played by Barinholtz on The Studio who is integral to the show&#8217;s own awards show episode. Barinholtz was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for playing Sal. 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