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Renée Zellweger is 'Judy'. 'Judy'? 'Judy'!
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Episode 20147
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Renée Zellweger is 'Judy'. 'Judy'? 'Judy'!

The actress talks about playing the iconic singer and actress Judy Garland; Emmys were a big night for Phoebe Waller-Bridge, not so good for the broadcast networks; our resident "Downton Abbey" nerds revel in their big weekend.

Renée Zellweger plays Judy Garland in the film, "Judy."
Renée Zellweger plays Judy Garland in the film, "Judy."
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On today's show:

She Acts. She Sings. She Dances.

(Starts at 7:45)

Renée Zellweger is no stranger to singing roles — after all, she got an Academy Award nomination for her role in "Chicago." And now she plays Judy Garland in "Judy." Zellweger spoke with John Horn at the Telluride Film Festival, where the movie had its premiere.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98t7aXRaA6w

A Night At The Emmys

(Starts at :45)

Phoebe Waller-Bridge and "Fleabag" were surprise big winners at the Emmy Awards. The big losers: the ceremony itself, which hit a new ratings low; and the Big 4 broadcast networks, which combined for their fewest total Emmys ever. John re-caps the ceremony with Variety Chief TV Critic Daniel D'Addario. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX2ViKQFL_k

Lady Andrea and Lord Marcos Go To The Cinema

(Starts at 18:45)

The "Downton Abbey" movie scored $31 million at the box office this weekend, and among the fans were The Frame's resident "Downton" nerds: news clerk Andrea Gutierrez and contributor Marcos Nájera. They spent some quality time together on their big weekend.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tu3mP0c51hE