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There were two new records for most Emmy nominations set this year, one by one of the most well-known programs on television and one by a crew member you’ve probably never heard of. With 12 nominations today, NBC’s venerable late-night sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live broke ER’s record of 124 Emmy nominations to become the most Emmy-nominated program of all time. SNL’s haul is now at 126, and, with no end in sight to its 35- year-run, Lorne Michaels’s show will certainly keep widening its lead. Cheers is currently in 3rd place with 117 noms.
As for the second record, it belongs to camera operator Hector Ramirez who became the most Emmy nominated individual with 60 noms after scoring 5 more today: for his work on the Oscars, the Grammys, the Kennedy Center Honors, the 25th Anniversary of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Dancing with the Stars. His first Emmy nomination came in 1978. SNL started its Emmy run two years earlier, landing five noms for its maiden season and winning 4, including best comedy-variety or music series, best writing and directing for such series and best supporting actor (Chevy Chase).
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I worked with Hector 25 years ago on a show called “Rock of the 80′s”. What a great guy. HE was the best at getting the MOST out of the women (girls) on the dance floor. Congrats to a very talented camera operator. Nice to see one of the little guys get mentioned on DEADLINE.
Agree except for one thing. While he never receives the public recognition for his enormous talent I would never consider him anything other than a “giant”. Those on the inside are well acquainted with his great talent. Bravo once again, Hector.
To 1whoknowshim: Would love to make contact with Hector. Tried to find a facebook page to tell him:
Having spent a little time toting an Ikegami and a BetaCam in the 80s, I have a real appreciation for your intuition – especially when it comes to live music performances (which was my specialty). Only comment I have is More Bass Player please. You’ve worked on some of the best musical shows of all time and SHOULD BE HONORED so take your medicine. You’ve earned a moment in FRONT of the camera! Best Regards, Melissa
Maybe you could forward the message? I’m SheMuses on FB, myspace, gmail.
Kudos for Hector, couldn’t happen to a better guy, one of the nicest camera ops in the game!
Hi, congratulations for your friend success, so where is his family come from, his names is totally hipanic but I cannot find where is his origin, could you help me with that?
I actually know Hector as well. Worked with him lots at HBO way back when. Congratulations
Hector is my cousin and I never knew he had been nominated that many times! That’s awesome!!!! Great job Hector!
Michelle! Would love to make contact with him. Tried to find a facebook page to tell him:
Having spent a little time toting an Ikegami and a BetaCam in the 80s, I have a real appreciation for your intuition – especially when it comes to live music performances (which was my specialty). Only comment I have is More Bass Player please. You’ve worked on some of the best musical shows of all time and SHOULD BE HONORED so take your medicine. You’ve earned a moment in FRONT of the camera! Best Regards, Melissa
Maybe you could forward the message? I’m SheMuses on FB, myspace, gmail.
I hope that the Emmy Awards Show acknowledge Hector as the consummate, artistic and talented camera operator that he is. But, also for his ability to be professional, hard working, charming, funny and all round nice human being. I have never known him to do a job and give less than 100 percent. That is why is has always been in demand. He is the whole package.
Erin! Would love to make contact with him. Tried to find a facebook page to tell him:
Having spent a little time toting an Ikegami and a BetaCam in the 80s, I have a real appreciation for your intuition – especially when it comes to live music performances (which was my specialty). Only comment I have is More Bass Player please. You’ve worked on some of the best musical shows of all time and SHOULD BE HONORED so take your medicine. You’ve earned a moment in FRONT of the camera! Best Regards, Melissa
Maybe you could forward the message? I’m SheMuses on FB, myspace, gmail.
I’m Hispanic and so proud an Hispanic name, holds the 2nd record of nominations in the emmy’s just worndering which country Hector’s coming from?
Hector is my cousin and we are from Colombia!. He is a great human being with amazing professionalism ! Congratulations !!!!