Seth MacFarlane, creator of Family Guy and executive producer of the Ted series, recently criticized the Emmy Awards process at the Newport Beach TV Fest, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He suggested that Emmy voters may not be watching the shows they're voting on, instead simply checking boxes. His comments highlight a disconnect in the entertainment industry between what industry awards recognize and what audiences actually watch.

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