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'Thrones,' 'Fleabag' Top Emmys, Billy Porter Makes History

Associated Press

   LOS ANGELES - "Game of Thrones'' resurrected the Iron Throne at
   Sunday's Emmy ceremony, ruling as top drama on a night of surprises in
   which "Pose'' star Billy Porter made history and the comedy series
   "Fleabag'' led a British invasion that overturned expectations.

   "This all started in the demented mind of George R.R. Martin,'' said
   "Game of Thrones'' producer David Benioff, thanking the author whose
   novels were the basis of HBO's fantasy saga.

   Porter, who stars in the FX drama set in the LGBTQ ball scene of the
   late 20th century, became the first openly gay man to win a best drama
   series acting Emmy.

   "God bless you all. The category is love, you all, love. I'm so
   overjoyed and so overwhelmed to have lived to see this day,'' said an
   exuberant Porter, resplendent in a sparkling suit and swooping hat.

   Amazon's "Fleabag,'' a dark comedy about a dysfunctional woman, was
   honored as best comedy and earned top acting honors for its British
   creator and star, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and a best director trophy.

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