The Hollywood Reporter has an exclusive report that an Emmy rule change probably will affect ''Schmigadoon's'' chances to win, and it could be for the better. Season 1 competed in Outstanding Comedy, but it couldn't crack it because the category was so competitive with tons of shows, like ''Ted Lasso,'' ''Abbott Elementary,'' ''Barry,'' ''Hacks,'' ''The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,'' ''Only Murders in the Building,'' etc.
Now, Season 2 will compete in a new category called Outstanding Scripted Variety Show, a much smaller field that includes ''Saturday Night Live,'' and ''Last Week Tonight With John Oliver.'' ''Schmigadoon's'' performers, like Jane Krakowski, will still be eligible in the Comedy categories, but its writers, directors, choreographers, etc., will now compete with their counterparts of variety shows, specials.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/emmys-schmigadoon-moves-categories-scripted-variety-series-1235401849/