Variety Examines 'Skyscraper Live' and Streamers' Live Event Push

A recent article from Variety examines the streaming industry's current focus on live events, highlighting a trend that brings television back to its origins. The piece observes that observers may find themselves "smiling — with a slightly arched brow" at this recent obsession among streamers with live programming.

The article notes that television began as a live medium. In what is described as the "early, golden age of the small screen," virtually all programs were broadcast live. This was the standard before technological advances changed production methods.

The introduction of film, and later videotape, provided filmmakers and broadcasters with greater flexibility in how content was produced and delivered. These innovations moved television away from its exclusively live roots.

The article's title raises the question of whether "Skyscraper Live" could impact the Emmy variety categories, suggesting a connection between live event programming and awards recognition in the variety genre.