The Emmy nomination announcements happen early in the morning at 5:30 a.m. Pacific Standard Time, emphasizing the goal of having a nationwide collective moment to reveal the nominees for best miniseries, movie, or dramatic special. The author describes their morning routine, waking up at two a.m., and driving to the Academy building in North Hollywood, which is surprisingly distant from Hollywood itself.

This significant distinction between North Hollywood and Hollywood is highlighted, with a humorous comparison likening it to Newark's relationship to New York. The author reflects on the feeling of being misled by the naming, making it clear that North Hollywood is a unique place not to be confused with the glamorous image of Hollywood.