Emmys host Cedric the Entertainer wants awards show to honor how "television got us through this last year"

The pandemic may be forcing people to pare down celebrations this year, but Cedric the Entertainer says he's still excited to host the Emmy Awards on Sunday. Unlike last year, the live ceremony will be held in person with a limited number of nominees present.

"Television got us through this last year," Cedric told CBSN on Thursday, adding, "Everybody started binge-watching everything. And it was something we trusted, and so I think that that's what we should honor this night. So I want to have fun with the people who are there, being celebrated, being honored, all those who are being nominated — we just going to make it a party, and I want the people at home to feel the same way about it."