Sam Reich on ‘Game Changer’ Emmy Chances, Abby Lee Miller’s Surprise Dropout Fandom and Animated ‘Dimension 20’ Plans
Sam Reich, CEO of Dropout, is not anticipating an Emmy nomination this year but values the opportunity to engage with the industry. The indie comedy streamer hosted its first FYC event at the Laugh Factory, which attracted a surprising turnout, including Abby Lee Miller. Dropout is focusing on building a loyal audience and expanding its content offerings beyond unscripted comedy.
- ▪Dropout's first FYC event at the Laugh Factory had an RSVP list of over 900 people.
- ▪Abby Lee Miller made a surprise appearance and expressed her fandom for 'Game Changer.'
- ▪Dropout has submitted 11 Emmy entries for shows like 'Game Changer' and 'Very Important People.'
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Home TV Awards Jun 3, 2026 10:20am PT Sam Reich on ‘Game Changer’ Emmy Chances, Abby Lee Miller’s Surprise Dropout Fandom and Animated ‘Dimension 20’ Plans By Clayton Davis Plus Icon Clayton Davis Chief Awards Editor byClaytonDavis Latest Inside the Quest for Honorary Oscars: Harrison Ford, Glenn Close and More Industry Legends Under Consideration 2 hours ago Josh Safdie-Produced Reality Series ‘Neighbors’ Submits in 10 Emmy Categories, Including 5 Bids for Robert Redford’s Grandson (EXCLUSIVE) 4 days ago ‘Half Man’ Emmy Submissions Revealed: Richard Gadd Goes Supporting as Jamie Bell Leads HBO Limited Series Push (EXCLUSIVE) 5 days ago See All Getty Images for Dropout Sam Reich isn’t expecting an Emmy nomination this year. He isn’t expecting to lose, either.
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