Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series
- The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Comedy Central
- Chappelle's Show, Comedy Central
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien, NBC
- Late Show with David Letterman, CBS
- Saturday Night Live, NBC
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