SHOW, RIGHT? DAKOTA. YEAH, YEAH, I TALKED TO WARREN WHITE ON SUNDAY NIGHT, AND HE’S ON RESERVATION DOGS, WHICH IS A COMEDY SHOW THAT’S FILMED AND BASED RIGHT HERE IN OKLAHOMA. AND WHEATEN SAYS THAT THIS SHOW REPRESENTS WHAT LIFE IS LIKE ON RESERVATIONS ACROSS OKLAHOMA. STERLIN HARJO WAS KIND OF THE CATALYST FOR ALL THIS, BRINGING US ALL TOGETHER. RESERVATION DOGS, CREATED BY OKLAHOMAN AND MUSKOGEE CREEK CITIZEN STERLIN HARJO, IS IN THE EMMYS. KIOWA TRIBE, CITIZEN AND RESERVATION DOGS ACTOR WARREN WHEATEN SAYS HIS TIME ON THE SHOW WAS UNFORGETTABLE. THIS WAS AN EXPERIMENT HIGHLIGHTING AND SHOWCASING RESERVATION LIFE HERE IN OKLAHOMA. WHEATEN PLAYS CLINTON, THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR WITHIN THE SMALL TOWN IN THE SHOW. HE WAS HOPING SUNDAY NIGHT’S EMMYS BROUGHT HOME GOOD NEWS. THE SHOW HAD FOUR NOMINATIONS, INCLUDING OUTSTANDING COMEDY SERIES WITH ITS COMEDIC FEEL, WHEATEN SAYS HE HOPES PEOPLE SEE NATIVES IN A MORE MODERN WAY, AND THIS SHOW REALLY HUMANIZES US BECAUSE WE HAVE A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR. WE LIKE TO TEASE ONE ANOTHER, AND I THINK THIS COMEDY KIND OF HITS THAT IT KIND OF HIGHLIGHTS THAT ABOUT WHO WE ARE AS INDIAN PEOPLE IN THE SHOW. LANGUAGES AND CEREMONIES FROM SEVERAL TRIBES ARE IN FULL FORCE. BUT THE BIGGEST THING FOR WHEATEN IS THE FAMILY CONNECTION HE HAD WITH MANY ON SET, INCLUDING THE MAIN TALENT. IT’S BEEN A REALLY INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE TO HAVE AN EXTENDED FAMILY WORKING WITH THE CAST LIKE DEVERY JACOBS AND PAULINE, ALEXIS AND LANE FACTOR. WE KEEP VERY CLOSE CONNECTIONS. NOW. RESERVATION DOGS AGAIN DID NOT WALK AWAY WITH ANY EMMYS TONIGHT AND THE SERIES RAN FOR THREE SEASONS.
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‘Reservation Dogs’ actor, Oklahoman talks show’s legacy amid Emmy Awards
Oklahoma was represented on the national stage at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday night.
Updated: 10:39 PM CDT Sep 15, 2024
Oklahoma was represented on the national stage at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday night. “Reservation Dogs,” a comedy series filmed and based in Oklahoma, was nominated for four Emmys, including Outstanding Comedy Series. While the show walked away empty-handed, its legacy is one that won’t soon be forgotten. A Native American actor on the show said the series really represents what life truly is on reservations across Oklahoma. “Sterlin Harjo was kind of the catalyst over all this, bringing us all together,” Warren Queton, a Kiowa Tribe citizen and “Reservations Dogs” actor, said. Harjo, an Oklahoman and Muscogee (Creek) citizen, created the series, which has gained international attention. Queton said his time on the show was unforgettable. “This was an experiment highlighting and showcasing reservation life here in Oklahoma,” Queton said. Queton plays “Clinton,” the Indian Health Services director within the small town in the show. He was hoping Sunday night’s Emmys would bring home good news. With its comedic feel, Queton said he hopes people see Natives in a more modern light. “This show really humanizes us, because we have a great sense of humor. We like to tease one another, and I think this comedy kind of highlights that about who we are as Indian people,” Queton said. >> Download the KOCO 5 AppLanguages and ceremonies from several tribes are highlighted in the show. But the biggest connection Queton had in the show were the family ties that he had with many on the set, including the main talent. “It’s been an incredible experience to have an extended family, working with the cast like Devery Jacobs, Pauline Alexis and Lane Factor. We keep very close connections,” Queton said. The show ran for three seasons before coming to an end. It is available to stream on Hulu. Top HeadlinesOHP confirms 3 dead after fiery crash Friday on I-40 in Oklahoma CityWill ‘The Bear’ continue to dominate the Emmys? Here are our predictions for the 2024 Emmy AwardsWoman appointed as leader of Oklahoma United Methodist Church shows monumental shift4 complete strangers trying to outlast each other to win free new car at Oklahoma State FairESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ coming to Norman for OU’s first SEC game against Tennessee
Oklahoma was represented on the national stage at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday night.
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“Reservation Dogs,” a comedy series filmed and based in Oklahoma, was nominated for four Emmys, including Outstanding Comedy Series. While the show walked away empty-handed, its legacy is one that won’t soon be forgotten.
A Native American actor on the show said the series really represents what life truly is on reservations across Oklahoma.
“Sterlin Harjo was kind of the catalyst over all this, bringing us all together,” Warren Queton, a Kiowa Tribe citizen and “Reservations Dogs” actor, said.
Harjo, an Oklahoman and Muscogee (Creek) citizen, created the series, which has gained international attention.
Queton said his time on the show was unforgettable.
“This was an experiment highlighting and showcasing reservation life here in Oklahoma,” Queton said.
Queton plays “Clinton,” the Indian Health Services director within the small town in the show. He was hoping Sunday night’s Emmys would bring home good news.
With its comedic feel, Queton said he hopes people see Natives in a more modern light.
“This show really humanizes us, because we have a great sense of humor. We like to tease one another, and I think this comedy kind of highlights that about who we are as Indian people,” Queton said.
Languages and ceremonies from several tribes are highlighted in the show. But the biggest connection Queton had in the show were the family ties that he had with many on the set, including the main talent.
“It’s been an incredible experience to have an extended family, working with the cast like Devery Jacobs, Pauline Alexis and Lane Factor. We keep very close connections,” Queton said.
The show ran for three seasons before coming to an end. It is available to stream on Hulu.
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