
Arts Academy Edit, the Portland-based editing house co-founded by Tommy Harden and Peter Wiedensmith, proudly celebrates the double Emmy nominations of their star editor, Kelly Lyon, ACE.
Lyon’s exceptional work has earned her recognition in the category of Outstanding Picture Editing for Variety Programming for both Netflix’s John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in L.A. and Amazon Studios/Prime Video’s Tig Notaro: Hello Again.
John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in L.A. is a unique series of six live episodes, created by and starring John Mulaney, that aired during the Netflix is a Joke Fest. The unconventional talk show features special guests and field pieces shot in Los Angeles, offering a fresh spin on the late-night format.
Lyon’s editing expertise played a critical role in crafting the pre-taped sketches, which required a distinct approach to pacing and narrative construction, particularly given the unscripted nature of the content. Using Adobe Premiere Pro, Lyon skillfully integrated live performances with pre-recorded segments, ensuring a seamless viewing experience.

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Tig Notaro: Hello Again, streaming on Prime Video, is a stand-up special that showcases Tig Notaro’s signature deadpan delivery and sharp observational humor. Lyon faced the challenge of maintaining the integrity of Notaro’s live performance while carefully attending to pacing in the editing room.
Notably, during the finale, which originally featured an unlicensed Adele track, Lyon collaborated closely with Notaro and her wife, director Stephanie Allynne, to craft a memorable and effective ending. Utilizing Adobe After Effects, Lyon enhanced certain segments creatively while preserving the authenticity of Notaro’s performance.

Lyon expressed her gratitude for the nominations, saying, “I’m truly honored to receive my first Emmy nominations for Everybody’s In LA and Tig Notaro: Hello Again. Working with both John Mulaney and Tig Notaro on these specials was an incredible experience, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to contribute to their unique comedic visions. Editing these projects pushed me to explore new dimensions of timing and storytelling, and I’m thrilled to see our work recognized in this way.”
With a remarkable career spanning various high-profile projects, Lyon has consistently demonstrated her expertise and creativity in comedy editing. Her portfolio includes Emmy-winning specials like John Mulaney’s Baby J and Kid Gorgeous at Radio City, as well as Emmy-nominated works such as Amy Schumer Growing and the SNL at Home episodes during the 2020 pandemic, which earned her an ACE Eddie Award nomination.
Lyon’s work extends beyond stand-up specials; she has edited digital shorts, parody commercials, and music videos for NBC’s Saturday Night Live, Mike Judge’s stop-motion animated comedy In The Know for Peacock, That Damn Michael Che for HBO Max, Portlandia for IFC, and contributed to FX on Hulu’s critically acclaimed The Bear. Her editing prowess was also showcased in the Emmy Award-winning SNL 40th Anniversary Special.
“It comes as absolutely no surprise that the Television Academy is recognizing Kelly’s work: her work is phenomenal,” said Tommy Harden, owner & co-founder of Arts Academy Edit. “Not only is Kelly a talented editor, she is a true friend and collaborator to those fortunate enough to work with her. The voices of the writers and artists who return to Kelly year after year for her wit, intelligence, playful nature, and thoughtfulness speak for themselves.”
The 76th Creative Arts Emmy Awards will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with winners announced on September 7th and 8th. The 76th Emmy Awards will broadcast live on ABC on Sunday, September 15, (8:00-11:00 PM EDT/5:00-8:00 PM PDT) from the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE and stream the next day on Hulu.
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