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Nate Bargatze's inventive approach to the 2025 Emmy Awards raised $350,000 for the Boys and Girls Club. He pledged $100,000 initially, adding or subtracting $1,000 based on whether acceptance speeches stayed under 45 seconds. While many winners initially tried to keep it brief, most eventually went over, reducing the initial donation. CBS and Bargatze ultimately added funds, resulting in a $350,000 donation.

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