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What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading, listening and viewing

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Sheryl Lee Ralph, Kenan & Kel, and more.
Sheryl Lee Ralph accepts the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series for <em>Abbott Elementary</em> onstage during the 74th Emmy Awards.

This week, the National Toy Hall of Fame announced its finalists for this year, NPR hosts share what movies they're excited for this fall, and Quinta Brunson made history at the Emmys.

Here's what the NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour crew was paying attention to — and what you should check out this weekend.

Sheryl Lee Ralph winning the Emmy

I absolutely sobbed watching her speech. She is such a talent — she's one of those journeyman actresses who has been around for decades putting in the work,

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