September 20, 2009
800 – NPH busts out with THE most awesome Emmy’s introduction EVER!
804 – NPH a reality show junkie? AND loves award shows
806 – He does an AMAZING introduction and is INSANELY funny. The lack of theme song bit was classic
808 – First genre: Comedy. They are doing something different this year where they are going genre by genre. I know I haven’t watched the Emmy’s in a few years, but I really think this was the best way to come back.
809 – And who doesn’t LOVE NPH?
810 – First category introducers? Tina Fey and John Hamm. Seth McFarlane isn’t drunk yet? Dude, seriously? LOL
812 – Kristen Chenoweth – NOT at all surprised by that.
813 – Chriso says I’m one for one. APPARENTLY we’re taking bets on who’s going to win in different categories. Kristen won for best comedic actress – she’s crying, but she’s such an incredible actress.
814 – “I want to thank the Academy for recognizing a show that is no longer on the air.” LOVE HER!
818 – Took a pizza and Dr. P break… gotta love commercials. Nothing like Super Bowl commercials where there’s actually something interesting to watch. Just good enough for what it is.
820 – Aaaaaand NPH is back! and the announcer is pretty interesting.
821 – THE CAST OF HIMYM to introduce the next category: Outstanding writing in a Sitcom
822 – Alyson Hannigan looks like a red-head again! I can’t tell you how excited I am
823 – Ok, so all the best writing is done on 30 Rock? Wow. Ummm…. yeah, no? I don’t buy that. There are MUCH better written shows out there.
824 – Amy Poehler has a really pretty dress, but is not at all flattering. Julia Louis-Dreyfuss looks amazing.
825 – Best Actor in a comedy… so many AMAZING actors. And the Emmy goes to John Cryer! Great choice. NPH was also nominated – how does that work?
827 – Another commercial break…
833 – Does anyone know how much I LOVE NPH? He’s making jokes about how the host of the Emmy’s didn’t win.. And now Justin Timberlake is taking about being a comedian
835 – Outstanding Lead Actress – Toni Collette… Um, again, I think there were better nominees, but she has an accent. So there’s that.
837 – NPH is talking to John Cryer in the press room… clearly he’s upset 
Or maybe he’s just being funny.
838 – John Cryer: “In your face, Neil Patrick Harris”
840 – Tina Fey and Justin Timberlake for best guest actor/actress.
841 – Best directing in a comedy series: Jeffrey Blitz, from the Office. That was definitely a great choice for “Stress Relief.”
844 – COMMERCIALS! Woot!
848 – And who doesn’t love Rob Lowe?
849 – Outstanding Lead Actor in Comedy: Alec Baldwin should not win… and Steve Carrell is fantastic!
851 – And the winner is…Alec Baldwin? Ok… again. 30 Rock is not all that great, and seriously? I could have sworn that Charlie Sheen or Steve Carrell had it in the bag. Gah! That’s messed up.
853 – And the Family Guy’s Brian and Stewie are talking HIMYM! PRICELESS!
854 – New Genre: Reality! Good lord. I may want to take a nap… Um… can anyone figure out WHY reality TV needs to get ANY awards??? There’s NOTHING that goes into them. They’re cheap to produce, and not at all creative. Regurgitated, mindless crap
856 – Because we needed to see dancers from one of the dance shows? Um… I’d ALMOST rather see Kanye West interrupt this little number here.
857 – Ok, the dance number was good… but still.
858 – John Cryer and Hayden Panettiere… Love him, I’m ok with her.
859 – Jeff Probst wins for Survivor. BUT he congratulates NPH on a good job hosting the Emmys.
900 – One hour down. Few more to go. And some commercials
903 – Commercials for Monday night premieres… Can’t wait.
906 – Tracy Morgan is the next presenter… he stuttered a bit… and wasn’t all that funny. You see, there are writers who write jokes for comedians for award shows. Tracy should have found a better writer.
907 – The Amazing Race is a winner.
909 – New genre: Movies and Mini-series.
910 – And now I have to pee. Where are the commercials when you need them?
912 – Outstanding supporting actress in movie or mini-series… not gonna lie. I’ve never heard of any of those actress OR the movies.
914 – Now supporting actors. I actually know the actors, but the movies are still unknown. Ken Howard is a winner.
917 – Coming up? Tribute to winners passed
921 – Looking for a list online for the nominees this year. Not that it matters at this point, but I’m trying to nail down EXACTLY what the 5 genres are.
922 – Grey’s Anatomy stars Kate Walsh and Chandra Wilson. 2 FANTASTIC women onstage.
923 – Kate Walsh’s dress is not all that flattering, but Chandra looks amazing! And Brendan Gleeson is a winner for “Into the Storm.”
925 – NPH keeps checking in with the “Best Seat in the House Winner.” A great sight gag, but it’s going to get old after a while.
926 – And I don’t like Jennifer Love Hewitt. I think there’s a reason I won’t be watching her show this year, and it’s not because I don’t like the paranormal stuff.
927 – I may have to take a look into this whole TV movie/mini-series thing. Those movies look incredible. And there must be something to the whole winning an award thing.
930 – NPH invited the accountants onstage who are going to explain how to tabulate the award votes – AND THE EMMY’S WERE INTERRUPTED BY DR. HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!! Have I mentioned that I LOVE NPH??? Because I do! And Joss Whedon is my hero!
931- Nathan Fillion even reprises his role as Capt Hammer! Yup. BEST. AWARD SHOW. EVER.
933 – Uh, so after the appearance of Dr. Horrible and the rest of the cast, I’m REALLY tempted to just call it a night. But I won’t.
934 – Jessica Lange. Looking old, but still such a great actress! She was in Tootsie. Which I finally just watched a few weeks ago.
936 – The cast of Big Bang is coming up soon. YAY!
942 – Keifer Sutherland and that lady from Fringe, whose name I can’t remember Anna Torv… Gray Gardens won for best movie.
945 – Little Dorritt for Best mini-series
947 – New genre: Variety.
950 – The cast of Big Bang… moderately funny onstage.
954 – The best way to introduce the nominees for a category yet… Best writing for a variety show. Was actually pretty awesome. Billy Crystal… Conan O’Brien… really great.
955 – Winner? The Jon Stewart writing team… although, they did not have the best nominee introduction.
1001 – Another hour gone… and who knew that Jimmy Fallon did an episode of Spin City. And he’s doing a Kanye spoof thing.
1003 – HELLOOOOO, Hugh Jackman!
1004 – Clearly, we were rooting for the Muppets. And Hugh Jackman won. Well, his team won. And now I’m torn.
1006 – Ricky Gervais. Digs at Steve Carrell and Rainn Wilson. And he can. Syndication rocks!
1008 – And now it’s time for best Variety show… The Daily Show.
1010 – And NPH gets more kudos! Clearly, this is the BEST award show ever!
1014 – Getting a little bored with the commercials. I don’t have to pee this time, and I want to see the drama category.
1016 – Final Category: Drama! Woot!
1019 – 2 L’s, 2 O’s and only 1 C… Chris O’Donnell and LL Cool J
1020 – Michael Emerson for Lost, for best supporting actor in a drama
1021 – Oustanding actress? Cherry Jones for 24. Amazing how much people love 24. Shame. Grey’s Anatomy had 2 nominations this year: Sandra Oh and Chandra Wilson.
1023 – Musical interlude: Sarah Mclachlan. ”I Will Remember You” for the memorial of great actors past. Amazing. Truly amazing.
1027 – Sarah McLachlan has such an amazing voice. And I realize I’ve used the word “amazing” several times. But it totally applies.
1033 – 2 of my favorite vampires onstage… Angel and the guy from True Blood. But I love David Boreanaz more.
1034 – Michael J Fox is a presenter. Awesome! And he looks great!
1039 – Outstanding lead actress: here we go! Glenn Close, Sally Field, Mariska Hargitay, Holly Hunter, Elizabeth Moss, Kyra Sedgewick…
1040 – Glenn Close. There were 3 heavy hitters. That was such a heavy category. But all the women definitely fit the bill.
1043 – Commercial time. And the corner of my TV screen just told me that the Emmys are going 5 minutes over. Good thing Chriso set the DVR to record the news show afterwards. THANKS, Chriso! Love you!
1048 – Dana Delaney? A new housewife? Hmmm…
1049 – Michael C Hall for Dexter and Hugh Laurie for House… I’m definitely torn…. and the winner was Brian Cranston? Can we say “conspiracy”? Or “wicked lame”? Or how about “doesn’t make sense”? Dexter AND House are both amazing shows. AND Michael C Hall and Hugh Laurie BOTH deserved this award. I’m officially annoyed.
1051 – Saved the best for last: Bob Newhart to introduce for best Comedy Series. They couldn’t have picked a better presenter.
1054 – HIMYM and the Office were frontrunners. WTF is up with 30 Rock? Have I mentioned that there are better shows out there? Because I’m pretty sure I have.
1058 – Every time Chriso hears the name Sookie Stackhouse, he mentions his first love. Sure, I know the last name isn’t all that common, but just because the name is the same doesn’t mean there’s any REAL connection.
1100 – Sigourney Weaver to present the best Drama series. Big Love, Breaking Bad, Damages, Dexter, House, Lost, Mad Men… This was a heavy category.
1101 – And Mad Men was a winner. *Sigh* I really wanted Dexter or House to win for this category. Good lord, I’m not really sure what’s going on.
Congratulations to all the winners and the nominees this year! This was a great one for a lot of TV. Totally turned it around for me. Haven’t watched the Emmy’s in 2 years. NPH definitely made it AWESOME!
What did YOU think of this year’s awards?
Posted by Kerri with a K in Entertainment Tags: Angel, Bob Newhart, Breaking Bad, Chandra Wilson, Chris O'Donnell, David Boreanaz, Dexter, Dr. Horrible, Hayden Panettiere, House, Hugh Laurie, Jeff Probst, John Cryer, Justin Timberlake, LL Cool J, Michael C Hall, Nathan Fillion, NPH, Rob Lowe, Sandra Oh, Sarah Mclachlan, The Amazing Race, The Daily Show, The Emmys, The Office, Tina Fey, True Blood
