For those of you who weren't following along as LA TV Insider Examiner live-Tweeted the 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards earlier tonight, what were you thinking?? We started with the red carpet, offering snarky commentary on everything from the obvious fashion choices to Ryan Seacrest's on-camera interview skills. Then as the actual award show kicked off, our commentary turned much more celebratory as many of our favorites and predictions came out winners.
Starting with the pre-taped opening musical number that host Jimmy Fallon created to semi-pay homage to 19-nominee glee, the award ceremony got off to a very fun and festive start. He compiled the cast of the hit musical comedy-- including nominees in their own right Chris Colfer, Jane Lynch, and Lea Michele-- as well as old friend Tina Fey, new friends Joel McHale, Nina Dobrev, and Jon Hamm, and the random (Kate Gosselin) to sing and dance to an original song.
Throughout the night he continued the musical theme-- it was very popular this year!-- Fallon trotted out his acoustic guitar during both introductions, walking up and down the aisles, as well as hopping behind a pink piano on stage for a tribute to shows we loved and lost this year. Fallon, who got his big break on the NBC sketch comedy late night show Saturday Night Live was known for impressions and original songs back then, and he still gets to show off his skills on his own late night talk show. It's just nice to see his talents be honored in a bit more of a mainstream way.
Another stand-out moment was the Modern Family/Family Guy cross-over skit that featured a very special surprise celebrity cameo by Bob Hope Humanitarian Award winner George Clooney!
Check out LA TV Insider Examiner's 2010 Emmy predictions here.
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And now for the winners!
Supporting Actor in a Comedy - Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family
Supporting Actress in a Comedy - Jane Lynch, Glee
Lead Actor in a Comedy - Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory
Lead Actress in a Comedy - Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie
Best Writing, Comedy - Steven Levitan & Christopher Lloyd, Modern Family pilot
Best Directing, Comedy - Ryan Murphy, Glee pilot
Comedy Series - Modern Family
Reality Series - Top Chef
Variety, Music, Comedy Series - The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Variety, Musical or Comedy Special, Writing - The 63rd Annual Tony Awards
Variety, Musical or Comedy Special, Directing - Bucky Gunts, 2010 Vancouver Olympics Opening Ceremonies
Made for Television Movie - Temple Grandin
Supporting Actress in a Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special- Julia Ormond, Temple Grandin
Supporting Actor in a Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special - David Strathairn, Temple Grandin
Lead Actress in a Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special - Claire Danes, Temple Grandin
Lead Actor in a Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special - Al Pacino, You Don't Know Jack
Best Writing, Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special - Adam Mazer, You Don't Know Jack
Best Directing, Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special - Mick Jackson, Temple Grandin
Miniseries - The Pacific
Supporting Actor in a Drama - Aaron Paul, Breaking Bad
Supporting Actress in a Drama - Archie Panjabi, The Good Wife
Lead Actor in a Drama - Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
Lead Actress in a Drama - Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer
Best Writing, Drama - Matthew Weiner & Erin Levy, Mad Men "Shut The Door. Have A Seat."
Best Directing, Drama - Steve Shill, Dexter "The Getaway"
Drama Series - Mad Men
Did your favorites take home the Emmy gold this year? Sound off in the comments below!
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