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Emmys 2009
September 20, 2009
Emmys update: Best shows on TV
Comedy legend Bob Newhart introduced the nominees for best comedy. As Dale points out, Newhart has always looked old, but now he is really starting to look old. He makes a few jokes, but ends up talking a little bit longer than he probably needed to and eventually his rambling begins to show his age as much as his face does.
Tina Fey speaks on behalf of “30 Rock,” which wins again for best comedy. She sweetly thanks the families of the cast and crew for allowing their lives to be ruined over the past four years.
She also thanks NBC execs for allowing “30 Rock” to stay on the air, even though their show is way more expensive than a talk show.
The ageless Sigourney Weaver presents the nominees for best drama, stating that one could argue we are in a golden era of TV dramas.
“Mad Men” repeats as best drama on TV. Matthew Weiner says that it has been an incredible year, what with their win and the election and all. The election? Um, ok. Pretty sure that is the first political reference of the night.
He then says some things about something else I am sure is important, but I can’t actually understand what he is saying because seeing January Jones and Christina Hendricks on stage has melted my brain.
NPH concludes with a salute of, “may we see you again on broadcast television again next year.”
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Emmys update: Cranston repeats
Bryan Cranston wins for his brutally honest portrayal of a “good man who makes bad decisions,” according to him, in “Breaking Bad.” And single 30-something women around the country throw their empty wine glasses to the ground in anger as Jon Hamm is slighted.
He is humble and gracious, and uses a couple of canned lines for laughs: 1) Lee Trevino was struck by lightning twice, and now I know how he feels. 2) “I feel like Cindefella.”
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Emmys update: CBS fails at Twitter
Considering CBS was running promos before tonight’s show about how they would be Tweeting updates from the ceremonies, you would think they might have something fun or interesting to say. Not so much. Mostly rhetorical questions and trite observations.
This is what they’ve posted over the past three hours:
- What a touching.tribute!
- Ricky Gervais is hysterical!
- how much did you love the Dr Horrible skit?
- How awesome was Barbie our Best Seat in the House winner?
- Did you love Neils opener as much as us?
Groundbreaking, indeed.
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Emmys update: Have your say on tonight's Emmy fashion
You’ve been watching the show. The winners. The losers. And everything in between. Now have your say on what the stars and nominees wore on the red carpet and during the Emmy telecast.
Did you like “Damages” star Marcia Gay Harden’s look?
Or what about “Ugly Betty’s” Vanessa Williams?
Or one of our favorites, the very pregnant “Project Runway” host Heidi Klum?
Visit our hot or not gallery now.
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Emmys update: Now for some drama
Music to everyone’s ears … “the last category of the night,” which is the awards for dramas. (Which is kind of true. They still have to give out awards for best series in drama and comedy, as well.)
Michael Emerson from “Lost,” wins for best supporting actors in a dramatic series, his second win.
He says he feels like he is living out a character actors’ dream. His humility and nod to his “beautiful and steadfast wife” are gracious.
Despite it all, I still think Jon Slattery should have won for his awesome portrayal of Roger Sterling on “Mad Men.” Which reminds me, I hope I set my DVR for the show tonight. Although it is kind of losing me this season.
The country’s first female president, Cherry Jones of “24,” wins for best supporting actress. She looks radiant and seems to have lost a little weight. Her reference to the trophy being on the service table on set tomorrow makes me think she must still be president in the upcoming season. Kind of a spoiler, I guess.
Hey, that woman from the animal abuse commercials is singing. Sarah McLachlan sings a live version of her 1995 hit “I Will Remember You,” as they show a video tribute to the stars we lost over the past year. It is almost as sad as the animal commercial featuring the song “Angel.”
The best director award, presented by guest actor winners Michael J. Fox and Ellen Burstyn, is preceded by another bad video, this one of the nominated directors giving advice to other directors. It is lame, but fortunately the winning director from E.R. is not there to accept.
Best writing for a drama series goes to Matthew Weiner of “Mad Men.” His chances were pretty good, considering “Mad Men’ dominated the list of nominees in this category. Weiner thanks his wife (did not see that coming), and lords his creative freedom over those in the audience. Though I am sure he meant nothing by it. Writers are pretty awkward people.
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Emmys update: Auto-tuned Fallon and a bit of humor (finally)
Jimmy Fallon comes out with an auto-tuning device to sing an introduction for Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics. Of course, he does a pratfall and hurts his back and begins to exclaim that he is in pain. Mixing the commonplace (back injury) with the absurd (auto-tune) … brilliant! Not really.
Anyhow …
You would think that SNL’s “Mother Lover” might win, or maybe “Flight of the Conchords,” but nope … it is Hugh Jackman’s ridiculously awful song intro to this year’s Oscars ceremony. Oh lord, no. This can only mean one thing … more Hugh Jackman. If that is possible.
The writers actually are pretty charming with their self-effacing humor about being ugly nerds.
They give way to the next presenter, the brilliant Ricky Gervais, who actually got a few out-loud laughs from me and Dale, as he took the pi** out of award shows while gloating about the fact he is getting some serious royalty cash from the syndication of “The Office.”
Gervais, always quick with a joke also poked fun at the TV actors, saying he feels much more comfortable at the Emmys than the Oscars.
Of the Oscars, Gervais quipped that all of the handsome actors made him feel insecure, “what with their jaw lines and chiseled looks, making me feel bad. But in this room, I’m probably above average. Steve Carrell is considered handsome!”
Well played, Ricky.
Maybe Jon Stewart knew he was going to win, and saved his speech for Best Variety or Comedy Series. Stewart compliments NPH on his hosting, saying that these shows usually suck. Of course, his hosting of the Oscars was much better than this. He makes a hasty retreat to go back stage and watch the Giants and Cowboys game.
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Emmys update: 'The Daily Show'/Austin tie
Congratulations to my friend, Tim Carvell, and the other writers at “The Daily Show,” for winning another Emmy award.
Tim lives in New York and visits Austin a few times a year. For the connection to A-Town, Tim’s parents live in North Austin.
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Emmys update: A little bit of Variety
The cast from “The Big Bang Theory” make a very bad run at humor before announcing some variety/music/comedy series awards. Apparently their banter is referencing their show, which it seems most people in the audience have not seen, as they are not laughing at all.
A taped piece with some inside baseball, behind-the scenes humor from production workers on the various nominated shows is equally not funny.
In a very short speech with a nod to his humble beginnings, Bruce Gowers accepts award for Outstanding Direction For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Series for his work on “American Idol.” It is his first win after seven nominations. Nobody seems to care.
Jon Stewart and his team of writers win for Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Series. A just win ever there ever was one. I am sure Stephen Colbert will tear into him on an episode this week. Unfortunately, Stewart lets one of his writers speak. He does deliver (slightly) with a line, in addressing his nerves and lack of words for the occasion, that he hasn’t had anything to say since George Bush left office. Of course, viewers of the show know this to be untrue. But, since they’ve been on hiatus for about four months now, who knows.
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Emmys update: Movies and Miniseries
Well, well, well … this category wasn’t quite the cakewalk for “Grey Gardens” I’d anticipated.
Shohreh Aghdashloo took the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie for HBO’s “House Of Saddam.” Wait — there was another nominee in this category besides “Grey Gardens?”
Oustanding supporting actor in a Miniseries or Movie winner Ken Howard (“Grey Gardens” — there it is) told the evening’s third Kanye joke — with a twist: “I’ll make my speech as short as possible in the hopes it won’t be interrupted by a congressman or a rapper.”
Brendan Gleeson won the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie Emmy for HBO’s “Into The Storm;” Andrew Davies took the Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries or Movie or Dramatic Special award for “Little Dorrit” (PBS); and Dearbhla Walsh was awarded the Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special for “Little Dorrit” (PBS)
Harris broke into the obligatory accountants segment as his Doctor Horrible character from Joss Whedon’s Internet musical, “Doctor Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog.” Harris touted the advantages of the Internet over broadcast television, including a much smaller picture which doesn’t show imperfections. Unfortunately, the Doctor’s takeover was hampered by a picture freeze while the content loaded. Hee. Hey! There was a shout out to keyboard cat!
Jessica Lange was honored as Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie for HBO’s “Grey Gardens,” which also took the Emmy for Outstanding Made for Television Movie Emmy.”
The Outstanding Miniseries trophy went to “Little Dorrit.”
Okay, I’m handing off to Matt Odam. Play nice.
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Emmys update: Reality show awards
Short and sweet.
Outstanding Reality Program Host winner Jeff Probst (“Survivor”) threw the hosting accolades back to Neil Patrick Harris who, honestly, hasn’t done anything too Outstanding since his opening bit.
As a side note, John Hodgeman’s voice-overs as the winners are approaching the podium are really getting lost (and not very funny).
Presenting the Outstanding Reality Competition Program Emmy, Tracy Morgan was as messed-up as his Tracy Jordan character (subliminal plug for “30 Rock”?) The Emmy went to “The Amazing Race.”
“Unbelievable. Upsets at every turn,” Harris quipped.
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Emmys update: And the comedy awards go to ...
The Emmys are breaking up the awards into genres tonight … comedy, drama, reality, etc. This is good news for me, because I can just tune out after the comedy awards are finished.
Just kidding.
Here’s how the comedy nods shook out:
Kristin Chenoweth took home the trophy for Outstanding Supporting Actress for her role on the canceled “Pushing Daisies.” “I’m unemployed now, so I’d like to be on ‘Mad Men’,” she joked.
Matt Hubbard won for Outstanding Writing on a Comedy for the ‘Reunion’ episode of “30 Rock.”
Outstanding Supporting Actor Jon Cryer (“Two and a Half Men”) joked about how he thought awards were unimportant but had changed his perspective now that he’d won. He also praised co-star Charlie Sheen.
Justin Timberlake awarded the Outstanding Actress in a Comedy award to deserving Toni Collette, star of “United States of Tara,” passing over nominee Sarah Silverman who, when the camera cut to her, was wearing a bushy, black fake mustache. That was possibly the funniest moment of the Awards so far.
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series winner Justin Timberlake provided the evening’s second Kanye joke: “Yo, Tina, I’m gonna’ let you finish,” he said to Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series winner Tina Fey. “No, Seriously, I’m going to let you finish.” Both performers heaped praise on “Saturday Night Live” producer Lorne Michaels.
Jeffrey Blitz won the Outstanding Director in a Comedy Series trophy for “The Office.”
Rob Lowe awarded the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Emmy to Alec Baldwin for “30 Rock.” Holding up the trophy and indicating Lowe, Baldwin joked, “I’d trade this to look like him.” He then added to the Lorne Michaels love. Lorne Michaels is like The Godfather of the Emmys tonight.
The comedy segment ended (they’re saving the Outstanding Series awards for the end of the night) with a violent, animated segment featuring “Family Guy’s” Stewie beating the bejabbers out of Brian the Dog with a towel rack, then basically waterboarding him in a toilet.
Stay classy, Emmys.
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Emmys update: Go Neil, and Best Supporting Actress Comedy
Neil Patrick Harris owns the Emmys. Can we just have three hours of him singing and dancing in his white tuxedo jacket? His opening number, “Put Down The Remote,” implored viewers to stick around. There was a good joke in the lyric about Paula Abdul leaving idol (cut to an empty chair) and the first Kanye West joke of the night — “Here’s hoping he likes 30 Rock,” Harris joked.
Kristin Chenoweth took home the evening’s first Emmy — and provided the night’s first upset — for her role on “Pushing Daisies.” “I’m unemployed now, so I’d like to be on ‘Mad Men’,” she joked. “Thank you so much to the Academy for recognizing a show that’s no longer on the air.”
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Emmys update: Bad fashion on the red carpet
We can’t forget the bad of the red carpet.
Here’s our short list of the bad looks:
Jay Manuel, Nancy O’Dell, Debra Messing, Shar Jackson, Jeff Probst, Lauran Velez, Padma Lakshimi.
The bad fashion winners were: Padma Lakshimi and Shar Jackson.
That was too much look.
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Emmys update: Fashion favorites
We’ve been seeing plenty of hot red carpet looks at the Emmys. Overall, there have been some beautiful gowns and frocks.
This is the year when we’ve seen three different dress styles on the red carpet: the asymmetrical, the halter and the strapless. But this year, it’s about having a strong feminine silhouette. Nothing too loose is the key of the night; and so is having wavy hair or having it pulled back off the face.
Among our favorite dresses of the moment are Sarah Silverman in a deep blue strapless dress; a pregnant Heidi Klum in a black strapless dress; Sigourney Weaver in an asymmetrical look; Jennifer Love Hewitt in a yellow Max Azria; Christina Applegate in blue with a deep asymmetrical-back gown; and Mariska Hargitay in a stunning silver gown.
The winner of the night by far is “Grey’s Anatomy’s” Sandra Oh. She looks studding in her golden frock. Just fabulous.
But what the heck, we have Jay Manuel from “America’s Next Top Model” and Nene from “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” on E!’s red carpet telecast. Jay, what was he thinking. Are they the most fashionable of the all?
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Emmy update: Yep, 'Family Guy' is here
Giuliana Rancic just interviewed Stewie Griffin from ‘Family Guy’ on E!’s red carpet. Did the cartoon character really just say that he was going to forego Emmy chatter in favor of talking about his new project, a clothing-optional camp for wayward young men? Yikes. Looks like Seth MacFarlane knows that the Griffin clan has zero hopes of taking home a trophy for Best Comedy Series tonight and isn’t afraid of offending us.
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Emmys update: Red carpet
Tedious. Sarah Silverman atypically unfunny; Jimmy Fallon as unfunny as usual.
In case anyone wonders, here’s who I’m wearing: a Round Rock Express T-shirt and a pair of jeans from Ross Dress for Less that my dog has ripped up pretty good.
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Emmys update: Parsons wants to be on 'Friday Night Lights'
Jim Parsons of “The Big Bang Theory,” who’s a favorite to win an Emmy tonight, recently shared his love for the Austin-filmed “Friday Night Lights,” TV Squad reports.
Parsons says ‘FNL’ is his favorite show: “I don’t have a specific pitch for a role that I’ve had in mind, but that’s a damn fine show with some damn fine acting on it. Bravo. I am from Texas and think they’ve captured something about it perfectly.”
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Emmys update: Excuse me, Ms. Weaver ..
— Kaley Cuoco of “The Big Bang Theory” is a self-proclaimed “Emmys virgin” but she handled red-carpet patter like a pro. She said that she realized someone was standing on her long dress … and that it was Sigourney Weaver, whom she wasn’t about to tell to move.
— Stephen Colbert declared his occupation is being “professionally dumb,” and said he is “thrilled” over the epidemic of public outbursts lately.
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Emmys update: Emmys talk on Twitter
While you’re gearing up for the awards show, check out what some TV types are saying on Twitter:
Rainn Wilson of “The Office”: “@amychance is doing my make-up and my wife’s for the emmys. Theme? Lady Gaga (me) and Lady Bird Johnson (her).”
Kyra Sedgwick of “The Closer”: “Back in LA for the emmys! Nice, glad to be invited. The show will be back with new episodes is December. 5 to be exact. They rock:)”
Justin Timberlake, who has already won a Creative Arts Emmy for guest-hosting “Saturday Night Live”: “Guess who’ll be presenting at the Emmys this year? One guess ;)”
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Highlights from the 2009 Emmys
Photos: Red carpet | Ceremony | Rate the fashions
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September 18, 2009
Austin stations get Lone Star Emmy nominations
The Lone Star Emmy Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has announced its nominations for the 7th Annual Lone Star Emmy Awards.
KLRU, Austin’s PBS affiliate, led Austin television outlets with 12 nominations, including 5 for programs or program segments from “Downtown,” the series produced in conjunction with Downtown Austin Alliance & Action Figure Studios. The station received another pair of nominations for episodes of “Texas Monthly Talks.”
Producer Elena Ramirez’ “Gifted/Talented Awareness Spot” was nominated for Community/Public Service (PSA) — Single Spot/Campaign; Editor Dutch Rall was nominated for Editor — Program (Non-News) for “Deja Donne: Deja View”; and Journalist Patricio Espinoza’s “The Women of ‘Fuerza Unida’ ” received a nod for Historic/Cultural — News Single Story/Series/Feature.
ABC affiliate KVUE received a trio of nods: one each for anchors Terri Gruca and Tyler Sieswerda and a Spot News nomination for a feature called “Mansion Fire.”
Fox affiliate KTBC received a nomination for a Single-Spot Program Promotion titled “So Justified” (Carissa Green, Producer/Editor) and Univision affiliate KAKW’s “Asi Quiero A Mi Presidente” (Juan Jose Rodas, News Reporter) was nominated for News Single Story/Series/Feature in Politics or Government.
The Lone Star Emmys will be awarded Saturday, October 17, 2009 in Dallas.
Read the list of Austin nominees after the jump, and the complete list on the Lone Star Emmy Web site.
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