In opening the Academy of Arts & Sciences,
Oprah filled the room with not easy times, but rather that we are all here to celebrate the medium of education and inspiration in high definition leading to the presentation of absolutely nothing in the prompter.
With the first two minutes of entertainment from co-hosts left up for grabs in ad lib, the cast of characters were
Ryan Seacrest ("American Idol"),
Jeff Probst ("Survivor"),
Tom Bergeron ("Dancing with the Stars"),
Howie Mandel ("Deal or No Deal") and
Heidi Klum ("Project Runway").
After
Ryan,
Jeff and
Howie exited stage right,
Tom grabbed a winning moment that revealed
Heidi's runaway beauty of sparkling silver after legendary
William Shatner was brought up from the front row to assist
Tom in pulling off the suit of
Heidi in a re-enacted
Taylor Swift momentous. (
sparkling silver represents the age 25)
...and now then,
Sarah Clinton &
Hillary Palin showed up looking like Saturday Night Live hosts
Amy Poehler &
Tina Fey presenting "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series" that went to
Jeremy Piven for his role in "Enterouge". (
Hillary & Sarah names purposely switched for a ha-ha).
...and now then in a cozy little dinner setting remembering absolutely nothing conversations that lasted for 10 years with
Jerry Seinfield,
Julia Louise Dryfus entered stage left to announce bringing back happy memories of self gratification that brought about rounds of laughter for the "Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series" that went to
Jean Smart of "Samantha Who?" who lent the credit in success to
Christina Applegate.
...and now then, back to the Angels of Charlie's days to now on Mysteria Lane, painted pictures of beauty in a stage setting sat around the living room on-stage scene who all stood up and voiced their support for man presenting "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series" that went to
Zeljko Ivanek of "Damages".
...and now then in a great to be here at the Emmy's that wasn't there last year but prevailed in the still fiction is best won category (?), led in yesteryear remembrance break down door performances from so many that still didn't stop the memory head spin after the "Outstanding Directing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program" went to
Louis J. Horvitz who was a sit in producer at the Emmy's while still producing direction when accepting the award. (
and still spinning ha-ha)
...and now then,
Conan O'brian cartooned his way into a great deal owing his Bart Simpson inspiration performances on his own show that halted the clambering about with "Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series" that went to
Dianne Wiest who wasn't there.
...and now then, lovely little
Hayden and
Jennifer brought about their love for the writers who bring that "Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program" category to every actor's ever erupting performance that went to "The Colbert Report" with
Stephen killing the laughter for a round of all serious recognition this night.
...and now then, the montage integrity a shows performance is due came from Howie announcing the accountables that keep the money going around before the man of the hour Steve Martin stopped by for a brief review. As one of comedy's funniest, serious, dramatic, thespianic all around real commanders that has truly led the following, when it came time for
Steve to submit the "Outstanding (?) Award to Tommy Smoothers of The Smothers Brothers,
Tommy still held the candle in credit that was extended to him by his dedication to all people who feel compelled to not shut up being the only silence of art in liquidating the real spirit thereof.
...and now then, with a special Emmy Winning performance in the Theme song department that drove home the goldies but still goodies was all American global in the appeasing category of the last couple or three decades of diligence that brought us to today.
...and now then,
Alec Baldwin brought about his entrance a stage for
Laura Linney winning the "Outstanding Actress in a Miniseries or Movie" that won the hearts of many men for her speech of the mano 'e mono conclusive theory of relativity when it comes to perfect balance.
...and now then with a sock it to all those that are funny, Laugh In remembered the good 'ol days when current cast and crew who staged a re-enactment among the many funnier than funnies of the past. With the always lovely talented with hilarious amounts of funny,
Lilly Tomlin cashed in on "The daily Show" for
Jon Stewart & Company in "Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series".
...and now then, the next day you're in and the previous day out,
Heidi examined the bones of recognition with
David for "Outstanding Guest Actor & Actress in a Comedy Series" that went to "
Tim conway &
Kathryn Joosten".
...and now then in "Outstanding Director in a Comedy Series",
Kathryn Joosten continued the guest actress performance by announcing
Barry Sonnenfeld as the Champion of "Pushing Daisies" who referenced all that he is in fine fiction spells out the peak performance win as Freaked out, Insecure, Neurotic and Emotional.
...and now then with cameras rolling on little hand held screens for close ups in the audience, the "Outstanding Writer in a Comedy Series" went to
Tina Fay for her third win in the multiple nominee category.
...and now then, with television being an American invention, The West Wing with Jed Bartlet at the helm reviewed re-enactments of America's Dad that blended to the on stage desk with
Martin Sheen in a live appearance. Announcing the historical medium of our American Democracy, he stated that whether they be war, peace or famine, the real win transfers into meaning for those that show up to vote.
...and now then, side by side with
Christina Applegate,
Christian Slater with two identities blazing the newest eruption of his long awaited re-appearance in coolness with "
My worst Enemy", brought forth the presentation of "Recount" and the Emmy that went to the cast and crew for "Outstanding Made for TV-Movie".
... and now then,
Lawrence Fishburn and
William Petersen waved in "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie" for Tom Wilkinson who also won in the non-appearance performance category.
...and now then no politics aside,
Stephen Colbert chewed the prunes over an aged old adage while
Jon Stewart hacked the fat of a "Movie Series in a Dramatic Special" that finally arrived in entertainment department from
Jay Roach who said HBO over & over great great, yadi, yadi, yada with a rock n roll sweetheart as his cute 'lil kitten.
...and now then, in the category of "Writing for a Dramatic Series" and still sidelining no funny business from tonight's winners,
Stephen &
Jon announced
Kirk Ellis for "John Adams" who befriended mentors in the amazing opportunity category gifts the real articulate.
...and now then,
Howie returned after a we'll be right back commercial like speedy gonzalas in oral response bringing back the days of Mash who everyone remembers of whose-who who knows that peace is the real silence of War. In extension, "Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie" went to
Eileen Atkins for "Cranford".
...and now then,
Don Rickles with
Kathy Griffin in tow brought up a yell from miss prowess of pun herself yelling at the audience to get up up out of their seats for Mr. Warmth who legendarily helped put the word legend in funny with his awesome on a roll then in the dumper funny that really gets the laughs. In presentation for "Outstanding Reality Competition", The Amazing Race cast and crew took amazingly a little bit longer less than amazing at getting up on stage.
...and now then, of course the very lovely
Sally Fields brought about the provocative civility of her grace on stage for "Outstanding Mini Series" that went to "John Adams" again as the winner with the Son of Hollywood presenting the 18 months for 7 hours of television HBO series. In recognition, of course of the man he is at best,
Tom acclaimed his always professionalism to the credit of others.
...and now then, with real drama enacted the falling of
Heidi into the arms of
Tom who dropped her on the floor for comedy that left her in the dust, or not so dusty.
...and now then, in receiving "Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety Comedy", Mr. Warmth
Don Rickles said the biggest award he ever got was an ashtray in New York. However, even the ashes still make us laugh even if he's just waving arms to signal ships that his wife of many years, Barbara Sklar, has the Art to give you something to do while your in port.
...and now then, "Dont Forget the Lyrics" host
Wayne Brady stood by silently as (?) acclaimed reviews for "Oustanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series" and was orally present when he presented the winner as "
Glynn Turman"
...and now then, "Outstanding Director for a Drama Series" was announced by Sex in the City star
Cynthia Nixon who brought down the house with "House" as the receiver of the perfect performing marksmanship in wit, style, and clear intellectual kung fu as a true leader in the 21st century.
...and now then,
Matthew Weiner went all out for "Writing for a Dramatic Series" with "No smoke in his eyes" with many thank you's for giving him the real reason of not giving up on his dreams extending family support as his rock that gathers no moss.
...and now then,
Glenn Close again will be mentioned as outstanding performances even in just announcing the "Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries" that went to
Paul Giamatti who core dialed that if anyone can play the President, how come we can't get the actual President to adapt the part. (
well, ok, a little added fiction makes for better or worst of course better fiction)
...and now then, the "Any Emmy I damned well want to present" superstar of tv series
Candice Bergin led in the "Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series" that went to 30 Rock and
Alec Baldwin for his riviting always well crafted lead in's for the rest of the team to lead, that also led Alec to credential all the others especially
Tina Fey for the intro.
...and now then, the always pro active
Vanessa Williams sexy super star in probably one of the most beautiful dress of the evening led in the "Outstanding Lead Actress for a Drama Series" for
Glenn Close who didn't leave well enough alone for all her inspirations in a conversation that proof is all about sexy if your female wants to ride the carraige of justice.
...and now then from Fade In: black and white to color still in view of real classics as the opener, remembering the late greats including the many that are still here paid non regretfuls just for knowing them that Faded Out: "into a commercial".
...and now then 24 star
Kieffer Sutherland brought about another 2x4 over the head performance Emmy award winner from
Bryan Cranston for "Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series" who glowed about she's bald too referencing the little glowing statuette all while full metal adornment for his family.
...and now then,
Brooke Shields with Craig Ferguson heralded a still frame moment when he glowed about his hand on her butt that left a dumbfounded look on Brooke's face while the frame shot the next winner for "Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series" that made up round 4 for
Tina Fey in a double header of the night.
...and now then,
Jimmy Kimmel's announcement role of the night brought about fair play for a first time new development strategy in Awards for duel roles of duel personalities in the final two leaving the Survivor host not in the final two. It got so confusing that a commercial break was needed to sort it all out with the winner re-arriving for outstanding host for a reality show that got a call from the Deal or no Deal fictional banker proposing a 5 way split playing on everyone's
emotions with
Jeff as the final survivor of that round.
...and now then, the little silver haired bird told the still very lovely
Mary Tyler Moore to dazzle the viewers with a pre encore standing ovation from the audience as
Betty White appeared to announce "Outstanding comedy series" to 30 Rock cast and crew where
Tina Fey bowed her appreciation for ladies of legend reminding New Yorkers that she was also appreciative.
...And now then, the final Emmy for "Outstanding Drama Series" went to Mad Men for just being themselves as usual, because when it comes to shifting gears, "our" stick is all automatic (ha-ha).
Fade out...
The 57th Delegate...