Emmy's Three Biggest Surprises
1. What Would Neil Patrick Harris Do? Be Awesome, That's What!
If you watched the Tonys, or, heck, even the TV Land awards, you already know that NPH is someone you want to have master your ceremonies. Sunday night, he sang. He danced. He made up-to-the-second references to Jon Hamm's fabulousness and Paula Abdul's empty chair. He picked on John Cryer, who beat him for the supporting actor (comedy) Emmy. He acted out backstage pique. He seemed earnest yet genuine and completely at ease. No offense, Hugh Jackman, you did a fabulous job on Oscar night. But Neil Patrick Harris is the host of the year. Get this guy an Oscar gig.
2. Dr. Horrible Crashes Emmy's (and TV's) Party
The audience thought it was the (yawn) accountants' turn to talk, when suddenly a supervillan/Internet sensation took over the telecast. Dr. Horrible, of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (and portrayed by, yes, NPH), celebrated the web's upending of the TV world, while his nemesis, Captain Hammer (Nathan Fillion) sang the praises of broadcast TV and CSI Miami (because the other CSIs are "too heady"). The segment managed to celebrate TV as we've known it for so long while simultaneously acknowledging the new ways people are enjoying TV -- and shows that aren't on TV, likeDr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, which won a Creative Arts Emmy. And for the record, this does not make up for the cold shoulder Emmy has given Joss Whedon over the years, but it's a start.
3. Tara Gets Her Turn and Daisies Get Another Push
Toni Collette, star of Showtime's United States of Tara, won a much-deserved award for her portrayal of a mom with multiple personalities, and she beat the likes of Tina Fey, Julia Louis-Dreyfuss and Mary-Louise Parker to do it. Meanwhile, Kristen Chenoweth's tearfully joyous acceptance provided a sweet coda to her show, Pushing Daisies. She took the moment to mention that she was currently unemployed and a fan of Mad Men. Hmmm. Meanwhile, we'll be looking out for her on Glee.
Enjoy more Emmy glamour here. -- Stephanie Reid-Simons, Amazon Video On Demand (Twitter: amazonvideo and Facebook: Amazon Video On Demand)
camera bag on September 21, 2009 at 03:08 AM
Enjoyed it! excuse me because i do not keep up with Hollywood that much;but there was Truth and Courage behind those winners; it was nice to hear of the winner who started making sandwishes, felt bad Letterman did Not win He's Show is Great! look forward to laugh after a stressful day The Host did a Fantastic job the Ladyies are always beautiful God willing I Will Not Be So Frustrated and Depress much more.
Amy on September 21, 2009 at 11:30 AM
I think he did a great job as a host.
managed hosting on September 22, 2009 at 02:25 AM
Hello
It was nice to hear of the winner who started making sandwishes, felt bad Letterman did Not win He's Show is Great!
fit flops on September 22, 2009 at 03:04 AM
Finally the one whom like got appreciated by critics also. I am one of the regular watcher of his show and believe me he done a fabulous job.
fitflop on January 25, 2010 at 06:54 AM
Despite being a net geek, I've never been a fan of Dr Horrible's Sing Along Blog. If anything I'm amazed that Nathan Fillion hasn't got some more sci-fi action gigs off the back of Firefly and Serenity.
怀淰＠＾过厾 on August 11, 2010 at 12:10 AM
I think he did a great job as a host.
joesen on November 07, 2010 at 10:42 PM
If you watched the Tonys, or, heck, even the TV Land awards, you already know that NPH is someone you want to have master your ceremonies.