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Emmycast with Jane Lynch presiding was a winner
By FRAZIER MOORE
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09.19.11, 09:09 AM EDT
Even if your favorite nominee got snubbed, Sunday's Emmycast could have been the most satisfying in memory.
It was funny, bright and skillfully hosted by "Glee" star Jane Lynch.
It moved at a brisk clip, free of the usual stumbles and lulls, and,
even better, it flowed almost seamlessly, a next-to-impossible feat for
any awards show.
Production values at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles were
eye-popping, from the setting - an omega-shaped arch through which
presenters made their entrance - to a tour-de-force comic musical number
spearheaded by Andy Samberg and fellow "Saturday Night Live" performers
that might have had some viewers scratching their heads in
bewilderment, but had to leave them dazzled nonetheless.
Yes, "Modern Family" cleaned up - winning five Emmys (including best
comedy, supporting acting trophies for TV parents Julie Bowen and Ty
Burrell, and best writing and direction).
But Mark Burnett, the pasha of reality TV, was the night's
behind-the-scenes winner. Taking over for the first time as executive
producer of the Emmys, he gave it a rare measure of class and pizzazz.
Best of all with the Emmys, there were startling surprises among the winners - and none undeserving.
After weeks of speculation over who would win for best actor in a
drama (the long-denied Jon Hamm for "Mad Men" or Hugh Laurie for
"House"?), Kyle Chandler's name was called for his performance as a
Texas high school football coach in the final season of "Friday Night
Lights."
"I knew for a fact I would not be standing here. I did not write
anything and now I'm starting to worry," said Chandler with a palpable
mix of unease and joy. It was a glorious moment for him as well as for
the show, which was critically acclaimed but struggled for an audience
while its never-say-die football team played by the motto: "Clear eyes,
full hearts can't lose."
Jim Parsons of "The Big Bang Theory" earned his second trophy in the best actor category - no big surprise.
But Melissa McCarthy of "Mike & Molly" rocked the room as she was
honored as best lead actress in a comedy series with an Emmy and a
glitzy prom queen's crown.
"Wow! It's my first and best pageant ever," said the beaming
McCarthy, who, moments earlier, had broken with tradition along with her
fellow nominees by jumping up on stage as their names were called. This
display of solidarity earned them a standing ovation from many in the
audience.
It was a night of good will, even from bad boy Charlie Sheen, a surprise presenter.
Sheen, who has been on a fence-mending TV tour of late, presented the
lead comedy actor award, but took time onstage to make nice with his
former "Two and a Half Men" colleagues. In March, he was fired from the
show after bitterly clashing with its producer and studio, and was
subsequently replaced by Ashton Kutcher. But on the Emmycast he seemed
intent on burying the hatchet.
"From the bottom of my heart, I wish you nothing but the best for
this upcoming season," he said, addressing the "Men" cast and crew.."I
know you will continue to make great television."
Julianna Margulies scored top drama acting honors for "The Good
Wife," a not-unexpected win for a popular actress on a popular series.
But a great Emmy moment came courtesy of Margo Martindale, named best
supporting actress for the series "Justified," where she wowed viewers
with her portrayal of a hillbilly mobster mom.
"Sometimes, things just take time," said the veteran actress, nearly
overcome with emotion. "But with time comes great appreciation."
Another nominee more familiar by sight than by name - the physically
diminutive Peter Dinklage - was a surprising but apt choice for best
actor in the category for his powerful performance in the sci-fi fantasy
"Game of Thrones."
The night's first two presenters, the late-night Jimmys Fallon and
Kimmel, made light of the fact that, for eight years running, "The Daily
Show with Jon Stewart" has seized the Emmy for variety, music or comedy
series - a category for which "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" was also
nominated.
Fallon conceded he had no expectation of winning and had no
acceptance speech ready. But, feigning doubt, Kimmel leaped on him and,
after a mock scuffle, produced Fallon's speech from his jacket. (In
truth, Fallon would have no need for any such speech - Stewart would win
for a ninth year.)
A new category, which combines the previously separate best
miniseries and made-for-TV movie nominees, saw the PBS miniseries
"Downton Abbey" take the prize. Maggie Smith won supporting actress
honors for this "Masterpiece" presentation.
Kate Winslet captured the trophy for lead actress in the miniseries
"Mildred Pierce" for her performance as an embattled mother, while her
co-star Guy Pearce won for best supporting actor.
Barry Pepper, who played Robert F. Kennedy in the controversial miniseries "The Kennedys," won the best lead actor award.
In the reality-competition category, perennial winner "The Amazing
Race" returned to triumph after losing last year to "Top Chef."
HBO had a leading 19 awards, including trophies given Sunday and at
last week's creative arts awards for technical and other achievements.
PBS, which had a hit with "Downton Abbey," earned 14 to shoulder past
the commercial networks and come in second, ahead of CBS with 11, Fox
with nine, ABC with eight and NBC with six.
The ceremony, aired by Fox, opened with a pre-taped comedy sketch
that generated controversy because Alec Baldwin's part was cut after he
included a joke about the News Corp. phone hacking scandal. Fox is a
unit of News Corp.
Baldwin tweeted that Fox killed the joke about the hacking scandal in
Britain involving the now-closed News of the World tabloid. Fox said it
believed the joke was inappropriate in making light of an issue being
taken very seriously by the company.
Leonard Nimoy stepped in as "Mr. President of TV" and the bit was
retaped. It featured Lynch celebrating television in a musical routine,
singing about TV as "a vast wonderland, a kingdom of joy in a box" as
she moved from one TV show (and its cast members) to another.
"Try doing that in triple Spanx," Lynch cracked when the dance number
was over. With or without the Fox-targeted barb, it was a splashy way
to start the show, and quickly certified that she was in control. In
partnership with producer Burnett, she helped make the Emmycast
award-worthy.
HBO is a unit of Time Warner Inc.; CBS is a subsidiary of CBS Corp.;
Fox is owned by News Corp.; ABC is a unit of The Walt Disney Co.; NBC is
controlled by Comcast Corp.
AP Entertainment writers Lynn Elber, Sandy Cohen, Anthony McCartney,
David Bauder, Solvej Schou and Beth Harris contributed to this report.
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