I don't wake up early normally, because my body clock never really did recover from being in the call center industry for so long. But wake up early, I did.
At 6:00 AM.
And that's huge for me.
And the reason?... Well, in order to be up in time to watch a live telecast of an awards show. My pop culture junkie persona has taken over and, as of this writing, keep crossing my fingers that Jane Lynch does well as the host of one of American television's top award giving bodies, the Emmy Awards.
So, who took home the big cheese? Or the lady with wings carrying that sphere thingy? Here are the winners from the 63rd Emmy Awards, listed according to the order the awards were given.
Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy: Julie Bowen, Modern Family
Outstanding Supporting Actor, Comedy: Ty Burrell, Modern Family
Outstanding Director, Comedy: Michael Spiller, Modern Family
Outstanding Writer, Comedy: Steven Levitan and Jeffrey Richman, Modern Family
Outstanding Lead Actor, Comedy: Jim Parsons, Big Bang Theory
Outstanding Lead Actress, Comedy: Melissa McCarthy, Mike and Molly
Outstanding Reality Competition: Amazing Race
Outstanding Writing, Variety, Music or Comedy Series: the writers of Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Outstanding Directing, Variety, Music or Comedy Series: Don Roy King, Saturday Night Live
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Outstanding Writing, Drama: Jason Katims, Friday Night Lights
Outstanding Supporting Actress, Drama: Margo Martindale, Justified
Outstanding Directing, Drama: Martin Scorsese, Boardwalk Empire
Outstanding Supporting Actor, Drama: Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones
Outstanding Lead Actress, Drama: Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife
Outstanding Lead Actor, Drama: Kyle Chandler, Friday Night Lights
Outstanding Writing, Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special: Julian Fellowes, Downtown Abbey
Outstanding Supporting Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Maggie Smith, Downtown Abbey
Outstanding Lead Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Barry Pepper, The Kennedys
Outstanding Directing, Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special: Brian Percival, Downtown Abbey
Outstanding Supporting Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Guy Pierce, Mildred Pierce
Outstanding Lead Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Kate Winslet, Mildred Pierce
Outstanding Miniseries or Movie: Downtown Abbey
Outstanding Drama Series: Mad Men
Outstanding Comedy Series: Modern Family
Some of the show's memorable or notable moments for me:
- I was surprised when the commentator voice announcing information about the winners suddenly added surprising, and very funny, snippets. Hey, voice-over commentators can be funny, too.
- The Emmytones composed of Zachary Levi, Colbie Smoulders, Taraji Henson, Kate Flannery, Wilmer Valderama, and Joel McHale introduce the different genres with their acapella singing. I'm still not sure if they really sang live or were lip synching. LL Cool J joined them (actually, stole the show) to rap when they presented the Movies and Mini-series genre.
- Rick Gervais' introduction of nominees was pre-recorded, because he claimed that he was not allowed on American soil during major award shows. The schtick is that they edited out the "offensive" content, and his televised patched-up speech ends up with "Thank God, I'm an idiot".
- Charlie Sheen wished his old show Two and a Half Men the best for the forthcoming season. I kept waiting for the punch line, but it never did. The dude was sincere. Yay for him.
- Jane Lynch welcomed back the viewers from a commercial break early in the show, by saying "Welcome to the Modern Family awards!".
- Much to the surprise of the audience members, the nominees for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series went up the stage when their names were read, waiting for the announcement of the winner like contestants in a beauty pageant. The fun moment earned them a standing ovation. Melissa McCarthy won the Emmy, a tiara and a bouquet of flowers.
- Saturday Night Live's Lonely Island performs a medley of their nominated songs. They get help from Michael Bolton for "Jack Sparrow"; John Stamos, Ed Helms, and Maya Rudolph for "Three Way"; and Akon for "I Just Had Sex".
- Peter Dinklage won! I was okay with the Game of Thrones not getting a lot of nominations, because it was new and it'll eventually get the recognition it deserved in the next few years. But Dinklage was phenomenal and deserved not just the nomination, but the win. So... Yay!
- The cast of Entourage gets the coolest entrance ever to present an award.
- I was okay when they showed the in memoriam segment... until they showed Andy Whitfield. :(
- Hugh Laurie, with Claire Danes, presented an award and reminded us all that he's English. And funny. I should look for old Blackadder episodes.
- Jane Lynch's Hakuna Matata lesson. Wait for somebody to post it, so you can watch it yourself. I can't justify it by writing it down word for word.
Happy viewing!! Labels: Award Show, Emmys, TV, TV Series
