The 2011 Emmy Awards: Here are my top five favorite moments…
1. The Ladies of Comedy.
I love Amy Poehler from Parks and Recreation so leave it to her to be the mastermind behind the fun surprise when the Best Actress in a Comedy Series nominees were announced. As each leading lady’s name was called, she ran to the stage like she was representing a state in the Miss America Pageant. It was sweet and funny and so nice to see all those talented women share the spotlight. The grand finale? When Mike and Molly‘s Melissa McCarthy won the big prize (and was also handed a crown and bouquet of roses!) I have a soft spot in my heart for Melissa who played “Sookie” for many years on Gilmore Girls. She also was HI-larious in Bridesmaids.
2. Phil and Claire Dunphy win for Modern Family.
Ok, I know their names are really Ty Burrell and Julie Bowen, but they are such amazing comedic actors I will forever think of them as the goofy and neurotic Dunphys of Modern Family. They have such great chemistry so it was no surprise they both picked up the trophy for Best Supporting Actor and Actress in a Comedy Series. The bittersweet moment? They beat out their colleagues. Every adult actor in Modern Family was nominated for an Emmy this year. So it wasn’t a surprise when…
3. Modern Family wins Best Comedy.
I LOVE THIS SHOW! And everyone saw this Best Comedy win coming from miles away. It was also so great to see the kids of Modern Family get special recognition from show creator Steven Levitan.
4. Mad Men wins Best Drama.
Mad Men had the most nominations this year but no real wins until the BIG prize of the night. I adore this show and I’m tortured by the fact I have to wait until 2012 for its return. But seeing Jon Hamm in his super hot tux helps ease the pain. And how bombshell gorgeous is Christina Hendricks?
5. The “new” Office.
It was neat to see a new cast of characters “join” The Office in a funny comedy sketch about halfway through the night. (But BOO that Steve Carell did not pick up the Best Actor in a Comedy award. It was his last chance to win and he deserved it!) But we did get to imagine The Office filled with new characters including Tom Haverford from Parks and Recreation, Roger Sterling from Mad Men, and even Kim Kardashian! The best was Ashton Kutcher, sitting in Michael Scott’s old chair, telling Ed Helms he was the new manager. Then, realizing he was just on the wrong lot, he says, “Oh, I was wondering where the Half Man was!”
Ashton also made headlines today because of a certain camera photo taken backstage with that guy he’s replacing. Charlie Sheen was calm and relaxed at last night’s event and even wished the best for the new Two and a Half Men team. Well, it looks like everyone’s winning! The brand new Two and a Half Men premieres tonight on CBS.
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