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The Emmy Awards! Television’s biggest night! People dressed in expensive clothes, patting each other on the back for the hard work they do to entertain and/or insult our eyes. Seriously, I know this is television’s Golden Age or whatever, we all love 30 Rock and Mad Men and Lost and Friday Night Lights, but television is also very awful! The Emmys should address this somehow. Like, negative awards. Most Despicable Manipulation of Teenagers in Reality TV, for example. Boldest Attempt at Cashing in on Something That Was Popular and Relevant 20 Years Ago. You know, meaningful TV accomplishments. But that won’t happen! So, let’s talk about what DOES happen. Follow the Videogum Twitter for up-to-the-minute yuck-em-ups about Marg Helgenberger’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and join your fellow monsters right here in the comments!
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My mom will be so happy if Simon Baker wins
There are too many wonderful people in this category!
Brian Cranston and Hugh Laurie are competing to see who can look more like a supervillain.
Bryan Cranston, FTW! I refer you to my comment above, re: Damages and Breaking Bad.
Well that tears it, I need to watch Breaking Bad.
Did Bryan Cranston just accidentally call Glenn Close out for being manish?
Apologies for the split infinitive, and I meant “mannish”.
I thought it was a joke about her name, but it could be misunderstood that way!
That is a group of some seriously hot dudes Bryan Cranston just beat. Enjoy your moment, Malcolm’s dad!
The big two, guys! Here we go!
bringing out the newhart. now we’ve got a show going!
Bob Newhart: showin’ ‘em how it’s done.
Aw, Grandpa TV is so confused.
30ROCKBETTERFUCKINGWIN.
you can breathe now.
shocking
dat old guy isnt funny dude didnt even make ne kanye jokes
Sigh. I love 30 Rock as much as the next monster, but FoTC needs some recognition here, people.
I would argue that FotC season one was markedly better than season two. Whereas season three of 30 Rock upped their game from previous seasons. Therefore, a 30 Rock win. But I bet there’s a bunch of people out in Audienceville, USA that are just getting their first taste of FotC through this broadcast so we can all hope that it gets more exposure.
True. But I’ve always been a sucker for the underdog. It’s the same reason why I was a little disappointed that Mad Men won Best Drama over Damages and Breaking Bad, even though Mad Men was pretty great last season. Mad Men and 30 Rock are getting a lot of (deserved) good press these days, yet there are some other shows out there that deserve some love. Hopefully the acting wins for the shows I mentioned above will make people more inclined to tune in.
Sigh. Their only reward is their greatness.
I’m not crying, it’s just been raining on my face
Cryin’ tears of a rapper.
Have fun with your non-Emmy, Seth MacFarlane.
OH DID TINA JUST SNEAK IN A JAY LENO DISS? YES!
I missed it! What did she say?!
Thanked the studio for keeping them on air, even though the production costs are more than a talk show.
Dig at Jay Leno? Nice one.
Did Tina Fey just make a snide jab at Jay Leno!?!?!?!?
That’s it! Shut it down!
That was in no way directed at 30 Rock. As every one knows by now I have a deep love for Chuck and Blair. America doesn’t know whats its talking about!
Tina Fey’s Leno Show zing is the night’s best moment.
Dig at Jay Leno? Nice one.
Tina YAY!
oh, why did they have to ruin the lovely enough 30 rock moment with a trueblood moment? stop that.
Breaking Bad could’ve used the recognition, but I’m still (completely) fine with a Mad Men win.
What happened to John Hodgeman? He sounds like a woman.
Well that’s that. It’s been fun guys!
Goodnight monsters! I’ve missed you for the last few weeks, even if you didn’t notice that I was gone.
So the Emmys actually came in close to on time this year? Is this a first? Can I get a fact check on that?
Well, it all worked out in the end. You can’t go wrong with 30 Rock and Mad Men (which I’ll have to iTunes now, because it winning went over its (encore) airing). Thanks for the Video Pizza Party!
Welp the Emmys are Hollywoods version Ambien. Off to bed!
this was a delicious pizza party, kids. night, all!
Does anyone know how to get bubblegum pizza stains out of carpet? I don’t want to point any fingers, but someone made a big mess down in the rec room.
Oh. I missed the party because of the time difference.
Fine. I’ll drink all this faygo myself.
Wait, did I MISS it?! WHAT THE fuck HAPPENED!?
tv people talked about tv on the tv (lives were changed, etc.)
Everyone! Go to Patriot’s twitter! He just told off a TrueBlood SuperFan. It is gold! Way to keep America safe, buddy!
HEY WEST COASTERS! We didn’t miss it! (We missed it.) Let’s start our own commentary, here at comment 301, without looking above for spoilers.
I’ll start. The only thing worse than Jon Cryer over NPH was Seth Macfalane being mentioned at all.
I hate United States of Tara as much as everyone who is not Diablo Cody or Stephen Spielberg, but Toni Collette is, I suppose, a pretty good actress.
I think Sarah Silverman should have won solely on the strength of her performance during the award presentation.
Whoa, there’s a 12-yeard-old boy who plays a blonde girl on Gossip Girl? I should watch that!
Sarah Palin and JT are the first two truly deserving winners so far.
“First…so far?” I’m dumb.
There’s more where that came from. Do a google search for “seona dancing”. It’s a goldmine.
That was meant for Kiss the Pan.
In reference to Ricky Gervais, I assume? That faux-’80s-Bowie shit was gold, Sam Lowry, gold! He made a pretty decent Bowie-type, I have to say. I never would have guessed!
That was the name of his new wave group. It’s really quite amazing.
Looks like you are on your own, Dan S. Keep on like the brave little soldier you are, Pacific Standard Timer!
For a second, I thought you were going to call me a brave little toaster. I got all excited.
long time/first time….though i enjoy reading the writing and the comments of this site, i have to quote one of my favortie shows/guilty pleasures on tv. its a “big, big world” and watching actors gladhand each other isn’t how it’s supposed to go down….snook the sloth knows all. where’s his emmy. or better yet, his nobel peace prize.
WHOA, DR HORRIBLE CAMEO! That was awesome. Pretty sure it was written by Joss too, if having seen every episode of Buffy at least three times makes me qualified to assess.
If this clips show is any indication, we’re in a golden age of Variety television.
What’s the videogum take on Big Bang Theory? I know it’s a little formulaic and airs with Two and a Half Men, but Sheldon makes me giggle like an Elmo doll.
Big Bang Theory is awesomely funny. Don’t know Videogum stands on the matter though.
Does my unrelenting coverage in apparently no one else’s interest qualify me to be Videogum’s west coast correspondent, responsible for nothing?
Awww. Don’t worry Dan. I’m on the east coast with insomnia….
Whoa, Jimmy Fallon’s bit was TBS Very Funny. Simple, but funny.
I never noticed Ricky Gervais’s canines before. Can someone with photoshop skills work him into a Twilight poster? I bet you get comment of the week!
Ok, I agree that NPH is doing a pretty good job hosting, but it strikes me as kind of patronizing that more famous people keep telling him he’s doing a great job during the broadcast. The man is a professional. Just accept your award and let him do his job. Sorry, Jon Stewart.
Whoa, Battlestar Galactica shout-out in the clip show! It’s not a nomination, but I’ll take it. Of course, NCIS and True Blood were also in there.
Ok Chris O’Donnell, when LL Cool J looks at you like he can’t believe he has to be your “co-star,” it’s time to just kill yourself. Hoo-ah.
The whole time Michael Emerson was on stage, I was afraid of being shot or the stage exploding. Also, his wife is HOT!
The Sarah McLachlan number was an interesting choice, because I feel like that song has been dead for ten years. Zing.
I wonder how Boreanaz feels about being paired with the True Blood guy based obviously on the character he played before Bones, who he allegedly would rather forget about. You can’t hide from Emmy presenter pairings, Angel!
Wow, I did not predict that Matthew Weiner would be funny, especially after the failed “peggy smokes weed” attempt at a comedy episode.
“i am the only person in this room who has complete creative freedom, and that’s why the show is so good.” How does a guy this humble manage to write such arrogant characters?
Question: Kyra Sedwick and Holly Hunter are locked in a room. One kills the other. Who wins?
Answer: America.
WHOA TWO IN A ROW FOR CRANSTON! Well deserved but unexpected. Lee Trevino reference, for the kids!
OOOOH Tina Fey zinged Jay Leno big time! I hope he cries.
Sigourney Weaver: still riding high off the success of Alien and Ghostbusters…
Holy shit, is Fred Armisen dating Peggy? When did that happen?
I’m pretty sure they’re married.
Remember when AMC briefly pretended it would not rehire Matthew Weiner? Let’s see them try that again.
Ok, I can’t believe I did that for the whole show. I apologize to everyone and myself. Next time we can prevent this by agreeing, as a coast, to comment together. Fuck it, we’ll never do it live!
lol at Dan S hanging out by himself
lol at Dan S hanging out by himself
Hey, how do you set your profile avatar as one of those animated things? I tried it, and it didn’t work. Does the file have to be in a certain format?