It was a successful start to the awards season with Seth Meyers hosting a swift and entertaining 66th Emmy Awards. With comedy throughout, the evening was fun and fast-moving. The theme of the show was ‘comedy’ with plenty of presenters who have graced the “Saturday Night Live” stage, from Jimmy Fallon to Amy Poehler and other comedians/late night talk show hosts such as Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, Key & Peele.
The show steered clear of selfies and pizza deliveries, but there were plenty of highlights; including Bryan Cranston making out with Julia Louis-Dreyfus before she accepted her Emmy for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. Meyers hosted a little Q&A with the audience. Melissa McCarthy asked about her parking and Jon Hamm was surprised to find out he was on national television. Weird Al performed a parody series of theme songs from the best Drama and Comedy Series’ nominees, finishing with Andy Samberg dressed as a king Joffrey from “Game of Thrones.”
Sara Bareilles sang a touching cover of “Smile” during a beautiful ‘In Memoriam’ dedicated to the greats who we have lost in the entertainment industry this past year. Billy Crystal gave a heartwarming speech for his dear friend, Robin Williams. He said Robin was “the brightest star in a comedy galaxy.” He ended with… “Robin Williams, what a concept.”
As far as wins go, “Sherlock,” “Fargo” and “Breaking Bad” were favorites this time around. And the winners are…
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series
Mom • CBS • Janney as Bonnie
Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series
Saturday Night Live • NBC • Jimmy Fallon as Host
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series
The Big Bang Theory • CBS • Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series
Veep • HBO • Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Vice President Selina Meyer
Outstanding Reality-Competition Program
The Amazing Race • CBS • WorldRace Productions, Inc.
Outstanding Writing For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Dramatic Special
Sherlock: His Last Vow (Masterpiece) • PBS • Hartswood West for BBC/Cymru Wales in co-production with Masterpiece Steven Moffat
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie
Sherlock: His Last Vow (Masterpiece) • PBS • Hartswood West for BBC/Cymru Wales in co-production with Masterpiece * Martin Freeman as John Watson
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie
American Horror Story: Coven • FX Networks * 20th Century Fox Television * Kathy Bates as Madame Delphine LaLaurie
Outstanding Directing For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Dramatic Special
Fargo • Buridan’s Ass • FX Networks • MGM and FX Productions * Colin Bucksey
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie
Sherlock: His Last Vow (Masterpiece) • PBS • Hartswood West for BBC/Cymru Wales in co-production with Masterpiece * Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie
American Horror Story: Coven • FX Networks * 20th Century Fox Television * Jessica Lange as Fiona Goode
Outstanding Miniseries
Fargo • FX Networks • MGM and FX Productions
Outstanding Television Movie
The Normal Heart • HBO • HBO Films in association with Plan B Entertainment, Blumhouse and Ryan Murphy Productions
Outstanding Variety Special
Sarah Silverman: We Are Miracles • HBO • HBO Entertainment in association with Funny or Die and Black Gold Films
Outstanding Directing For A Variety Special
67th Annual Tony Awards • CBS • White Cherry Entertainment * Glenn Weiss
Outstanding Writing For A Variety Series
The Colbert Report • Comedy Central • Hello Doggie, Inc. with Busboy Productions and Spartina Productions
Opus Moreschi, Head Writer Stephen Colbert, Writer Tom Purcell, Writer
Richard Dahm, Writer Barry Julien, Writer Michael Brumm, Writer Rob Dubbin, Writer Jay Katsir, Writer Frank Lesser, Writer Glenn Eichler, Writer
Meredith Scardino, Writer Max Werner, Writer
Eric Drysdale, Writer Paul Dinello, Writer Nate Charny, Writer Sam Kim, Writer Aaron Cohen, Writer Gabe Gronli, Writer Matt Lappin, Writer
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series
Breaking Bad • AMC • Sony Pictures Television
Aaron Paul as Jesse Pinkman
Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series
True Detective • Who Goes There • HBO • HBO Entertainment in association with Neon Black, Anonymous Content, Parliament of Owls and Passenger
Cary Joji Fukunaga
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series
Breaking Bad • AMC • Sony Pictures Television
Anna Gunn as Skyler White
Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series
Masters of Sex • Showtime • Showtime Presents, Sony Pictures Television, Round Two Productions, Timberman/Beverly Productions
Allison Janney as Margaret Scully
Outstanding Writing For A Drama Series
Breaking Bad • Ozymandias • AMC • Sony Pictures Television
Moira Walley-Beckett
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
Joe Morton, “Scandal”
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series
The Good Wife • CBS • Eye Productions in association with Scott Free Productions and King Size Productions
Julianna Margulies as Alicia Florrick
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series
Breaking Bad • AMC • Sony Pictures Television
Bryan Cranston as Walter White
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series
Modern Family • ABC • Picador Productions and Steven Levitan Productions in association with 20th Century Fox Television
Ty Burrell as Phil Dunphy
Outstanding Comedy Series
Modern Family • ABC • Picador Productions and Steven Levitan Productions in association with 20th Century Fox Television
Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series
Orange Is The New Black • Netflix • Lionsgate Television for Netflix
Uzo Aduba as Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren
Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series
Louie • So Did The Fat Lady • FX Networks • Pig Newton, Inc. and FX Productions
Louis C.K.
Outstanding Drama Series
Breaking Bad • AMC • Sony Pictures Television
