A night of honor at the Emmys

Jane Lynch opened the 63^rd Primetime Emmys with a giddy ole television-themed musical number, just as any comedian would do, right? 

After showing clips of all the comedy shows that are up for nominations this evening, Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon presented the best supporting actress in a comedy series to Julie Bowen of ‘Modern Family'.  Julianna Margulies, ‘The Good Wife' actress, presented another ‘Modern Family' star with the best supporting actor in a comedy series.  Four out of the six nominees were ‘Modern Family' cast members, and Ty Burrell received the Emmy.  

Ricky Gervais, unable to attend the Emmys, pre-recorded announcing the nominees for directing for a comedy series and Jane Lynch announced the winner, Michael Spiller, of ‘Modern Family'.  Will Arnett and Zoey Deschanel presented best writing for a comedy to Steve Levitan and Jeffrey Richman of ‘Modern Family'.  I have never seen an episode of ‘Modern Family', but with all of these Emmys going to the show, it looks like I'll start watching it right away! 

Charlie Sheen, looking abnormally normal, presented best actor in a comedy series.  After commenting on this being his previous category, Sheen announced Jim Parsons of ‘The Big Bang Theory' as the winner.  Sophia Vergara and Rob Lowe encountered strangeness on the stage when they presented the award for best actress in a comedy series; all of the stunning women ran onto the stage and held hands.  With a standing ovation from the crowd, the presenters pronounce Melissa McCarthy, of ‘Mike and Molly' as the winner.

Switching over from comedy series shows to reality/variety, David Spade and Kaley Cuoco presented the best reality-competition program Emmy to ‘The Amazing Race'.  The two presenters also announced ‘The Daily Show' as the winning show for best writing for a variety, music or comedy series. 

The Lonely Island and performed a variety of their famous skits, resulting in a music medley.  Following their hilarious but musically clever performance, Lea Michele and Ian Somerhalder gave the Emmy of best directing for a variety, music or comedy series to Don Roy King of ‘Saturday Night Live'.  Presenting next was Scott Caan and Anna Paquin to give the best variety, music or comedy show to ‘The Daily Show with Jon Stewart'.

Finally, the drama series awards.  The first two presenters of this category, John Cryer and Ashton Kutcher, presented the Emmy for best writing for a drama series to Jason Katims of ‘Friday Night Lights'.  The ‘Two and a Half Men' stars followed up with giving the Emmy for best supporting actress in a drama series to Margo Martindale of ‘Justified'.  Loretta Devine and Paul McCane presented the Emmy, best directing for a dramatic series, to Martin Scorsese of ‘Boardwalk Empire'.  Kerry Washington and Jason O'Mara were the next two presenters of the night.  They announced the winner of best supporting actor in a drama series as Peter Dinklage of ‘Game of Thrones'. 

Brian Cranston and Katie Holmes presented the Emmy for best lead actress in a drama series.  A previous presenter, Julianna Margulies, wins!  After thanking literally everyone she knows, the show continued with the next four presenters, Minka Kelly, Annie Ilonzeh, Rachel Taylor, and Drew Barrymore.  The four ‘Charlie's Angel's' stars presented the award for best actor in a drama series to Kyle Chandler of ‘Friday Night Lights'.

Time for miniseries and movies.  The cast of ‘Entourage' presented the Emmy best writing for a miniseries, movie or dramatic special to Julian Fellowes of ‘Downton Abbey'.  The cast also presented the best supporting actress in a miniseries or movie Emmy to Maggie Smith of ‘Downton Abbey'.  Unfortunately, she wasn't able to make it to the ceremony so the ‘Entourage' cast accepted her Emmy for her.  Nominee Amy Poehler and Emmy award winner Melissa McCarthy presented the best lead actor in a miniseries or movie Emmy to Barry Pepper of ‘The Kennedys'.  He, too, was unable to attend the Emmys and as a result, the presenters accepted the award on behalf of him.  The two women presented the Emmy for best directing for a miniseries, movie or a dramatic special to Brian Percival of ‘Downton Abbey.'