Our colleagues at the Gold Derby attended the Creative Arts Emmys ceremony in Los Angeles on Saturday and blogged the results.
A few things we noted:
"Modern Family" picked up an Emmy for best casting in a comedy series. Does that mean an Emmy for outstanding comedy is on its way? Most TV critics are predicting the ABC single-camera comedy as the winner next Sunday. This could be a sign the academy agrees.
"Mad Men" nabbed the nod for best casting in a drama series. We do love the cast, but hope this doesn't mean the AMC series will pick up its third Emmy in a row in that category. With "Lost's" final season in the mix and spectacular seasons for "Dexter" and "Breaking Bad," there's got to be a new winner, no?
Choreographer Mia Michaels may have turned off a lot of viewers when she replaced Mary Murphy at the judge's table of "So You Think You Can Dance" this season. But arguing against her immense talents as a choreographer is futile. She deserves the Emmy she won Saturday night.
"Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution" won the Emmy for best reality program, and that's not a bad pick. The charming naked chef took on children's obesity in this weight-loss show and struck a chord with viewers.
Of course, Jeff Probst won his third Emmy for best reality show host for his work on "Survivor." As long as he's in the running, it's not likely anyone will ever beat him. No one can elicit information from contestants and direct a reality competition the way he can. (Boo to the academy for not including this award in the regular telecast Aug. 29).
John Lithgow did amazing work on "Dexter" last season as the Trinity Killer and won an Emmy on Saturday for it. Apparently, he thanked HBO instead of Showtime for the opportunity. Hope Dexter didn't hear that.
Ann-Margret picked up a guest actress Emmy in a drama for her work on "Law & Order: SVU." She apparently knew what network that show is on.
Neil Patrick Harris hasn't won an Emmy for his role on "How I Met Your Mother" but he won Saturday for his guest spot on Fox's "Glee."
Betty White is still on fire. She won an Emmy for guest actress on "Saturday Night Live." But she got bested in the best commercial category by the Old Spice dude. Apparently, you can't have it all Betty.
Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series: Mad Men Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series: Modern Family Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: Betty White, Saturday Night Live Outstanding Choreography: Mia Michaels, So You Think You Can Dance Outstanding Voice Over Performance: Anne Hathaway, The Simpsons Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: John Lithgow, Dexter Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: Neil Patrick Harris, Glee Outstanding Children's Program: Wizards of Waverly Place Outstanding Reality Program: Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program: Jeff Probst, Survivor Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: Ann-Margret, Law & Order: Special Vicitims Unit
I know someone posted the full list of winner (and yes, that includes cinematography, casting, music & lyrics, etc.) the night the awards took place. Maybe that thread could be merged with this one; it's called something like "Queen of Pop Betty White Wins Another Emmy." I'm 100% sure about the first five words; the other ones could be different.