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September 20th, 2009
07:45 PM ET

The Emmy Awards Live Blog

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Jack Gray
AC360° Writer/Producer

Good evening and welcome to the AC360° Emmy Awards Live Blog. The winners, the losers, possible Kanye West interruptions…we’ve got your running commentary. And sure, considering all that’s going on in the world, the Emmys aren’t hugely important. But if you’re looking to get away from the bleak news-of-the-day for a few hours, then this blog is the place for you.

As for my qualifications to moderate this blog, well, I once saw Angela Lansbury in the grocery store.

We should point out that we’re not encouraging you to change the channel from CNN, but if you’re going to watch the Emmy Awards anyway, you might as well watch them with us.

And even if you’re not watching them, we think you’ll still enjoy the live blog. I’ll be with you from 8:00pm Eastern Time until the Emmys finish airing.

If you would like to participate in our Live Blog (and we hope you do) please follow our rules.

Here are some of them:

1) Please keep your comments short
2) Don’t write in ALL CAPS (we don’t like screaming)
3) Use your real name

Please note that due to volume we may not be able to post all comments.

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  1. Stacy from NJ

    Rainn and Kevin had sour pusses! Congrats to Jon Cryer for winning.

    September 20, 2009 at 8:27 pm |
  2. deb

    @Maria yeah, i never "get that" canceled shows winning awards (?) ditto on the hmmmm

    September 20, 2009 at 8:26 pm |
  3. Vicki Chance

    he's not funny.

    September 20, 2009 at 8:26 pm |
  4. Beni from Miami

    I wanted Kenneth to win!!! or NPH!!!!

    September 20, 2009 at 8:26 pm |
  5. Jack Gray

    I am biased in favor of anything/everyone connected to 30 Rock. I think it's the funniest show on television.

    September 20, 2009 at 8:26 pm |
  6. Beth from SC @bandcmd

    Amy and Julia look awesome! Bet they'd be great in a sitcom together!

    September 20, 2009 at 8:25 pm |
  7. Jack Gray

    My internet service picked a great time to crash. I probably should have paid the bill. Back up and running. Cross your fingers.

    September 20, 2009 at 8:25 pm |
  8. Beverly Cornell

    Kritsin Chenoweth – Wicked!!!

    September 20, 2009 at 8:24 pm |
  9. Jack, Montauk, NY

    that's the pc guy in the mac commercials

    September 20, 2009 at 8:23 pm |
  10. Vanessa, TX

    "I'ma let u get back to ur opening number, Neil Patrick Harris..but Hugh Jackman had the BEST OPENING ACT OF ALL TIME"..is what Kanye probably is thinking to himself. ha

    September 20, 2009 at 8:23 pm |
  11. Isabel Siaba, Brazil

    30 rock, 30 rock, 30 rock!!! 🙂

    September 20, 2009 at 8:23 pm |
  12. Sasha, The Siberian Husky, & her dog Buddy, of the streets.

    Tanya whines because she has to wait 'till 7p.m.? W have to wait 'till 8p.m.!!! Guam already saw the whole show tomorrow! Woof!

    September 20, 2009 at 8:23 pm |
  13. gill - north of 49

    NPH knocked it out of the park again – he should be the de-facto host for ALL award going forward

    September 20, 2009 at 8:21 pm |
  14. Maria

    canceled shows always get Emmy's...hhhmmm

    September 20, 2009 at 8:21 pm |
  15. Jojo Go

    Doogie Howser sings very well!

    September 20, 2009 at 8:21 pm |
  16. Carole

    Kristen Chenoweth is so cute – I am so happy for her that she won. Pushing Daisies was a great show.

    September 20, 2009 at 8:21 pm |
  17. gill - north of 49

    Whoo hoo – thanks for hosting another Live Awards Blog Jack – gonna be a great time online – (if our Oscar's session was anything to go by) !!

    September 20, 2009 at 8:20 pm |
  18. Eric O'Donnell

    @egomro4- hope Jim parsons wins for big bang he's a riot

    September 20, 2009 at 8:20 pm |
  19. Kelly in Nebraska

    Jon Hamm, Jack Gray, NPH. Tonights gonna be a good good night. Kristin C won't be talking much more, right? Makes my head hurt. I like her- but that voice!

    September 20, 2009 at 8:19 pm |
  20. Janet, Singapore

    NPH seemed a bit nervous... I am sorry but I laughed at tina fey's presentation bit more...

    September 20, 2009 at 8:19 pm |
  21. deb

    hello jack – hiya 2 everybody – Copper Rawks !!!

    September 20, 2009 at 8:19 pm |
  22. Vanessa, TX

    Hai, Jack! aw..good to have u live blogging during award shows..last time I joined a Live Blog of yours, I think I won $50..the Emmys are on tape delay here on MST. I would bet this time, but family is not falling for it. Any predictions for tonite?

    September 20, 2009 at 8:19 pm |
  23. Beth from SC

    Is everyone else watching in their evening gowns and tuxes at home?

    September 20, 2009 at 8:19 pm |
  24. Renee

    NPH opening was really good!

    September 20, 2009 at 8:19 pm |
  25. Stacy from NJ

    @ Stacy

    Only if they do a montage of bad behavior.

    September 20, 2009 at 8:18 pm |
  26. Lola

    They had many Kanya jokes on the red carpet already! He accomplished what he set out to! Booyah!!

    September 20, 2009 at 8:18 pm |
  27. Kevin Smith

    Neil was Great!! I agree too, wheres all the theme songs at. I could alway sing the theme songs growing up...well I still can..he he

    September 20, 2009 at 8:18 pm |
  28. Presley

    Christine Chenoworth, is it me or is the Emmy almost taller than her...

    September 20, 2009 at 8:18 pm |
  29. Amanda Walton

    My favourite tv theme songs.. Beverly Hillbillies, Green Acres, Gilligan's Island.. just can't find themes like that anymore

    September 20, 2009 at 8:18 pm |
  30. Kathleen from Boston

    NPH rocks. Great opening. Chenowith....I had to change the channel during that acceptance speech.

    September 20, 2009 at 8:18 pm |
  31. Eric O'Donnell

    20 minutes in and only 1 award given, it's gonna be a long night

    September 20, 2009 at 8:17 pm |
  32. Michelle

    My favorite theme songs are from True Blood and Hung.

    September 20, 2009 at 8:17 pm |
  33. Joanne M

    Favorite theme Song.... Maude

    September 20, 2009 at 8:17 pm |
  34. Andrea, TN

    Kristin was so sweet. "I'm unemployed so I want to be on Mad Men!" "This is really heavy!"

    September 20, 2009 at 8:17 pm |
  35. Kim

    Do the jitterbug like Lucy ! You'll see ! Support our troops in Afghan to win ! When ? Red Carpet Hollywood come in ! Who taps like Sammy Davis Jr ?

    September 20, 2009 at 8:17 pm |
  36. Gina

    So far, kinda boring. Where's Kanye?!!

    September 20, 2009 at 8:17 pm |
  37. Jacqueline, NY

    Dear, Lord! Christine's Emmy must weigh more than she does. What happen? Did they make her lose weight for TV show? That's mad.

    September 20, 2009 at 8:16 pm |
  38. Vicki Chance

    what did the first winner say? didn't get a word of it...

    September 20, 2009 at 8:16 pm |
  39. Amy

    Should have gone to Amy Poehler!

    September 20, 2009 at 8:16 pm |
  40. Lee

    Hoping Jim Parsons, Big Bang Theory, goes home with an Emmy!

    September 20, 2009 at 8:16 pm |
  41. Beni from Miami

    Aww, was he shaky and nervous while opening up the show??

    September 20, 2009 at 8:16 pm |
  42. Sasha, The Siberian Husky, & her dog Buddy, of the streets.

    are there any dogergories for best Siberian Husky in?

    September 20, 2009 at 8:16 pm |
  43. nena

    Let's go sheldon!!!

    September 20, 2009 at 8:16 pm |
  44. JC

    American Idol should win breakthru scene...whatever it is 🙂

    September 20, 2009 at 8:15 pm |
  45. Isabel Siaba, Brazil

    Jack ,
    Are you are with glasses too? lol...

    September 20, 2009 at 8:15 pm |
  46. Stacy from NJ

    I think the statue is bigger than Kristen! Loved her hire me speech.

    September 20, 2009 at 8:15 pm |
  47. Diane N.

    CNN mentioned in opening act/song yay lol

    September 20, 2009 at 8:14 pm |
  48. Holly from PA

    I'm with you Stacy from NJ! He's hilarious!

    September 20, 2009 at 8:14 pm |
  49. Beth Cook

    Who was that?

    September 20, 2009 at 8:14 pm |
  50. Vicki Chance

    what did she say?

    September 20, 2009 at 8:14 pm |
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