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  1. Let's get this party started

    Host Neil Patrick Harris started the evening on a lively note, performing “Don’t Touch That Remote,” a custom-made tune from Broadway composers Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman of “Hairspray” fame. Harris implored viewers to stay glued to the show. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
  2. More than just Ducky

    Amy Poehler, left, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus present the best supporting actor in a comedy award to "Two And A Half Men" star Jon Cryer. Cryer, whose series is the most-watched comedy on TV, brought a wry tone to his speech. “I used to think that awards were just shallow tokens of momentary popularity, but now I realize they are the only true measure of a person’s worth as a human being.” (Kevin Winter / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
  3. Kiss the globe

    Actress Kristin Chenoweth seems pretty happy after winning best supporting actress in a comedy for her work in the canceled "Pushing Daisies." "I’m not employed now so I’d like to be on 'Mad Men.' I also like 'The Office' and '24'," said Chenoweth. (Robyn Beck / AFP - Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
  4. Do a little dance

    "Dancing With the Stars" professionals Karina Smirnoff and Maksim Chmerkovskiy perform onstage during the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
  5. The tribe has spoken

    Jeff Probst was honored as best reality show host for "Survivor." Probst was one of the five reality hosts who emceed the Emmys last year and received scathing reviews. "Neil Patrick Harris, this is how you host the Emmys. Nice job," Probst said. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
  6. Walk with me

    Alec Baldwin accepts the best actor in a comedy award for "30 Rock." "I'll be honest with you. I'd trade this to look like him," Baldwin said as he accepted his from Rob Lowe of "Brothers & Sisters." (Kevin Winter / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
  7. Funny lady

    Toni Collette, who plays a mother with multiple personalities on the Showtime series "The United States of Tara," was honored as best actress in a comedy series. "Wow, this is insanely confronting," said a beaming Collette. She thanked series creator Diablo Cody, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of "Juno." (Kevin Winter / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
  8. Bringing the 'Gossip'

    "Gossip Girls" stars Blake Lively, left, and Leighton Meester present the best directing in a comedy series award onstage at the Nokia Theatre. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
  9. In (auto) tune

    Jimmy Fallon delivered the funniest moment of the show when he did an auto-tune skit, and took a pratfall. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
  10. Golden girl

    "Grey Gardens" star Jessica Lange holds her award for best lead actress in a miniseries backstage at the Nokia Theatre. (Chris Carlson / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
  11. 'Daily' recognition

    Host Jon Stewart gets up to accept the Emmy for best variety, music or comedy series for "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," its seventh in a row. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
  12. Not even Close

    Glenn Close accepts the best actress In a drama series award for "Damages." It was the second year in a row she won the prize. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
  13. 'Rock' stars

    Tina Fey, center at microphone, accepts the award for best comedy series for "30 Rock." It was the show's third straight victory. Fey thanked NBC executives for keeping the show on the air despite fact that "we are so much more expensive than a talk show." (Mark J. Terrill / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
  14. Cherry on top

    Cherry Jones poses in the press room with her Emmy for best supporting actess in a drama for her work as the stalwart U.S. president on "24." (Jason Merritt / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
  15. 'Breaking' good

    Dana Delaney presents Bryan Cranston with the award for best actor in a drama for "Breaking Bad." "Lee Trevino was struck by lightning twice and now I know how he feels. I’m glad Glenn Close is a woman," Cranston said after accepting the award. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
  16. 'Lost' in the moment

    Michael Emerson kisses his wife, actress Carrie Preston, while holding his award for best supporting actor in a drama series for "Lost" backstage at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards. (Paul Buck / EPA) Back to slideshow navigation
  17. It's a 'Mad' world

    The cast and crew of "Mad Men" pose with their Emmy for best drama series in the press room. (Jason Merritt / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
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Winners in all categories for the 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards announced by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

Complete list of winners at Sunday’s 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards:

Drama Series: “Mad Men,” AMC.

Comedy Series: “30 Rock,” NBC.

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Actor, Drama Series: Bryan Cranston, “Breaking Bad,” AMC.

Actress, Drama Series: Glenn Close, “Damages,” FX Networks.

Actor, Comedy Series: Alec Baldwin, “30 Rock,” NBC.

Actress, Comedy Series: Toni Collette, “United States of Tara,” Showtime.

Supporting Actor, Drama Series: Michael Emerson, “Lost,” ABC.

Supporting Actress, Drama Series: Cherry Jones, “24,” Fox.

Supporting Actor, Comedy Series: Jon Cryer, “Two and a Half Men,” CBS.

Supporting Actress, Comedy Series: Kristin Chenoweth, “Pushing Daisies,” ABC.

Miniseries: “Little Dorrit” PBS.

Made-for-TV Movie: “Grey Gardens,” HBO.

Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Brendan Gleeson, “Into the Storm,” HBO.

Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Jessica Lange, “Grey Gardens,” HBO.

Supporting Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Ken Howard, “Grey Gardens,” HBO.

Supporting Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Shohreh Aghdashloo, “House of Saddam,” HBO.

Directing for a Comedy Series: “The Office: Stress Relief,” Jeff Blitz, NBC.

Directing for a Drama Series: “ER: And in the End,” Rod Holcomb, NBC.

Directing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Series: “American Idol: Show 833 (The Final Three),” Bruce Gowers, Fox.

Directing for a Miniseries, Movie, or Dramatic Special: “Little Dorrit: Part 1,” Dearbhla Walsh, PBS.

Variety, Music, or Comedy Series: “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart,” Comedy Central.

Reality-Competition Program: “The Amazing Race,” CBS.

Writing for a Comedy Series: “30 Rock: Reunion,” Matt Hubbard, NBC.

Writing for a Drama Series: “Mad Men: Meditations in an Emergency,” Kater Gordon and Matthew Weiner, AMC.

Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Series: “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart,” Comedy Central.

Writing for a Miniseries, Movie, or Dramatic Special: “Little Dorrit,” Andrew Davies, PBS.

Host, Reality or Reality-Competition Program: Jeff Probst, “Survivor,” CBS.

Original Music and Lyrics: “81st Annual Academy Awards: Song Title: Hugh Jackman Opening Number,” ABC.

List of winners in the creative arts categories of the 61st annual Primetime Emmy Awards:

Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: Justin Timberlake, “Saturday Night Live,” NBC.

Guest Actress in a Drama Series: Ellen Burstyn, “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Swing,” NBC.

Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: Tina Fey, “Saturday Night Live: Presidential Bash 2008,” NBC.

Guest Actor in a Drama Series: Michael J. Fox, “Rescue Me: Sheila,” FX Networks.

Governors Award: Sheila Nevins, HBO Documentary Films president.

Animated Program (for Programming One-Hour or More): “Destination Imagination (Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends),” Cartoon Network.

Animated Program (for Programming Less Than One Hour): “South Park: Margaritaville,” Comedy Central.

Art Direction for a Multi-Camera Series: “How I Met Your Mother: Shelter Island, Not A Father’s Day,” CBS.

Art Direction for a Single-Camera Series: “Pushing Daisies: Dim Sum Lose Some,” ABC.

Art Direction for a Miniseries or Movie: “Grey Gardens,” HBO, and “Little Dorrit,” PBS.

Art Direction for Variety, Music, or Nonfiction Programming: “American Idol: Episode 821-822,” Fox, and “2008 MTV Video Music Awards,” MTV.

Casting for a Comedy Series: “30 Rock,” NBC.

Casting for a Drama Series: “True Blood,” HBO.

Casting for a Miniseries, Movie, or Special: “Little Dorrit,” PBS.

Choreography: “81st Annual Academy Awards: Musicals Are Back,” ABC, and “So You Think You Can Dance: Adam and Eve/Silence,” Fox.

Cinematography for a Half-Hour Series: “Californication: In Utero,” Showtime.

Cinematography for a One-Hour Series: “The Tudors: Episode 303,” Showtime.

Cinematography for a Miniseries or Movie: “Little Dorrit: Part 1,” PBS.

Cinematography for Nonfiction Programming: “Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations: Laos,” Travel Channel.

Cinematography for Reality Programming: “Out of the Wild: The Alaska Experiment, What Did I Sign Up For?” Discovery Channel.

Commercial: “Heist,” Coca-Cola.

Costumes for a Series: “Pushing Daisies: Bzzzzzzzzz!” ABC.

Costumes for a Miniseries, Movie, or Special: “Little Dorrit: Part 3,” PBS.

Costumes for a variety/music program or a special: “So You Think You Can Dance: Episode 415-416A,” Fox.

Directing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Special: “Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony,” Bucky Gunts, NBC.

Directing for Nonfiction Programming: “Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired,” Marina Zenovich, HBO.

Main Title Design: “United States of Tara,” Showtime.

Makeup for a Series, Miniseries, Movie or a Special (prosthetic): “Grey Gardens,” HBO.

Makeup for a Single Camera Series (non-prosthetic): “Pushing Daisies: Dim Sum Lose Some,” ABC.

Makeup for a Multi-Camera Series or Special (non-prosthetic): “MADtv: Episode 1405,” Fox.

Makeup for a Miniseries or a Movie (non-prosthetic): “The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler (Hallmark Hall of Fame Presentation),” CBS.

Music Direction: “Streisand: The Concert,” CBS.

Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score): “Legend of the Seeker: Prophecy,” Syndicated.

Music Composition for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special (Original Dramatic Score): “Into the Storm,” HBO.

Original Main Title Theme Music: “Great Performances,” PBS.

Picture Editing for a Drama Series (Single-Camera): “Breaking Bad: ABQ,” AMC.

Picture Editing for a Comedy Series (Single or Multi-Camera): “30 Rock: Apollo, Apollo,” NBC.

Picture Editing for a Miniseries or Movie (Single-Camera): “Taking Chance,” HBO.

Picture Editing (Short Form): “81st Annual Academy Awards,” ABC, and “Stand Up to Cancer,” ABC, CBS and NBC.

Picture Editing for a Special (Single or Multi-Camera): “Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger,” HBO.

Picture Editing for Nonfiction Programming: “This American Life: John Smith,” Showtime.

Picture Editing for Reality Programming: “Project Runway: Finale (Part 1),” Bravo.

Hairstyling for a Single-Camera Series: “Mad Men: The Gold Violin,” AMC.

Hairstyling for a Multi-Camera Series or Special: “Dancing With the Stars: Episode 709,” ABC.

Hairstyling for a Miniseries or a Movie: “Grey Gardens,” HBO.

Creative Achievement in Interactive Media - Nonfiction: “The Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Digital Experience,” NBC.com.

Creative Achievement in Interactive Media — Fiction: “The Dharma Initiative,” DharmaWantsYou.com.

Lighting Direction (Electronic, Multi-Camera) for Variety, Music or Comedy Programming: “American Idol: Finale,” Fox.

Variety, Music, or Comedy Special: “The Kennedy Center Honors,” CBS.

Special Class Programs: “Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony,” NBC.

Special Class — Short-format Live-Action Entertainment Programs: “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog,” drhorrible.com.

Special Class — Short-format Nonfiction Programs: “Writer’s Draft,” Fox Movie Channel.

Children’s Program: “Wizards of Waverly Place,” Disney Channel.

Children’s Nonfiction Program: “Grandpa, Do You Know Who I Am? With Maria Shriver,” HBO, and “Nick News with Linda Ellerbee: Coming Home: When Parents Return from War,” Nickelodeon.

Nonfiction Special: “102 Minutes That Changed America,” History.

Nonfiction Series: “American Masters,” PBS.

Reality Program: “Intervention,” A&E.

Exceptional Merit in Nonfiction Filmmaking: “The Memory Loss Tapes,” HBO.

Writing for Nonfiction Programming: “Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired,” HBO.

Sound Editing for a Series: “Battlestar Galactica: Daybreak (Part 2),” Syfy.

Sound Editing for a Miniseries, Movie, or Special: “Generation Kill: The Cradle of Civilization,” HBO.

Sound Editing for Nonfiction Programming (Single or Multi-Camera): “102 Minutes That Changed America,” History.

Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour): “House: House Divided,” Fox.

Sound Mixing for a Miniseries or Movie: “Generation Kill: The Cradle of Civilization,” HBO.

Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour and Animation): “Entourage: Pie,” HBO, and “Weeds: Three Coolers,” Showtime.

Sound Mixing for a Variety or Music Series or a Special: “81st Annual Academy Awards,” ABC, and “The 51st Annual Grammy Awards,” CBS.

Sound Mixing for Nonfiction Programming (Single or Multi-Camera): “102 Minutes That Changed America,” History.

Special Visual Effects for a Series: “Heroes: The Second Coming/The Butterfly Effect,” NBC.

Special Visual Effects for a Miniseries, Movie, or Special: “Generation Kill: The Cradle of Civilization,” HBO.

Stunt Coordination: “Chuck: Chuck Versus the First Date,” NBC.

Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control for a Series: “American Idol: Episode 834A,” Fox.

Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control for a Miniseries, Movie, or Special: “Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony,” NBC.

Voice-Over Performance: “The Simpsons: Father Knows Worst,” Fox.

Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Special: “Chris Rock — Kill The Messenger,” HBO.

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