September 17, 2007

• Emmy Observations, Curbing, Joy Divsion & Ryan’s Big 30

  I had to work all day today to get a project done, as I’m leaving for San Diego in a couple of days.  I did take 3 hours off though to go watch the Emmy’s with some friends.  Since I live in Hollywood, I feel obligated to report on the festivities.    As I type, I can hear the noise from the after-party at the Mondrian Hotel next door.  I just walked over there to snap some photos, but couldn’t get very close like last year.  The ceremony ended a little after 7 PM Los Angeles time, so the parties are starting to wind down.  Here are a few of my observations about the show:

  • I thought Ryan Seacrest did a great job.  He’s so damn affable.  Not all of my friends felt the same way, but I think he’s one of the hardest working people in show business.
  • Heroes was robbed!
  • What’s up with all the bleeping censors!?  Did Janet Jackson’s nipple phone in a bomb threat?

   

  • The Soprano’s tribute was cool.  David Chase’s speech was not.
  • 30 Rock?
  • James Spader again?  Gandolfini definitely deserved the Emmy.
  • America Ferrera is very poised.
  • Helen Mirren is still a class act.
  • I love Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert, but I wasn’t in love with their bit tonight.
  • Bill Maher’s team introduction in the stall was f***ing hilarious!
  • If Al Gore is going to run for president at the 11th hour, he needs to lose weight.
  • The “Roots” tribute was touching.  And apparently black don’t crack!
  • OK, we get it.  Tony Bennett is cool.
  • Am I the only person in the world who HATES Grey’s Anatomy?  Apparently so.
  • Jamie Pressly is way overrated.
  • Jeremy Piven rocks.
  • What happened to Friday Night Lights?
  • Dexter?
  • The Amazing Race is not so amazing anymore. Give it up to Idol.
  • Has Masi Oka lost weight?  He’s looking good.
  • Tom from MySpace should certainly be able to afford a better sweatshirt.
  • Ray Romano is still pretty funny.
  • The Kanye West bit was the funniest of the night.
  • Ali Larter could turn a gay man straight.
  • And finally, thank GOD, no Britney!

  My Emmy after photos:

  

  

  

  

  That’s Eva Longoria believe it or not.  I was using digital zoom.

  

  Alfre Woodard

  

  Jonathan Ryhs Meyers

  

  

  

  Lara Spencer (drunk)

  

  And speaking of television, the funniest show on TV is finally back after a 2 year hiatus.  Curb Your Enthusiasm never ceases to make me laugh out loud.  Tonight’s episode guest starred Senator Barbara Boxer, Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen, Vivica Fox and Gina Gershon.  I love Larry David.  It’s like our lives are intertwined.  If you know me, you know what I mean.  Hilarious.

  Song of the day

  And so the award season has officially begun.  I’m personally looking forward to some better movies at the theater.  There hasn’t been much of anything good out at all lately.  I’m really looking forward to this:

  

  And finally, last but not least:

   

  Happy Birthday Ryan!

  

   

   

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