Biggest Surprises at the 2009 Emmy Awards

What Was the Biggest Surprise of the Emmy Awards?

September 21, 2009

The Emmys started out with a bang last night, and not just because of Neil Patrick Harris's amazing opening number. The first few awards handed out were big shockers, though the end of the night mirrored last year's show when Mad Men and 30 Rock took home the top honors. I was both happy and disappointed with the night's shakeups, but what do you think was the biggest surprise of the Emmys?

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californiagirlx7 3 years 34 weeks

I was so happy that Kristin Chenoweth won, I had tears in my eyes during her speech. I was also really happy that Toni Collette, because she does an amazing job on United States of Tara. I still don't understand why 30 Rock continue to win year after year. I think it has its funny moments, but other shows deserve a chance too.

californiagirlx7 3 years 34 weeks

I was so happy that Kristin Chenoweth won, I had tears in my eyes during her speech. I was also really happy that Toni Collette, because she does an amazing job on United States of Tara.I still don't understand why 30 Rock continue to win year after year. I think it has its funny moments, but other shows deserve a chance too.

pianoteacher1 3 years 34 weeks

Sarana, I guess you need to watch a few more episodes. It does take a while to get into the characters. When I watch the first episode, I thought it was over-hyped and most boring show. Then things started to get going. Also, the 2nd season has really great bits in it (Alec Balwin as Tracy Jordan's dad is priceless, go watch it on YouTube....Jack, psychiatrist). 3rd season is one of the best TV comedy. Or you would prefer watching 2 1/2 Men instead?

pianoteacher1 3 years 34 weeks

Sarana,I guess you need to watch a few more episodes. It does take a while to get into the characters. When I watch the first episode, I thought it was over-hyped and most boring show. Then things started to get going. Also, the 2nd season has really great bits in it (Alec Balwin as Tracy Jordan's dad is priceless, go watch it on YouTube....Jack, psychiatrist). 3rd season is one of the best TV comedy. Or you would prefer watching 2 1/2 Men instead?

mishmasho 3 years 34 weeks

splayer, I was really happy about Michael Emerson winning, too! Bryan Cranston winning is not a surprise at all - he's fantastic on Breaking Bad.

mishmasho 3 years 34 weeks

splayer, I was really happy about Michael Emerson winning, too!Bryan Cranston winning is not a surprise at all - he's fantastic on Breaking Bad.

Sarana 3 years 34 weeks

I don't understand the praise for 30 Rock. I bought the first season but turned it off after the first episode, such a bad show.

biarose 3 years 34 weeks

The only reason I watched was because Neil Patrick Harris was hosting. He was fantastic. It was a very good choice for host by the Emmy organizers. I am very happy that Toni Collette won. She absolutely deserved it.

biarose 3 years 34 weeks

Allyace 3 years 34 weeks

xinunus -- Thank goodness these awards are not handed out based on ratings. The awards are actually about quality (usually, sorry John Cryer...), not how many people are watching. That's called the People's Choice Awards.

3 years 34 weeks

AMAZING!! 30 ROCK DOESNT EVEN SHOW UP IN THE NIELSEN TV RATINGS TOP 20 FOR THE SEASON OR FOR THE WEEK!! LAST YEAR "30 ROCK" RANKED 119th ON NIELSEN FOR THE YEAR AND TIED WITH AMERICA'S MOST WANTED IN RATINGS. IS ANYONE EVEN WATCHING IT? I GUESS IT PAYS TO BASH REPUBLICANS. CAN YOU SPELL CRONYISM? C R O N Y I S M CRONYISM YOU SCRATCH MY BACK AND I WILL SCRATCH YOURS. NIELSEN TV RATINGS FOR PRIMETIME 2008 - 2009 Season Through 9/13/2009 ---------------------------------------------- 1 AMERICAN IDOL-WEDNESDAY 2 AMERICAN IDOL-TUESDAY 3 DANCING WITH THE STARS 4 DANCING W/STARS RESULTS 5 NBC SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL 6 NCIS 7 CSI 8 MENTALIST, THE 9 DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES 10 TWO AND A HALF MEN 11 SURVIVOR: GABON 12 CSI: MIAMI 13 60 MINUTES 14 CRIMINAL MINDS 15 ELEVENTH HOUR 16 AMERICA'S GOT TALENT-TUE 17 GREY'S ANATOMY 18 WITHOUT A TRACE 19 THE BACHELOR 20 SURVIVOR: TOCANTINS NIELSEN TV RATINGS Week ending September 13, 2009 ------------------------------------ 1 NBC SUNDAY NFL CHICAGO AT GREEN BAY 2 NBC NFL THURSDAY SPECIAL(S) TENNESSEE AT PITTSBURGH 3 SUNDAY NIGHT NFL PRE-KICK 4 NBC NFL THURSDAY PRE-KICK(S) 5 AMERICA'S GOT TALENT-TUE 6 FOOTBALL NT AMERICA PT 3 7 The OT 8 NCIS 9 60 MINUTES 10 AMERICA GOT TALENT-WED 11 NFL OPENING KICK-OFF SHOW(S) 12 TWO AND A HALF MEN 13 The MENTALIST 14 THE BIG BANG THEORY 15 HELL'S KITCHEN 16 BIG BROTHER 17 CSI 18 GLEE 19 BIG BROTHER 20 DATELINE

Briandiesel 3 years 34 weeks

I have always liked Cherry and was glad that she won. I wasnt surprised that NPH did a great job, I figured he would. I was bummed that Jon Hamm didnt win. I would have liked to have seen him get recognized

splayer 3 years 34 weeks

So happy that Cherry Jones won. As a fellow Carnegie Mellon alum, it's always excited when alumni receive recognition like this. I'm also really happy that Michael Emerson finally won an Emmy for Lost. Ben Linus is one of the most complex characters on tv, and Emerson is outstanding in the role.

splayer 3 years 34 weeks

So happy that Cherry Jones won. As a fellow Carnegie Mellon alum, it's always excited when alumni receive recognition like this.I'm also really happy that Michael Emerson finally won an Emmy for Lost. Ben Linus is one of the most complex characters on tv, and Emerson is outstanding in the role.

genesisrocks 3 years 34 weeks

Happy for Cherry. I did not see that coming

Yv 3 years 34 weeks

NPH indeed made the show funny, but still the funniest moment was Ricky Gervais.

demarco11 3 years 34 weeks

So happy Kristin won! I also enjoyed the color commentary, it made me not want to fast forward people walking up to the podium. Also hearing about the obscure roles the presenters had before they were famous. Fun.

demarco11 3 years 34 weeks

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