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63rd Primetime Emmy Awards

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Welcome to DigitalHit.com's coverage of the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, which took place on September 18th, 2011. You can scroll to the bottom to see a complete list of winners.

8:08 PM

The show begins with an overly long musical number where host Jane Lynch imagines a wonderful world of TV where everyone lives in the same building.

8:10 PM

Time to start handing out the comedy genre awards.

8:12 PM

Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel are tonight's first presenters. They discuss how Jon Stewart will most likely beat them. They're presenting Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. And the Emmy goes to Julie Bowen of Modern Family. "Oh, I don't know what I'm going to talk about in therapy next week now."

“But for now I just want to thank the two most important people in my life, my two husbands: Ty Burrell, my TV husband who helps me manage my fear on a daily basis and makes Claire Dunphy possible. And my real husband, Scott Phillips. Happy anniversary, honey.” - Julie Bowen

8:17 PM

Julianna Margulies discusses how four of the six nominees in Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series are from Modern Family. And the Emmy goes to Modern Family's Ty Burrell. Ty wonders what his late father, who never saw him act, would think of his job and the makeup he wears.

8:27 PM

Ricky Gervais' pre-taped intro into the directing award is heavily and abviously edited, a riff on his controversial hosting gigs. Ricky presents Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series. And the Emmy goes to Michael Alan Spiller of Modern Family.

“Wow. This is amazing. I am so, so fortunate to be working on this show. Steve Levitan and Chris Lloyd have created such an amazing environment, such amazing characters. I love all our writers, our fantastic cast, our brilliant crew.” - Michael Alan Spiller

8:30 PM

Zooey Deschanel and Will Arnett presenting Writing for a Comedy Series. And the Emmy goes to Steve Levitan and Jeffrey Richman for Modern Family. Seems like Modern Family's having a great night.

“Thank you to our brilliant cast and crew for your dedication, your genius, and your kindness. Thank you to our mutual agent and friend, Jay Sures. There are nine other writers on our staff who could easily have been standing up here tonight instead of us. At least that's what they keep saying.” - Jeffrey Richman

8:39 PM

Jane Lynch says "Welcome back to the Modern Family awards."

Charlie Sheen walks out to present Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series "...my old category." He then wishes the cast of Two and a Half Men the best for the upcoming series before presenting the award. And the Emmy goes to Jim Parsons for The Big Bang Theory.

Quick note, apologies to the guy who's doing the John Hodgman-esque commentary throughout, but you ain't John Hodgman.

8:44 PM

The beautiful Sofia Vergara and the handsome Rob Lowe present Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series. As they announce the nominees the women take to the stage and hold hands. They get a standing ovation. And the Emmy goes to a shocked Melissa McCarthy, who gets an Emmy, roses and a tiara.

8:57 PM

It's now time for the Reality/Variety genre.

9:01 PM

Jane Lynch introduces "two sexy bleach blondes", Kaley Cuoco and David Spade. They're tasked with present the Outstanding Reality-Competition Program Emmy to The Amazing Race.

Kaley and David also present Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Series. And the Emmy goes to The Daily Show With Jon Stewart.

9:12 PM

Up next, a medley of Loney Island songs from SNL.

9:16 PM

Lea Michelle and Ian Somerhalder do the usual banter before presenting Outstanding Directing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Series. And the Emmy goes to Don Roy King for Saturday Night Live.

9:18 PM

Scott Caan and Anna Paquin present Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Series, which The Daily Show With Jon Stewart has won eight years in a row. And the Emmy goes to The Daily Show With Jon Stewart, so make that nine.

"If the world needs repopulating," says Stewart, "Sofia Vergara and Rob Lowe would make beautiful babies."

9:26 PM

Time for the drama genre.

9:29 PM

Jon Cryer and Ashton Kutcher Outstanding Writing For A Drama Series. And the Emmy goes to Jason Katims for Friday Night Lights.

Jon and Ashton also present Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series, And the Emmy goes to Margo Martindale for Justified.

9:40 PM

Loretta Devine and Paul McCrane present Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series. And the Emmy goes to Martin Scorsese for Boardwalk Empire.

9:44 PM

Kerry Washington and Jason O'Mara present Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series. And the Emmy goes to Peter Dinklage for Game of Thrones.

9:53 PM

Bryan Cranston and Katie Holmes present Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series. And the Emmy goes to Julianna Margulies.

9:57 PM

Annie Ilonzeh, Minka Kelly and Rachael Taylor, the new TV Charlie's Angels, join Drew Barrymore to present Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series. And the Emmy goes to Kyle Chandler for Friday Night Lights.

10:00 PM

MAn, an hour to go. It feels like it's dragging.

10:05 PM

Time for Movies & Mini-series categories.

10:07 PM

"A lot of people are curious why I'm a lesbian," says Lynch. "Ladies and gentleman, the cast of Entourage."

The guys are presenting Outstanding Writing For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Dramatic Special. And the Emmy goes to Julian Fellowes for Downton Abbey.

The guys also present Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie. And the Emmy goes to Maggie Smith for Downton Abbey. Maggie was not there to accept.

10:18 PM

Melissa McCarthy and Amy Poehler talk about the glass ceiling faced by male actors. They then present Outstanding Lead Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie. And the Emmy goes to Barry Pepper for The Kennedys. Pepper's not there so the duo heads straight into Outstanding Directing For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Dramatic Special. And the Emmy goes to Brian Percival for Downton Abbey.

10:23 PM

It's time for this year's In Memoriam segment.

10:33 PM

David Boreanaz and Anna Torv present Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie. And the Emmy goes to Guy Pearce for Mildred Pierce.

10:36 PM

Hugh Laurie and Claire Danes present Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie. And the Emmy goes to Kate Winslet for Mildred Pierce.

10:44 PM

Don Cheadle strolls out to present Outstanding Miniseries Or Movie. And the Emmy goes to Downton Abbey (Masterpiece).

10:47 PM

Maria Bello and William H. Macy present Outstanding Drama Series. And the Emmy goes to Mad Men.

10:55 PM

It's time for the last award of the night. Gwyneth Paltrow has the role of presenting Outstanding Comedy Series. And the Emmy goes to Modern Family.

10:59 PM

And that's it for another year.

Here's the complete winners list:

Outstanding Voice-Over Performance

Outstanding Animated Program

Outstanding Short-format Animated Program

Outstanding Individual Achievement In Animation

(Juried Award: Possibility of one, more than one or no award.) This is a juried award determined by a panel of judges from the Animation peer group. Recommendation(s) from the jury are brought to the Board of Governors for ratification.

Outstanding Art Direction For A Multi-Camera Series

Outstanding Art Direction For A Single-Camera Series

Outstanding Art Direction For A Miniseries Or Movie

Outstanding Art Direction For Variety, Music Or Nonfiction Programming

Outstanding Casting For A Comedy Series

Outstanding Casting For A Drama Series

Outstanding Casting For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special

Outstanding Choreography

Outstanding Cinematography For A Multi-Camera Series

Outstanding Cinematography For A Single-Camera Series

Outstanding Cinematography For A Miniseries Or Movie

Outstanding Cinematography For Nonfiction Programming

Outstanding Cinematography For Reality Programming

Outstanding Commercial

Outstanding Costumes For A Series

Outstanding Costumes For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special

Outstanding Costumes For A Variety/Music Program Or A Special

(Juried award: Possibility of one, more than one or no award). This is a juried award determined by a panel of judges from the Costumes peer group. Recommendation(s) from the jury are brought to the Board of Governors for ratification.)

Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series

Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series

Outstanding Directing For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Dramatic Special

Outstanding Directing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Series

Outstanding Directing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Special

Outstanding Directing For Nonfiction Programming

Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Drama Series

Outstanding Picture Editing For A Comedy Series (Single Or Multi-Camera)

Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Miniseries Or A Movie

Outstanding Short-Form Picture Editing

Outstanding Picture Editing For A Special (Single Or Multi-Camera)

Outstanding Picture Editing For Nonfiction Programming

Outstanding Picture Editing For Reality Programming

Outstanding Hairstyling For A Single-Camera Series

Outstanding Hairstyling For A Multi-Camera Series Or Special

Outstanding Hairstyling For A Miniseries Or A Movie

Outstanding Creative Achievement In Interactive Media

Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction For A Variety, Music, Or Comedy Series

Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction For A Variety, Music, Or Comedy Special

Outstanding Main Title Design

Outstanding Makeup For A Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic)

Outstanding Makeup For A Multi-Camera Series Or Special (Non-Prosthetic)

Outstanding Makeup For A Miniseries Or A Movie (Non-Prosthetic)

Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup For A Series, Miniseries, Movie Or A Special

Outstanding Music Composition For A Series (Original Dramatic Score)

Outstanding Music Composition For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special (Original Dramatic Score)

Outstanding Music Direction

Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics

Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie

Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series

Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series

Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series

Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series

Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Reality-Competition Program

Outstanding Comedy Series

Outstanding Drama Series

Outstanding Miniseries Or Movie

Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Series

Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Special

Outstanding Special Class Programs

Outstanding Special Class - Short-format Live-Action Entertainment Programs

Outstanding Special Class - Short-format Nonfiction Programs

Outstanding Children's Program

Outstanding Children's Nonfiction, Reality or Reality-Competition Program

Outstanding Nonfiction Special

Outstanding Nonfiction Series

Outstanding Reality Program

Outstanding Reality-Competition Program

Exceptional Merit In Nonfiction Filmmaking

Outstanding Sound Editing For A Series

Outstanding Sound Editing For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special

Outstanding Sound Editing For Nonfiction Programming (Single Or Multi-Camera)

Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (One Hour)

Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Miniseries Or A Movie

Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (Half-Hour) And Animation

Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Variety Or Music Series Or Special

Outstanding Sound Mixing For Nonfiction Programming

Outstanding Special Visual Effects For A Series

Outstanding Special Visual Effects For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special

Outstanding Stunt Coordination

Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Series

Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special

Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series

Outstanding Writing For A Drama Series

Outstanding Writing For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Dramatic Special

Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Series

Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Special

Outstanding Writing For Nonfiction Programming

Governors Award