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Dear hearts, I’m proud to say I didn’t break tradition in spite of lackluster years in watching the Emmys. Sure it was long. Like the Oscars without the occasional production numbers for Best Song but it held my attention for the three plus hours it aired. I wasn’t expecting much more from host Ryan Seacrest than he provided, his usual affable personality and vast knowledge of celebrities. He didn’t have to do much besides the opening monologue, which he seemed to share with Ray Romano. He came out and made a few clever quips and disappeared. I did find it amusing that he managed to out himself in that short amount of time. Remembering the star’s designers is one thing knowing the maker of a specific shoe is NOT something on which straight men capitalize. The Tudor outfit was just the icing on the cake especially when he joked about keeping it.

The awards ceremony in the round must have seemed like a groundbreaking concept in theory but just led to the running joke of the evening. No one really wants to see the back of someone’s head all night. Even if it was styled by Frederic Fekkai. Don’t get me wrong the stage was beautiful and I loved the round screen that lifted off the floor to reveal presenters. Another concept that was lost on the audience until Seacrest brought it up was the idea that the ceremony was green. News to us. We couldn’t tell the carpet was made of recycled bottles.

Overall the Emmys were ambition but way to long. It was chock full with teary acceptance speeches and genuine emotion. There were a lot of surprise winners and others that lacked drama. Face it, if you’re in a category with Robert Duvall, Judy Davis or Helen Mirren, you need to hang it up. I loved that America Ferrera won for Ugly Betty and 30 Rock for Best Comedy. Jeremy Piven of Entourage is always a favorite of mine. I was rooting for Hugh Laurie (House) and Masi Oka (Heroes).

Here’s a few of the night’s highlights:

Get the @#*& Out of Here

There was more cursing than a sanitation worker’s union meeting. You know things are crazy when Gidget gets bleeped. Katherine Heigl accepts here much-deserved win but not before she mouths an obscenity. And you thought MTV had cornered the market on vulgarity. The swearing actually kept me interested.

Best Acceptance Speech

Post partum Jaime Pressley gave an emotional speech that was short but simple and encompassed the struggle of her career. It was heartfelt when she thanked her management team who believed in the little engine that could.

Most Confusing Dress

Young Hayden Panettiere’s dress was a ball of confusion. The puffy bottom had way too much volume to be considered fashionable. While I applaud her adult choice, it didn’t work.

The Young and the Restless

I was trying to make sense out of Conan O’Brien’s wrinkly face. He looked like Father Time. On the other hand, Cicely Tyson looked a good 30 years younger than her real age. I guess it is true that black don’t crack.

Best Dressed

America Ferrera was a stand out in a blue number that hugged her curves dangerously close. Katherine Heigl channeled old Hollywood glamour complete with white Harlow-esque dress and red lips. Mariska Hartigay and Felicity Huffman were also dressed to impress.

Child Endangerment?

I know she hasn’t gone public with her pregnancy but I’m hoping that the ever-bronzed Christina Aguilera will take a break from her spray tanning while she’s pregnant. I’m sure the baby would appreciate it.

Best Put Down

I think we (Americans) were dissed by Dame Mirren but in true British fashion she managed to make it sound almost like a compliment. She had us laughing at her dig. That's the sign of a true stateswoman.

What were your favorite moments of the night?