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At the Governor’s Ball….

Posted on September 17, 2007 by Greg Hernandez

Got into my very first post-Emmy Governor’s Ball tonight. Ordered a diet coke and began to circle the room, looking for stars like Lucy Ricardo in an episode of “I Love Lucy.” I quickly realize that there are many more … Continue reading →

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Sally Field talks backstage about her speech…

Posted on September 16, 2007 by Greg Hernandez

Sally Field was told by a reporter that her anti-war comment at the end of her acceptance speech would get a lot of attention. “Oh well,” was her reply. “I’ve been there before….I don’t care.” Then a reporter wanted to … Continue reading →

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America Ferrera wins for “Ugly Betty”

Posted on September 16, 2007 by Greg Hernandez

This was a no-brainer and so, so deserved: America Ferrera just won the Emmy for best actress in a comedy series to go along with her Golden Globe and SAG awards. “It is truly an amazing wonderful thing that happens … Continue reading →

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Al Gore is backstage while Sally Field wins onstage…

Posted on September 16, 2007 by Greg Hernandez

BREAKING NEWS: Al Gore just told us that he isn’t running for president and congratulated the Academy for going green this year. OK, back to the show: Sally Field has just won the Emmy for outstanding lead actress in a … Continue reading →

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Helen Mirren wins another Emmy!

Posted on September 16, 2007 by Greg Hernandez

Robert Duvall is sitting about five feet from me right now – waiting to face the press – and has placed his two Emmys on the ground. I feel like crawling over there, picking one up and sprinting to the … Continue reading →

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Memorable lines from Elaine Stritch and Brad Garrett…

Posted on September 16, 2007 by Greg Hernandez

I love Elaine Stritch, showbiz legend. She won the Emmy last weekend for her guest role on “30 Rock” and presented with Stanley Tucci. But as she struggled with the teleprompter she confessed: “I’m not faking this. I really don’t … Continue reading →

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Al Gore wins an Emmy!

Posted on September 16, 2007 by Greg Hernandez

He couldn’t win the presidency (at least the electoral votes) but Al Gore is on a winning streak this year. The documentary he starred in, “an Inconvenient Truth,” won the Oscar this year and now his TV venture, Current: An … Continue reading →

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Backstage with the cast of “Roots”

Posted on September 16, 2007 by Greg Hernandez

They came back here and I had to know, what did they think of this year’s crop of nominees in the miniseries category? Ben Vereen turned the question around and said to me: “What do YOU think?” I didn’t say. … Continue reading →

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Jersey Boys pay tribute to “The Sopranos”

Posted on September 16, 2007 by Greg Hernandez

Nice. The audience is being treated to a medley of Four Seasons songs by the cast of the Tony-winning Broadway show “Jersey Boys” as they show clips from the show. Just an inspiring idea. Now, the ENTIRE cast of the … Continue reading →

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“Daily Show with Jon Stewart” wins! So does Tony Bennett and Judy Davis…

Posted on September 16, 2007 by Greg Hernandez

This wasn’t too hard to predict… OK, Jon Stewart was juat getting warmed up and the damned orchestra started playing. OK, I know ya gotta stay on schedule but… Let. The. Man. Speak! “Tony Bennett: An American Classic” just won … Continue reading →

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