Legendary? — Neil Patrick Harris To Host Emmys
By Jeff Pfeiffer
How I Met Your Mother star Neil Patrick Harris, after his successful gig hosting this year’s Tony Awards telecast, has been confirmed as host of the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards, CBS announced today. 
“We already knew Neil as a fantastic actor and performer, but after blowing everyone away as host of this year’s Tony Awards, we couldn’t think of anyone better to emcee the television industry’s biggest award show,” said Nina Tassler, president of CBS Entertainment.
“After having such a hoot hosting the Tonys,” said Harris, “I was thrilled to get the call about the Primetime Emmys. I’m looking forward to the challenge of the show — adding my own voice to it, while honoring the nominees and the entire year in television. But which voice to choose? I’m torn between gangsta, foppish Brit, and robot. Really proud of my robot. We’ll see what happens on the night.”
This year’s Emmy Awards ceremony airs live Sept. 20 on CBS.
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Los Angeles, CA – April 14, 2009 — TV Land announced today that legendary producers Sid and Marty Krofft will receive the Pop Culture Award at the 2009 TV Land Awards, and Will Ferrell, star of the upcoming film Land of the Lost, Teri Hatcher (Desperate Housewives), Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation), comedian and talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, Jamie Lee Curtis and TV talk show host and psychologist Dr. Phil will be among the presenters at the evening’s celebration. Additionally, music stars Cyndi Lauper and David Cassidy will perform in the tribute to Sid and Marty Krofft. The two-hour show, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother), will tape on Sunday, April 19 at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City and will air on TV Land during a special presentation of TV Land PRIME on Sunday, April 26 at 8PM ET/PT.
Los Angeles, CA - March 31, 2009 — Multitalented Don Rickles, the world’s most beloved “outrageous comic,” actor and author will be bestowed the Legend Award at “The 2009 TV Land Awards,” it was announced today by Larry W. Jones, president, TV Land. The Legend Award is presented to an entertainer or a television show that has stood the test of time and ranks among the most memorable and celebrated in television and movie history. The 2009 TV Land Awards will be hosted by Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother, Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle) and will tape on Sunday, April 19, at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City to air on TV Land during a special presentation of TV Land PRIME on Sunday, April 26 at 8pm ET/PT. Previous recipients of the Legend Award include The Carol Burnett Show, Cheers, Garry Marshall, The Andy Griffith Show and The Dick Van Dyke Show.
Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Heidi Newfield, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland and Taylor Swift are set to perform on the 44TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, to be broadcast live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Sunday, April 5 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. The event honors country music’s top talent as well as the industry’s hottest emerging talent.

by Karl J. Paloucek
