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An Endlessly-Looping Clip of Mad Men's "Lawnmower Scene" is Now Online, Thank God

While the cast and crew of Mad Men were busy racking up the Emmy awards last night, its loyal viewers were being rewarded for skipping out on the Academy's dog-and-pony show with an episode full of just the things that have made the series one of the most acclaimed in television history: Awkward hotel magnates, baby ghosts and lawnmower carnage....  read more

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An Endlessly-Looping Clip of Mad Men's "Lawnmower Scene" is Now Online, Thank God

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While the cast and crew of Mad Men were busy racking up the Emmy awards last night, its loyal viewers were being rewarded for skipping out on the Academy's dog-and-pony show with an episode full of just the things that have made the series one of the most acclaimed in television history: Awkward hotel magnates, baby ghosts and lawnmower carnage....  read more

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Watch Dr. Horrible Hijack the Emmy Awards and Declare the Death of TV

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Fans of Neil Patrick Harris who watched last night's Emmys witnessed two treats. First, the man himself was in rare form, carrying the ceremony with wit and aplomb ("Here's hoping Kanye West likes 30 Rock.") And secondly, the cast of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog staged a mini-reunion for a taped bit wherein NPH (as Dr. Horrible) declared the death of broadcast television....  read more

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2009 Emmy Awards Results and Review

Apparently the Emmy Award show tonight was a repeat. In the eight main categories, seven winners—30 Rock, Mad Men, The Daily Show, The Amazing Race, Alec Baldwin, Bryan Cranston and Glenn Close—also won Emmys in 2008. The only new blood was Toni Collette upsetting Tina Fey for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy. The other winners of the night were Neil Patrick Harris, who did more than a respectable job hosting, and Jimmy Fallon, whose AutoTuned awards presentation provided for the night's funniest moment....  read more

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2009 Emmy Awards Results and Review

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Apparently the Emmy Award show tonight was a repeat. In the eight main categories, seven winners—30 Rock, Mad Men, The Daily Show, The Amazing Race, Alec Baldwin, Bryan Cranston and Glenn Close—also won Emmys in 2008. The only new blood was Toni Collette upsetting Tina Fey for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy. The other winners of the night were Neil Patrick Harris, who did more than a respectable job hosting, and Jimmy Fallon, whose AutoTuned awards presentation provided for the night's funniest moment....  read more

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2009 Emmy Predictions

I've been watching a lot of television in preparation for the Paste Fall Guide to Good TV, coming this October. My TV overdose continues Sunday night when I'll be watching the Emmys. But before Neil Patrick Harris takes the stage, here are my 2009 Emmy Predictions....  read more

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Paste Live Blogs the 2009 Emmy Awards

Beginning at 8:00 pm EST Sunday Night, Paste editor Josh Jackson will be watching the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards and sharing his thoughts here and via Twitter (@joshjackson). Post your own comments below to join the conversation. And check out his 2009 Emmy picks here.Our apologies, but this event has been canceled....  read more

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HBO and NBC Win Big at Creative Arts Emmys

At the 61st Annual Creative Arts Emmys, hosted by Kathy Griffin, which aired last Saturday (Sept. 12), award-winners ranged from the well-deserved to unsurprising to boring....  read more

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Full-Length Classic Television Interviews Now on YouTube

Just in time for your-post Emmys time wasting, YouTube has launched a channel for the Archive of American TV devoted to showing interviews with classic television figures....  read more

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B is for Birthday: Sesame Street Turns 40, Airs Prime-Time Special for Families Tonight

Sesame Street turns 40 this year. By now, several generations have grown up with familiar characters Bert and Ernie, Oscar, Grover and Big Bird....  read more

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