2010 Emmy Awards Wrap-Up: Some Hamm, Hodgman and Clooney for all

Because I work in the television industry, I watch the Emmys every year.   

Here's my wrap-up. Let me know if you agree or disagree with my thoughts.

The good:

The opening "Glee" number -- It was flat out fun! Who doesn't want to see a diverse song and dance troupe that includes Jon Hamm, Tina Fey and Hurley from Lost (the apparently underrated Jorge Garcia).

Jimmy Fallon as host -- His musical numbers, including his guitar playing and salutes to the departure of 24, Lost, and Law & Order were great.

John Hodgman as announcer -- If you're not familiar with Hodgman's work, particularly his books, you're missing out. As the Emmy announcer, he was funny and he has a soothing voice, not that 'announcer' sounding voice that can get annoying very quickly.

Jewel singing during the "In Memorandum" segment -- Whether you're a fan or not, Jewel 's performance of a clearly very personal and amazingly appropriate song entitled "The Shape of You" was nothing short of an incredibly moving tribute.

The questions asked -- The videos asking the writers and directors about their lives and their work was great. It's about time the creators and visionaries that make the shows get as much air time as the actors who star in them.

Ricky Gervais -- Two words: Bucky Gunts. This man can make ANYTHING funny. He should be on every awards show from here on out, if not as host at least as a presenter. Enough said.

Temple Grandin -- This woman made everything else on the show seem not so pretentious, especially in these times of our troubled economy when people parading around in expensive gowns and jewels seem a little out of line with reality.

George Clooney -- Just when we thought we couldn't like this guy any more than we do now, he accepts an award and instead of mindlessly thanking people, he calls upon them for further action. Amazing.

The bad:

The schedule -- This is just me, but I thought the TV series Best Actor/Actress awards were given out too early in the show. I would have stacked the show a little differently. Yes, I would 've given out a couple of acting awards at the top, but then I would've done all the movie/miniseries stuff, then reality, followed by variety and finally the big awards.

But having said that, this was the only thing I would've changed. I thought as a whole that the show was really well done.

Your thoughts?

(P.S. If you really want to watch an all out fun 'awards' show, check out the TV Land Awards. Every year this show is great. This year, there was a "Love Boat" theme and a tribute to "Charlie's Angels" and "Bosom Buddies". You just can't go wrong with classic TV!! I can't wait to see what they do next year!)