The 2010 Emmy Awards show

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The 2010 Emmy Awards show

Photos: The 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010, in Los Angeles.

Producer Matthew Weiner, center right, accepts the award for outstanding drama series for "Mad Men" during the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010, in Los Angeles.

The cast of "Modern Family" react as they accepts the award for outstanding comedy series during the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010, in Los Angeles. From left are presenter Ted Danson, Julie Bowen, Sarah Hyland, Sofia Vergara, Rico Rodriguez and Eric Stonestreet.

Cast and crew of "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" accept the award for outstanding variety, music or comedy special.

Jimmy Fallon performs the opening number during the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010, in Los Angeles. Performing with Fallon are Randy Jackson, far left, the cast of Glee, Tna Fey, fourth left, Jorge Garcia, third right, and John Hamm, far right.

Ricky Gervais presents at the 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Show on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California.

Eric Stonestreet of "Moderrn Family" accepts the award for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series.

Kyra Sedgwick accepts the award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for her work in "The Closer" during the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010, in Los Angeles.

From left, "Modern Family" cast members Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Julie Bowen, writer, Steven Levitan, and cast member Ty Burrell.

Eric Stonestreet, left, of "Moderrn Family" hugs presenter Betty White as he accepts the award.

Jane Lynch accepts the award for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series for her work in "Glee."

Cast members of "Mad Men," John Slattery, Matthew Weiner, January Jones, Jon Hamm, Elizabeth Moss are shown after winning for best drama series at the 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Show on Sunday, August 29, 2010.

From left, Bryan Batt, Michael Gladis, Rich Sommer and John Slattery from "Mad Men."

Producers Alison Owen and Emily Gerson Gaines, front, Temple Grandin, left rear, and director Mick Jackson pose in the press room with the awards after "Temple Grandin" won for outstanding made for television movie during the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010, in Los Angeles.

Steven Levitan accepts the award for outstanding writing for a comedy series for "Modern Family."

Bryan Cranston accepts the award for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for "Breaking Bad."

Jim Parsons accepts the award for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series for his work on "The Big Bang Theory."

Padma Lakshmi, Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons, right, pose in the press room with the awards for outstanding reality-competition program for "Top Chef."

Aaron Paul accepts the award for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series.

Archie Panjabi accepts the award for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series for "The Good Wife."

Edie Falco accepts the award for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series.

Ryan Murphy accepts accepts the award for outstanding directing for a comedy series for "Glee."

Presenters LL Cool J, left, and Eva Longoria Parker take the stage.

Matthew Perry gestures as he looks at Lauren Graham as they present an award.

Matthew Weiner, left, and Erin Levy accept the award for outstanding writing for a drama series for "Mad Men."

George Clooney and Elisabetta Canalis are seen backstage after Clooney received the humanitarian award.

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Producer Matthew Weiner, center right, accepts the award for outstanding drama series for "Mad Men" during the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010, in Los Angeles.

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