Jimmy Fallon Has Been Taped To Host The Emmys
Late-night talk show host Jimmy Fallon will host the the 62nd Primetime Emmys when they come to NBC on Aug. 29. The awards show will air live coast-to-coast from 5 to 8 p.m. PT., 8-11 p.m. ET.
ìJimmy was the natural choice as one of the most promising and likable young entertainers who will now have the chance to display his many talents on televisionís biggest night,î said Paul Telegdy, NBCís executive vice president of alternative programming, in a statement. ìHis proven skills as a comedian and host ó as well as his openness to new ideas ó will fully engage audiences and ultimately deliver a lively Emmy telecast.î
Added Fallon, ìHosting the Emmys has been a dream of mine ever since they told me I was doing it.î
This yearís show will be executive produced by Don Mischer Prods. Nominations for the awards will be announced Thursday, July 8 at 5:40 a.m. (PT) from the headquarters for the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in North Hollywood, Calif.
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