Neil Patrick Harris stole the show this year as the host of The 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. It was a night full of laughter, glamor and a few tears.

The show opened with the host Neil Patrick Harris doing a hilarious musical number that had viewer’s sides splitting. The night continued with various comical bits created by the host.

Here is a recap of the winners:

The Comedy Series Catagory

Outstanding Supporting Actress: Kristan Chinawith (Pushing Daisies)

Outstanding Writing: Matt Hubbard (30 Rock)

Outstanding Supporting Actor: John Cryer (Two and a Half Men)

Outstanding Lead Actress: Toni Collette (United States of Tara)

Outstanding Guest Actress: Tina Faye (SNL)

Outstanding Guest Actor: Justin Timberlake (SNL)

Outstanding Directing: Jeffrey Blitz (The Office)

Outstanding Lead Actor: Alec Baldwin (30 Rock)

Outstanding Comedy Series: 30 Rock

The Reality or Reality Competition Catagory

Outstanding Host: Jeff Probst (Survivor)

Outstanding Show: The Amazing Race

I’m proud to say these were both my top choices.

The Mini Series and Movies Catagory

Outstanding Supporting Actress: Shohreh Aghdashloo (House of Saddam)

Outstanding Supporting Actor: Ken Howard (Grey Gardens)

Outstanding Lead Actor: Brendan Gleeson (Into the Storm)

Outstanding Writing: Andrew Davies (Little Dorrit)

Outstanding Directing: Dearbhla Walsh (Little Dorrit)

Outstanding Lead Actress: Jessica Launge (Grey Gardens)

Outstanding Made for TV Movie: Grey Gardens

Outstanding Mini Series: Little Dorrit

The Variety Music and Comedy Show Catagory

Outstanding Directing: Bruce Gowers (American Idol #833)

Outstanding Writing: The Team from The Daily Show with John Stewart

Outstanding Original Lyrics and Music: The Team from The 81st Annual Academy Awards:  The Hugh Jackman Opening Number

Outstanding Show: The Daily Show with John Stewart

The Drama Catagory

Outstanding Supporting Actor: Michael Emmerson (Lost) My choice!

Outstanding Supporting Actress: Cherry Jones (24)

Outstanding Guest Actor: Michael J.

Fox (Rescue Me) I picked this one too.

Outstanding Guest Actress: Ellen Burstyn (Law and Order: SVU)

Outstanding Director: Rod Holcomb (ER)

Outstanding Writing: Kater Gordon and Matthew Weinner (Mad Men)

Outstanding Lead Actress: Glenn Close (Damages)

Outstanding Lead Actor: Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad)

Outstanding Drama: Mad Men

The Viewer Selected Breakthrough Performance

True Blood

This year, Sarah McLachlan sang “I Will Remember You” for the memorial of those entertainers and employees, of the television community, who have passed this year.

Although not all my top choices won, the show did honor those who we invite into our homes every week.