There are certain television theme songs that are nearly as memorable as the shows connected to them. |
There are certain television theme songs that are nearly as memorable as the shows connected to them. By jogging memories as well as creating wonderful moments by having them performed on this year's Emmy show, we think we're giving viewers one more reason to tune in and be entertainment. |
There is no more perfect choice to host this year's Emmy show than Ellen. She brings her own distinct style and talent to everything she does. |
There's just nobody better to walk on that stage that night and be able to comment on it and bring a personal perspective on it, |
These are the guys through whose eyes we've watched the world change, |
This is an evolving kind of situation, and what might have been appropriate a week ago might not be appropriate this week. Having Ellen DeGeneres as the host, who is from New Orleans, sets the tone right away that there will be a balance. One of the first things Ellen said to me after Katrina hit was that we still need to make people laugh without forgetting about what's going on and not in any way taking away from its meaning. |
We need to make people laugh. Without forgetting, we need to make people laugh. |
We will have plenty of laughs as well as poignant moments. I think this year in particular -- not only due to world events, but also that there's a fresh crop of nominees and some people that are probably going to walk up there and win their first Emmy -- it sets the table for a pretty exciting show. |