The 2011 Emmy Awards | The show

Anna Torv and David Boreanaz present the Emmy for supporting actor in a miniseries or TV movie.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Hugh Laurie and Claire Danes present the Emmy for lead actress in a miniseries or TV movie.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Mario Bello and William H. Macy present the drama series Emmy.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

The Canadian Tenors Victor Micallef, left, Clifton Murray, Fraser Walters and Remigio Pereira perform during the Emmy Awards.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

The cast and crew of “Modern Family” accept the comedy series Emmy Award.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Actor Don Cheadle, left, presents the Emmy for miniseries or TV movie to “Downton Abbey” creator Julian Fellowes.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Paula Abdul and host Jane Lynch speak onstage during the Primetime Emmy Awards.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

The cast and crew of “Mad Men” accept the drama series Emmy.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Katie Holmes and Bryan Cranston present the Emmy for lead actress in a drama series.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Actresses Minka Kelly, Annie Ilonzeh, Rachael Taylor and Drew Barrymore present the Emmy for lead actor in a drama series.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

“Friday Night Lights” actor Kyle Chandler accepts the Emmy for lead actor in a drama series.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Singer Michael Bolton performs during the Emmy Awards.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Michael Bolton and The Lonely Island perform during the Primetime Emmy Awards.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

“Modern Family” writers Steven Levitan, left, and Jeffrey Richman accept the Emmy for writing for a comedy series.   (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

“Justified” actress Margo Martindale accepts the Emmy for supporting actress in a drama series.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

“Two and a Half Men” actors Jon Cryer and Ashton Kutcher present the Emmy for writing for a drama series.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

The Lonely Island performers Akiva Schaffer, Andy Samberg and Jorma Taccone sing onstage during the Emmy Awards.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

“Saturday Night Live” director Don Roy King accepts the Emmy for director for a variety, music or comedy series.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

“Modern Family” director Michael Spiller accepts the award for comedy series directing.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

“30 Rock” actor Will Arnett and “New Girl” actress Zooey Deschanel present the comedy writing award onstage.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

“Glee” actress Lea Michele and “The Vampire Diaries” actor Ian Somerhalder speak onstage.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

David Spade and Kaley Cuoco present the Emmy for reality competition series.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Martin Scorsese accepts the directing for a drama series award.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

“Game of Thrones” actor Peter Dinklage accepts the Emmy for supporting actor in a drama series.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Emmy Awards host Jane Lynch introduces the show onstage at the Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Host Jane Lynch leads a dance number onstage during the Primetime Emmy Awards.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Jim Parsons accepts the award for lead actor in a comedy series for “The Big Bang Theory.”   (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Former “Two and a Half Men” star Charlie Sheen presents the Emmy for lead actor in a comedy series.   (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Actress Julianna Margulies speaks onstage as a presenter.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

“Glee” actress and Emmy host Jane Lynch performs onstage during the award show’s opening number.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

“Modern Family” actor Ty Burrell accepts the Emmy for supporting actor in a comedy series.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

“Modern Family” actress Julie Bowen accepts the supporting actress in a comedy series award.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

“Mike & Molly” actress Melissa McCarthy accepts the award for lead actress in a comedy series.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

“Modern Family” co-creator Steven Levitan and the show’s cast.  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)