I got a little choked up watching Neil Patrick Harris be awesome at the Emmys — I guess because back in his Doogie Howser days I had a major, and very real-feeling, crush on him, so it was sorta like if my high school boyfriend suddenly found himself making a room full of Tina Feys and John Hamms and Kevin Bacons laugh. Not to mention that he’s a deserving guy whose career has now survived both child stardom and coming out, while his talent has shone through to be recognized by the industry as a whole, even though the show that’s his day job, How I Met Your Mother, is only a modest hit. Sorry, I’m getting gushy, but this is the ardor NPH inspires. And I wasn’t alone, anyway! Famous people agree with me! One of last year’s five disastrous hosts, Jeff Probst (“This is how you host a show”), and none other than Jon Stewart (“You’re doing such a wonderful job”) were among those who praised him right from the stage. Sure, there were some minor missteps; the Harlem Globetrotter gag wasn’t my favorite (though it’s convenient that the regular-girl contest winner was super hot, huh?) and I thought the running bit where he’d use old, silly credits (“you know him as Photographer No. 5 in …”) when introducing stars got a tad old after a while. But the Dr. Horrible sketch (“buffering …”) added a perfect amount of meta-cool factor, his interview with Jon Cryer after losing to him was genuinely funny, and the opening number was all of the above. Extra points for getting so darn many network names in there.
So, PopWatchers, what did you think of NPH? Take the poll below then explain in the comments section.
He was amazing and adorable, but the show itself was still a little dull. The only really great parts where when he was on. More NPH!!!
I think he did a good job, especially with some pretty lame jokes that were written for him that obviously flopped (ie The Harlem Globetrotters). Some of the stuff just wasn’t funny…but I totally loved the Dr. Horrible spot, THAT was great. I was so glad to see NHP AND Nate Fillion interjected into the show.
LOVED NPH. and agree on the getting a little teary at seeming him do such a great job. he’s just so mega talented and deserves the praise..
Totally agree. He was magnificent! More please…
NPH = awesome…
the same shows and actors/actresses winning AGAIN = boring
Spread the love around!
NPH was fantastic! I loved his post-Emmy loss bit even when he asked Jon Cryer to make sure it actually said Cryer’s name in the envelope. Classic
Also goes to show you how much we all want more Doctor Horrible!
BEST.EMMYS.HOST.EVER.
Loved NPH (and Dr. Horrible, that was just awesome). The only thing that would’ve been better is if he’d won that much-deserved supporting actor in a comedy Emmy.
Loved him. Recorded the show only because he was the host. Fast forwarded through the slow parts. Stopped instantly when he was on the screen. Regular girl winner was totally cute!
Me, too. I dvr’d just because of NPH. Otherwise, I would’ve just read afterwards and youtube’d the highlights.
NPH was great, but show was kind of boring. Switched to Mad Men at 10:00 ET. Good episode.
awesome as usual( just wish he wasn’t gay:(
Because……
Because women like me have no chance with him! Not that we’d *actually* have a chance with him, but there’s always hope!
Love that fact that he is gay as am I…but I am now in love with his partner David. Did you see how lovingly David looked at NPH during his category. PS Kudos for NPH being in a seat and not backstage at that moment.
His partner is pretty cute! Great looking couple.
Being gay is not an issue. He is who he is and I think he’s pretty awesome.
In hollywood, being out and sucessful is an issue. I just wish all the closeted actors were watching.
NPH was, hands down, the best host the Emmys have had in a long time. He was fantastic!
Can NPH just host everything from now on?
NPH and Hugh Jackman alternate all of the major awards shows. Let’s get it done.
Oh my gosh best idea ever! Let’s get that rolling haha
Best Idea EVER!!!
I TOTALLY AGREE!
yeeessss.. that’s an awesome idea!!!
i love NPH and was glad he did a great job, even love him more
Yes please – more NPH!!
could we suggest that please?
Good job by NPH, but lots of bad writing that wasn’t his fault. That’s part of the reason it was so boring.
He was cool.. and thats down under in australia.. he is just so easy to watch and confident.. 10 stars.
I love how Neil turned out to be so much more talented than I thought. He’s so funny.
Very well done, and I’m not an NPH fan at all.