Deemed as an actor who 'has all the qualities you look for in a host', Neil Patrick Harris is formally announced to lead the show in September.
- July 14, 2009
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Although the news has surfaced more than three weeks ago, CBS only announced the signing of Neil Patrick Harris as Emmys host formally on Monday, July 13. The actor himself is excited to get the role, saying "After having had such a hoot hosting the Tonys, I was thrilled to get the call about the Primetime Emmys."
Harris was lauded for his hosting gig at the Tony Awards in June that garnered huge rating. In the meantime, Emmys is in need to crank up the rating after suffering from a downfall last year. Thus, hiring a TV personality like Harris is considered a wise move.
"We already knew Neil as a fantastic actor and performer, but after blowing everyone away as host of this year's Tony Awards, we couldn't think of anyone better to emcee the television industry's biggest award show," said Nina Tassler, President of CBS Entertainment. "He is not only engaging as a host, but has great instincts when it comes to live television."
The 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards will be held on September 20 and CBS will broadcast it live from Los Angeles' Nokia Theater at 8/7c. The nominations will be announced on Thursday, July 16.
