The backdrop for the 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards show comes alive behind host Jimmy Kimmel.

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A prone Tracy Morgan is part of a Jimmy Kimmel prank to boost ratings during the telecast of Sunday's Emmy Awards.

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A tribute to Andy Griffith is led by Ron Howard as the Emmy program remembers stars who've passed away in the last year.

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Tina Fey and Jon Hamm, who've played girlfriend/boyfriend on "30 Rock," present the award for lead actress in a drama.

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Jessica Lange is congratulated by "American Horror Story" costar Connie Britton after being named winner in the actress in a miniseries or movie category.

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Stephen Colbert has hold of the hem of Julia Louis-Dreyfus' dress as she tries to leave the stage after receiving her lead actress in a comedy series trophy -- for "Veep" -- on Sunday.

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"Homeland's" Claire Danes stands to accept the lead actress in a drama trophy.

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Julianne Moore faces the news cameras after being handed the trophy for lead actress in a miniseries or movie for her portrayal of Sarah Palin in "Game Change."

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"Homeland's" Damian Lewis lists his thank yous after being presented the trophy for lead actor in a drama.

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Damian Lewis presents his trophy for the news cameras.

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The prize for reality series goes to "The Amazing Race." Bertram van Munster accepts for the team.

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"The Daily Show" is named top variety show. Jon Stewart leads the acceptance.

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Julie Bowen, awarded for her supporting actress in a comedy work on "Modern Family," gets an assist from TV husband Ty Burrell.

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The "Modern Family" cast and production team stand behind Steven Levitan, center, as he accepts the prize for comedy series.

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"Homeland" is named top drama series. Accepting is Alex Gansa, surrounded by producers and actress Morena Baccarin.

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Tom Hanks accepts the trophy as "Game Change" tops the miniseries or movie category.

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus smooches her Emmy.

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"Two and a Half Men's" Jon Cryer, winner as lead actor in a comedy series, has an Emmy moment.

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Damian Lewis with his fistful of Emmy.

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Jon Stewart backstage at the 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards show.

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Julianne Moore backstage.

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Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson greet the crowd as they arrive on the red carpet.

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Jimmy Fallon arrives at the Emmys.

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Matthew Perry on the Emmy red carpet.

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus at the 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

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Julianne Moore stands out in the crowd.

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Spouses walking the red carpet include, from left, Jon Hamm and Jennifer Westfeldt; Lisa Joyner and Jon Cryer; and Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman.

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Left to right: Amy Poehler, Ginnifer Goodwin and Christine Baranski.

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Left to right: Julianna Margulies, Allison Williams and Julianne Moore.

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Vivid on the red carpet are, from left, Sofia Vergara, Tina Fey and Ashley Judd.

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Couples real and pretend, from left, Leslie Mann and Judd Apatow; Steve Buscemi and Jo Andres; and Jeff Garlin and "Curb Your Enthusiasm" wife Susie Essman.

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Hand to hip poses perfected by, from left, Emily VanCamp, Kathy Griffin and Hayden Panettiere.

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Peekaboo legs and shy ones carry, from left, Heidi Klum, Alexandra Breckenridge and Jessica Paré along the red carpet.

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Left to right: Allegra Riggio and Jared Harris; David Benioff with wife Amanda Peet; and Ben Feldman and Michelle Mulitz.

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Splashing color as they go are, from left, Claire Danes, Julie Bowen and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

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Bold statements are made by, from left, Edie Falco, Padma Lakshmi and Kelly Osbourne.

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The scene outside the Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live as the television world gathers for the 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

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