From left, Ken Ehrlich, Television Academy chairman and co-producer of this year’s telecast; Neil Patrick Harris, this year’s host and co-producer; and Academy of Television Arts & Sciences CEO Bruce Rosenblum roll out the red carpet for the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Nokia Theatre Sunday, airing live on CBS at 5 p.m. PDT. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Emmy staff place seat markers on the seats before the actors and actresses arrive at the Nokia Theatre. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
A closer shot of seat place holders featuring the likes of Claire Danes, Malin Akerman and Damian Lewis. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
An Emmy statue at the entrance to the site of Governor’s Ball at the Nokia Theatre. This year’s Governor’s Award was bestowed upon voice actress June Foray. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
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A glimpse inside the Governor’s Ballroom at the Nokia Theatre shows the neon lighting that reflects the glitz and glam of the big day. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Attendees have the option of Grey Goose cucumber martinis during the ceremony. Emmy staff work on concoction leading up to the big event. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Beaulieu Vineyard (BV) will offer a signature Emmy-embossed bottle of their 2009 vintage Georges de Latour Private reserve Cabernet Sauvignon to Emmy winners. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
