LOS ANGELES Heres what one Emmy watcher was seeing from his vantage point inside the lobby, and later from seat 215, Row AA of the Nokia Theatre, at the 62nd Annual Emmy Awards.
Inside the Nokia Theatre lobby, its minutes to show time and its chaos. You cant hear the audio being piped in from the red carpet outside because of the crush of chatty attendees schmoozing. "Please make your way into the theater" a security guard finally barks over the din.
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Last minute libations are still available from the concession stands just minutes before the show is to begin. Its $10.75 for a premium draft beer, $9 for a glass of wine. Any celebrity worried about their stomach starting to growl as they make their Emmy acceptance speech can grab a $5 hot dog to tide them over until the Governors Ball dinner after the show.
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Just outside, the mens room, "The Amazing Race" host Phil Keoghan is wolfing down a bag of popcorn while Seth Meyer of "Saturday Night Live" is fidgeting with his smartphone. Across the way, Lauren Graham fiddles with her hexagon-shaped purse as she mingles with the crowd.
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Inside the theatre, Terry OQuinn from "Lost" and Kate Gosslin from "Kate Plus 8" are heading toward their seats while red carpet coverage from outside is still being broadcast on large screens inside. "Turn that prompter towards me. Thank you," Billy Bush can be heard barking during a commercial break. "Ladies and gentleman, the show is starting shortly. Please make your way to your seats," an announcer coos politely.
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The house lights begin flashing, then dim completely as the announcer introduces executive producer Don Mischer, who reminds everyone winners have just 40 seconds to make their acceptance speeches. He also plays hall monitor: "We have to have these aisles clear in about six and a half minutes."
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