The 2011 Emmy Awards | The winners

Ty Burrell won the Emmy for supporting actor in a comedy series for his performance as Phil Dunphy on ABC’s “Modern Family.” (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

July 17, 2012 11:58 PM PT

Michael Alan Spiller won the Emmy for directing in a comedy series for his work on ABC’s “Modern Family.” (Lucy Nicholson / Associated Press)

Jim Parsons won the Emmy for actor in a comedy series for his performance as Sheldon Cooper on CBS’ “The Big Bang Theory.” (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)

(From left) Bertram van Munster, Jerry Bruckheimer and Elise Doganieri are joined by the crew of “The Amazing Race” as they accept the award for “Outstanding reality competition program.” (Mark J. Terrill / AP)

Melissa McCarthy won the Emmy for actress in a comedy series for her performance as Molly Flynn on CBS’ “Mike & Molly.” (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

“The Good Wife” actress Julianna Margulies won for lead actress in a drama series. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

“Game of Thrones” actor Peter Dinklage won the supporting actor in a drama series award. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Martin Scorsese wins the directing award for drama series for “Boardwalk Empire.” (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

“The Daily Show With Jon Stewart” wins the Emmy for writing for a variety, music or comedy series. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Margo Martindale wins the Emmy for supporting drama actress. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

“Friday Night Lights” cast member Kyle Chandler holds the Emmy for lead actor in a drama series onstage at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Jason Katims wins for writing for a drama series. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Actress Kate Winslet holds her Emmy award for “Outstanding lead actress in a miniseries or a movie” “Mildred Pierce” at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

“Downton Abbey” writer Julian Fellowes proudly holds his awards for writing for a miniseries. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Actor Guy Pearce with his award for “Outstanding supporting actor in a miniseries or movie” for “Mildred Pierce,” backstage at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

“Modern Family” cast members backstage at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards after their show won for outstanding comedy series. (Jae Hong / Associated Press)