He kicks off the show with a musical number with a little help from stars and nominees like Tina Fey, Joel McHale, the cast of “Glee” and even Jorge Garcia from “Lost.” (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
At first glance it looks like Elton John made an appearance at this year’s show, but in fact it is Fallon. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Fallon sings Boyz II Men’s “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday” in honor of the series that ended this year. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
He also paid tribute to canceled shows like “24” and “Lost” with Green Day’s “Time of Your Life.” (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Fallon gets a little help onstage from the cast of “Glee.” (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
George Clooney, who received an honorary Emmy at the ceremony, joined the cast of “Modern Family” for a video sketch. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Ricky Gervais announces the much anticipated variety, music or comedy series category. Many thought Conan O’Brien might win for his stint on the “Tonight Show,” but instead the honor went to “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.” (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Jewel sings during the show’s tribute segment. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
The “In Memoriam” segment honored stars like Dennis Hopper and Jimmy Dean. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Nominee January Jones has a laugh-out-loud moment onstage while presenting with “Office” star John Krasinski. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
“Modern Family’s” Eric Stonestreet wins supporting actor in a comedy for his role on the show. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
“Daily Show” writers accept the award for variety, music or comedy series on behalf of host Jon Stewart. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
The Academy honors George Clooney with the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award for raising awareness about the crisis in Darfur, helping the victims of Hurricane Katrina and the Sept. 11 attacks and more. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
“The Good Wife” star Julianna Margulies presents the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award to her “ER” costar and friend George Clooney. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Julia Ormond gives an emotional speech as she accepts her supporting actress in a miniseries or movie award. She costarred alongside Claire Danes in the HBO biopic “Temple Grandin.” (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
David Strathairn took home the supporting actor in a miniseries or movie award for his role in “Temple Grandin.” (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
160479.CA.0829.Emmys.MJB --Unknown --Coverage from the show of The 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Show on August 29, 2010 at Nokia Theatre, L.A. Live, Los Angeles, California. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times) (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
First-time winner Aaron Paul, who stars in “Breaking Bad,” holds up his Emmy for supporting actor in a drama series. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
“The Good Wife” actress Archie Panjabi holds up her Emmy for supporting actress in a drama series. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Al Pacino wins lead actor in a miniseries or movie for his performance in “You Don’t Know Jack.” This is Pacino’s second Emmy win, the first was in 2004 for “Angels in America.” (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Edie Falco presents the lead actor in a drama award to Bryan Cranston for “Breaking Bad.” He’s won every year since the show started in 2008. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Claire Danes accepts her win for “Temple Grandin.” (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
“Glee’s” Matthew Morrison escorts co-presenter Tina Fey onstage. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
“The Closer’s” Kyra Sedgwick accepts her first Emmy, for lead actress in a drama series after four previous tries. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
“Glee’s” Jane Lynch has fun with the crowd during her acceptance speech for supporting actress in a comedy series. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Eva Longoria Parker and Jim Parsons share a goofy moment onstage. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
“Mad Men” writers Matthew Weiner and Erin Levy thank their friends, family and colleagues after their win for writing for a drama series. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
“Nurse Jackie” star Edie Falco says she doesn’t think she’s funny as she accepts for lead actress in a comedy series. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
The “Top Chef” crew is giddy as it ends “Amazing Race’s” winning streak in the reality-competition category. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Temple Grandin, left, takes the stage with producers Emily Gerson Saines and Alison Owen as they accept the win for made-for-television movie. The biopic “Temple Grandin” shares the story of Grandin’s life as an autistic scientist. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Mick Jackson accepts his directing Emmy for “Temple Grandin.” (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Jimmy Fallon, left, created an awkward moment with Tom Selleck when he referred to him as his father. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Tom Hanks holds up his Emmy for “The Pacific.” (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
The cast of “Mad Men” celebrate its win for drama series. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
The cast of “Modern Family” celebrates its comedy series win. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Fallon ends the night with a little champagne toast.
