Emmys 2012: Highlights from the show

Julianne Moore reenacts the scathing review she received from Sarah Palin on her award-winning performance as the former Alaskan governor in “Game Change.”   (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Jessica Lange gets her makeup touched up backstage at the Emmys.   (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Tom Hanks accepts the Emmy for the movie “Game Change.”   (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Julianna Margulies, right, presents the award for lead actor in a drama series to Damian Lewis for “Homeland.”  (John Shearer / AP)

Jon Stewart, center, is joined by writers and producers in accepting the Emmy for variety, music or comedy series for “The Daily Show.”  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Connie Britton, center, and Hayden Panettiere present an award onstage as Tracy Morgan lays on the stage as part of a bit.  (John Shearer / AP)

Ricky Gervais speaks onstage.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Giancarlo Esposito, left, praises Aaron Paul for winning supporting actor in a drama series.   (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Presenters Louis CK and Amy Poehler.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Presenters Kathy Bates and Jimmy Fallon.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Presenters Mindy Kaling, left, and Melissa McCarthy.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Presenter Stephen Colbert.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Louis CK accepts the award for writing in a comedy series for “Louie.”   (John Shearer / Invision / AP)

Presenters Jim Parsons, left, and Zooey Deschanel.   (John Shearer / Invision / AP)

Host Jimmy Kimmel onstage.   (John Shearer / Invision / AP)

The opening skit during coverage of the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards show.   (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Jon Cryer accepts for lead actor in a comedy series.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)