Jimmy Fallon, the host for the 2010 Emmy Awards, added a bit of variety from the scripted awards shows of the past. The talk show host has asked his fellow Twitterers to help come up with the introductions for some of the celebrities who will be presenting awards.http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Jimmy+Fallon+Twitter+introduce+presenters/3445363/story.html In addition to accepting comments from the public and working them into his introductions, Fallon says he has called in favors from some of his Hollywood friends to make the intro to the awards show huge. Fallon would not release details but confirmed Betty White, who has been named as a presenter and wont a Creative Arts Emmy for her Saturday Night Live hosting gig, would be a part of the opening act. http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2010/08/26/2010-08-26_for_emmys_fallon_is_craving_tweets.html#ixzz0xobwGlGg E! Online confirmed that, Kate Gosselin would make an appearance at the star-studded Los Angeles event as a part of Fallon’s opening act as well.http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2010/08/10/2010-08-10_kate_gosselin_to_appear_as_part_of_host_jimmy_fallons_opening_act_at_emmy_awards.html?obref=obinsite

Fallon hosted the Emmy Awards presentations on August 29, 2010, at the Nokia Theater, in Los Angeles, California. This was the 62nd Emmy Awards presentation with the first award being given in 1949. NBC televised the event beginning at 8:00 p.m. Eastern.http://www.emmys.tv/awards/primetime-emmy-awards/62nd-primetime-emmy-awards

Often the Emmy Awards will include presenters who are themselves nominees for the night. These presenters have a first hand look at what others are experiencing before their categories are called. For 2010, presenters who are also nominees included:

1. Claire Danes - Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie (Temple Grandin) http://www.nbc.com/emmys/blog/2010/08/final-presenters-announced-for-the-62nd-primetime-emmy-awards.html
2. Ted Danson - Nominated for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series (Damages) http://www.nbc.com/emmys/blog/2010/08/final-presenters-announced-for-the-62nd-primetime-emmy-awards.html
3. Mariska Hargitay - Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) http://www.nbc.com/emmys/blog/2010/08/final-presenters-announced-for-the-62nd-primetime-emmy-awards.html
4. Will Arnett - Nominated for Guest Actor in a Comedy Series (30 Rock) and star of the upcoming FOX series "Running Wilde."
5. Stephen Colbert - Nominated for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series ("The Colbert Report"), and Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Series ("The Colbert Report")http://www.nbc.com/emmys/blog/2010/08/second-group-of-presenters-announced-for-the-62nd-primetime-emmy-awards.html
6. Edie Falco - Nominated for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series ("Nurse Jackie) http://www.nbc.com/emmys/blog/2010/08/second-group-of-presenters-announced-for-the-62nd-primetime-emmy-awards.html
7. Tina Fey - Nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series (30 Rock), Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (30 Rock), Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (30 Rock) and Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series ("Saturday Night Live") http://www.nbc.com/emmys/blog/2010/08/second-group-of-presenters-announced-for-the-62nd-primetime-emmy-awards.html
8. True Blood stars Stephen Moyer, Anna Paquin and Alexander Skarsgard will also serve as presenters for the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awardshttp://www.nbc.com/emmys/blog/2010/08/fifth-group-of-presenters-announced-for-62nd-primetime-emmy-awards.html
9. January Jones stars as Betty Draper on the Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG Award- winning AMC series Mad Men. She is an Emmy nominee for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series http://www.nbc.com/emmys/blog/2010/08/ricky-gervais-january-jones-john-krasinski-julianna-margulies-matthew-morrison-and-sofia-vergara-ann.html
10. Matthew Morrison is known for his role as Will Schuster in the FOX series Glee. He is currently preparing debut solo album. http://www.nbc.com/emmys/blog/2010/08/ricky-gervais-january-jones-john-krasinski-julianna-margulies-matthew-morrison-and-sofia-vergara-ann.html
11. Julianna Margulies – The actress is a prior Emmy award winner for her role as Carol Hathaway on ER. Currently starring in "The Good Wife". http://www.nbc.com/emmys/blog/2010/08/ricky-gervais-january-jones-john-krasinski-julianna-margulies-matthew-morrison-and-sofia-vergara-ann.html
12. Sofia Vergara is an Emmy nominee for her work on ABC's Modern Family and plays a role in the upcoming movies The Smurfs and Happy Feet 2.http://www.nbc.com/emmys/blog/2010/08/ricky-gervais-january-jones-john-krasinski-julianna-margulies-matthew-morrison-and-sofia-vergara-ann.html

In 2010 some of the Emmy categories have already been announced at the Creative Arts Awards ceremony. These winners are also included as presenters for the August 29 presentations.http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2010/08/22/2010-08-22_emmys_awards_2010_betty_white_the_pacific_win_big_at_creative_arts_ceremony.html

1. Neil Patrick Harris - Emmy Award Winner for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series (Glee) http://www.nbc.com/emmys/blog/2010/08/2010-emmy-award-winners-to-present.html
2. John Lithgow - Emmy Award Winner for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series (Dexter) http://www.nbc.com/emmys/blog/2010/08/2010-emmy-award-winners-to-present.html
3. Ann-Margret - Emmy Award Winner for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) http://www.nbc.com/emmys/blog/2010/08/2010-emmy-award-winners-to-present.html
4. Jeff Probst - Emmy Award Winner for Outstanding Reality Host (Survivor) http://www.nbc.com/emmys/blog/2010/08/2010-emmy-award-winners-to-present.html
5. Betty White - Emmy Award Winner for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series (Saturday Night Live) http://www.nbc.com/emmys/blog/2010/08/2010-emmy-award-winners-to-present.html

Stars of current television series were also asked to present awards for the evening. These stars included:

1. Emily Deschanel - Star of the FOX series Boneshttp://www.nbc.com/emmys/blog/2010/08/final-presenters-announced-for-the-62nd-primetime-emmy-awards.html
2. Nathan Fillion - Star of the ABC series Castlehttp://www.nbc.com/emmys/blog/2010/08/final-presenters-announced-for-the-62nd-primetime-emmy-awards.html
3. Lauren Graham - Star of the NBC series Parenthoodhttp://www.nbc.com/emmys/blog/2010/08/final-presenters-announced-for-the-62nd-primetime-emmy-awards.html
4. Laurence Fishburne - Star of the CBS hit show "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation." http://www.nbc.com/emmys/blog/2010/08/second-group-of-presenters-announced-for-the-62nd-primetime-emmy-awards.html
5. LL Cool J - Star of the CBS hit series "NCIS: Los Angeles"http://www.nbc.com/emmys/blog/2010/08/third-group-of-presenters-announced-for-62nd-primetime-emmy-awards.html
6. Joel McHale - Star of NBC's hit comedy series Community as well as the host of The Soup on E! http://www.nbc.com/emmys/blog/2010/08/third-group-of-presenters-announced-for-62nd-primetime-emmy-awards.html
7. John Krasinski stars as 'Jim Halpert' on NBC's hit comedy "The Office". http://www.nbc.com/emmys/blog/2010/08/ricky-gervais-january-jones-john-krasinski-julianna-margulies-matthew-morrison-and-sofia-vergara-ann.html
8. Ricky Gervais - Winner of two Primetime Emmys, three Golden Globes and seven BAFTAS. Named one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People In The World for 2010http://www.nbc.com/emmys/blog/2010/08/ricky-gervais-january-jones-john-krasinski-julianna-margulies-matthew-morrison-and-sofia-vergara-ann.html

The Emmys offer an event to showcase actors, actresses and the shows to come in the near future. Presenters of upcoming series include:

1. Boris Kodjoe - Star of the upcoming NBC series Undercovershttp://www.nbc.com/emmys/blog/2010/08/final-presenters-announced-for-the-62nd-primetime-emmy-awards.html
2. Gugu Mbatha-Raw - Star of the upcoming NBC series Undercovershttp://www.nbc.com/emmys/blog/2010/08/final-presenters-announced-for-the-62nd-primetime-emmy-awards.html
3. Christopher Meloni - Star of the NBC series Law & Order: Special Victims Unithttp://www.nbc.com/emmys/blog/2010/08/final-presenters-announced-for-the-62nd-primetime-emmy-awards.html
4. Tom Selleck - Star of the upcoming CBS series Blue Bloodshttp://www.nbc.com/emmys/blog/2010/08/final-presenters-announced-for-the-62nd-primetime-emmy-awards.html
5. Maura Tierney - Star of the upcoming ABC series The Whole Truthhttp://www.nbc.com/emmys/blog/2010/08/final-presenters-announced-for-the-62nd-primetime-emmy-awards.html
6. Matthew Perry - Star of the upcoming ABC series Mr. Sunshinehttp://www.nbc.com/emmys/blog/2010/08/third-group-of-presenters-announced-for-62nd-primetime-emmy-awards.html
7. Keri Russell - Star of the upcoming FOX series Running Wildehttp://www.nbc.com/emmys/blog/2010/08/third-group-of-presenters-announced-for-62nd-primetime-emmy-awards.html