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A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. 8 Join the Nation's Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Emmys: Best jokes from Andy Samberg, others Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY 12:33 a.m. EDT September 21, 2015 GTY 489358298 E ACE ENT CEL TEL USA CA Host Andy Samberg attends the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 20, 2015 in Los Angeles.(Photo: Frazer Harrison, Getty Images) CONNECTTWEETLINKEDIN 8 COMMENTEMAILMORE The funniest zingers from Sunday's Emmy Awards, hosted by Andy Samberg: "I have to say, I'm so honored to join the proud ranks of past Emmy hosts. Incredible legendary people like Robert Blake and Bill Cosby? Oh no, I gotta get out of here. But seriously, between Bill Cosby, Jared Fogle and Robert Durst stealing that sandwich, not a good year for dudes who love hoagies." — Samberg, at the start of his Emmys monologue. "Instead of being played off by the orchestra, you're going to have to deal with the mean nun from Game of Thrones." "Shame! Shame! Shame!" — Samberg, joined by Jane Lynch as a nun from Cersei's (Lena Headey) walk-of-shame Thrones episode. "Paula Deen is on this season of Dancing with the Stars. But I gotta say — if I wanted to see an intolerant lady dance, I would've gone to one of Kim Davis' four weddings. It's weird that she came out of jail to Eye of the Tiger, considering how many men have boned to that song." — Samberg, on the Kentucky clerk of court who went to jail for opposing gay marriage. [screen-shot-2015-09-20-at-9-21-34-pm.png?fit=440%2C330] ENTERTAIN THIS! Watch Andy Samberg's opening Emmys skit about how we've reached peak TV "We said goodbye to Mad Men and Parks and Recreation . We also said goodbye to True Detective, even though it's still on the air." — Samberg, on the HBO drama's poorly received second season. "My friend, Jon Hamm, is nominated for Mad Men for the last time. But don't worry, after the success of Better Call Saul, I'm sure Jon will be nominated for the Mad Men prequel, Dick Whitman: Horny Hobo." — Samberg, on Hamm's Emmys losing streak for leading actor in a drama. "And let's not forget what tonight is really about: Celebrating hilarious women and letting the Internet weigh in on who looks the worst." — Amy Schumer, presenting the supporting actress in comedy award with Amy Poehler. "Here's my impression of the last season of Girls." — Samberg, parodying the HBO comedy's butt-motorboating scene, but with a giant Emmy statuette. [635783732575813477-AFP-544319088.jpg] USA TODAY Winners: Who took home an Emmy award "To quote our political satire, Veep: 'What a great honor it must be for you to honor me tonight.' Oh no, Donald Trump said that, I'm sorry." Julia Louis-Dreyfus, accepting her fourth consecutive award for leading actress in a comedy for Veep. "I have to admit, I haven't seen Olive Kitteridge — I've only seen half of Kitteridge." — Samberg, jesting about the multi-Emmy-winning miniseries. "Every show will go off the air eventually, with the exception of Jeopardy and I'll tell you why. The sun could burn out, humanity could flee to another galaxy, time as we know it could cease to exist, but Alex Trebek will still be there scolding librarians from Ames, Iowa, to answer in the form of a question and passively aggressively insulting their hobbies." — John Oliver, presenting the award for directing for a limited series/movie. "She's a nice lady who's good at playing piano." — Samberg, introducing Lady Gaga. "Happy birthday, George, and thanks for telling me during the commercial that Jon Snow is alive." — Samberg, wishing a happy birthday to Game of Thrones creator George R. R. Martin. [635783703185087200-GTY-489358376-76092310.JPG] USA TODAY Review: Samberg keeps Emmys moving nicely "She plays a gynecologist on TV and he considers himself an amateur one." — Samberg, introducing presenters Mindy Kaling and Zachary Levi. "Thanks to the girl who gave me this sort of smoky eye. I really love it." — Schumer, accepting the award for outstanding variety sketch series for Inside Amy Schumer. "A serial killer with a mean streak. An FBI agent to the stars. A Philadelphia cop just 20 seconds away from retirement. A baby who made a wish to be an alcoholic president. And a very tiny scientist. These are just some of the characters that I made up backstage." — Tina Fey, presenting the award for leading actor in a drama series. "I was pulling for Chandler." — Samberg, after Jon Hamm's acting win for Mad Men, beating out Bloodline's Kyle Chandler. "Only recently I've started to feel like myself again, which means a whole lot of young women are going to be pregnant at the after-party." — Tracy Morgan, presenting the award for best drama series. 2015 EMMY AWARDSDid Netflix or 'Thrones' have the better party bus? | 01:16 Stars from Netflix's Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and from HBO's "Game of Thrones" tell USA TODAY what went on in their party bus on the way to the Emmys. 1 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDSEmmys stars distracted by live feed of football game on carpet | 00:41 This year's Emmys were on FOX just after an NFL game. The NFL booth played a live feed of the game for stars on the red carpet, and some stopped to check up on the game. 2 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDSEmmys stars weigh on on saddest TV goodbye | 00:55 USA TODAY asks TV stars at the Emmys which show it was hardest to say goodbye to this year. 3 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDSThe fashions of the Emmys | 01:38 Is it out of fashion to asks TV actresses who they're wearing? Stars on the Emmys red carpet weigh in and show off some of their attire. 4 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDS'Transparent' cast on Caitlin Jenner's show | 01:01 Jeffrey Tambor says it's great that reality shows and scripted dramas can both contribute to the conversation about civil rights for members of the trans community. 5 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDSJohn Stamos on playing a grandfather | 00:33 John Stamos shrugs off suggestions that he looks too young to play a grandfather. 6 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDSJohn Slattery on success of 'Spotlight' at Toronto Film Festival | 00:41 "Mad Men" star John Slattery discusses his role in the film "Spotlight" which received enormous praise at the Toronto Film Festival. 7 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDSMatt Walsh says Julia Louis Dreyfus' character is terrible politician | 00:17 "Veep" star Matt Walsh says Julia Louis Dreyfus' character, President Selena Meyer is terrible a politician. 8 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDS'Veep' cast likes to party | 00:27 "Veep" star Timothy Simons says that despite being low-key on set, at the Emmys the show's cast takes over parties. 9 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDSJohn Oliver on Trump's ratings | 00:54 "Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver says he hopes Trump's fame will fade. 10 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDSUpcoming Han Solo film directors willing to pre-cast Chris Pratt | 00:58 Directors of the still untitled young Han Solo film, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, talk about casting Chris Pratt as a young Han Solo. 11 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDS'Thrones' Brienne of Tarth happy that women are getting better roles | 00:42 "Game of Thrones" star Gwendoline Christie says some of the roles she's been getting demonstrate that Hollywood is writing more roles for strong female characters. 12 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDSAfter 'Bessie,' Mo'Nique lists other women she would like to play | 01:08 Mo'Nique lists some other women she'd like to portray to bring unknown histories to light. 13 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDSPatrick Fabian on how 'Saul' became successful spinoff | 01:14 "Better Call Saul" star Patrick Fabian talks about what it was like working in the shadow of "Breaking Bad." 14 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDSWhat's next for Sansa Stark? | 00:54 "Game of Thrones" star Sophie Turner talks about what's ahead for her character, Sansa Stark. 15 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDSMaksim Chmerkovoskly says he won't return to 'Dancing with the Stars' | 00:23 "Dancing with the Stars" competitor Maksim Chmerkovoskly explains why he does not plan to return to the show. 16 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDSJulian Fellowes lays out some ideas for 'Downton' spinoffs | 00:45 "Dowton Abbey" creator Julian Fellowes discusses a few ideas for spinoff with some of his show's characters. 17 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDS'Thrones' cast weighs in on Jon Snow's future | 01:13 Members of the "Game of Thrones" discuss whether Jon Snow will be returning to the show. 18 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDSModern Family kids on growing up on camera | 01:11 "Modern Family's" Rico Rodriguez and Nolan Gould discuss what it was like to grow up on camera. 19 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDSAndy Samberg rolls out Emmy's red carpet | 01:32 The 67th Emmy's host Andy Samberg and Emmy's executives roll out the red carpet in front of the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles. 20 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDSHow USA TODAY photographers shoot the Emmys | 03:21 USA TODAY photographers Robert Hanashiro and Dan MacMedan talk about how they approach shooting an awards show like the Emmys. 21 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDSEmmy's Category Breakdown: Best Actor, Drama | 01:02 USA TODAY takes a look at the Emmy nominees competing for best actor in a drama series at this year's Emmy's and who should win. USA TODAY 22 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDSEmmy's Category Breakdown: Best Actress, Comedy | 01:29 USA TODAY takes a look at the Emmy nominees competing for best actress in a comedy series at this year's Emmy's and who should win. USA TODAY 23 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDSEmmy's Category Breakdown: Best Actress, Drama | 00:54 USA TODAY takes a look at the Emmy nominees competing for best actress in a drama series at this year's Emmy's and who should win. USA TODAY 24 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDSEmmy's Category Breakdown: Best Actor, Comedy | 01:17 USA TODAY takes a look at the Emmy nominees competing for best actor in a comedy series at this year's Emmy's and who should win. USA TODAY 25 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDSEmmy's Category Breakdown: Outstanding Comedy | 01:00 USA TODAY takes a look at the Emmy nominees competing for outstanding comedy at this year's Emmy's and who should win. 26 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDSEmmy's Category Breakdown: Outstanding Drama | 01:17 USA TODAY takes a look at the Emmy nominees competing for outstanding drama at this year's Emmy's and who should win. 27 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDSActors who have won Emmy Award hat-tricks | 01:09 Certain shows win year after year at the Emmys, but there's another exclusive club for actors who have won Emmys for their work in not just one show year after year, but three! Buzz60 28 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDSRegina King Excited Over Her Emmy Nod | 01:52 Star of 'American Crime,' Regina King shares her happiness at being nominated for an Emmy as best supporting actress in a limited series, and explains why it's a special moment to her as a woman of color. (Sept. 11) AP 29 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDSFamous people with weird Emmy nominations | 01:07 The 67th Primetime Emmy Awards have the usual suspects like 'Modern Family' nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series. But Sean Dowling (@seandowlingtv) has a list of famous people with weird Emmy nominations you might not have expected. Buzz60 30 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDSEmmy Newbies Invited to the Party | 02:17 Anthony Anderson, Niecy Nash and Rachel Brosnahan reveal their excitement about getting their first Emmy nomination. (Aug. 25) AP 31 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDSTina Fey Celebrates 'Unbreakable' Emmy Noms | 02:00 Tina Fey and the cast of her quirky Netflix comedy, "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," celebrate their seven Emmy nominations. (Aug. 20) AP 32 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDSUzo Aduba celebrates second Emmy nod | 01:58 Actress Uzo Aduba said she's "happy and grateful" to have nabbed a second Emmy nomination for playing Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren in the Netflix original series "Orange is the New Black." (Aug. 18) AP 33 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDSThere might not be an Emmy losers party this year | 03:22 There are more ways than ever to watch the shows nominated for the 67th Primetime Emmys. Does that mean we'll see new faces winning this year? Video provided by Newsy Newslook 34 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDSActors Toast Diversity at Pre-Emmys Bash | 01:17 An array of TV talent celebrates diversity on the small screen, at a Beverly Hills cocktail party ahead of the 67th Emmy Awards. (Aug. 28) AP 35 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDSWhat the Emmys got right | 01:20 USA TODAY's Robert Bianco details what the Emmys got right in their nominations. Robert Bianco, Collin Brennan, USA TODAY 36 of 37 2015 EMMY AWARDS2015 Emmy nominations: Biggest snubs | 01:34 USA TODAY television critic Robert Bianco questions what Emmy voters were thinking this year. Jayme Deerwester, USA TODAY 37 of 37 Last VideoNext Video * Did Netflix or 'Thrones' have the better party bus? 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