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    The 10 best (and worst) Emmy hosts in recent history

    by Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times Sep 19, 2019 4 minutes

    This year's Emmys ceremony will be minus a host. A look back at previous ceremonies suggests that the strategy isn't a bad idea.

    Like the Oscars - which also went without a host this year - emceeing the Emmys is a risky endeavor for even the most polished of entertainers. It can be an ideal platform for showcasing a performer's quick wit and savvy industy knowledge, or a landmine of flat jokes and failed bits. Ellen DeGeneres and Neil Patrick Harris are among those who won praise for their handling of the Emmy spotlight. But there are plenty of others who received less than a passing grade.

    As Sunday's festivities

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