CBS finally makes Neil Patrick Harris Emmy hosting news official

This was reported in Daily Variety more than a week ago but I guess there were still T’s to cross and i’s to dot before CBS and the Television Academy could make this brilliant move official on Monday: Neil Patrick Harris is hosting the Emmy Awards!

“After having had such a hoot hosting the Tonys, I was thrilled to get the call about the prime-time Emmys,” said Harris, adding that he looks forward to “adding my own voice” to the ceremony: “But which voice to choose? I’m torn between gangsta, foppish Brit, and robot. Really proud of my robot. We’ll see what happens on the night.”

Harris will also serve as a producer for the CBS broadcast, which will air live Sept. 20 from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

I’m looking forward to an Emmy telecast not hosted by Ryan Seacrest!