Backstage this year at the Emmy awards, the pressroom was privy to American Idol predictions, shout outs to former Beatles, and some seriously stylish lounging by the stars of Mad Men. Here are the highlights. Live! From the press room! Two and a Half Men star Jon Cryer's time backstage after his win for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy was dominated by his bit with Emmy host and category rival Neil Patrick Harris, which required a special lighting rig and some consultation with show production assistants. As he waited for the set-up to finish, Cryer explained to the press, in a high, Jewish-lady voice, "Tawk amongst yourselves." When the bit was over, Cryer shrugged and said, "Ok, that was the bit, I hope it was worth waiting for, folks." When the actual Q&A commenced, Cryer joked that when he said to co-star Charlie Sheen, "This is for you, »
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