LOS ANGELES, March 12 (UPI) — Andy Samberg is to host the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards show Sept. 20 on FOX, the Television Academy announced Thursday.
Nominations for the Emmys, which honor excellence in television, are to be announced July 16.
Samberg is a {i:Saturday Night Live} alum and current co-star on {i:Brooklyn Nine-Nine}.
“It’s wonderfully fitting that we have Andy Samberg, an Emmy Award winner himself, as our host for this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards,” Bruce Rosenblum, chairman and chief executive officer of the Television Academy, said in a statement. “Andy has excelled in all aspects of the television universe, both from behind and in front of the camera. His humor, insights and charisma will be an exciting addition to our annual celebration of television’s best and brightest.”
“The moment the Emmy Awards’ host was brought up, we said it had to be Andy,” Gary Newman and Dana Walden, chairmen and chief executive officers of Fox Television Group, added in a joint statement. “He is fearless, hilarious, an award-winning comedian, singer, writer and actor with incredible live TV experience. We know he’ll deliver the laughs and give viewers an incredible night they will enjoy.”
“Buckle your seat belts, Emmy viewers!” said Samberg. “Like, in general, you should buckle your seat belts in your car. In fact, even if you’re not an Emmy viewer, you should buckle your seat belt. It can be dangerous on the road. Also, if you’re not an Emmy viewer, you should strongly consider becoming one this year, because I’m hosting, and it’s gonna be a wild ride. So, buckle your seat belts.”
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