Neil Patrick Harris to Host the Emmys?

After his successful turn hosting the Tonys back in June (as well as the lower-profile TV Land Awards), How I Met Your Mother star and all-around entertainingly awesome guy Neil Patrick Harris is in talks to host the Emmys in September, according to Variety. It's been a while since the Emmys had a decent host (last year's shared duty among five reality-TV personalities was a low point), and Harris has broad appeal and is unlikely to attract controversy. He isn't a stand-up comedian, but he's a versatile performer who can handle music, comedy and dance, and most importantly can keep the proceedings light and fast-paced. I'd be happy to see him finalize that deal to host.

Photo courtesy of CBS