Tyne Daly displays her Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series for her role in "Judging Amy" at the 55th annual Primetime Emmy Awards Sept. 21, 2003, in Los Angeles.
Doris Roberts displays the Emmy she won for outstanding supporting actress for a comedy series for her role in "Everybody Loves Raymond." This season is supposed to be the final one for the sitcom. But, backstage, Roberts told reporters, "It's brilliant writing. I don't know how you can take that off the air, I really don't and I hope they won't."
Tony Shalhoub of "Monk" said he felt torn between attending the Emmys and being with his family to mourn the death of his nephew, Greg Gensler, 34, who was diagnosed with leukemia just days ago after complaining of back pain. "They started him on chemo and the situation seemed to be stable for a couple of days and very quickly began to unravel," Shalhoub said. "On Saturday, he had brain hemorrhaging. They just weren't able to do anything."
Jon Stewart and his wife, Tracy, celebrate at the Governor's Ball after the Emmy Awards ceremony. "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" won for both outstanding writing for a variety, music or comedy program and outstanding variety, music and comedy series.
William H. Macy, left, and Steven Schachter pose for photographers with their awards for their work on the film "Door to Door" after the 55th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
Edie Falco, left, and James Gandolfini, looking happier together than Carmela and Tony Soprano did, pose for photographers with the awards they won for outstanding lead actress and actor in a drama series for their work on "The Sopranos."
Brad Garrett holds his award backstage for outstanding supporting actor for a comedy series for "Everybody Loves Raymond." In his acceptance speech, Garrett, who was involved in a salary dispute at the start of this season, thanked his bosses for not firing him.
Bradley Whitford is kissed by his wife, Jane Kaczmarek, after the show he stars in, "The West Wing," won for outstanding drama series.
Ray Romano and Patricia Heaton, co-stars of "Everybody Loves Raymond," react after the show won for outstanding comedy series.
Bill Cosby with the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award. Asked what role his wife, Camille, plays in his life, Cosby said, "Unconditional love... When I look at the challenges -- Camille giving birth to five children, Camille looking after the finances, Camille checking who I was taking on as friends or as business partners, Camille never lying, always being true and Camille always being in love with me -- it's wonderful."
Comedian Darrell Hammond did a spoof of California gubernatorial candidate Arnold Schwarzenegger during the awards ceremony.
Legendary newscaster Walter Cronkite poses for photographers after he presented a tribute to Bob Hope.
Comedian Ellen DeGeneres makes a presentation during the 55th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
Wanda Sykes wandered the audience during the 55th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, bringing smiles to some stars and winces to others. Here, she reacts after playfully presenting Kim Cattrall of "Sex and the City" with a flask, supposedly a consolation prize for losing the Emmy to Doris Roberts.
Debra Messing reacts after winning for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for her work on "Will & Grace." The actress was still pinching herself backstage at the Emmys; this was her fourth nomination and her first win. "I can't imagine it being more sweet. I really can't," she said. "But it was wonderful to finally hear my name."
Rob Lowe and his wife Sheryl, left, along with Mike Myers and his wife, Robin, pose for a photograph at the "Entertainment Tonight" Emmy Party in Los Angeles Sept. 21, 2003.