Emmy loves algorithms

So much number crunching lately -- our lady brain over here is about to explode -- what with the 700 kazillion bucks needed to bail out the country's money men, $4 for a half-gallon of organic milk, and a couple ducats in our paltry bank account hanging in the balance as Washington Mutual teeters on the solvency brink.

Let's talk inconsequential figures!

Last night's telecast of the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards tanked in the ratings, but there were other numbers of note -- the first time a basic cable show ever took the best drama trophy ("Mad Men"), the first (and perhaps last) time that five reality show hosts emceed the night.

More digits:

• "John Adams" from HBO: 13 wins (out of 23 nominations)

• "30 Rock," NBC: 7 wins (17 nominations)

• "Mad Men," AMC: 6 wins (16 nominations)

• Jeremy Piven as Ari Gold in "Entourage" on HBO: win #3

• "Amazing Race" on CBS: 6 consecutive wins

• "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central: ditto, 6 consecutive wins

• Trucker hats on the red carpet: 1 (atop the noggin of "30 Rock's" Judah Friedlander)

Correct Gold Rush predictions: negative 18

Minutes in gridlock because some jabroni tried to get an air rifle through an L.A.P.D. anti-terrorism-style check point: 36

Notable first-time winners: Don Rickles, HBO's "Mr Warmth: The Don Rickles Project," Zeljko Ivanek, FX's "Damages," Glynn Turman, HBO's "In Treatment," Bryan Cranston, AMC's "Breaking Bad."

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Comments

[captive insurance companies]

Can't believe how awesome amazing race continues to do. I never watch the show, but have a lot of friends and family that religiously watch it! Its still around, yes?