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Mark J. Terrill / AP Clockwise from left, Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Steve Carell pretend to accept the Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series, which actually was won by Ricky Gervais.
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The biggest laugh of the night was earned by presenters Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert, after they announced that Ricky Gervais of "Extras" had won the award for best comedy series actor.
"Ricky Gervais could not be here tonight," Stewart said. "Instead we're going to give this to our friend, Steve Carell."
Carell, a best comedy series actor nominee for "The Office," bounded on stage, sharing a gleeful group hug with Stewart and Colbert.
Carell, of course, stars in the American version of "The Office"; Gervais starred in the original British version of the show.
During their brief time onstage, Stewart and Colbert also poked a little fun at green living — and a former vice president in attendance.
As Colbert held a leaf blower he claimed was fueled by Al Gore's tears, Stewart suggested giving up award shows altogether, to which Colbert replied, "If entertainment people stop rewarding each other, the Earth wins!"
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