Emmys Host Mariska Hargitay Shares Scoop On Help From Colbert Writers And Why Stars Could Make Cameos With ‘SUV’ Toe Tags

Pretty soon TV viewers will see Mariska Hargitay in a role she’s never played before, and it’s one-night-only – host of the Primetime Emmy Awards. You might not immediately think of her as a comedian, but then neither does she, she tells Deadline. This fall, Hargitay returns for an astounding 28th season as Det.

The Emmy Awards, established in 1949, originally honored achievements in television programming, but have since expanded to recognize various aspects of production, including writing and directing.