Seth Meyers has been picked to host this year 's Emmy Awards . He is the first person ever to be nominated for hosting a major awards show, and he will also serve as executive producer of the ceremony. He follows prior hosts Neil Patrick Harris , Jimmy Kimmel and Jane Lynch . The 2014 Emmys will air on NBC on August 25 .
Seth Meyers has been picked to host this year 's Emmy Awards . The comedian and actor recently took over NBC 's `` Late Night '' He follows prior hosts Neil Patrick Harris , Jimmy Kimmel and Jane Lynch . The 2014 Emmys will air on NBC on August 25 .