Emmy Countdown: Stars Grab Swag, Jewelry; Have Tea

SANDY COHEN

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards are Sunday and Hollywood is awash in swag and early celebrations. Here's a look at what's going on around Tinseltown:

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TEA TOAST

Stars of "Mad Men," ''Dexter," ''The Office" and other Emmy-nominated shows celebrated their success at a tea party Saturday hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.

The garden party, held on a patio at the Intercontinental Hotel, featured finger sandwiches, petit fours and a silent auction of Hollywood memorabilia, such as signed scripts and set visits.

"Mad Men" creator Matthew Weiner was bubbling with excitement about his show, which earned 16 Emmy nods.

"We just wrapped three days ago, so this is like the world's most expensive wrap party," he said.

Michael Gladis, who stars in the hit AMC show, was thrilled to share the Emmy festivities with his folks.