Even if your favorite nominee got snubbed, Sunday’s Emmycast could have been the most satisfying in memory.

It was funny, bright and skillfully hosted by “Glee” star Jane Lynch.

It moved at a brisk clip, free of the usual stumbles and lulls, and, even better, it flowed almost seamlessly.

Production values at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles were eye-popping, from the setting – an omega-shaped arch through which presenters made their entrance – to a tour-de-force comic musical number spearheaded by Andy Samberg that might have had some viewers scratching their heads, but had to leave them dazzled nonetheless.

Mark Burnett was the night’s behind-the-scenes winner. Taking over for the first time as executive producer of the Emmys, he gave it a rare measure of class and pizzazz.

Best of all with the Emmys, there were startling surprises among the winners – and none undeserving.

After weeks of speculation over who would win for best actor in a drama (the long-denied Jon Hamm for “Mad Men” or Hugh Laurie for “House”?), Kyle Chandler’s name was called for his role in the final season of “Friday Night Lights.”

Melissa McCarthy of “Mike & Molly” rocked the room as she was honored as best lead actress in a comedy series with an Emmy and a glitzy prom queen’s crown.

“Wow! It’s my first and best pageant ever,” said the beaming McCarthy, who, moments earlier, had broken with tradition along with her fellow nominees by jumping up on stage as their names were called.