'It' host Neil Patrick Harris takes on the Emmys

If only one awards show host at a time holds the “it” title, then the current darling is Neil Patrick Harris.

Harris entered the big leagues with this year’s Tony Awards, using his musical theater skills and easy charm to win over the audience and critics. A phone call enlisting him as host of Sunday’s Emmy Awards (8 p.m. EDT, CBS) followed — which leaves a certain movie ceremony for the hat trick.