Oh, “TRL.” A decade later the seminal after school music vdeo rundown is now airing its last episode, “Total Finale Live.” I wasn’t a huge fan, but I can’t say I didn’t watch an episode or 100 while studying for a biology exam in high school. Join me now for my live look back.

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10:56: Now it’s time, to say goodbye, to all our “TRL” company. Peace out, Carson Daly. Catch you never.

10:52: “Let’s see what Britney has brought to ‘TRL.’ Yes, please!
“…Baby One More Time” is No. 1, and the VJs act like it’s a surprise. Anyone surprised? Anyone? A girl is actually crying in the audience. Crying.

10:41: Final Finale on the home stretch? Is that a promise Vanessa Minnillo?

10:28: The long discussed 50 Cent performance is finally on…clearly he was late, and it’s kind of put-together-at-the-last minute awkward.

10:22: I was waiting for an Eminem appearance, but he’s just on the phone — lame.

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Workers prepare the stage for the VP debate {AP Photo}

I’ll be tap-tap-tapping away on the typer, live blogging the VP debate from my working man’s castle in North East Baltimore beginning at 9 p.m. EST.  Drink ‘em if you’ve got ‘em.  The rules are simple:

1. Every time Palin gives a response that sounds like it was run though a free online language translator, I’m going to have myself a sip of a crisp, refreshing adult beverage (from the Land of Pleasant Living).

2. Every time Biden harps on the Alaska governor’s lack of experience, I will also take a nip.

It’s a good old-fashioned debate party, friends, and you’re invited. But remember: the first rule of Debate Party is, you do not talk about Debate Party…without a beer in your hand.  Let the bloodletting begin.

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Final thoughts:
**** Don Rickles was the star. Second place: Tina Fey.
**** What’s the deal with the rushing at the end? Solution: Cut out all the montages and “memory” clips.
**** Yay “Mad Men,” “30 Rock” and “John Adams.”
**** Biggest shocker: Bryan Cranston’s best actor in a drama win for “Breaking Bad.” Emmy peeps like AMC.
**** Hugh Laurie apparently didn’t care if he won or not. He didn’t show up.
**** Let’s try just one host next time. Or, in the very least, make it Mandel and Seacrest-less.

10:56: Best drama series! It’s “Mad Men,” and officially I feel better about myself because my favorite shows win. Is that sad? Another show you all need to watch. Trust me.

10:53: I really heart Betty White. She’s out with Mary Tyler Moore to announce best comedy series, which means this shindig is almost done. The winner is “30 Rock,” because, you know, it’s the best comedy on tv. Sometimes Emmy gets it right. Please watch, people! Now!

10:49: Time for the winner! For some reason, Jeff Probst wins for “Survivor,” which I think I stopped watching circa 2001. Lesson: Never underestimate dimples.
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11:17: As Brand babbles on about nothing, some thoughts: Show was kind of boring, especially since the major controversy was the odd promise ring back-and-forth.  But Britney’s comeback gives me hope for society to forgive and forget. I’ll be awaiting McCain’s response tomorrow. Have a good night!

11:13: As Britney rides out in a golf cart with Brand (seriously), Kanye West closes the show, performing, I think, on the backlot, but not sure. He’s doing his new song, “Love Lockdown” and has an illuminated broken heart on his lapel area. He also has drummers behind him, a la the Olympic Opening Ceremony. Kayne rocks it.

11:10: Kobe Bryant is out to announce, finally, video of the year. If Pussycat Dolls win, my faith in humanity will be pretty much gone. Thankfully, Britney Spears wins. I’m wondering who that guy next to her is. Any tabloid readers want to help me out?

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