Word is that Doogie himself might be hosting the Emmy’s this year.

Thesp Neil Patrick Harris is in the midst of cutting a deal with CBS and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences to host the 61st annual kudos on Sept. 20. Insiders cautioned that the deal is not yet completed, but all sides are working toward setting Harris as this year’s Emmycast frontman as soon as possible.

A CBS rep declined comment late Wednesday.

The “How I Met Your Mother” star (whose character, Barney Stinson, is known for his liberal use of superlatives like “legendary” and “awesome”) was a no-brainer of a choice for the Eye after he earned rave reviews as host of the June 7 Tony Awards, which also aired live on CBS. (He also hosted last year’s Creative Arts Emmy Awards.)

Put it this way, if they allow him to do any routine like in the video I’m about to share, then I think I would seriously consider watching this thing.

Check it out after the jump…