Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special: 81st Annual Academy Awards (Jon Macks, Jenny Bicks, Bill Condon, John Hoffman, Phil Alden Robinson, Bruce Vilanch, Dan Harmon, Rob Schrab, Ben Schwartz, Joel Stein), Chris Rock – Kill The Messenger (Chris Rock), Louis C.K.: Chewed Up (Louis CK) Ricky Gervais: Out Of England — The Stand-Up Special (Ricky Gervais), Will Ferrell: You’re Welcome America. A Final Night With George W. Bush (Will Ferrell)