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WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) California's gubernatorial recall election, a hot topic at this year's Emmy awards, also was the talk of the post-show party circuit.
Several members of the ensemble cast of ``NYPD Blue'' said they were considering an ensemble candidacy for governor of California.
Gordon Clapp said that if elected he would fulfill the governor's responsibility of attending parties, while Dennis Franz would take on gubernatorial candidate Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Henry Simmons said he would handle foreign relations, and Garcelle Beauvais said she would be in charge of protecting children.
``Kid-friendly laws. People wouldn't be allowed to abuse children,'' she said of her campaign platform.
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Comedian David Alan Grier, arriving at the glitzy Mondrian hotel on the Sunset Strip, quipped that he would launch a recall of the Los Angeles City Council for voting last week to ban lap dances.
Grier added he was also in favor of longer shopping mall hours for teenagers and requiring that every fashion designer loan a dress to a less-fortunate person.
In a more serious moment, he said he opposes California's gubernatorial recall.
``I think it goes against the democratic process,'' he said.
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The red carpet at the Emmys is all about chic, but for actress Leslie Hope, who is on ABC's new ``Line of Fire'' series, it was about comfort.
``It's a Salvation Army dress. I think I paid maybe $15 for it ,'' she said of her long, black, sleeveless gown. ``It is very comfortable.''
Arriving at the Entertainment Tonight party at the Mondrian, Hope said she did accessorize her bargain-basement gown with some fashionable jewelry from Martin Katz.
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Among the most dressed-down celebrities at the Mondrian party were the evening's entertainers, the Bangles, who boasted that all four of their outfits together set them back no more than $400.
``What are we wearing? We're wearing ourselves,'' said guitarist Vicki Peterson, showing off her $30 blouse. Her sister, drummer Debbi Peterson, boasted that she only paid $10 for her blouse.
``We're very practical,'' added guitarist Susanna Hoffs.
The musicians, who introduced two new songs during their 40-minute set, were most looking forward to meeting ``The West Wing's'' Allison Janney at the party.
``We love her,'' Hoffs said.
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Two miles and another city away, Doris Roberts of ``Everybody Loves Raymond,'' was getting down to the Foo Fighters at the TV Guide-sponsored party at Lat Studios.
``It's my granddaughter's favorite band. I can't wait to tell her I saw the Foo Fighters. She's going to scream,'' said Roberts, who earlier in the evening won her third Emmy as best supporting actress for her role on the show.
Roberts said her own musical tastes lean more toward Bruce Springsteen, adding that even a leg injury couldn't keep her away from a Springsteen concert earlier this year.
``I went to Bruce's concert in a wheelchair,'' she said.
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Sarah Chalke of ``Scrubs'' said her favored accessory this year was ``bangs,'' adding she was happy to have them back after having seven inches of her hair cut off for ``Scrubs.''
``I really freaked out after they cut it,'' she said as she arrived at the Mondrian. ``I'm such a creature of habit. I'd have the same hairstyle and eat at the same two restaurants if I could get away with it.
``The biggest new things for me bangs.''
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Many of the celebrities arriving at the Mondrian avoided the press by ducking in a back door. One who tried and failed was actor Rob Lowe.
``Rob Lowe! Rob Lowe! Where you going?'' shouted Dule Hill to his former colleague on ``The West Wing.''
``Let's go eat,'' was all Lowe replied.
``I'm about to,'' Hill told him.
When asked why Lowe avoided the media, Hill joked: ``I guess it's because he didn't win tonight and we did.''
Lowe was part of ``The West Wing'' cast with Hill before leaving the show after a contract dispute.