LOS ANGELES — Emmys host found a creative way to tackle television's most notorious time-killer: rambling acceptance speeches. The stand-up comedian announced a plan that puts cash for a good cause on the line — with a little bit of a guilt trip.

During an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Tuesday night, Bargatze revealed he will pledge $100,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America at the start of Sunday's 77th Annual Emmy Awards ceremony on CBS. The catch? That donation shrinks by $1,000 for every second a winner exceeds the 45-second speech limit.

"I'm worried about the time," Bargatze admitted to host Jimmy Kimmel, citing lengthy acceptance speeches as his biggest concern about hosting television's biggest night. His solution involves a bit of good-natured guilt: "When everybody uses

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