Claim: Marty Callner, the creator of HBO's Hard Knocks, was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special in 2009 for his work on You're Welcome America. A Final Night with George W. Bush ( a comedic Broadway play written by and starring American comedian Will Ferrell ).
Evidence: You're Welcome America. A Final Night with George W. Bush Will Ferrell 2009