Dear Emmy Voters,

As the July 19th announcement of the 2007 Primetime Emmy nominations quickly approaches, this concerned couch potato has some last minute Emmy wishes. Last year, you guys started to think outside of the box and I applaud that. But this year, perhaps you could take that one step further.

For example, I know you feel like you have to nominate most of the actresses from Desperate Housewives but it makes the Best Actress in a Comedy Series category an uninteresting one. I say if you want to pat DH on the back for an Applewhite-free season, hopefully you nominated Marc Cherry and Joe Keenan for writing the excellent “Bang” episode. Harrowing, funny, and humane, this episode will most likely be remembered as one of DH’s best ever and certainly the highlight of the season. In place of the ladies of Wisteria Lane, may I suggest Tina Fey (30 Rock), America Ferrara (Ugly Betty), Jamie Pressly (My Name is Earl), Anne Heche (Men in Trees) and Mary-Louise Parker (Weeds)?

While we’re talking actresses, how about mixing up the drama category as well? Mary McDonnell from Battlestar Galactica, Lauren Graham from Gilmore Girls, and Connie Britton of Friday Night Lights could spice up a list usually reserved for Mafia wives and tough lady cops. Throw in Kristen Bell for her last season as Veronica Mars and Sally Field for Brothers and Sisters and we’ve got a real race on our hands.

As far as the Best Drama series goes, I’m praying you did not nominate any shows about doctors or cops. Sure, we all love when they catch the bad guy or when the two unstable doctors finally shack up but is it always award-worthy? I think not. You got it right last year with 24 so I have faith your wisdom will prevail. Still, let me gently remind you that Heroes, Battlestar Galactica, and Brothers and Sisters are really good shows that don’t have spin-offs in Miami or characters who say the word “vajajay”.

When it comes to comedy, you savvy voters are really in tune. Last year’s winner, The Office, looks to be a sure thing again. Other NBC offerings like My Name is Earl and 30 Rock seem like good choices. Ugly Betty is bound to be an Emmy favorite. So the fifth spot could go to Entourage or to the final season of King of Queens. Not terribly exciting but it could be worse. Maybe injecting Extras, The Sarah Silverman Program, or It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia could give this category a much needed shot in the arm.