Wow! Emmy night already. When it comes to the awards shows I watch, and there are very few of those, I have become a first rate procrastinator when it comes to posting my picks. So, here we are, mere hours away from the first presentation and here I am looking at the list of nominees. Read on and you will see my predictions and other random notes for the major categories.
Outstanding Comedy Series
- Arrested Development
- Curb Your Enthusiasm
- The Office
- Scrubs
- Two and a Half Men
- My Thoughts: This is a tough one for me, as I have three of my favorites in this category, and it is tough to pick one of them. In the end, if I had to choose, I think that Scrubs will and should win, although I think my heart is with the cancelled brilliance of Arrested Development. I haven't seen enough of Curb to choose it, and I have to ask, why Two and a Half Men? I would have taken something like My Name is Earl over it in a heartbeat.
Outstanding Drama Series
- Grey's Anatomy
- House
- The Sopranos
- 24
- The West Wing
- My Notes: I have a few favorites that I feel were overlooked in this category. First and foremost is Battlestar Galactica, although I doubt a science fiction series will ever be nominated, no matter how great it is. Also overlooked are Rescue Me and Lost. Granted, Lost wasn't as good this season, but it was still compelling television with a great ensemble cast. As for those nominated, I think it is a toss up between 24 and House; after consideration, I would have to go with 24. Although, I wouldn't write off Grey's Anatomy or The West Wing for its final season.
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
- Steve Carell for The Office
- Larry David for Curb Your Enthusiasm
- Kevin James for The King of Queens
- Tony Shalhoub for Monk
- Charlie Sheen for Two and a Half Men
- My Notes: This is a pretty easy decision, based on these nominees, the winner will and should be Steve Carell, though I would not mind seeing Tony Shalhoub win. There were oversights in this category as well. I would like to have seen Zach Braff and Jason Bateman in place of Kevin James and Charlie Sheen, and what about Jason Lee?
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
- Peter Krause for Six Feet Under
- Denis Leary for Rescue Me
- Christopher Meloni for Law & Order: SVU
- Martin Sheen for The West Wing
- Kiefer Sutherland for 24
- My Notes: Another toss up for me, between Kiefer Sutherland and Denis Leary. I think Kiefer will win, but my heart goes with Denis Leary. I don't really care for Meloni's nomination, not that he is bad, but I don't like how they pimp out these overly dramatic series focusing on the two leads on the series, the show doesn't strike me as a format that lends itself to this award, despite it being my favorite L&O series. Those overlooked in this category would include Edward James Olmos and Hugh Laurie.
Article comments
1 - Chris Beaumont
I feel bad for completely overlooking an overlooked show! For drama series, Veronica Mars, and lead actress, Kristen Bell. I love this show, and it deserves much more attention than it gets.
I guess this goes to show that there will always be overlooked series.....
2 - Matthew T. Sussman
Rent yourself the seasons of Curb Your Enthusiasm, young man, you'll be doing yourself a favor.
3 - Chris Evans
The Lead Actress In A Comedy Series category is laughable. The fact that it doesn't include Marcia Cross from Desperate Housewives was not nominated is probably the biggest travesty in this year's nominations.
4 - Chris Beaumont
Desperate Housewives is NOT a comedy. The fact that it is considered that is a travesty. I feel the only reason it was in the comedy category was so they could get it and Lost in for top awards last year.
5 - Chris Evans
I don't understand why so many people are so adamant on not calling it a comedy. I've seen every episode of the show from both seasons, and in all honesty it is a dramedy. But if you HAVE to categorize it--it really doesn't truly fit in either drama or comedy. It has dramatic story arcs, it definitely has emotional moments--but the HEART of the show is it's over the top dark humor. There's a comedic moment on the show almost every 20 seconds. Even most of the dramatic scenes end with a laugh.
6 - Chris Evans
Look at the other nominees for drama. You have shows like 24, The Sopranos, West Wing...if you've ever watched--REALLY watched an episode of Housewives..it just doesn't fit in with those shows.
If Monk and Scrubs are comedies...then so is Housewives.
7 - Tan The Man
My Name Is Earl didn't get much love.
8 - Chris Beaumont
It took Writing and Directing. I'm happy for that...
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