Posted: 07/14/2011 |
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2011 Emmy Nominationsby Julie Hughes | |
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It’s Emmy time, Small Screen Monthly Readers! I’ll be real honest here: I don’t watch a lot of dramas, so my drama guesses are almost completely without basis; therefore I haven’t commented on them. But the comedy nominations have me very excited for the award ceremony. Here’s a list of the nominees: (I skipped over the miniseries noms. You’re welcome. My choices*). Comedy Series The Big Bang Theory My comments: Modern Family delivers the laughs, performances and writing in a way far superior to the other nominees. Drama Series Boardwalk Empire* Lead Actress in a Comedy Laura Linney, The Big C My comments: I wish I saw more Raising Hope nominees, but it looks like Martha’s all I’m getting and I won’t complain. That show is proof that new shows can succeed if they’re really good. Lead Actor in a Comedy Matt LeBlanc, Episodes My comments: I cannot suppress my excitement for Louis C.K.’s nomination. Yes, yes, and yes, give this man the statue. Lead Actor in a Drama Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire* Lead Actress in a Drama Elisabeth Moss, Mad Men Supporting Actor in a Comedy Jon Cryer, Two and a Half Men My comments: Gah! Too many Modern Family nominees (and I mean that in the best way possible). It’s like choosing a favorite child. Though torn, I’m going with Eric Stonestreet on this one. Supporting Actor in a Drama John Slattery, Mad Men* Supporting Actress in a Comedy Jane Lynch, Glee My comments: So why would I pick Kristen Wiig over Julie Bowen and Sofia Vergara? Because I LOVE Kristen Wiig. She is almost singlehandedly making SNL relevant again and finally a female SNL breakout star that’s actually funny (sorry Tina Fey and Amy Poehler). Supporting Actress in a Drama Kelly Macdonald, Boardwalk Empire Variety, Music or Comedy Series The Colbert Report* My comments: Why The Colbert Report over The Daily Show and my much-loved Conan? It’s just funnier. The writing is like my jeans after Thanksgiving dinner - really tight. Reality Program Antiques Roadshow My comments: Don’t really care. Also, you know you’re addicted to Hoarders in a really sick way. Reality Competition The Amazing Race My comments: The Dance is actually a celebration and showcase of art in a way that none of the other nominees come close to. Host of a Reality Program or Competition Phil Keoghan, The Amazing Race My comments: I didn’t know Jesse Tyler Ferguson could wish things into being. Cat has the most warmth and appeal out of all the nominees by a wide margin. Outstanding Animated Program The Cleveland Show - Murray Christmas My comments: Really tight competition here, but the combination of Robot Chicken + Star Wars should just have to = Emmy.
Family Guy - Road To The North Pole Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics Family Guy - Road To The North Pole (Song Title: Christmastime Is Killing Us) Outstanding Short-format Animated Program SpongeBob SquarePants - That Sinking Feeling
Family Guy - Road To The North Pole
Bob Bergen as Porky Pig - The Looney Tunes Show - Jailbird And Jailbunny My comments: Super tough call. I liken this to the Supporting Actor nominees - anyone could win and it’s like choosing a favorite child. Lrrr is one of my favorite characters in all of animation and Maurice has been rocking animation voices for a long time without much recognition. Tell me how wrong I am and what dramas I should be watching via twitter @ToddyWannabe Julie Hughes considers television her teacher, mother, and secret lover. She has a BA in Media Arts from Butler University and lives in the suburbs of Chicago with her wonderful husband and beloved basset hound. Got a problem? E-mail us at filmmonthly@gmail.com |