Best Series, Drama: Mad Men
Why: This show has been picking up momentum since it first aired. I don't watch it (but have Season 1 on my Netflix. . .calm down!), but everything I've heard about it is amazing, and this last season was full of game-changers and drama (I think). I'd like to see Lost win. . .but I don't think that will happen this year
ugh! we're so mad!!
Best Series, Comedy: 30 Rock
Why: This show is so well-respected, A-listers are waiting in line to guest star. This season also saw the secondary characters getting used more. . .unless the Emmy voters got as sick of Jane Krakowski's character singing in every episode as I did (although the Jenna Jopler plotline was hilarious!)
case in point
Best Actor, Drama: Jon Hamm
Why: Don't remember if he won last year, but from what I've heard, his Don Draper is amazing. I haven only seen one of the other shows on the list, so this isn't the most informed decision. . .
"Don't you want me baby? Don't you want me oh-oh-oh?"
Best Actor, Comedy: Alec Baldwin
Why: This season, we saw more layers to Jack Doneghy, played with exuberance yet not getting melodramatic - the comedy always strongly in tact. I think it'll go to him. . . and hopefully he'll thank the writers.
"Never follow a hippie to a second location"
Best Actress, Drama: Elisabeth Moss
Why: Are we seeing a trend here? Most of the other actresses in this category have already won, and given that she's a fairly fresh face, a good actress, and on an immensely popular show, I think she'll win.
Not a mad man.
Best Actress, Comedy: Tina Fey
Why: She's a Chicago comedy alum, I can't not root for her. She's also a genius. . .and she's won before, so hopefully she'll take home another one!
"I want to go to there."
Best Supporting Actor, Drama: Michael Emerson!!!!!
Why: He's deserved this award for years. He manages to play a character who is simultaneously creepy, sympathetic, and always up to something. . .yet nobody knows what. The subtelty with which he's able to convey all of his character's many layers and consistently deliver a convincing performance has more than earned him this award.
he even looks creepy!
Best Supporting Actress, Drama: Chandra Wilson
Why: Again, haven't seen many of the performances in this category, but I love love LOVE Chandra Wilson and the acting chops that she brings to the show. Sandra Oh also had some great material on Grey's this season, but I have to root for my girl Chandra. On a show that has recently often alternated between goofy and melodramatic, Chandra is always able to show her character's reality without overacting the role.
there's a heart of gold inside all that sassy
Best Supporting Actor, Comedy: Neil Patrick Harris
Why: Well, they thought so much of him, they asked him to host the show. Such a hard choice between all of these actors, but even though I'm not a regular watcher of HIMYM, whenever I've seen in, he's always impressive. . .sleazy, yet you can see why this group would remain his friend. I hope Tracy Morgan gets one soon though :)
"I totally pwned the Tonys!"
Best Supporting Actress, Comedy: Jane Krakowski
Why: Ok, as much as the constant singing was cloying, I did enjoy her plotline this season, and her ability to sell it. Kristin Chenoweth may get the "Your show was canceled too soon" vote, however.
look! no singing!
Best Reality-Competition Program: The Amazing Race
Why: It's the only show that has ever won this category. . .and for good reason. If you can pull off a fast-paced race around the world, you can pull off any reality show.
Cast me!
Best Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program: Jeff Probst
Why: Unlike the competition, Jeff Probst has the added responsibility of interviewing the contestants to get to the core of what's going on and asking the questions we're all thinking. He contributes to the intrigue of the show, which is something I can't really say about the roles of the other hosts in the category. And the dude has to live in less-than-ideal conditions while he's working.
will extinguish your torch.
Best Variety, Music, or Comedy Series: The Colbert Report
Why: Still the funniest show on tv. . .
Good chance. . .no aging musicians are nominated this year
Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series: Ernest Borgnine
Why: He appeared on the finale of populr, long-running series. His character was so full of heart. . .he'd be hard to overlook.
almost makes you forget that "pulling the pork" comment. ewww.
Best Guest Acrtress in a Drama Series: Ellen Burstyn
Why: She was Stabler's mother who ended up having the same psychological disorder as her granddaughter. She brought out a different side of Elliot, and a strong performance.
categories that test my memory. . .
Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: Justin Timberlake
Why: Whenever he's on SNL, he's hilarious. Honestly, I don't remember exactly what he did this year, but he rarely misses. Beau Bridges was in a very sweet ep of DH, but funny? Not really.
make-your-own Kanye joke here.
Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: Tina Fey
Why: Her Sarah Palin was not only spot-on, but was the funniest thing on the show this year.
gonna get all mavericky
Have fun!! Feel free to comment with your own predictions. . .or reactions
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Wow you were pretty close on these. I think Elizabeth Moss was robbed and Kristin Chenowerth, WTF? Half the shows on there are off the air now. Plus, I love 30 Rock but it's SO inconsistent.
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