Wednesday, July 7, 2010

5 Emmy Wishes, or How we'll see if the TV Academy has their wits about them

Emmy nominations are tomorrow. You know what that means? Yes! We'll all be whining and complaining about Charlie Sheen's latest nomination, or the snub of a critically loved performer. Til then, we can dream. So, without further ado I give my 5 Dream Emmy Wishes, in order of most likely to happen to well... dreaming the impossible and imagining Emmy voters got some smart taste.

1. Best Supporting Actress nominations for Jane Krakowski and Sofia Vergara


Come on Emmys, don't you just wanna make this blonde one sing and smile?

30 Rock usually does great with the Emmys (they've broken the record amount of nominations for a Comedy two years in a row) but Jane is the one I fear might lose track with all the great supporting work being done by funny ladies (Vanessa Williams, Kristin Wiig, a certain Jane Lynch, who's likely to take the award anyways).

Look she rrrrreaaaaaallly wants it.

In terms of Vergara, I'm just worried the Modern Family ladies will split the vote and while I love Julie Bowen, Vergara is really the standout for me. I mean, out of the ladies I've singled she probably gave me more laugh out moments that anyone else this season. And yes, that includes Sue Sylvester's one-liners.

2. United States of Tara breaks out in more than just Best Comedy Actress Category.

Don't be shy, Kier, we all know you're the MVP of the show.

I have high hopes for the writing (though if they didn't nominate Oscar winner Diablo Cody last year for the pilot, I don't know what would make them nominate her this year, especially as they love to make that category a "Best 30 Rock episode" catch-all. If I am rooting for anyone else in the show it has to be Kier Gilchrist. Toni has all the showy parts (though this season they scaled it back and Ms Colette really showed what a great dramatic actress she can be), Gilchrist's storyline was handled with great depth by the young thespian.

3. The Emmy shows some love to Parks and Recreation.

I know Amy, I'd be hesitant about your show's prospects at the Emmys too.

What started as a pseudo-The Office spinoff that wasn't, has turned into a warm hearted workplace comedy with some great ensemble work. Poehler might break through to the Best Comedy Actress lineup (after scoring a Supporting bid last year for SNL), but can it go beyond that? I'd love to see some love thrown to the guest stars (Adam Scott, Rob Lowe and even Will Arnett).

4. Enver Gjokaj beats odds and manages some love for Emmys!


Aw, we know Enver. We're dreaming big for you even if it is unheard of for Emmy votes to warm up to a Whedon-performance (where's SMG's Emmy for god's sakes?!)

Okay this is dreaming in style... but was he not great on Dollhouse? He was definitely the most consistently awesome actor in that show (even if Olivia Williams and Fran Kanz played my favorite characters) and showed the least effort when juggling different "imprints."

5. The Emmy votes throw a bone to Starz and nominate anyone and/or anything from Party Down.

Will-they or won't-they cute couple (Sarcastic and witty edition courtesy of Party Down leads)

This recently cancelled comedy is perfection. What better way to send these critically loved and audience-deprived actors than with an acting nom for, say... Adam Scott? Liz Caplan? Megan Mullally? Jane Lynch? Am I just being delusional? Probably. Either way, watch this show ASAP if you haven't.

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