Emmy Award Nominations
Nominations for the 63rd Annual Emmy Awards were announced this morning, with HBO leading all other channels in nominations (104!). Modern Family was the most nominated sitcom, and my personal favorite, 30 Rock, was close behind them.
The Emmy’s are taking place this year on September 18th. Here are a few of the nominations that were announced this morning for the major categories:
–Nominations for Outstanding Comedy Series include 30 Rock, Modern Family, Glee, and the Office.
–Nominations for Outstanding Drama Series include Boardwalk Empire, Mad Men, Friday Night Lights, and The Good Wife.
–Nominations for Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Series include The Colbert Report, SNL, and my two favorite late night shows, Conan and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
–Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series include Matt LeBlanc (he’s on TV again??), Steve Carell, Alec Baldwin (30 Rock!), and Jim Parsons, while Lead Actor in a Drama Series includes Jon Hamm, Hugh Laurie, and Steve Buscemi.
–As for Actress in a Comedy Series, Melissa McCarthy, Edie Falco, Amy Poehler, and Tina Fey were nominated. For Drama, Mariska Hargitay, Connie Britton, and Elisabeth Moss were among those nominated.
Did your favorites make the list?
A funny thing happened on the way to the SCOTUS
Couldn’t pass up sharing this with the world. Writer/Comedian Merrill Markoe points out (via her blog) :
“I predict that if Elena Kagan gets confirmed as the new Supreme Court justice, she will do for Patton Oswalt what Sarah Palin did for Tina Fey.” Touché.
Patton Oswalt photo credit: Erik Abderhalden
Tina Fey’s Top-10 “30 Rock” Moments
Last week, Tina Fey opened up to the Daily Beast and shared her favorite moments from her hit TV show “30 Rock.” The list is entertaining, illuminating, and, at times, surprising. Check it out for a window into the mind of the creator of the best comedy show in TV history….or at least to help you procrastinate til you’re able to get your next “30 Rock” fix tonight!
