My Emmy Thoughts

So these are long overdue (as is my review of Mad Men, coming in the next couple of days), but here are my thoughts on the Emmy nominees:

1.) I agree with everything Mike said (except I'd vote for Alec Baldwin over Steve Carrell)

2.) Snubs: Several snubs angered me. Its embarassing that after five great seasons The Wire just got one nod for writing. Also, I was upset to see Pushing Daisies and Flight of the Conchords beaten by Two and a Half Men. And I foolishly got my hopes up after Mary McDonnell made the Top 10 that she'd get a nomination, but alas Battlestar is set in space and thus will not win an Emmy for anything ever.

3.) Best Writing, Drama: I agree that The Constant was ripped off, but this category still ruled.

4.) This American Life was nominated! Best Non-Fiction Series!

5.) My Picks (I'll just cover Drama since Mike already took care of the comedies):

Series: Lost (Mad Men is just all kinds of brilliant and Damages was a riveting ride this year, but Lost was on top of its game and produced some of the most compelling TV ever)

Actor: Jon Hamm (I haven't seen Bryan Cranston, but I doubt he approaches the depth and subtlety of Jon Hamm; just see The Wheel. Also, if James Spader wins I'm driving to Los Angeles and beating the crap out of the Emmy voters)

Actress: Glenn Close (So evil...)

Supporting Actor: Michael Emerson (In any other year I'd vote for Zejiko Ivanek, who was quietly powerful on Damages, but Michael Emerson basically dominated Lost and is hands down the best actor on television right now)

Supporting Actress: Dianne Weist (I guess. Honestly all these nominees suck. No love for Christina Henricks or Elizabeth Moss from Mad Men? Katee Sackhoff? Elizabeth Mitchell? Kristen Bell?)

Writing: The Wire (A token victory for a show that deserved much more. But it'd be nice to see any of the five win)

Directing: House (Mad Men is stylish and cool, and Damages' Pilot sets the dark and ominous tone well, but whenever House deviates from its formula, the results are usually stellar and House's Head was no different)