Thursday, September 18, 2008

GEmmy More!



The 60th Annual Emmy Awards are only three days away. These awards are notoriously tough to predict - much harder than the Oscars - but I'm going to try anyway.

DRAMA SERIES
I'm going with Mad Men, which should trump Damages and Lost's resurgence.


COMEDY SERIES
30 Rock should prevail again (the fall episodes were the best ever). The only possible spoiler is The Office, and that's unlikely.


ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
I'm going with James Spader over Jon Hamm, simply because he has never lost - as annoying as that is. Plus, word on the street is that he submitted a smart episode.


ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Glenn Close was scary good, plus she's got that Oscar pedigree - just like last year's winner, Sally Field. It would be shocking if anyone else took it.


SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Logic tells me Ted Danson could take this, but I'm going out on a limb and saying Lost's Michael Emerson will prevail.


SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Chandra Wilson is overdue, but Emmy does love Dianne Wiest, and it may be a good way to reward In Treatment. I'll give her the edge.


ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Anyone who saw Alec Baldwin's performance this season knows he's got it in the bag. Unless Steve Carrell, who has never won, can steal his thunder.


ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Tina Fey once said she was a hat rack to Baldwin's Fred Astaire, but I think she's officially promoted to Ginger Rogers. But she should watch out for Christina Applegate.


SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Let's go out on a limb and say Neil Patrick Harris. That would be more interesting than seeing Jeremy Piven bound to the stage yet again.


SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
The sentimental vote leans toward Amy Poehler. But don't be surprised by Jean Smart or Kristin Chenoweth.


MINISERIES
Ever heard of John Adams?


ACTOR IN A MINISERIES/MOVIE
I think Ricky Gervais has a shot, but Paul Giammati is more likely.


ACTRESS IN A MINISERIES/MOVIE
Phylicia Rashad, unless Susan Sarandon or Laura Linney pull off an upset.


SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A MINISERIES/MOVIE
Eenie Meenie Minie Tom Wilkinson.


SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MINISERIES/MOVIE
This is a toughie, but let's say Eileen Atkins.

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