Emmy time is upon us! Here is our breakdown of who we think will win and who we want to win for each category for the 2010 Primetime Emmys:
Outstanding Comedy Series
Jessica’s Vote: 30 Rock – If it my choice here comes as a surprise to you, this is obviously your first time visiting our blog because I mention my love for this show and Tina Fey about once every other post. Love, love, love, love.
Alison’s vote: I’m going to have to agree with Jessica on this one. I love 30 Rock, but I am a little torn, because Modern Family has made me very happy this year.
Jessica’s Prediction: Modern Family – There has been so much buzz about this show this year, it would come as a surprise if anything else won. Glee is obviously a much buzzed about show as well, but I’m giving the edge to Modern Family. Glee is an hour-long show, which is unusual for the comedy category and there was some industry grumbling about whether or not it belongs in this category. I think Emmy voters will be drawn to the fact that Modern Family is a traditional-style sitcom.
Alison’s Prediction: I also second Jessica’s prediction for Modern Family.
Outstanding Comedy Actor
Jessica’s Vote & Prediction: Steve Carell (The Office) – I know Tony Shalhoub has taken this category in the past, but I think this is finally Steve Carell’s year. He’s announced he’s leaving The Office at the end of this upcoming season and has yet to win for this role – one that it’s hard to imagine The Office without. Hmm, it might also go to Jim Parsons for The Big Bang Theory. He has buzz still going from last year.
Alison’s Vote & Prediction: I have a real soft spot for Monk, but also am constantly amused by Alec Baldwin and Steve Carell. I’m gonna have to vote for and predict Steve Carell.
Outstanding Comedy Actress
Jessica’s Vote: Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation) – While Tina Fey is awesome, when it comes to specifically being a comedic actress, I can’t think of anyone working in TV who is better that Amy Poehler. She manages to make Leslie Knope, a character who in lesser hands would be irritating, endearing.
Alison’s vote: Tina Fey. I heart 30 Rock.
Jessica’s Prediction: Edie Falco (Nurse Jackie) – I have never seen this show*, so I have no idea what her performance is like, but I hear good things about her and the show constantly.
Alison’s Prediction: Not sure who to predict, as I’m a little behind on what’s going on in television these days and haven’t seen all of these shows. Wait, Alison, you haven’t seen these shows and you’re still voting on such important issues? Yes, yes I am, it’s my blog and I can blindly vote if I want to.
Outstanding Drama Series
Jessica’s Vote: Lost…or Mad Men…how can I be expected to choose one? I mean, I love Lost. Loooove, and I’m still mourning my loss from the show ending. It deserves the Emmy win for best drama for the overall show, not just this season. However, I also love Mad Men and…OK, if I have to pick one, it’s Lost.
Alison’s Vote: I really don’t know how to choose between Lost and Breaking Bad. They’re two of the best television shows you will ever see. Best writing, directing, acting, everything! I love both of them to the point of watching multiple episodes in a row and not getting enough sleep on many occasions. Jessica is telling me I have to choose…. KA-PLOW!!!!!!
We interrupt this blog to let you know Alison’s head exploded because she could not decide which is better, Lost or Breaking Bad.
Jessica’s Prediction: Mad Men
Outstanding Drama Actor
Jessica’s Vote: KYLE CHANDLER! Sorry, I’m just so excited that he’s finally nominated I couldn’t contain myself.
Alison’s Vote: I don’t know how to choose between Matthew Fox and Bryan Cranston and am terrified to even try because of the previous incident. They both amazed me this year with their work. Also, like Jessica, I am a huge fan of Kyle Chandler’s. He should win the award for portraying the kind of husband every girl wants with eyes that reach into your soul.
Jessica’s Prediction: Bryan Cranston.
Outstanding Drama Actress
Jessica’s Vote: CONNIE BRITTON. Sorry, same problem again. Connie Britton and Kyle Chandler are my favorite couple on television. However, I fear not enough people watch Friday Night Lights for it to win, so…
Alison’s Vote: I really, really want Connie Britton to won. The way she portrayed a mother’s struggles with her teenage daughter really made me want to call my mom and apologize for a lot of incidents in high school.
Jessica’s Prediction: Julianna Margulies. She’s already won every other award for which she qualifies with The Good Wife and it is a good show.
Outstanding Reality – competition Series
Jessica’s Vote: Well, my vote would be for So You Think You Can Dance, but it’s not nominated.
Alison’s Vote: I don’t watch reality TV, so I leave this one to Jessica.
Jessica’s Prediction: Amazing Race because, well, they always win.
Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy
Jessica’s Vote & Prediction: Gee, I don’t know…maybe THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH CONAN O’BRIEN!! Do I enjoy and watch all the shows nominated in this category? Yes. Did I work on one of them, namely The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien? Yes. It’s just like my mom told me when I wanted to be in student council in junior high and one of my friends told me she would vote for me, if I would vote for her. Mom said if you’re not willing to vote for yourself, then why would anybody else vote for you? And I’d really like us to win this.
Alison’s Vote & Prediction: Jessica’s words on this subject were perfect. I loved working on this show with this group of people and we all worked really hard to make something special. Just getting a nomination already is of course wonderful enough recognition on its own, but it would also be nice to watch our friends holding up a shiny, dangerously pointy award on stage.**
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
Jessica’s Vote: 30 Rock “Anna Howard Shaw Day” In case you don’t remember, this is the episode where Liz Lemon schedules a root canal on Valentine’s Day. Look it up on Hulu, if you haven’t seen it.
Alison’s Vote: I can’t choose between 30 Rock and Modern Family. Both shows make me incredibly happy and both shows are what I take the time to watch on a regular basis.
Jessica’s Prediction: The Office “Niagra” It’s the Jim and Pam get married episode. Very good, but my heart belongs to 30 Rock.
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
Jessica’s Vote: Well, this is really impossible for me to choose. I’m having the same Mad Men versus Lost conflict in my head, but this time it’s complicated even further by the fact that one of my friends, the lovely and talented Ms. Erin Levy, is nominated for co-writing the “Shut the door. Have a seat,” episode of Mad Men. Plus Friday Night Lights is also nominated. This is impossible to choose. I know the finale of Lost was controversial, but I liked it. In the end, I’ve got to go with my friend – “Shut the door. Have a seat.” from Mad Men (yay Erin!).
Alison’s Vote: Lost. Lost. Lost. Never before has a show captured my attention so completely from start to finish. I have almost ended friendships because of ignorant friends who didn’t know they were not allowed to talk while Lost was on. I love Lost. It transformed television and I can’t thank the creators enough for making something so amazing.
Jessica’s Prediction: “Shut the Door. Have a Seat.” Mad Men.
*Nominated Shows I (Jessica) Don’t Watch (and therefore can’t really have an opinion on. And don’t yell at me, I know I should be watching a lot of them, but I do have other things to do in life.)
Nurse Jackie, Monk, The New Adventures of Old Christine, Breaking Bad, Dexter, House, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Closer, Damages
**Alison was lucky enough to attend the Creative Arts Emmys this year. Here is her report:
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien's table at the Creative Arts Emmys 2010
Alison at the Creative Arts Emmys 2010
I was lucky enough to attend the Creative Emmys last week and thought I should dole out another award in accordance with my time spent there.
OUTSTANDING PEOPLE TO SPOT AT CREATIVE EMMYS
The award is a tie between Jon Hamm and Damon Lindelof. Jon Hamm will someday be in the dictionary next to handsome. I realize he’s also a talented dramatic actor and was also very funny on 30 Rock, but it’s hard to even think about that while standing in the same lobby. He’s just so gosh darn handsome, it’s like looking into the sun.
Damon Lindelof is adorable and a genius. He is part of the team behind Lost and I obviously am a big fan.
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