Another Awards Show? Maybe Not a Bad Idea…
Still pondering the surprising news that the Emmys could be in for some competition—and after the initial knee-jerk reaction of “Oh, great, another awards show,” coming around to the notion that it’s probably a good idea. The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences is one of the few award-granting entities that have an open field with no other awards competition anywhere near its time slot. The show has been airing in recent years...
TV's Funniest Guys and Gals
New blood is always a good thing, and the marquee Emmy category for best actor in a comedy series is comprised of 33% of it. But those fresh faces are up against four major comedy heavyweights, including last year’s winner, Alec Baldwin. And the other nominees are: Steve Carell, The Office Jemaine Clement, Flight of the Conchords Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory Tony Shalhoub, Monk Charlie Sheen, Two and a Half Men As the reigning...