Only 10 days left till this year’s Emmy nominations are announced — which means two things: My left kidney will soon be deposited on a shrine dedicated to Vanessa L. Williams’ very necessary nod, and the good folks at Gold Derby are getting their leak on. Last week, while I was on vacation, the site reported the rumored list of 10 finalists still in the running in the Best Drama and Best Comedy Series categories, and on Friday, a pair of judges who’d attended screenings of various nominated episodes spilled the beans about which series are most likely to hear their names called when nominations are announced July 19. (Click here to read the full scoop.) According to that duo, Best Drama Series nominees are likely to include The Sopranos, House, Grey’s Anatomy (pictured), 24, and Heroes, while the Best Comedy Series race could come down to Two and a Half Men, Entourage, 30 Rock, Ugly Betty, and The Office. If Gold Derby’s sources predicted correctly, that would mean snubs for the remaining five drama (Boston Legal, Dexter, Friday Night Lights, Lost, and Rome) and comedy finalists (Desperate Housewives, Extras, My Name Is Earl, Scrubs, and Weeds).
Considering how many Grey’s Anatomy and 24 fans feel those respective series are coming off weak seasons, their inclusion among TV’s five best drama series seems a little surprising. And if a sci-fi show is destined for Emmy recognition, shouldn’t Lost (or Battlestar Galactica, which apparently didn’t even crack the top 10) get Heroes‘ slot? On the flip side, if 30 Rock, The Office, and Ugly Betty score Best Comedy nominations (as predicted), I’ll be hard-pressed to feel my usual brand of post-nominations outrage. Unless, of course, L. Yeah doesn’t get her due. Then I’ll be hellaciously upset.
What do you think of Gold Derby’s list of predicted nominees? Should the Emmy judges have read the PopWatch Fantasy Emmy Nominees Gallery before going to work? Holla back!
If Heroes makes it to the final ballot, instead of LOST. I think it’s because people think LOST is a lost cause LOL. It seems like yesterday’s show, while Heroes is more fresh. And everyone will admit that LOST struggled at points last season. And fans were abandoning it. So I wouldn’t be surprised if it doesn’t make it. Grey’s Anatomy is still fresh. It had a awkward year. But still had some refreshing stories and angst. So I can see while it could be there. Comedy I don’t care about. Ever since we lost FRIENDS, I haven’t been loving the comedy shows we’ve gotten. Maybe it will change eventually! In terms of drama, Heroes has a chance because it was the “buzzed about” show of last season. Whether it will win, I doubt it. But you never know.
Kind of a shame, since this season of Lost was by FAR the best. Ever since that first season, it’s not getting the recognition it deserves. But love seeing the love for Ugly Betty, and Vanessa Williams’ name had BEST be announced! Once as a nominee, and once as a winner.
If I have to live in a world where Grey’s Anatomy is considered a better show than Friday Night Lights? I might have to do something drastic. Because it’s not comprehensible. Grey’s is probably the worst show on television today, and it keeps getting showered with awards. FNL is the best show on television today, and it’s completely ignored. Life is just not fair.
I think Scrubs should get a nomination, but have no idea what it should be substituted for.
Another year with no nomination for The Wire??? Emmy voters, I don’t understand you one bit.
Slezak, thanks for the kidney visual aid. Welcome back!
Best Drama:The Wire!!!!
30 Rock doesn’t deserve to be nominated. Critics love this show but there’s a reason it has low ratings–it’s isn’t that funny. One of the most overrated shows on TV right now.
I think I just threw up
replace two and a half men with anything else on the list. seriously. why is charlie sheen still doing television?
I can’t understand why Heroes would be on that list. Yes, it’s a fresh new show (and yes, I am a fan) but I’ll be the first to admit that the writing was often weak and the acting left something to be desired. If the Emmy’s are supposed to be an indication of quality, Heroes is not the way to go. Lost on the other hand had its best season. The writing was crisp, the stories were deep and interesting, and the acting was phenomenal. Also, I hate that Battlestar Galactica is once again being ignored. I just don’t get why that is. And I agree with step…Grey’s Anatomy over Friday Night Lights? Hubba wha? Grey’s never recovered from that awful ferry boat three-parter making this its most annoying season. Sandra Oh and Ellen Pompeo deserve nods but that’s about it.
Oh yeah, and if Vanessa Williams’ name isn’t on the list, I’m not watching. Okay, I’ll probably watch but I’ll be really peeved about it.
For every single nomination the Emmy’s may get right, there will be at least 10 that are completely undeserved. I’ve grown used to seeing my favorite shows get ignored year after year (BUFFY, VERONICA MARS, GILMORE GIRLS, ANGEL, SCRUBS, BATTLESTAR–the list goes on and on). While I’m happy to hear that some of my new favorites may get some love (30 ROCK, UGLY BETTY), I’m not holding my breath. I would love for Lauren Graham to get some Emmy love at last to cap the brilliant work she performed for 7 years on GG. Ditto for Kristen Bell on VM. But I probably have a better chance of winning the lottery than those two ever getting Emmy nods.
Heroes over Lost? I think i just threw up in my mouth a little bit.
Two and a half Men? Seriously?
24 , horrible season…
Grey, sorta week sencond half of the season. + they wrote out Kate Walsh.
But I do think LOST and UGLY BETTY were particularly strong this year. So I’m sure the Emmy people will find a way to SNUB THOSE TWO. Let’s just face it, they’re not really there to honor excellence. It seems that no matter how many tweaks they make to the Emmy’s, it’s still about honoring the completely mediocre.
Not to get off subject, but I think that photo of the cast of Grey’s Anatomy is bizarre. I don’t watch the show, but maybe having doctors and interns hanging out in a field makes complete sense to regular viewers.
If 2 and a half Men gets called out on nomination day, I will upchuck all over the TV.