Last night on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Glee‘s Chris Colfer brought his adorable A game. Is this kid the sweetest piece of apple pie or what? He told Jimmy that he originally tried out for the role of Artie but that creator Ryan Murphy was so taken by him that they created the role of Kurt special. (Kurt because as a boy Colfer, of course, had played the Von Trapp in a school musical, and Hummel because he looks like one of those pink-cheeked porcelain dolls.) Colfer was all kinds of polite and sweet — “yes, yes!” — and he really gave Molly Shannon (smokin’ hot legs, lady!) the giggles. But the best part of the interview was when Colfer described how he used to work mornings in his high school cafeteria and the lunch ladies were his only friends. “They were the best friends you could have,” he praised, “they know the dirt on everybody!” Why is this not a sub-plot on Glee? In fact, why do lunch ladies not have their own show?
Now, in anticipation of tonight’s finale, I present my Glee season all-stars. Bowling trophies to Kurt, Artie, Brittany, Kurt’s Dad, and April. Kudos to Sue and her sister, for making me splosh tears all over myself whenever they get a moment together. And my favorite musical number of the season goes to Puck and Mercedes’ Sammy Davis Jr. song. The MC Hammer routine in the library may have charmed me so deeply that I found myself signing up for a hip hop dance class, which would strike you as pathetic and ridiculous if you knew my sad moves. And I know my colleague, the crabby but delightful Annie Barrett, finds Mr. Schuester tiresome, but my affection for Matthew Morrison intensifies every time he dances in his Gene Kelly khakis and white socks. I guess that makes me a sucker for a man in too-short pants.
Am I nuts to say that I think Chris Colfer deserves an Emmy nod? Do you envy his poreless skin? Is Monk still on? Who on Glee gets your vote for season all-stars?
Lea Michelle and Jonathan Groff – amazing talents and hilarious!
My all stars are Rachel and Finn, for the duet they’ll be singing tonight.
I would LOVE for Chris to get an Emmy nom in the supporting category! He has shown a lot of range with this character…..dont’ think he would win…but would love to see him nominated!
I completely agree with you regarding Matthew. However, let him SING more and rap less. He has a great voice. Chris is as adorable as Rachael and Finn kitten calendars!
This kid is just adorable.
Matt Morrison is great with pop and Broadway, but his attempts at hip hop and rap are painful. Don’t Rain on My Parade, Total Eclipse of the Heart and Run Joey Run are my faves.
I love Chris Colfer more and more every day.
Lea Michele, no contest.
I love your bowling trophy list, but have to agree with Annie on Mr. Schue. He just needs the spotlight too much. BTW, where has Emma gone? I really miss her being in the mix, but glad they toned down the Terri stuff. Jesalyn is a great actress but that character is a killjoy.
I completely agree that Chris Colfer should be nominated for an Emmy. He can do comedy and dramatic moments and has a wonderful voice. If the guy playing Kurt’s father doesn’t get a guest star nomination though I’ll be ranting loudly about it!
I’m very fond of Matthew Morrison but I also can’t understand why they keep getting him to rap. He proved he’s not bad at it but enough already. I’m sure we’d all much rather hear his beautiful voice.
I love your bowling trophy list. Let’s add Santana…who knew she could sing like that!
Agreed. I never really noticed Naya Rivera until I watched Bad Romance. Gorgeous voice.
Love Jimmy’s reaction to the pee story!
I was more impresssed with what New Directions actually refers to than pitching the new show. How funny that the writers came up with that. Who would have known.
Also bowling trophy to guest star, Neil Patrick Harris. The “Dream On” duet/duel with Matthew Morrison was my favorite moment of the season. There was some serious chemistry going on there! I also loved the Puck/Mercedes take on “The Lady is a Tramp.”
Chris Colfer does deserves an Emmy nomination. As well as Mike O’malley and Jane Lynch. They have showed consistent acting through out the season. This boy is charismatic, talented and unique he has the whole package.
My bowling trophies to Kurt, Rachel, Brittany and Sue.