Emmy trend: Cancellation is HOT!

wiccawoman Mon, Jul 10, 2006 at 09:12 AM EST

I protest the cancellation of HUFF.

aidan fitzpatrick Sat, Jul 8, 2006 at 09:49 PM EST

How can you give this movie a D+?????? Especially after it broke the record of opening day with a record 55.0 million. I thought this movie had more than enough laughs, more than enough action, and it had everything that makes a good movie. It had character development, an awesome plot and a confusing twist that left you wishing that there was more at the end. And Johnny Depp is in it how can u not like this movie he is one of the best actors of all time his movies are amazing his acting is amazing and he isn't wrapped up in being part of the it scene.

Gabe Fri, Jul 7, 2006 at 02:42 PM EST

I'll try posting again to say that "Six Feet Under" wasn't cancelled. It went off when its makers wanted it to. And Season Five was a huge step up from Season 4. I'm happy to see Krause nominated (but not over McShane or Gandolfini or Laurie), but Conroy's work peaked in Season 3. Her spot belongs to Edie Falco.

Also, I hate the diminished love for "Lost." Unlike most, I loved Season 2 (as well as Season 6 of "Sopranos"). I really wanted a nod for AAA and I have a soft spot for Terry O'Quinn (even if he was more deserving last year). And I also wanted a left-field nod for Tony Sirico. I love that wacky gangster.

Jill Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 08:05 PM EST

I agree that the nominations were by and large terrible. I know that a lot of people are pissed that West Wing was nominated, but I think those opinions are from people who actually haven't seen the show in a few years. It turned a major corner this year and was incredible -- taut and smart. Better than all of the other seasons combined. It might have gotten the nom by a stupid process, but I still think that particular one was deserved.

That said, who are they kidding with the Will & Grace stuff -- years ago it was a good show. Unlike WW, it never became good again.

Oh, and no Edie Falco? I thought she had a lock on a nom when AJ told Carmella he dropped out of school...

dude Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 06:23 PM EST

Did Lauren Graham deserve to be nominated? Most Certianly! Especially over Stockard Channing... and, I hate to say, Debra Messing. But then again, so did Mary-Louise Parker, Felicity Huffman and Tichina Arnold. So what I guess I'm trying to say is that it was a heavily-filled category. Too much good talent and not enough slots. I'm glad of that one year where Lauren Graham managed to get herself a spot at the Golden Globes, and at SAG... but those years there were six nominees. So, what if the "Lauren Graham Rule" didn't apply to her. It worked (and how!) for Jaime Pressley! How many actors can say that their defiant fans have forced a change in the selection for a major award show! Huh?

It worked for Chris Meloni, whose been overshadowed by Mariska Hargatay's constant string of noms.

Either way, next year we'll have to work on the "Kristen Bell Amendment," where we take the "Lauren Graham Rule" and make the Academy nominate shows only shown in the CW. Doesn't everyone want to see 7th Heaven finally recognized as "Outstanding Simple-Syrup-Sweet Series" with fellow nominees--wait a minute, all those othwer shows are cancelled already.

dan Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 06:18 PM EST

After seeing Christopher Meloni naked on "Oz" I say give him the award for anything - talk about F-I-N-E! His anatomy should win Best Supporting anything.

Lauren Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 04:27 PM EST

Well it's pretty obvious that they didn't even look at Battlestar Galactica. I'm not going to go into a big thing but it's not possible to watch Battlestar Galactica and then nominate anything to do with Commander in Chief. Honestly, Geena Davis for best actress?

It's almost a sin that Mary McDonnell didn't get a nod. The Emmy should be hers. If you've seen Battlestar Galactca you know that's true. It's the odd episode of season two that didn't have a scene in which Laura Roslin doesn't stomp your heart flat and make you love her more for it.

I'm actually glad Geena Davis got nominated. Proves the comedic timing just how much of a scam the Emmys are.

Kyle Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 04:24 PM EST

These Emmy nominations seem like a complete and total joke to me. There would be no reason for me to watch the Emmy's this year except for the fact that Conan is hosting. For this reason and this reason only, I will still be watching.

aramisx Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 04:15 PM EST

Quote:

"Put it into perspective it will be a night when talent thanks its agents, but agents are to busy cleaning the cocaine off their noses to say... you're welcome."

Miles....YOU SAID IT BROTHER!

aramisx Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 04:13 PM EST

GILMORE GIRLS?!!?!?!?!

What the hell happened?! I thought this new system was catered to give that show and its star a fighting chance...and NOTHING!?

Charlie Sheen over Zach Braff?!

Where's Edie Falco?

Where's Marcia Cross?

Where's Kristen Bell?

What the hell is Emmy thinking?!?!?!?!

I don't get it, I just don't get it.

duy Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 03:52 PM EST

Debra Messing, Jane Kaczmarek, Stockard Channing over Marcia Cross, Evan Longoria and Mary-Louise Parker?

Charlie Sheen over Zach Braff?

Two and a Half Men over Entourage?

miv Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 03:51 PM EST

I tend to agree with LuLu about the Dramedy category. Or some sort of cable category...who knows. There are just so many great things out there that may not quite fit into one category.

Biggest shocker to me was Alfre Woodard's nomination. Please...she's a great actress but I kept forgetting she was even on the show! And in the supporting comedy category? She's the least comedic on there.

Happy for Chris Meloni though!! And where's my Lost?

Miles Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 03:33 PM EST

Why fight about who gets Emmy nominations, when deep down inside we all know the Emmy's are totally irrelevant. TV is too big to fit into these niche categories. and the most excellent of tv shows get left out, because they don't find Hollywoods taste for the generic.

No, the Emmy's are nothing more than a self congratdulatory affair, for industry people who don't have the talent to make it in the movies, for writers who would jump ship for the chance to write the next big blockbuster, for directors who can't snag a three picture deal and for actors who are not being offerred the super hero movies or the oscar scripts.

Put it into perspective it will be a night when talent thanks its agents, but agents are to busy cleaning the cocaine off their noses to say... you're welcome.

LuLu Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 03:26 PM EST

Ryan posted:
"Are you kidding me? Kristin Bell should NOT be nominated. There are so many better actresses out there.
LOST was nominated. It just wasn't for Best Drama. Boo freakidy hoo. I happen to love LOST and you don't see me here crying over it.. or Lauren Graham.
And just because a show was cancelled, that doesn't make the acting bad! You idiot.
They are t.v shows and this is an award show. Not everybody can nominated. It's not that big of a deal. No need to cry about it."

This board is for expressing ideas and to call me an idiot because I like the acting of Kristin Bell and others that were snubbed, is no reason to resort to the retort of a five year old. I was not crying, I was making a statement, there was no boo hooing from me, Ryan. You are right some shows that are cancelled are fine--none of the ones that are nominated for actors in any of the categories fit that bill though--they are all tired and safe choices. If you cannot handle the opinion of others and need to call them idiots, perhaps you should not be posting to anything or reading, a sense of openness to ideas is what should be encouraged here.

jon Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 03:16 PM EST

Yes, the nods are a bit weird but I think we have to forgive this year and realize that TV, just like the emmys, is still in transition. 'Will and Grace' is the last 'Must See TV' sitcom out there and it's gone, like 'The West Wing' etc. etc. The Academy is just honoring the old shows and when they are all gone, they'll have to nominate someone new... Lauren Graham lovers just try to keep that 'Gilmore Girls' show on for two more years and you're golden...

The 'Desperate' snub was a necessary smack-down that I saw coming. I think the Wisteria Lane ladies will now get a little angry and demand Marc Cherry and the writers start coming up with better storylines for them which is a good thing. As for the rest of the nods, it's all about the screenings. It doesn't matter if a series was cancelled or if no one liked it to begin with. If the voters watch ONE episode by someone they like (i.e. Stockard Channing or Blythe Danner who is nominated in more than one category like every year) then they're in and someone's out (sorry, Mary Louise Parker, maybe you can be Elizabeth Perkins' date)....

Ryan Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 03:13 PM EST

So happy Desperate Housewives wasn't nominated.
I am happy about 24 and the Grey's noms.
People need to grow up though. It's just an award show.

Ceballos Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 03:04 PM EST

(Sigh) This was pretty terrible:

I love, love, love Six Feet Under, but I would've rather seen its fantastic final season rewarded with a "Best Drama Series" nomination. (Nice to see my boy, Peter Krause, up for Best Actor, but...

Not nominating Hugh Laurie...or James Gandolfini...or Ian McShane...or Michael Chiklis for Best Actor in a Drama series is an ABSOLUTE joke...a completely disgusting joke! I mean, I like Christopher Meloni, but come on! And Martin Freaking Sheen?! He wasn't even in half the episodes this season...(at least give his nom to Bradley Whitford)if Sheen actually wins, i'm gonna have to dropkick my TV.

No nominations for "Lost" is a shame too...even if you think it had a "down" year, you still can't convince me that it's not one of the Top 5, well-made, compelling dramas on TV.

Forest Whitaker WUZ robbed.

Comedy wasn't that much better. Get Charlie Sheen (who i actually like), the entire cast of "Malcolm", Julia-Louis, Stockard Channing and the over played and already honored Will and Gracers out...put in some "Office" people (you all know the ones, Krasinski, Wilson, Fischer), Zach Braff, Jason Bateman (who is actually pretty brilliant) Jason Lee...i can't go on anymore...it's depressing me typing the name of people that AREN'T nominated.

I feel like starting an All-Snubbed team...maybe once the Emmy people actually see in writing all the brilliant people they totally snubbed, they'll be ashamed of themselves.

Oh well...at least they finally nominated Will Arnett.

djm Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 02:55 PM EST

To me it just seems like the Emmy's are a popularity contest. The noms went to established stars regardless of the vehicle they were attached to. Maybe having the directors and producers voting is a bad idea - or maybe the powers that be just don't like Lauren Graham - maybe she's a hag to deal with behind the scenes so they snubbed her. It's hard to say unless you are actually part of that world. I'm disappointed that Jason Lee was over-looked for "Earl", but THRILLED that Jaime Pressely wasn't!

dma69 Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 02:55 PM EST

Jesus! Who does Lauren Graham have to sleep with to get an Emmy nod around here? No Lost, all the Desperate Housewives got snubbed (except the woefully underused Alfrie Woodard), House the show gets a nod but not House himself, no Prison Break, Sopranos get ONE nod, W&G and West Wing still get nods despite crappy final seasons, shows that get cancelled still get nods (Comeback, Commander-In-Chief). This is a travesty! What was the point of the change in voting if this is the best selection Emmy voters can come up with? That's it. I'm done with the Emmys. They just piss me off.

kiki Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 02:42 PM EST

I WILL BOYCOTT the Emmy's this year. I Love you Lost, Lauren, Edie, James and the many other overlooked wonderful actors and t.v. shows who were snubbed for "THE WEST WING" factor!! I am screaming in frustration!!! Those voters are CLUELESs. Oh, and I LOVE Michael Emerson a.k.a Lost's Henry Gale. You deserved a supporting nod for sure!!

DC watcher Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 02:41 PM EST

Not shocked but still disappointed at the Emmys overlooking "Everybody Hates Chris." What a great show, great cast. Would love to know what Tichina Arnold's mom character would threaten to do to the clueless Emmy voters.

mike Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 02:37 PM EST

The Emmy voters weren't watching The WB or UPN this year.
I won't be watching the Emmy this year.

Geno Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 02:37 PM EST

Huff is officially cancelled according to E... A fantastic show. What a shame.

Kat Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 02:34 PM EST

Except that ALL of those shows passed their height of their creativity LONG ago. To reward them now, and AGAIN, is totally ridiculous and unforgivable.

Howard Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 02:32 PM EST

Gotta wonder what's in the Kool-Aid they're handing out at Emmy HQ when Scrubs gets only one nomination - for Best Comedy Series. Nothing else about it was worth nominating, but it was one of the best. Clearly there are still some kinks to be worked out when Kevin James gets the nod over Jason Bateman, Zach Braff and Jason Lee.

Geno Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 02:30 PM EST

"Huff" cancelled???? Whaaaaaaaaa? Say it isn't so!

babaloo Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 02:28 PM EST

realled bummed that Lauren Ambrose was not nominated...She definitely deserved to be there for her unforgetable portrayal of Claire Fisher...Also Mr.Eko (sorry cant spell his name) should have been nominated...Whats up with the comedy nods? I mean the guy from King of Queens come on!!!!!

Vance Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 02:25 PM EST

Oh, forgot to add, Tinawina is completely right. Hollywood just made these already dubious award shows completely meaningless in one year. First the Oscars with the Reese and Crash win, and now the Emmy's with the whole nominations. I mean, Two and a half Men is entertaining but Emmy worthy? If anyone is, it should be Holland Taylor yet she is missing from the list. Totally retarded this year.

sal Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 02:22 PM EST

Rest in peace, dear GOB. It's the final countdown. May there be bananas and Segways wherever you go.

Ryan Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 02:19 PM EST

Shocked that the only Desperate Housewives star nominated is Alfre Woodard. If any of the "supporting" ladies shouldhave gotten the nod it should have been Nicollette Sheridan, Harriet Samson Harris or Kathryn Josten.

Vance Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 02:18 PM EST

OMG, this system somehow made it WORSE. No Veronica Mars, No Lauren Graham, No LOST? No Hugh Laurie? Battlestar Gallitica, Tichina Arnold, Marcia Cross, Everwood, Jason Lee, Rainn Wilson, Jenna Miller or John Krasinski? No Edie Falco? WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?

Yes Stockard Channing for Out of Practice and KEvin James for King of Queens? This is THE WORST EMMY NOMINATIONS EVER. There are WHOLE CATEGORIES that I disagree with and the ONLY ONE THATS RIGHT IS THE BEST REALITY COMPETITION??? Thats Lame.

blah Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 02:14 PM EST

Nico, didn't Keri Russell win an emmy?...

If it's possible, I think the Emmy noms are worse with the new voting system! I didn't see that one coming. I mean, it's the same old shows they always nominate, plus some other random ones thrown in.

I can't believe Lost went from being Best Drama series to getting no nom at all! This season was just as amazingly well done as the first. Yet the same old, same old shows are still nominated. West Wing, Will & Grace, and Six Feet Under just need to DIE already!

I'm very surprised the only Desperate Housewives nom was to Alfre Woodard. I really didn't see that one coming!

Here I was hoping against hope that underdogs like Lauren Graham and Battlestar Galactica would be recognized, when not even the people and shows I thought were shoe ins were nominated.

Maria Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 02:09 PM EST

While I am irritated about some of the omissions (Lauren Graham, John Krasinski, Jenna Fisher). I am really pleased with Arrested Development, Will Arnett, Gregory Itzin, Jean Smart, The Office, Scrubs and 24 being nominated. I am also over the moon that Desperate Housewives was shut out of the major categories. WooHoo!

Lisa Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 02:03 PM EST

Kristen Bell SHOULD have been nominated. Just ask any tv critic.

Martin Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 02:03 PM EST

When did Showtime cancel HUFF?!?!

tinawina Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 02:02 PM EST

This is the wierdest bunch of nominees ever. I don't think the people voting even watch TV. Forget all the "fringe" shows that the new rules were supposed to help, they even got the mainstream shows wrong! Two and a Half Men? None of the actors from Lost? I mean, waht in the world are they thinking? The Emmys are offically meaningless. I give up.

Sean Juan Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 02:02 PM EST

Hey, remember this?:
http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2006/03/inscribe_edie_f.html

Matthew Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 02:00 PM EST

No Jon Kransiski? Phff.

Ryan Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 01:57 PM EST

Are you kidding me? Kristin Bell should NOT be nominated. There are so many better actresses out there.
LOST was nominated. It just wasn't for Best Drama. Boo freakidy hoo. I happen to love LOST and you don't see me here crying over it.. or Lauren Graham.
And just because a show was cancelled, that doesn't make the acting bad! You idiot.
They are t.v shows and this is an award show. Not everybody can nominated. It's not that big of a deal. No need to cry about it.

cj Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 01:56 PM EST

guess its okay if lauren didn't get a nom
she's been better.but maybe a "sorry for ignoring you"nom would have been good.happy for the desparate snub,sad for the red head.

cRAIG Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 01:52 PM EST

the Emmys are just as clueless as the other Awards shows (Grammys, Oscars) - should we really be surprised?
i finally gave up on the Oscars and Emmys two years ago, and I haven't watched the Grammys since I can't even remember when...

Tyler Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 01:52 PM EST

Debrah Messing isn't a bad actress for starters. Also, the whole cancellation thing. I believe someone from EW said that Lisa Kudro should be nominated. But wait a second. Wasn't that horrid show cancelled? Yeah, it was.
Anyways. I'm happy with nods. 24 was the most nominated. That's all I care about.

jodi Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 01:50 PM EST

thank god for lisa kudrow!

Nico Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 01:48 PM EST

YAY YAY YAY I don't even care who else was nominated, I still didn't have to see the day that Lauren Graham was nominated. Good job Emmy voters. If I have to hear about the "Lauren Graham" rule one more time I'll puke. How about the "Sarah Michelle Gellar" rule? Or the "Alyson Hannigan" rule? Or "Keri Russell"? "Michelle Williams"??? These are all actresses who were robbed of nominations for their work on a WB show. Lauren Graham doesn't come close. They at least got something right this time :)

LuLu Thu, Jul 6, 2006 at 01:42 PM EST

Just because a show was fine in its first year or two, and now is going off the air is no reason to show some Emmy love. Debra Messing over Lauren Graham, what, what were the Emmy voters thinking? Debra Messing is a horrid actress. And before people jump up and down saying this was not Graham's best year (which I could argue given the rollercoaster she was on this year as a character is the wrong way to argue) she is still heads above the people nominated, the mother from Malcolm in the Middle? Oh my. Words escape me. Stockard Channing for a show that was panned from the start. Stultified. Nothing changed, they favored the old and the hearty in EVERY category--just look at Best Drama, the land of the lost -- West Wing--over Lost. I am on board with the snubbing of DH, makes sense to me, what does not make sense is the Alfrie W. nom, excuse me, there was nothing funny about her. Where was Kristin Bell? Sandra Oh, best supporting? I am so baffled by this whole thing. A good way to clean up this mess, it is time to create a new category, Best Dramedy, will help the small and deserving shows get the Emmy Love they deserve.