Emmy's burning questions

kubis Fri, May 23, 2008 at 12:09 AM EST

kubis

tvbeliever Mon, Jul 23, 2007 at 02:48 PM EST

i do think tracy deserves a nomination in the supporting actor category but i the jack macbrayer/kenneth the page deserves one more - he is one of the most original characters on tv. re tracy though, i laughed so hard in that episode where tracy is off his meds and he has his back to liz and it looks like he's talking on the phone (saying something about his cable not working) and then he turns around and liz sees that he's talking on a big running shoe! classic.

shonuff Mon, Jul 23, 2007 at 11:38 AM EST

i'm still wondering how the wire got ignored yet again. its like the emmy voters don't watch anything with people of color as the leads. or bother to view anything that might be complicated and require thought.

DLM Mon, Jul 23, 2007 at 09:39 AM EST

First of all, Tracy Morgan submitted himself in the LEAD actor race, which was bound to leave him in the dust. Either way, I've never been a fan of Morgan. I wasn't a fan of his SNL work, and though I love "30 Rock" to death, there are only fleeting instances where my opinion of him changes. I just don't think he's all that funny.

Bev Sun, Jul 22, 2007 at 04:50 PM EST

I am glad Tracy Morgan did not get a nomination. He is so unlikeable. Any time he is on screen, I leave the room.

actingup Sun, Jul 22, 2007 at 01:50 PM EST

Sorry - I just do not get it. I think Tracy Morgan is one of the worst actors I have ever seen. I have never understood his success. I attribute it to a great agent and manager. He always does the same thing and I never find it funny. When I do watch "30 Rock" it is for Alec Baldwin (who is brilliant) and I skip all Tracy Morgan bits. I put him in the category of stupid guy/frat boy humor - which I am saddened to see has taken over the industry (see Ben Stiller, Adam Sandler, David Spade, Rob Schneider, Owen Wilson)and the country. All these people just do the same characters over and over again.

ceej Sun, Jul 22, 2007 at 11:41 AM EST

Mike: someone has to make those words come to life, hence, the brilliance that is Tracy Morgan.

I will admit, I thought Morgan was just 'cooning' on that show, but now I "get it". Unfortunately, the Emmys may jusy look at his performance as something that comes naturally and requires little skill.

Horation Sun, Jul 22, 2007 at 10:47 AM EST

rather, Black Crusaders...

Horation Sun, Jul 22, 2007 at 10:46 AM EST

EPSato,

I did not write anything about the Black Crusade, so no clarification needed on my part. But thanks anyway.

Ceballos Sun, Jul 22, 2007 at 10:35 AM EST

Most people are saying that it was stupid of him to submit himself as Lead Actor and that's why he didn't get the nomination...

I disagree with that, seeing as how there were FAR more scene stealing supporting actors in comedy series. To wit, Michael Urie, Mark Indelicato, John Krasinski, Ethan Suplee, Donald Faison, John C. McGinley, Jack McBrayer, Rex Lee, and others.

Meanwhile, in the lead actor categories, I would've easily supplanted Tracy for either Tony Shalhoub (SO played out) or Charlie Sheen (who's ok, but not as funny as Tracy Morgan). I would've nominated him alone for his work in "Hardball" (the taking you out behind a middle school and getting you pregnant) or the episode with the fake "Jefferson" trailer. By the way, I ALSO love the way he says "Liz Lemon"...nice catch, Greg.

nav Sun, Jul 22, 2007 at 10:19 AM EST

30 Rock should be engulfed in emmy nominations. it's by far the best sitcom in years. but, it doesn't matter what happens with these emmy nods, or even in the event that it wins (remember arrested development?)...PEOPLE, NEED TO WATCH THIS SHOW!

Sun, Jul 22, 2007 at 02:51 AM EST

Tracy Morgan foolishly submitted himself in lead actor comedy instead of supporting actor comedy. That's the reason why he's not nodded. It's no big mystery to be solved. Maybe he'll know better next year, b/c a supporting actor nod was ripe for the taking this year, and he blew it. The Emmys clearly dug 30 Rock this year. Too bad.

Matt Sun, Jul 22, 2007 at 01:57 AM EST

Ugh. Tracy Morgan? No thanks. Worst actor ever.

x302 Sun, Jul 22, 2007 at 01:06 AM EST

God forbid Justin wins, scarry. How did he even get on the list? Dumbing down the general public! Best Musical score for a mini-series or show, these ARE catagories - Bear McCeary!!!
Best visual effects-check out the season finale of BSG! or any of the space battles.

EP Sato Sun, Jul 22, 2007 at 12:58 AM EST

Horatio,

The "Black Crusaders" are based on Fact, sort of. A google search on "Black Crusaders" leads to an unintentionally funny site that explains how a group of so called "black crusaders" got Chappelle off the air. Just as Tracy Jordan got hated on by a fellow on NBC, the "Black crusaders" site alleges that at one point Oprah said "Chappelle, you should be ashamed of yourself".

So while it's fiction, the paranoid conspiracy theorist element of Tracy's character totally picked up on that site. Good find by 30 Rock's writers to introduce that particular arc.

Aurora Sat, Jul 21, 2007 at 10:48 PM EST

The real reason that Tracy didn't get a nomination... he placed himself in the "Lead Actor" category, not "Supporting Actor." I mean, against actors like Tony, Steve, Ricky, Charlie, Zach, Jason, and of course, Alec, there was no way that Tracy would have gotten in in that category. So, everything else is a moot point.

Eli Sat, Jul 21, 2007 at 04:50 PM EST

I like Tracy Morgan, a lot and I guess the reason why i didn't even think of him was, that 1. he seems to always be like his character, which could me that he's really, really good or 2. just playing himself, or 3. playing a schtick. But I don't think he's a particularly engaging actor, where I go, that's what acting is!! I do often say, I can't believe he did that, oh, that was funny!But I have never sat in awe of an acting moment, or a delivery because he's been doing the same thing for so long.

Edwin M. Salley Sat, Jul 21, 2007 at 04:46 PM EST

Mark Harris was right about the emmy nods. What happened to "Rome" which happens to be the greatest miniseries ever. I can't watch the emmys anymore due the way they pick nominees. Emark

Howard Sat, Jul 21, 2007 at 02:18 PM EST

Ben Franklin: Don't be a d---. Some of us would actually like to enjoy the book NOT thinking about what the ending might be.

Back on topic: Tracy Morgan is funny on 30 Rock, but when you consider how competitive Best Supporting Actor is, his lack of a nomination is not a surprise. Think about this: you could have a whole extra category just for the guys who got snubbed from Thursday night shows:

John C. McGinley
Donald Faison
Ethan Suplee
John Krasinski
Jack McPraver

Sorry Tracy, but until McGinley gets his (a crime, IMO) you're gonna have to wait.

Sam L Sat, Jul 21, 2007 at 12:31 PM EST

Jane Krakowski should have been nominated!!! "My muffin top is all that, whole grain low fat."

bonnylass Sat, Jul 21, 2007 at 09:57 AM EST

I would have loved to see Tracy Morgan get a nomination, but perhaps like many 30 Rock fans, I was just happy to see the show get acknowledged in any capacity by the Emmys. Heck, I'm just grateful it got renewed for another year!

djm Sat, Jul 21, 2007 at 09:49 AM EST

I think he is kind of annoying and for me that show is ONLY about Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin. Yes, some of the other characters are funny, but Tina and Alec are the reason I watch every week.

BinkyM Sat, Jul 21, 2007 at 12:56 AM EST

"30 Rock" is as funny as food poisoning. That it got *any* nominations is as baffling to me as the fact that "The Shield" and "The Wire" got none. Tracy Morgan deserves a nomination like I deserve a hole in the head. I simply can't find any humor in that show, least of all from Tracy Morgan.

Mike Sat, Jul 21, 2007 at 12:19 AM EST

Tracy Morgan? Seriously? He's so annoying. And the only reason why he's "good" on the show it's because of the superb writing.

And if you actually have seen any of this talk show interviews, you will see not much 'acting' is involved.

Jonathan Fri, Jul 20, 2007 at 07:27 PM EST

Maybe because nobody watched 30 Rock

mike Fri, Jul 20, 2007 at 06:50 PM EST

I don't see any more range from Tracey on 30Rock than his years on SNL. Kudos to the writing staff on keeping his only character, himself, fresh.

tiffypoole Fri, Jul 20, 2007 at 05:20 PM EST

Maybe Tracy will get nominated next year. Afterall, nothing is impossible, except for dinosaurs. In the mean time, he can call Dr. Spaceman for some medicinal supplement to deal with his grief over not being nominated. Does anyone else love how he pronounces Spaceman's name phonetically? Cracks me up every time...

tiffypoole Fri, Jul 20, 2007 at 05:20 PM EST

Maybe Tracy will get nominated next year. Afterall, nothing is impossible, except for dinosaurs. In the mean time, he can call Dr. Spaceman for some medicinal supplement to deal with his grief over not being nominated. Does anyone else love how he pronounces Spaceman's name phonetically? Cracks me up every time...

Torrey Fri, Jul 20, 2007 at 05:08 PM EST

His lack of a nomination is obviously the continued work of the Black Crusaders.

Ben Franklin Fri, Jul 20, 2007 at 04:58 PM EST

Harry marries ginny and has three kids

Horatio Fri, Jul 20, 2007 at 04:16 PM EST

Interesting point about Morgan idiotically putting himself in the leading category, but that actually speaks to why he still would not have been nominated. He is so much using Martin Lawrence as his inspiration, but a toned down version of himself. He is really that way in real life, so why nominate him for acting like himself?

JKS Fri, Jul 20, 2007 at 04:00 PM EST

Isn't it obvious why Tracy didn't get a nomination? The Black Crusaders! After all, they cancelled Eddie Murphy's Oscar for running out on Scary Spice.

Luke Fri, Jul 20, 2007 at 03:55 PM EST

The reason Tracy Morgan was not nominated has to do with the fact that he submitted himself in the Lead Actor category, not supporting like he should have been. He easily would have been nominated had he gone Supporting. I also agree that Jack McBrayer should have been nominated.

Martin Fri, Jul 20, 2007 at 03:53 PM EST

Jenna's just fine. She's in her own little me-me-me world, which is why I (we?) love the show - because it's populated by characters that are pure id or ego (for the most part).
I mean, when she went to lunch with Liz and Phoebe, and she compared herself to Carrie and Charlotte of SATC and Liz to the woman at home who watches - that was hilarious!

Ep Sato Fri, Jul 20, 2007 at 03:42 PM EST

PS agreed with Melissa about the Office. I love Jenna, but can't stand her as Pam. Liz on the other hand? Let's just say Mrs. Sato'd have to drag me back into the house by my leash if Liz walked into the room.

Ep Sato Fri, Jul 20, 2007 at 03:34 PM EST

Tracy Morgan's spot on impersonation of Martin Lawrence is inspired, but it's a character not too hard for him to play. Come now, Morgan built a career on eccentric characters. For him to portray himself as a controversy seeking and insecure black comic actor's not enough of a stretch for him. Kind of like when Courtney Love played a heroin addict in that Larry Flynt movie.

That said, 30 Rock's a brilliant series and it would not be the same without Tracy Jordan.

I'm Black NBC and Proud, like Peacocks! Ain't that right my maroney?

Melissa Fri, Jul 20, 2007 at 03:32 PM EST

I love Tracy Morgan so much, I want to take him behind the middle school and get him pregnant!

Too much? Can only Tracy pull off that line?!

He's amazing and shoulda been nominated.

Re: user before me...I respectfully disagree. "Jenna" (Jane) is perhaps the most grating and annoying character to ever "live". She's barely tolerable, at best. Though, I guess she does make Liz appear that much more wonderful!

paige Fri, Jul 20, 2007 at 03:28 PM EST

i love tracey morgan on 30 rock but honestly, sometimes it feels like hes mugging the camera instead of just acting- even though he is absolutely hysterical on the show, i think ken the page was more deserving of a nomination... also- i need more jane krakowski on the show-- she's brilliant but just not enough is shown. p.s. so glad tina fey was nominated twice!