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Who got snubbed by Emmy? And which nominees rule?

Jul 17, 2008, 09:23 AM | by Michael Slezak

Categories: Emmys

Emmysnub_l Last weekend I had a dream where I was sitting in front of my TV set watching the Emmy nominations press conference, and was shocked/elated when Ugly Betty's Becki Newton received a nod for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy. In my dream, I remember thinking to myself how this was impossible, seeing how earlier in the month, Gold Derby leaked the list of the top 10 semifinalists in the category (and the nine other major races), and Newton's name was inexplicably missing.

This dream tells me a few things: I'm unhealthily obsessed with the Emmys; my dream-life has an impressive degree of factual accuracy; and, yes, you can always count on a whopping number of boneheaded omissions in the major categories. This year, however, seems even worse than usual. Maybe it's because PopWatch favorites like The Wire, Battlestar Galactica, and Friday Night Lights all cracked one or more of the lists of semifinalists, and yet none scored a single major nomination. I spent all morning sending out positive Emmy energy into the universe, hoping it might result in a nod for Battlestar's glorious Mary McDonnell (apparently only former A-list movie stars and Mariska Hargitay need apply for Best Actress in a Drama), Medium's unheralded Jake Weber, or 30 Rock's Tracy Morgan, but nope… all of 'em got the hose. At least I can take consolation in the fact that Zelko Ivanek and Michael Emerson made the cut for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama.(And of course, Wilhelmina Slaaaytaaaah!)

After the jump, check out the full list of major nominees, and then vent your snub rage/nomination elation (and those names you can't believe you're seeing yet again... like comedy actors whose names begin with "Sh") in the comments section below. (And do check back at EW.com later this morning for Emmy reactions from our TV critics Gillian Flynn and Ken Tucker, plus click here to get Michael Ausiello's snappy judgment on the nominations.)

Best Drama: Boston Legal; Damages; Dexter; House; Lost; Mad Men.

Best Actor in a Drama: Gabriel Byrne, In Treatment; Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad; Michael C. Hall, Dexter; Jon Hamm, Mad Men; Hugh Laurie, House; James Spader, Boston Legal.

Best Actress in a Drama: Glenn Close, Damages; Sally Field, Brothers and Sisters; Mariska Hargitay, Law and Order: SVU; Holly Hunter, Saving Grace; Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer.

Best Supporting Actor in a Drama: Ted Danson, Damages; Michael Emerson, Lost; Zeljko Ivanek, Damages; William Shatner, Boston Legal; John Slattery, Mad Men.

Best Supporting Actress in a Drama: Candice Bergen, Boston Legal; Rachel Griffiths, Brothers and Sisters; Sandra Oh, Grey's Anatomy; Dianne Wiest, In Treatment; Chandra Wilson, Grey's Anatomy.

Best Comedy: Curb Your Enthusiasm; Entourage; The Office; 30 Rock; Two and a Half Men.

Best Actor in a Comedy: Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock; Steve Carell, The Office;  Lee Pace, Pushing Daisies; Tony Shalhoub, Monk; Charlie Sheen, Two and a Half Men.

Best Actress in a Comedy: Christina Applegate, Samantha Who?; America Ferrera, Ugly Betty; Tina Fey, 30 Rock; Julia Louis-Dreyfus, New Adventures of Old Christine; Mary Louise Parker, Weeds.

Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy: Jon Cryer, Two and a Half Men; Kevin Dillon, Entourage; Neil Patrick Harris, How I Met Your Mother; Jeremy Piven, Entourage; Rainn Wilson, The Office.

Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy: Kristin Chenoweth, Pushing Daisies; Amy Poehler, Saturday Night Live; Jean Smart, Samantha Who?; Holland Taylor, Two and a Half Men; Vanessa Williams, Ugly Betty.


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Bailey Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 03:29 PM EST

This could be the worst Award show ever. Why Why Why Why does 30 Rock win so often? Alec Baldwin is a pig (no pun intended.) And Breaking Bad and Damages?? Who watches those shows? Michael Emerson was snubbed. Hugh Laurie, again, was snubbed. Everything was about politics, and if I ever have to hear somebody insult Sarah Palin again, I will scream. Mad Men is NOT a good show, and does NOT deserve those rave reviews. What a mindless, stupid show! What do you see in it, EW? Jeremy Piven didn't deserve ANOTHER Emmy for a show that nobody watches, and Kristen Chenoweth completely deserved an award for her cute, quirky, and irresistable role on Pushing Daisies, a sweet, addictive show. And I could have SWORN that Christna Applegate was going to win the Emmy, but instead that Palin-hater Tina Fey gave another undeserved win for 30 Rock. I simply can't believe that Lost gives its best season yet, and Mad Men won. How many viewers does it attract? Let's see...oh, right, uh, NOBODY?!

Kurt Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 03:05 PM EST

Anyone with half a mind knows that Battlestar Galactica and The Wire are the best things to ever be aired on tv. They are so out the other shows league that they are above emmys. I think the first 5 episodes of season 3 of BSG maybe the greatest thing I've ever watched including even movies.

Also it's just a joke that It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia isn't cleaning up the comedy categories. Also what about Burn Notice?

Pat Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 08:41 PM EST

This show wins my award for the worst award show ever. Can't believe all the senseless time fillers. And references to shows like Smothers Brothers and Laugh In which the majority of the viewers don't even remember because they weren't even born when the shows were on tv.

mary jean Lacidonia Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 09:27 AM EST

the nominators must have a dificult time in choosing whose hot and whose not as they have to sort through so much gargage out there that to find the gems is no easy task.Greys Anatomy has overlooked it's talemted actors and seem to concentrate more on sex, sex and more sex. Like sex in the city, they switch partners as often as they change their socks. They were a good show at one time, but the airs gone our of their tires.
Happy for House and Charlie Sheen - house is an original and delas with a nyriad of issues head on Two and a Half Men have me Laughing so hard, and the supporting cast is flawless.
But at the end of the day - it's just TV. The horrors of real life make all this hoopla pale in comparison. one last thing - I may be in the minority Lost can get Lost. Miss one episode and YOU'RE Lost.

Zach Mon, Sep 15, 2008 at 02:18 AM EST

Nominating Curb Your Enthusiasm without nominating Larry David is like nominating Sopranos without James Gandolfini. David has been the funniest man on tv for years!

Meghan Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 10:10 AM EST

I'm a huge Office and 30 Rock fan, but the comedy I'm looking most forward to?

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. It's the most consistently zany, hilarious and un-P.C. show on the air right now.

dellapina Thu, Sep 11, 2008 at 03:49 PM EST

It's ludicrous that The Shield was completely ignored. The last two seasons have been astounding in terms of storyline, but I can't even find the words to describe how good the acting is. Michael Chiklis and Walton Goggins deserved nominations and they better get em next year!

Tracy Thu, Sep 11, 2008 at 01:10 PM EST

Miriam Shor should be nominated or maybe next year.

Holly Wed, Sep 10, 2008 at 12:56 PM EST

hey! Isn't this the very same stuffthe Emmys gave us last year? It sure does look like it to me. What about CSI # 1 Show remember? William Petersen and NOt the least Jorja Fox and her stellar 1/2 season. Sheesh I can't figure that award out for the life of me and I think that this is the year I will stop trying.

Ana Maria Sat, Sep 6, 2008 at 08:13 AM EST

What I think is: there will never be unanimity on the part of viewers about this or that actor or actress Emmy for the show. This is because each of them believes that the actor or actress of your favorite series should be the indicado.Mas not quite people. I can only give a comment on an actor or series if I have the opportunity to assess the performance of this or daqwuele actor. As Mariska Hargitay criticize if you do not assist Law and Order SVU? I particularly believe in the good faith of those critics who choose to torcendo and I indicated that we have a great premiação.Assisto most of the series that had indications, I think Glen Close and Sally Field (the main) but be talentosíssima der Mariska, the spectacular performance in Ündecover "I will also be happy. This site is the unhappy, I think that exception, that I loved as your Emmy 2008.

Jennifer,16 Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 06:48 PM EST

OMG.. for Actress in a Drama series ; goes to MARISKA HARGITAY!! she deserves this award after an outstanding season 9!! She was the first ever detective or cop of the Law and orer series or spin-offs she wins hands down in my heart!! and anyone who watches SVU, would agree with me 100%% ++++

Nancy Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 08:43 PM EST

Snubbed, you say? William Fichtner, brilliant in both Invasion and most recently Prison Break. His tense, and INtense portrayal of Agent Alex Mahone is lethal and vulnerable at the same time, he totally immerses himself into every role. Unjustly overlooked!

WayneCha Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 01:59 PM EST

Most of the nominees in the major categories above are quite deserving, but there always seems to be some inexplicable choices thrown into the mix. Why do they insist on supporting immature and mediocre shows like "Boston Legal" and "Two and a Half Men" when "Battlestar Galactica" and "Pushing Daisies" are rightfully being touted as two of TV's best?!

Now I'd like to add a few to EW's "50 Biggest Emmy Snubs." I think "That 70s Show" and Topher Grace were just as underrated in the comedy categories as "Frasier" and Kelsey Grammar were overrated. With a terrific ensemble cast and sharp writing, "That 70s Show" was a smart show about dumb people. "Gilmore Girls" should've been nominated several times for comedy series, and James Marsters was consistently brilliant in his portrayal of one of the most complex characters ever to grace the small screen: Spike on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."

Emily Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 12:42 PM EST

I have to throw in my support for all things Battlestar Galactica. It is simply one of the few great shows still left on television. It would have been amazing to see the show or its cast recognized for once in a major category. Oh well, I supposed I will go cry into the welcoming bosom of my BSG DVDs :)

arabesque Sat, Jul 26, 2008 at 11:30 PM EST

Overall, I thought these were pretty good. I was disappointed to see that Mia Michaels wasn't nominated for best choreography--she did some fantastic work last season. Very happy about Hugh Laurie, and absolutely thrilled with Mariska Hargitay's nomination! The emmys are all about rewarding actors/actresses for their outstanding. Undercover may have been Mariska's best work I have ever seen out of her, and she completely deserves to be up there. I have never seen anybody deliver a performance like that. I'm definitely pushing for a win for her.

lizbethu Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 09:04 AM EST

There are some really obscure choices on the ballots this year - it's like the nominating board only got half a copy of the full list - I agree that Jensen Ackles was overlooked - did they realize that there is such a network as The CW???? Does anyone else think there should be cable emmy's separate from network television emmy's? The rules are completely different between the two mediums - cable has a lot more freedom and less regulation they need to adhere to, thus the actors can be much more "expressive" than those on the major networks. I haven't even seen half of the shows, actors, or actresses that have been nominated, and I am a huge TV fan!

Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 05:24 AM EST

There should have been more nominations for Lost. None of the leads (Matthew Fox, Josh Holloway and Evangeline Lily) were nominated and they bring so much to the story.
Grey's deserved more nominations too. Ellen Pompeo was terrific this season with the Meredith evolving and finally moving on from the past and her fears. Also, Amy Madigan should have been nominated for being a guest star. Maybe she was in too many episodes to count as a guest star. At least one of the Desperate Housewives should have gotten some attention. At least Eva Longoria Parker. She's not just a pretty face. She is the funniest of all of them.

jo Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 06:35 AM EST

Why is Grey's anatomy still being talked about. Please dont make me laugh Ellen Pompeo is the only lead of a drama series that nobody actually notices. A lead actress is suppossed to do just that "LEAD AND ACT"'.She is so flat, Kate Walsh would have been a better choice. You think if she had been carrying her weight the ratings would not have been plummeting so much. And to worsen it Patrick Dempsey is all looks and no talent. Even emmy snubs can see that. That said CONGRATS TO THE NOMINES but BSG and Jensen ackles were robbed!

Renee Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 02:09 PM EST

Besides SYTYCD (Hello!!!), I'm also a little disappointed Big Bang Theory wasn't up there, particular since 2 1/2 Men was. Same creator but Big Bang Theory is so much funnier! And the whole ensemble is great. I appreciate the People's Choice awards (I think it is) for their "best ensemble" and "Best New Comedy/Drama" categories. It makes sense to me to have a separate category for shows that are new this season.

bigzizzo Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 09:29 AM EST

the wire being snubbed is not surprising although it probably is the best show in the history of television but where is the nomination for lavan davis of house of payne and whrer is felicity huffman's nomination? emmy really dropped the ball this year.i'm tired of seeeing former movie stars get all of the actor nominations this is the emmy's not the oscars.lavan davis' character is the funniest on television it's a shame he wont be recognized for it.

Beetlebury Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 01:39 AM EST

It's a shame that the Academy never showed the love to The WB and now The CW. Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel were 2 of the best acted and written shows on television. But now I truly feel the pain for the glaring ommission of Jensen Ackles for Lead Actor in a Drama for Supernatural. This is the smartest show on television right now. It's got action. It's got drama. And it can be funnier than any of those shows considered comedies. But week in and week out Jensen brings it and I am truly disheartened that his efforts have gone unnoticed once again.

Beetlebury Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 01:39 AM EST

It's a shame that the Academy never showed the love to The WB and now The CW. Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel were 2 of the best acted and written shows on television. But now I truly feel the pain for the glaring ommission of Jensen Ackles for Lead Actor in a Drama for Supernatural. This is the smartest show on television right now. It's got action. It's got drama. And it can be funnier than any of those shows considered comedies. But week in and week out Jensen brings it and I am truly disheartened that his efforts have gone unnoticed once again.

monica Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 12:38 AM EST

1. kathleen-i totally agree. Zach Gilford deserves a nod for that bathroom scene--one of my favorite parts of a dull season. And Jesse Plemons needs a nod for having the balls to call Tyra pathetic for her definition of a man.
2. They need a category for teen shows. Maybe then performances by people like Ed Westwick and Michelle Tratchenberg (Gossip Girl) won't go unnoticed.
3. According to your magazine, "Cavemen" did better in the ratings than "30 Rock," so I feel confident in saying that Sam Huntington deserves a nod for making me laugh so damn hard.
4. "Notes from the Underbelly" was ratings starved too (still doing better than "Scrubs"), but Rachael Harris kept me tuned in.
5. Even though I think Jean Smart is hilarious, Jennifer Esposito kills me every episode.
6. Justin Chambers' break down in the last episode of Grey's deserves a nod.
7. Theo Rossi, who played a paramedic on the two-parter Grey's, and Judy Greer on "Two and a Half Men" deserve guest spot nods.

chad Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 11:41 PM EST

I cant believe there was not more love for brothers and sisters!! where is rob lowes nom? or calista flockhart? and there best drama nom? i was shocked!! they tacked the war, the election, a gay wedding... not to mention the writing and acting on the show is AMAZING!! i love damages and am glad they got some love... i wish elizabeth perkins got her weeds nom... but at last they got mary louise...

Michelle Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 09:06 PM EST

I agree with all of the House and Hugh Laurie fans. He is by far the best actor on TV and deserves the win! And totally agreed about RSL getting snubbed year after year after year. Let's keep our fingers crossed!

Alexa Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 08:57 PM EST

HELLO?!?!?!?
GREY'S ANATOMY!!!!!!!!!!!
Did the Academy people not watch that AMAZING season finale?!?! And Ellen Pompeo--I was completely convinced that she would get nominated this year--she was spectacular!! And so was Patrick Dempsey!
Why is it that the only thing the Emmys have ever awarded Grey's are supporting actress noms and wins? I mean Sandra and Chandra are phenomenal, but why don't they ever give the rest of the cast a chance too, like the Golden Globes and the SAGs do! I agree with Andrew...
And that the show didn't even get a nomination for best drama this year, I'm completely at a loss for words!!

Elizabeth Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 08:24 PM EST

personally, i don't agree with boston legal and house still being nominated. i can't believe boston legal is still on tv. as for house, i watched for one season, and it seemed like every single patient has the same disease. and plus, it's really annoying for those in the medical field!

Elizabeth Wu Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 08:21 PM EST

Zach Braff of Scrubs should have been nominated (as well as the show too!). He was nominated a couple years ago, but it seems like NBC never really cared about this show. sad.

AL Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 08:15 PM EST

If Mariska is performing at award nominating levels, then so is her partner on the show - Christopher Meloni. He always gets overlooked.

No FNL, at all, anywhere?? That's the biggest shame of them all.

john david Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 05:20 PM EST

ROBBED: Dana Delany, Tracey Ullman, and Kristen Wiig from SNL. These ladies are awesome.

Aaron Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 05:19 PM EST

What about the writers for Jericho???This is the most compelling drama in recent TV programming, so different from all the copycat shows out there.

Mary Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 01:55 PM EST


Same names, different year. Are you kidding me? Mary McDonnell & Michael Hogan from Battlestar Galactica are the ones I consider the biggest snubs. This is absolutely ridiculous.

Frannie Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 01:16 PM EST

To anyone who doesn't think that Mariska Hargitay is deserving of her fifth consecutive nomination is on crack.

FYI, the Emmys are NOT about "giving everyone a chance." It is about honoring the best work in television, and Mariska has continually shown that she has serious acting chops and that is why she is nominated again and again. Anyone who saw her Emmy submission episode, "Undercover," knows that she gave an amazing performance with extremely difficult subject matter. And if you didn't see that episode, please don't say she doesn't deserve it because you obviously have no idea what you are talking about. Mariska is a fantastic actress and I am looking forward to her winning that catagory.

That being said, I agree that Robert Sean Leonard and Henry Ian Cusick should have been nominated. Matthew Fox deserved a Best Dramatic Actor nod. He was great this season! Congrats to Lost and Mad Men for their nominations!

A Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 01:10 PM EST

I'm still a upset after last year's snub. Jenna Fischer's portrayal of the evolution of Pam in season three, from the end of her engagement, to Jim's return, to that amazing coal walk... Too bad the academy never tends to see the big, overarching picture. Nothing is a greater testament to acting ability in television than the ability to portray characters that evolve. This year, I've got my fingers crossed for Rachel Griffiths who's astounding in Brothers and Sisters and Chandra Wilson who outshines Katherine Heigl, any day, with a smaller frame and ego and infinitely greater talent.

Anonymous Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 10:43 AM EST

I'm thrilled with the nods for Vanessa, America, and Kristin. But you could have predicted these nominations easily. Eh, nothing new.

Will there EVER be nods for Michael Urie and Becki Newton, easily the best thing about Ugly Betty? Michael should've been recognized after season one had ended, especially after the excellent job he did in "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." But I guess my ranting won't change anything, so I won't even.

Anonymous Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 10:42 AM EST

I'm thrilled with the nods for Vanessa, America, and Kristin. But you could have predicted these nominations easily. Eh, nothing new.

Will there EVER be nods for Michael Urie and Becki Newton, easily the best thing about Ugly Betty? Michael should've been recognized after season one had ended, especially after the excellent job he did in "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." But I guess my ranting won't change anything, so I won't even.

Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 05:39 AM EST

The whole Emmy nods this year feels been there, done that.... not a lot of deep thought on their part.

Poor Kevin Connolly will never see a nomination in the Best Actor-Comedy character, as long as he keeps playing the straight man to Kevin Dillon, Jeremy Piven and Jerry Ferrara.
Shows like BSG and My Boys, which are smart, clever and thought provoking are left off, but tired old Two and a Half Men is nominated?
Nothing for the entire cast and production of Army Wives?
I'm glad House got nominated- but I always think of it is as a comedy, not a drama. Does that make me a bit left of center?

Leigh Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 02:33 AM EST

I'd figured they'd pass on Anne Dudek when it came to recognizing "House", which is a shame in itself, but no love for Robert Sean Leonard, especially after that heartbreaking finale performance? Totally unforgivable.

Lisa Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 01:51 AM EST

If Matthew Fox were to be nominated, then Josh Holloway would have to be also. Personally I think Josh has the better lines and is the better character.
CONGRATS to HOUSE and especially to HUGH LAURIE on their nominations.
Now if HUGH does not win this year....
I will just cry or scream...or something.
He is MORE than deserving of this award. I feel honored to be able to watch him at his craft each week. The accent change, the cane, the pages and pages of dialog....for 4 season now....I think it's time he gets recognized for that.
HUGH IS HOUSE!

WE LOVE YOU, HUGH!!

Marcy Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 03:20 PM EST

Rainn Wilson totally deserving. I can understand Office fans whining about Jenna Fischer she is good but Krasinski - totally overated. The voters got this one right. Just because on supporting actor is great doesn't mean he gets to drag the whole bunch with him.

me Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 01:51 PM EST

becki newton is my favorite supporting chick since laurie metcalf on roseanne. this girl needs to at least be nominated. her timing is on point every time. emmy will just never get it, will they?

Bill Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 12:16 PM EST

Ellen Pompeo was amazing in season 4. she deserves a win.. EW said it:

Pompeo's character, the ever-mopey Meredith Grey, is so polarizing that it's hard to envision her ever getting an Emmy nod. But honestly: Those sad eyes, überpouty lips, and woeful voiceover deserve a little love from the Academy. Plus, the girl has been through some of TV's most emotionally draining scenes. Especially last season, when she literally scrubbed blood off her own kitchen floor and had flashbacks to her mother's suicide attempt. Now that's worthy of a statue — or at least a little respect. —Tanner Stransky

ga fan Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 10:27 AM EST

Where are GREY'S ANATOMY, ELLEN POMPEO and PATRICK DEMPSEY???

Matt Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 09:51 AM EST

Ok, I can stand Scrubs being snubbed AGAIN. I'm used to it, but John C. McGinley being snubbed again? What does it take for Dr Cox to get some Emmy love?

Andrew Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 09:50 AM EST

Ellen Pompeo. HUGE SNUB.
the Globes and the SAGs better award her. or people will loose faith in all these award shows.

Andrew Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 08:56 AM EST

Ellen Pompeo. HUGE SNUB.
the Globes and the SAGs better award her. or people will loose faith in all these award shows.

lschnuth Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 08:11 AM EST

The funniest show by far on television today is The Office! I wish that they could all get an Emmy as a cast, because they all play so well off of each other! I just hope that Steve Carell and Rainn Wilson win! They came back after the strike and never missed a beat. If no one has ever watched the Dinner Party episode you are missing out!

jeanne Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 07:48 AM EST

Battlestar galactica the entire cast

Patch again Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 06:01 AM EST

Oh, and Big Love. WHere the heck is Big Love? Jeanne Tripplehorn was especially wonderful this season. The writing? Chloe Sevigny, Ginnifer Goodwin, Amanda Seyfried -- even Bill Paxton! Where are they?

Patch Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 05:57 AM EST

If you're a movie start who stoops to do a TV show, the academy feels that it needs to reward that with nominations and it stinks for other talented actors and actresses. They've always done that in the guest acting categories, but now it's most visible in lead actress, drama.
Other than that, I'm personally most mad about Jenna Fischer getting snubbed, and I'm blaming it on Emmy voters' fascination with Holland Taylor of 2 1/2 Men, a show which voters inexplicably adore.
At least they got Mad Men right (although I would have loved a nom for one of the ladies on there)

Cheri Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 05:56 AM EST

Where is Mary McDonnell ? She was terrific this season. There's no excuse for her omission.

Z Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 02:29 AM EST

Where was Tyra Banks for host of America's Next Top Model, who has made me laugh uncontrollably constantly at judging. But no, they have to nominate Ryan Seacrest.

Tayler18 Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 01:19 AM EST

Where is Weeds??? in best comedy. i luv 30 rock and the office too. but seriously why two and a half men? at least mary got a nom, but i freakin love justin kirk and kevin nealon on that show!

John Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 01:15 AM EST

Each category had some major snubs

Mia Kirschner has always done exceptional work on the L-Word but this season was one of the finest performances by an actress in a long time. This season each episode she portrayed a different version of Jenny, she was the villian, hero, victim, and victimizer and you believed in her every step of the way.

Catherine Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 12:38 AM EST

Robert Sean Leonard and Anne Dudek from House were robbed. "Wilson's Heart" was a powerful hour of television that deserved to be recongized. It's tragic enough RSL gets overlooked yearly but this year is especially galling.

sara McDaniel Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 12:12 AM EST

John Adams was amazing. Expected but deserved nominations.

matt Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 12:03 AM EST

No Battlestar Gallactica? I recently started watching the seasons on DVD and can't stop watching! It is the BEST DRAMA I've ever seen! Do yourself a favor and check this show out. Mary Mcdonnell is breathtaking!

matt Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 12:03 AM EST

No Battlestar Gallactica? I recently started watching the seasons on DVD and can't stop watching! It is the BEST DRAMA I've ever seen! Do yourself a favor and check this show out. Mary Mcdonnell is breathtaking!

Kylie Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 12:03 AM EST

The fact that Flight of the Conchords is so ruthlessly ignored by the general public makes me want to cry. Every minute of that show is brillant!

Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 12:01 AM EST

Long shot, but I would have loved to see Ed Helms get a nom for The Office.

Trish Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 11:54 PM EST

I came on here to see if John Adams was nominated and I saw on another website it got 23 nominations!!! Why didn't you put that on here.

Dan Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 11:44 PM EST

The Wire, arguably the most important television show ever, has been ignored.

Kristi Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 11:41 PM EST

Oh, and I forgot Brother's & Sister's Why just Sally Field and Rachel Griffiths? The best on the show are Dave Annabel and Matthew Rhys!! I just dont get the Boston Legal nominations at all!

luc Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 11:38 PM EST

Tracy Morgan from '30 Rock.' Screw Jon Cryer.

Renaissance Blogger Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 11:34 PM EST

An Emmy list that excludes Friday Night Lights is meaningless and devalues the receipt of an Emmy by anyone who now might win. It's like saying you won the golf tournament... on Tiger's day off.

Kristi Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 11:29 PM EST

Cat Deeley? for reality tv show host? Where was she? I love Mariska Hargitay..but seriously? There are so many others that should have gotten a nod! Especially Becki Newton!

Sparky Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 11:19 PM EST

I am livid that Becky Newton and Jake Weber get ignored. Both are so good in their roles! And would someone explain why Charlie Sheen gets nominated for anything?

Annie Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 11:16 PM EST

I am so sick of James Spader's overacting I could throw up. Thank god it's the last year for Boston Legal. Can't believe all the emmy noms BL got considering this year was their worst yet.

Mack Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 11:04 PM EST

Where's the great and fabulous Marcia Cross!!!!???!!!

Jeff P Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 11:00 PM EST

When the second half of the Office started in April, I had a gut feeling it was going to win best comedy. Their last half of the season was executed perfectly!

Not happy at all about FNL not getting any noms, but in comparison to the first season, it wasn't on the same level IMO.


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