Emmy Winners!

Great show last night!  Jimmy Fallon was fantastic.  My only disappointment comes from the lack of recognition for 'Lost.'  This being the final time the show will be nominated for anything, I was hoping it would get some awards.  Most notably, I was really pulling for Matthew Fox.    But nevertheless, it was a good night for TV and all the winners were well deserved.  Here is a list of the major category winners

   
DRAMA SERIES   
Mad Men
   
ACTOR IN A DRAMA   
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
   
ACTRESS IN A DRAMA   
Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer
   
SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA   
Aaron Paul, Breaking Bad
   
SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA    
Archie Panjabi, The Good Wife
   
COMEDY SERIES    
Modern Family
   
ACTOR IN A COMEDY    
Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory
   
ACTRESS IN A COMEDY 
Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie
   
SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY   
Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family
   
SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY  
Jane Lynch, Glee
   
MINISERIES   
The Pacific
   
MADE FOR TELEVISION MOVIE    
Temple Grandin
   
ACTOR IN A MINISERIES OR TV MOVIE   
Al Pacino, You Don't Know Jack
   
ACTRESS IN A MINISERIES OR TV MOVIE   
Claire Danes, Temple Grandin
   
VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY SERIES   
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
   
REALITY COMPETITION PROGRAMME   
Top Chef

My Emmy Predictions!

TV's biggest night is upon us!   Tomorrow night the Emmy's will be presented and I wanted to weigh in on who I think will walk away with statuettes.

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

My pick to win in this category is Jane Lynch from 'Glee.'  In my opinion, this really is a slam dunk.  Lynch's performance as Sue Sylvester was by far the funniest performance for any actress this season.  

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Very tough category, possibly the toughest of the night.  But i'm going to predict that Eric Stonestreet as Cameron from 'Modern Family' will be the winner here.     I wouldn't be surprised to see the other 'Modern Family' guys take this one either, but Stonestreet's hilariously understated performance was the best on TV's best comedy.

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Well I think this category belongs to 'Mad Men.'    Christina Hendricks is going to be my choice.  Between her and Elizabeth Moss in this category, both were fine performances.  However,  I think Hendricks was a just a tad better this year.

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Another tough category here, any other year I might say that Aaron Paul from 'Breaking Bad' would be the sure winner here.  But with this being 'Lost' final season, I think the academy is going to show it some love.  I'm predicting that Terry O'Quinn's amazing dual performance as John Locke and The Man in Black will take home the gold.


Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series


This category is a complete toss up in my opinion.  I think Toni Collette is going to come away the winner for her performance on 'The United States of Tara.'  As much as I love Tina Fey, I really think this was an off year for '30 Rock' and I hope the academy decide to recognize someone else.


Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series

Another tough category.  I'm hoping that academy decides to give someone besides Alec Baldwin the award for a change.  I'm going to go with Jim Parsons from 'The Big Bang Theory.'  His performance as Sheldon is quite possibly the best comedic performance on TV.


Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series

I would love to see Connie Britton come away the winner here.  Her work in 'Friday Night Lights' has long been overlooked.  But I don't think thats going to happen. Julianna Margulies is the favorite in most peoples minds, but I'm going to go with Glenn Close from 'Damages.'  Her rock solid performance as Patty Hewes is just too good to be overlooked.  


Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series

OK, well in this category,  Bryan Cranston will be tough to beat.  But remember what I said about 'Lost' getting some love this year?   Matthew Fox as Jack was the heart and soul of that show and it was really about time he was nominated.  I think he goes home a winner, and well deserved.  Anyone who watched 'Lost' this year will never forget Fox's incredibly touching and heartfelt performance in the finale.


Outstanding Comedy Series

Lots of buzz surrounding 'Glee' in this category.  But I think it would be a travesty if 'Modern Family' didn't win.  It was easily the funniest show on TV this season.  No show delivered more laughs week after week.  It deserves to win.

Outstanding Drama Series

In my opinion, no other show delivered better acting, and better writing week after week, year after year, than 'Lost.'  In it's much talked about final season, 'Lost' still delivered.    At times it made us laugh, at times it made us cry.  But it always made us think, and it consistently entertained us.  This incredible show will be sorely missed.    This will be the last chance the academy can honor this show, and I think it will with a win here.

Enjoy the show tomorrow night everyone.  It should be fun!

'Idol' Producers say J Lo will not be a judge

American Idol producers have said that Jennifer Lopez is no longer in the running to become a judge on the next season of the show, a source told People magazine.

“Her demands got out of hand,” says the source. “Fox had just had enough.”

No word on who the producers will focus on next, however Mariah Carey has expressed interest in joining the show.

Breaking Bad will not return until July 2011. Ineligible for next years Emmy's.

AMC has announced that 'Breaking Bad' will not return for it's 4th season until July 2011.  As a result the show will not be eligible for next year’s Emmy Awards.

AMC plans to put up mini-episodes on the web early next year to bridge the gap.  "I, for one, am eager to make these little interstitials important," Bryan Cranston says. "I don't want them to be simply filler or recap, but something that actually moves the storyline forward. If we're going to do it, it ought to be a real part of the larger show."

"I think what AMC is thinking here is there will be less competition for us -- particularly from the broadcast networks -- if we launch our season during the summer than if we come back again like we did this time in March," Cranston said.