My Emmy Predictions!

The 63rd Annual Emmy Primetime Emmy's are tomorrow night, so I'm weighing in on my predictions on who will be taking home the gold.

First let's look at the comedy categories.

Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

This is going to be a "Modern Family" category, no doubt.  Eric Stonestreet won it last year for his performance as Cameron.  Much was made of Ed O'Neill being snubbed last season, this year he received a nomination. Although I think that Ty Burrell's performance as Phil is much more Emmy worthy,  O'Neill will be the winner.


Best Support Actress in a Comedy Series

This category could also be a "Modern Family" category.    We have Sophia Vergara and Julie Bowen both being nominated.  Both of these actresses are Emmy worthy, Bowen perhaps a little more so.  But I think they may split the votes and Emmy host Jane Lynch will win her second consecutive Emmy for her role as Sue Sylvester on "Glee."    Honestly, any one of these 3 could win, but I think it's going to be Lynch.


Best Actor in a Comedy Series

This is going to be a very tough category.  We have the two leads from 'Big Bang Theory," Johnny Galecki and Jim Parsons being nominated.  The very underrated Matt Leblanc for "Episodes." We also have Steve Carrell as Michael Scott in "The Office."  While Parsons is the most deserving here, this will be the voters last chance to recognize Carrell for his work on "The Office" and I think he wins it.

Best Actress in a Comedy Series 

This category, in my opinion, is a complete toss-up.  Any one of the actresses nominated are worthy.  Edie Falco is always an Emmy favorite and first time nominee Martha Plimpton is generating lots of buzz for her role on "Raising Hope."  However I'm going with Amy Poehler for her role on "Parks and Recreation."  Just a gut feeling.


Best Comedy Series

For me, there is only one nominated show worthy of being called the best and that's "Modern Family."  It delivers the laughs week after week and is the most consistently funny show on TV.  Not to mention it boasts the best ensemble cast of any comedy currently on the air.  This is a no-brainer.


Now let's take a look at the Drama Categories.


Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Another tough category.  Although with last years winner, Aaron Paul from 'Breaking Bad' being ineligible this year (the show didn't air during the required time period), the category is wide open.  Walton Goggins is very much deserving of a win here for his role as Boyd on "Justified," but I think the winner here will be John Slattery as Roger Sterling from "Mad Men."  Again, this is a very tough category, but Slattery is overdue for a win as well and should take home the prize.


Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

 I would love to see Christina Hendricks win for her role as Joan on "Mad Men," but i just don't think its going to happen.   Last years winner in this category, Archie Panjabi from "The Good Wife" is nominated again and is probably the favorite to win.  But the buzz has been building for Margo Martindale for her role as Mags on "Justified."   I will be rooting for Hendricks to pull off the upset, but I think Martindale will be the winner.


Best Actor in a Drama Series

Bryan Cranston of "Breaking Bad" has won this award for the last 3 years.  However, "Breaking Bad" was ineligible for Emmy consideration this year.  That makes this a very interesting category.  Kyle Chandler from "Friday Night Lights" is the sentimental favorite here.  Fans of the show have begged and pleaded every year for the series to get some recognition.  This will be their final chance.  Unfortunately, I don't think it's going to happen.  Steve Buscemi is another fan favorite here for "Boardwalk Empire,"  But this year, this category belongs to one person.  With In my opinion, this award is Jon Hamm's to lose.  His performance as Don Draper on "Mad Men" was the best on TV this past season.  He should and will win on Sunday night. 


Best Actress in a Drama Series

As with the lead actor category, "Friday Night Lights" fans are hoping for the upset here.  Hoping that Connie Britton can pull it off and win.  She will have a tough task.  Elizabeth Moss from "Mad Men," Mariska Hargitay from "Law and Order: SVU," and newcomber Mirielle Enos from "The Killing" are all worthy nominees and all could win.  Kathy Bates, in my opinion, is a long shot, "Harry's Law" is just not a very good show.  I think Julianna Margulies pulls of the win here among very tough competition for "The Good Wife."


Best Drama Series

"Friday Night Lights" has been getting lots of whispers lately that it could pull off the upset here.  It would be nice to see, and very well deserved.  "The Good Wife"  is also a critical favorite and would surprise no one if it won.   However, I think the award here is going to be between "Boardwalk Empire" and "Mad Men."    Both had very strong seasons.  "Boardwalk Empire" in it's first season garnered much critical acclaim and was last years Golden Globe winner for Best Drama Series. "Mad Men" is a past winner and has always been a favorite of the voters.  I think the past season of "Mad Men" was stronger, but I think "Boardwalk Empire" pulls it off and wins this category.  I hope i'm wrong because "Mad Men" deserves to win.


That's it.    Those are my picks.  I think "Mad Men' and "Boardwalk Empire" will be the big winners. Let's see who the winners will be on Sunday night.  The show is on Fox at 8 pm.  Enjoy the show!