Emmy Nominations Rant
I know that this post will not receive very many views at
all. I get that people want funny stuff, but I'm bored of it, thus why I
haven't posted in forever. But I did find a good subject to talk about. The
Emmy nominations came out not to long ago (TV awards for all the people who
were just born 4 days ago), and WOW, I do not like what I see. Click over to
this list (http://www.imdb.com/features/emmys/2007/emmys) to go along with me
as I give you a list as to how dumb these "voters" really are.
1. In the Best Comedy division, we have The Office, good. 30 Rock,
okay. Entourage, not the best season but it was fine. Two and a Half
Men, funny show but does it really deserve an Emmy? And Ugly Betty.
Wait, what? I thought this category was for comedy. Does anyone in the world
really think Ugly Betty is a better comedy than Scrubs or Extras?
(On a side note, the voters must all be women because no self-respecting guy
would vote for a show that takes place in a design bureau) That's strike number
one.
2. Lets go down to Best Drama. Right off the bat, Boston Legal. While I
don't say the show isn't good or doesn't deserve an Emmy, I am wondering what
category does this actually belong in? Since it started in 2004, it has had
nominations in: Outstanding TV Series - Comedy (2005), and Outstanding TV
Series - Drama (2004), both at the Satellite Awards. At the SAG awards,
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Comedy Series (2006), and Outstanding
Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (2007). So it's both a comedy and
a drama? And whichever category as a place open, it fills. Can it really be
Emmy "worthy" if people don't even know what type of show they are
watching? The rest of the nominees are: Heroes, awesome show but I don't
really think it can win. House, I've seen it a couple of times and its
okay. The Sopranos, well its really only being nominated because it's
ending. And finally Grey's Anatomy, what in the name of Bill Gates makes
anyone think this show is better than Prison Break or Lost? Which
brings up the fact that freakin' Lost isn't even nominated, even though
it had its best season to date, and the fact that it has 2 supporting character
noms. I even looked at the list of what episodes the show sent in to be judged,
and Lost sent in, what is arguably the greatest episode in the series'
history, and one of the best ever made ("Through the Looking Glass"). While Grey's
sent in "From a Whisper to a Scream," which has the plot synopsis of "A
traumatic car accident fills the ER; Cristina has a crisis of conscience about
her deceptive teamwork with Burke; Izzie pushes the boundaries of probation."
(imdb.com) wow, sounds interesting. Now look at Lost's: "While leading
the survivors to the radio transmission tower, Jack meets Ben and Alex on their
way. Ben invites Jack to talk with him alone in a clearing and tells that
Sayid, Jin and Bernard killed seven "The Others", but have been
captured and arrested. He calls Tom in a walkie-talkie and proposes to exchange
the lives of the trio per Naomi's radio. He tells that all the castaway would
be killed by Naomi's friends, who would not be who Jack thinks they are, but
Jack does not accept the deal and hears three shots. Jack hits and captures Ben
and promises to kill Tom. Meanwhile, Mikhail breaks into the Looking Glass,
shoots Greta and Bonnie following Ben's order, but Desmond shoots Mikhail with
a spear gun and saves Charlie. He convinces Bonnie to tell the password, and
she tells that it is the tune of Beach Boy's "Good Vibrations".
Charlie stops the jamming of the transmission and talks to Penny, who asks
their location and tells that she is not offshore in the vessel. On the camp,
Hurley uses the Kombi, hits one enemy and together with Sawyer and Juliet, they
save Sayid, Jin and Bernard. Jack is completely wasted, drunken and drugged,
stealing drugs in the hospital, going to a funeral service, meeting Kate nearby
the airport and telling her that they must return to the island." (imdb.com)
Yes, that is the actual quote. And just one more thing... The viewers of Grey's
voted their episode a 7.8, while Lost's is at a 9.7. But I'm just
sayin'.
3. Let's keep going down the list shall we? Best Movie, could care less. Miniseries, I only like to watch an actual series... Ah, Lead Actor in a Comedy. Alec Baldwin, he's not really lead, but funny enough. Steve Carell, great job there (but he won't win because they need a bigger name, and Baldwin just happens to be there, huh). Ricky Gervais, for this nomination I would like to thank the Emmy voters for actually putting a genius of comedy in this category, and also someone who hasn't had this nom for 20 years. Tony Shalhoub, great actor on Monk, but seriously he's won like ten times, we get it, he's great. And last, Charlie Sheen. This feels strange to argue this, as I watch 2aaHM a lot and think it's really funny, but couldn't this go to someone who isn't just playing himself? Like maybe one of the guys from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, which I still don't know why it hasn't been nomed for best show yet...
4. This is my second to last I swear. Keepin on down the list, Best Actor drama, looks all good. And I see that Boston Legal is a Drama in the acting categories. Good to know. Lead Actress in Comedy, since I don't watch any of those shows regularly, 'cept 30 Rock, this section would probably be 2 pages of complaining. So lets move on. Lead Actress in Drama, strange that only one actress here is on a show in the Best Show category, that makes a lot of sense. Lead Actor and Actress in miniseries; do you ever have the feeling that these categories are only made so people like Helen Mirren and Robert Duvall can get nominated for the umpteenth time? Supporting Actor in Comedy category. The first name is Jon Cryer for 2aaHM, really? I could have sworn that he was the main and Sheen was the support, but I guess big names get the biggest respect. The rest of the actors here though are spot on. Rainn Wilson and Kevin Dillon both receiving noms is a huge step in the right direction, even though we all pretty much know Ari is going to win.
5. I am going to be skipping around the place now, because this is my last number, I promised, and also #4 really didn't seem like a rant did it. Anywhoo, I see the "Reality" Program now has 2 parts (one competition and the other just "reality", which means documentary in TV land). Amazing Race should win every year on the sole fact that it's the only one that is really "competition" and not "judging." As for the other "reality" category, I have no idea what The Dog Whisperer is and there is honestly no other "reality" program better than Antiques Roadshow? And the last category I want to talk about is Best Animated show. Big props (did I use that right) to the Emmy voters for putting in Robot Chicken, but I'm pretty sure the only reason is because Seth Green is behind it, and you can't have Emmy without a famous name. South Park is fine, but it's on its 11th season and starting to feel old, speaking of old, The Simpsons are nominated... again. Even though the show is all but funny now, and has been since the 9th season ended. The other two nominees are strange. The first is Spongebob Squarepants, I thought this show got cancelled like 2 years ago. Whenever I flip past it, it's the same damn episode from 1999. The last show is something called Avatar which I've never seen, so I can't rag on it much, but its on Nickelodeon so I can only assume that it has 5 episodes per season and will run on an incessant loop all day long. Clearly The Simpsons have the edge here, based solely on the fact that they have a movie coming out, and its good publicity to win an Emmy.
So there you go, my thoughts on the Emmy nominations. Keep in mind though, I still have a lot more, and that was the shortened version. I know, crazy right? For all those that got all the way down here and finished, thank you for reading what may have been the least productive 2 hours of my life. Peace Out.
Why was John McGinley from Scrubs ignored yet again? Come on, people. He has done a great job every frikkin' week for what, 5-6 seasons now, and he has gotten bupkis in recognition.
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Agreed with about 85% of what was said, it was presented in an entertaining manner.. But the writer say's "Two and a half men" is funny, which instantly makes this blog a genuine contender for best comedy.
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Lost had its best season ever? I must have been watching a different show. So must the rest of the viewers who jumped ship. The Others completely sucked the enjoyment out of this season, and the "they get off the island but Jack spends the rest of his life in drug-addled misery" finale, well, that one didn't do a whole lot for me.
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So typical of a male.
always going for action and not emotion and actual drama.
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I agree with Jennifer!I like both action & drama but the series has to be interesting & really good to impress me(& unusual too).So that's why I think Grey's Anatomy is better than Lost & even deserves to win.So maybe that episode is not that impressive but they had a really good 3rd season(dramatic than ever& including a bit of action&comedy).It's smart,original & has a little bit of everything...so that's why I think it deserves to win...but that's just my opinion!
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The fact that The Wire wasn't nominated for ANYTHING is an absolute farce, and makes these awards completely illegitimate, in my opinion.
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Heroes is an overrated show that feels like it was written by a 13 year old boy who takes himself way too serious. And does anybody actually care about any of the characters?
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where the fuck is the wire, best show out there without a doubt, it was a good season for sopranos but an even better one for the wire
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Oh man! You are stop on in this rant. When are the emmy voters going to give LOST it's deserved credit. Really, I'm sorry you're only shown a 5 min clip to make your judgment. You should be able to feel the talent of this show and not just complain about how you don't understand it!
p.s. i think the simpson's are on their 19th season...but you're right I haven't laughed since 1998
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I agree with nearly everything stated. Lost should have been nominated, and whats up with half the supporting actress category taken up by Grey's Anatomy.
But Avatar should be respected. Its a great show with content that appeals to kids (its demographic) but older audiences as well. Check it out.
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What is wrong with you people and Grey's Anatomy?If they got nominated they probably deserve it.If others didn't got nominated and deserved it too ,they will probably get nominated soon.Unfair things happen all the time...You can't have everything you want on the nomination list!I would have really wanted Patrick Dempsey to be nominated (he's an underrated actor & always has been) too but life sucks!
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When I saw the nominations I was totally bummed. Again.
I'm a fan of shows like Gilmore Girls and Veronica Mars, the shows that NEVER get any credit Emmy-wise. I'm a bit bummed about Lost as well. And I wonder about whether a lot of the nominated people even deserve a nomination.
Maybe I should just boycot the Emmys. It would make for less frustration.
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2 words... The Wire.
Hands down, the best drama on HBO (laps around The Sopranos), and the most original cop show on TV. What cop show, not only plays the perspective of the criminals, but actually does it in such a way that the viewer becomes engaged in them, hell, sometimes even roots for them?!?!?!?!
NYPD Blue, the Law and Orders, the CSIs, Hill St. Blues, The Shield, all can't hold a torch to The Wire.
Critics agree, now we just need more people to watch.
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Avatar is by far the best cartoon nominated. If it doesn't win it's only going to be more proof that whoever does the Emmy voting doesn't watch television.
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I guess Veronica Mars will never get the respect and Emmy it deserves. Television and the Emmy's have both gone to hell!
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and no major nominations for friday night lights besides best casting!?? and there are so many better shows out there that never get recognized cause of bad publicity!
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where the hell is supernatural!!!
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Pretty much agree, but you don't like Southpark? The first half of this season and pretty much all of last season had arguably some of the best episodes in the history of the show! Other than that, interesting discussion.
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Agree with most comments. For one thing, LOST should have been nominated, but since the voters only look at one episode, that hurts since LOST's story is more complex than most TV shows put together. But even still, the Emmys should have just listened to the general consensus that the Season 3 finale was one of the best LOST episodes of all time, and just nominated it on faith. Grey's IS overrated, it's a Scrubs clone, only they take out all the great stuff that made Scrubs a brilliant show. Sopranos had its weakest season, not sure why it was nominated, but I guess the Emmys like the old veterans. Heroes is good, but it isn't quite Best Drama category yet. It's got a good story, and a few good developed characters, but the others (Nikki, D.L., Simone, Matt, etc.) need more development.
As for animated shows, Avatar IS a good show with a surprisingly good story and easily the best show Nickelodeon has seen in a LONG time. I've heard the last two Simpsons seasons have been better, but I haven't watched them, so no comment. At least Family Guy wasn't nominated, I liked Seasons 1-4, but Season 5 has been lame.
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No Scrubs or Battlestar Galactica (or Edward James Olmos for that matter), not interested.
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Wow and I always wondered who watches all that TV. The thing you need to take into account is not everyone likes what you like. And just as you are, they are not voting on what is good but what they like.
If the emmy committee and the viewers would come to understand what constitutes a good performance or a good show the quality of television might actually improve. But since the only difference between you and them is money when it comes to your understanding of the medium, I can't see that happening any time soon.
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Why doesn't anyone understand the difference between "couldn't care less" and "could care less?" Please - think about it for a few seconds and see if you ever intend to state you "could care less" about something.
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Grey's Anatomy, original? Psh. Doctor/hospital shows where they focus more on the doctors and their lives have been around for quite a while. The only variation on the formula there is that it's been injected with a huge dose of estrogen.
Typical of a woman (you sexist pig, you!) to prefer a show like that.
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LOST, DEXTER, FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS. Where the hell were these shows?! LOST should've been up there for sure, especially if HEROES made it in (I really like Heroes and all but it's basically an unintelligent LOST offspring with 2d characters and bad dialogue). Lost had its best season with some of the most emotional and darkest stuff the series has ever hit and it continually takes a risk and moves into bolder and newer territory unlike a lot of other shows. I mean, where was ELIZABETH MITCHELL's nomination for chrissake.
Dexter should've been nominated for Best Actor at the very least. Let's not get started on Friday Night Lights. And everything I've heard about THE WIRE sounds like it's a travesty on that end as well that it had a non-presence at the Emmys.
For the people raging on about Veronica Mars - I dig Veronica Mars and all as well but it hasn't ever come close to its great first season. And no matter how much I like it, I recognize that its production quality is actually kind of subpar compared to a lot of these shows - while its dialogue can be witty, the acting on the show is generally second-tier (except for maybe Kristen Bell and Enrico Colantoni) and the pacing of the show is often awful. I mean, that episode with the people doing graffiti on the immigrant's restaurant and the PSA-style storyline about underage drinking? TERRIBLE. Like so bad that I had to scan through the episode to get through it rather than actually watch most of it.
Oh I'm mildly happy about Entourage being nominated but I mean, S3 was not even a great season for it so...overall, the Emmys suck.
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I have to disagree with points 1 and 2, specifically "Can it really be Emmy "worthy" if people don't even know what type of show they are watching?" The answer, to me, is yes- a good show is a good show even if it doesn't fit neatly into arbitrary genre categories. The best comedy in a given season may not necessarily be the funniest.
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