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The 2008 Emmys - The Start of My Most Favorite Week of the Year
I said to my mom yesterday, "Oh, this is my most favorite week of the year" and she said "Why, because it's my birthday?" and I had to sadly inform her that it wasn't because of her birthday but because it is PREMIERE WEEK!! Yay!!
But before premiere week starts, tonight is Emmy night. Award nights are ritualistic in my family. My sister and her family in CT and mom and me in Indiana make our picks, have appetizers, watch the E pre-show and score dresses, and then call back and forth after key categories we are rooting for. Today's been even more particularly packed as our favorite football team, the Indianapolis Colts, played a late game. That means my butt will be in my lounge chair (outside of this quick posting) for close to 8 hours! That's when you have to worry about that thrombosis the airplanes tell you about!!
So, I thought before the evening's Emmy's festivities I'd share some of my hopes for the night. First, I have to say that I'm very happy that Kathy Griffin's show one a second Emmy this year and that she didn't say "suck it Jesus" so that she will be presenting an award (along with Don Rickles)tonight. I also heard that Craig Ferguson is presenting (with Brooke Shields) and I'm looking forward to that. Other show things I'm looking forward to is Josh Groban's salute to TV theme songs (with the Muppets???) and the five hosts -- especially Tom Bergeron -- as you will learn later on!
I'll go through the major categories. We always are challenged by do we vote for who we Think will win or who we Want to win. This sometimes is important because I will say there is a prize for the winner -- but tonight there is no prize so I'm just going for who I want.
I'll work backwards in somewhat order of priority. We'll start with best Reality Show Host. Hands down Tom Bergeron is my favorite. I think he is so witty and quick on his feet and, as you may know, DWTS is one of my favorite shows of all time. I think Heidi may have done some lobbying, so that's a possibility. Jeff Probst may have earned this award after so many years on Survivor so I wouldn't be disappointed if he won, but I doubt that will happen. I will tell you this that I will be sorely disappointed if Ryan Seacrest wins. I'm just not thrilled with his character as a human being. I may be wrong on that, but that's the vibe I get. (By the way, I won't talk about all the nominees in each category from now on - reality tv is just a favorite of mine)
Reality Competition -- I have to say that I'd be happy with any of these shows. I watch all of them. I'm going to vote for Amazing Race. I know, DWTS is my favorite show, but I think Amazing Race is an ideal reality competition show, so they get my vote. The only show I don't want is American Idol. Do you see a pattern of American Idol bias??
Supporting Actress - Comedy
I'm rooting for Amy Poehler 100%.
Supporting Actor - Comedy
I was going to vote for Neil Patrick Harris because I've heard such good things about his work and I like him But as I wrote this I was saying how Rainn Wilson would be my runner up because he is so hysterical as Dwight Shrute. So, I'm throwing my support behind Rainn, but I'd be happy for Neil also.
Actress - Comedy
I'm a Tina Fey fan. She had me at Sarah Palin. OK, maybe before that, but the more I watch her the more I realize how talented she is. Mom's throwing her hat behind Christina Applegate and I have to say she's my second pick. I think she deftly handles switching between good Samantha and bad Samantha and I'm looking forward to the premiere of this show.
Actor - Comedy
Before I share my pick, I want to express an opinion for next year. I believe Stephen Colbert should not only be nominated but should win this category. He is amazing. If Amy Poelher can be a supporting actress, Colbert is assuredly a strong candidate for best actor. The lobbying begins soon -- won't you join me??
OK, so now about my pick. I've been on a Monk tangent recently and that makes me want to vote for Tony Shaloub, but I'm not. I'm going for Mr. Alec Baldwin. Steve Carrel would be fine too. Not Charlie Sheen, please God, not Charlie Sheen.
Supporting Actress - Drama
If this was last year, I'd be voting for Sandra Oh, but she was almost just a bump on the log this past year, so I'm throwing my vote to Chandra Wilson. Period.
Supporting Actor - Drama
I love Michael Emerson on Lost and this is probably someone I want to win more that any other category. I want the world to be drawn to his work. Go Michael!!
Actress - Drama
Since I'm not a big drama watcher, I'm just going for Sally Field, matriarch of my dear Brothers and Sisters. Kyra Sedgewick would be fun, too.
Actor - Drama
Again -- not a big drama watcher. And actually, not even going to vote here. Don't really care.
Best Drama
I want Lost to be rewarded for such a great season (or second half of a season). I'll be disappointed otherwise, and expect that disappointment.
Best Comedy
I'm torn between the Office and 30 Rock. But given this past year, I'll go with 30 Rock. More importantly, I hope that it's one of those two because I don't think any of the other three had decent enough seasons to merit this nomination.
That's it. It's 3 minutes till the show starts so I guess I'd better get this posted and get my butt back in my chair.
Have fun. Get rested and ready for premiere week!!
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Sep 21, 2008 8:00 PM
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Commenting on my own post after a pretty disappointing Emmy awards show. The clip of Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, and Steve Carrell at last year's show reminded me of how awful last year's show was -- in the round. And this year, with the 5 reality show hosts -- not much better.
Highlights for me were the Josh Groban theme song salute, Ricky Gervais' bit with Steve Carrell, and Kathy Griffin's respect and giggles with Don Rickles.
Cringe worthy moments -- that opening monologue -- what the h*ll were they thinking???? My god, they work on reality shows that provide five arm's lengths worth of material (where's Al Franken when you need him -- or Tina Fey?) Good grief -- just let Colbert and Stewart host the damn thing next year. Their the only truly funny moments.
The awards were wacky -- not many of my selections, Entertainment Weekly's selections, or USA Today's selections actually won (not sure about TV Guide - sorry). Disappointed that Jeremy Piven won again. Got a little tired of seeing Tina Fey, if that's possible. I think I give the Emmy's one more chance and then it's "three strikes, your're out". Sayanorra.
Bye
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Sep 21, 2008 11:46 PM
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I actually watched all of the Emmy's last night, the first time in years. I had no issue with any of the winners. The only thing I will say is that now I want to check out John Adams and Breaking Bad, a TV show I never heard of before last night. I can't believe there was a TV show out there that slipped under my radar. I usually know about every new show that is starting. Is it possible, could I be losing my touch?
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Sep 22, 2008 10:43 AM
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This is my favorite week of the year, too! I watched all of the Emmys, too, and for the most part they were okay for me. Ricky Gervais and Don Rickles were the highlights of the show, and the hosts were the worst part. I got about half of the selections right and was glad for 30 Rock, Tina Fey, and Mad Men. I was also glad that House won best directing for that stellar season finale.
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Sep 23, 2008 6:27 PM
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