Our very own Adam Spunberg is beaming with joy after Lost’s Michael Emerson upset William Hurt of Damages and John Slattery of Mad Men for the Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Emmy. Spunberg hopes this sparks a career boom for a star on his favorite show.
The highest rated in Emmy’s broadcast in 3 years proved to be a spectacular show, thanks largely to host Neil Patrick Harris. Our new blogger Lauren Mattia reviews a night filled with acting upsets and repeat victories for Mad Men, 30 Rock, and other series.
In a night that saw plenty of upsets in the acting categories, the top two shows remained the same. Mad Men and 30 Rock are the best drama and comedy for the second and third year straight. Awards Picks hopes everyone had a fun night with their pools! We’ll be back with Oscar and Grammy pools in the coming months.
The Best Reality Competition Emmy seems to go to The Amazing Race every year. Adam Spunberg says its well-deserved. But shows such as Top Chef, Survivor, and American Idol are running at The Amazing Race’s heels.
Our lead blogger Adam Spunberg is actively rooting for Lost to upset Emmy favorite Mad Men. Will his dreams come true? Or will the AMC drama repeat as Emmy champ?
Adam Spunberg wonders if 30 Rock will again dominate the comedy awards at the Emmy’s.
Tina Fey has become Hollywood’s new “it” girl, thanks her terrific performances in 30 Rock and as Sarah Palin in Saturday Night Live. She’s heavily favored to win Best Actress in a Comedy for the third straight year.
Last year Bryan Cranston shocked the entertainment establishment by stealing the Best Actor in a Drama Emmy for his work in Breaking Bad. This year, he’s challenged by a host of leading men, hoping for their first Emmy gold. Can John Hamm or Simon Baker dethrone the champ?
The Daily Show has won the Emmy for Best Variety, Music, or Comedy Series five years in a row. Can Stephen Colbert, David Letterman, Bill Maher, or the cast of SNL end the streak? John Shekitka examines this late night affair.
Now that the nominations are out, Adam Spunberg takes a closer look at the top two categories. He sees a potential wild card in ABC’s “Lost”, while “30 Rock” and “Entourage” could be dueling comedies. Either way, the Emmy game is now up and ready to go!