With the announcement of Emmy nominations right around the corner, I think it is time to break down what I believe should be the Emmy nominations for the year. As always, these are just my opinions and are based on the shows that I watch.
This Category is almost as competitive as the supporting actor category. With Monk finally gone (Thank God) and Curb Your Enthusiasm not eligible for voting this season, there is a good chance we will see a surprise or two in the nominations. So much so, that I would say only 2 of my picks are locks to actually get nominated.
The Office had, as has been the case in recent years, a very up and down season. But Steve Carell was anything but up and down. In Carell’s final season, he was able to have extremely funny and meaningful moments with almost every member of the ensemble cast. The fact that he has never won an Emmy before and it is his last year don’t only make him a lock to be nominated, but a strong contender to finally win.
A comeback season for "30 Rock" meant prime Emmy bait for everybody and the show's 100th episode let Alec Baldwin play three or four different versions of himself. Baldwin has been nominated the last 4 years and this was the strongest season of the show in the last couple so there is no reason Baldwin would not get nominated
Other than Amy Poehler, Rob Lowe is the biggest name in the "Parks and Recreation" cast, even if his introduction has done nothing to boost the show's ratings and even if he's not a Lead Actor on the show by any stretch of the imagination. He's still hilarious in his supporting role, and makes while not on screen as much as the other actors in this category, makes me laugh just as much as anybody on television.
Louie is a one man show, and that one man is Louis C.K. He stars, writes, directs, produces and edits the show. And it is one of the funniest shows. Its genius is in its simplicity. I really don’t think he has a realistic shot at getting nominated, and that really is too bad because when it boils down to it Louis C.K may be the most talented person in this category.
No man is willing to act to extremes quite like Danny McBride on Eastbound and Down. So even though the show itself is a little over the top sometimes, when it is funny it is very funny. McBride should be recognized for his commitment to such a ridiculous character.
Zachary Levi has been one of the most refreshing, entertaining actors for the last 5 years now. Judging by ratings for Chuck, very few of you would know that. The guy can nail every emotion and constantly has to stretch himself more than most comedic roles due to the dramatic aspects of the show, and due to its hour format. GIVE THE GUY SOME LOVE ALREADY!
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