Emmy Nominations 2004: BORING

Gothamist doesn't know why we bothered with the 2005 Emmy Nominations because they were boring, except that we're ruthless TV watchers and awards show fiends, so we're painted into the corner. The actors, actresses, and programs nominated were all fine and very talented, but it's the same crew every year! James Gandolfini...Allison Janney...The West Wing...Will & Grace - which wasn't even as good as the subpar non-nominated Friends this past season...four writing nominations for the Sopranos...blah blah blah. David Chase has a death grip on the Academy, even with Cousin Tony! This is almost as bad as when Helen Hunt and Candice Bergen would...keep...winning...even after their characters and shows lost steam seasons ago. There was even a posthumous nomination for John Ritter! Yes, he's a great comic talent, but come on. There needs to be a way for newer shows to get their feet in the door, like Nip/Tuck, The Gilmore Girls, The O.C., and Scrubs. But here are some nominations we were happy about:

- Nominations for Joan of Arcadia in best drama and best actress, Amber Tamblyn.
- Nomination for best actor in a televion movie for Mos Def in Something The Lord Made
- Nomination for best actress in a comedy for Bonnie Hunt in Life with Bonnie - now cancelled
- Nomination for best supporting actress in a drama for Drea De Matteo in The Sopranos - nothing like going to Joey with an Emmy in hand
- Nomination for Colonial House for best reality program (non-competition)
- Nominations for Arrested Development for best comedy, writing in a comedy series, and best supporting actor, Jeffrey Tambor
- Nomination for Chappelle's Show for best variety, music or comedy show (writing as well)
- Finally, the nomination for our friend Justin Kirk's performance in Angels in America. Ba-kawk!

The big Emmys show will be on September 19, hosted by Garry Shandling on ABC.

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By Jen Chung in Arts & Entertainment on July 15, 2004 9:26 AM

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Neil Epstein

4 votes for The Amazing Race, nice!

Kitt

Snitt: Does finishing Jude the Obscure count?

Also, I third or fourth or whatever on The Wire.

--K

no one

TV: BORING!

Just turn it off.

emmygirl

i too am v. disappointed about nothing for 'the wire'. i also disappointed about ian mcshane not being recognized for deadwood.

rbrtsnode

Yes, the Secret Society of Wire Watchers is a group I proudly claim to be part of. Nothing worse than trying to find someone around the office/neighborhood to discuss the show with, only to be given the "I really can't get into it/don't understand it" remark. What the hell? I really thought this would be the year the got props. At least a nod for McNulty or the union boss guy. And yes, Homocide is an All-Timer in my mind.

On another note, there should have been a special nod/award created for Jeffery Chodow's snot-nose punk intern kid on The Restaurant. He was only on one eposide, but sweet Jeez-us that kid provide a season worth of hilarity.

snitt

That's no good Kitt.

Shouldn't you be reading the classics instead of wasting brain space on cheesy courtroom dramas?

Kitt

I rather liked the list of Best Actress nominees -- I'm surprised Gothamist didn't point out the L&O connection for Mariska Hargitay on SVU. Also interesting about that list is this: every one of the nominees bar Tamblyn has appeared as a major guester on one of the L&Os. (The sad thing about me is I can name the episodes.)

--Kitt

Doctor Memory

The Wire is suffering under the Curse of Homicide: no show associated with David Simon will ever get an Emmy.

I'm okay with it. It makes watching the show feel like being part of some secret society.

Jen

Exactly - I forgot to mention The Wire, but that's the kind of stuff that's always missing. Where was Homicide? (Yes, Andre Braugher won, but still - it was woefully underrcognized.)

rbrtsnode

Why the hell does West Wing keep getting nominated? Liberal Hollywood or what??? The show is and has been shite and un-watchable for some time. However, nice to see Arrested Development get recognized. Will The Wire ever get recognized by these folsk? Must have something to do with its release timing...