Hey, Emmy voters, tired of me yet? No? Good, because we still have six more categories to get through, including the two below — lead actor and actress in a comedy. (My suggestions for lead actor and actress in a drama will be posted later this evening, followed by outstanding comedy series and drama series tomorrow.) To recap: Use this list of recommendations as your guide when the balloting process gets underway next week. I’ll be checking to see how closely you paid attention when the nods come out on July 16.
Best Lead Actor (Comedy)
• Alec Baldwin (30 Rock): Ironically, he soared by bringing his loopy character down to earth.
• Kyle Bornheimer (Worst Week): The (super-funny) show didn’t last. But let’s keep its Everyman star as a souvenir.
• Steve Carell (The Office): With the help of Amy Ryan’s Holly, he gave Michael some heart and depth.
• Zachary Levi (Chuck): Who else shifts as easily between comedy, drama, and kung fu? That’s right, no one.
• Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory): Revenge of the nerd!
• James Roday (Psych): My sixth sense says this is the underrated comic’s year.
Best Lead Actress (Comedy)
• Christina Applegate (Samantha Who?) Made trying to be good look good.
• Kaley Cuoco (The Big Bang Theory): Only a real dork would write her off as just another pretty face.
• America Ferrera (Ugly Betty): Deserves major props for hiding the series’ signs of wear. Without a poncho, even!
• Tina Fey (30 Rock): I want her to go to there. Again.
• Joanna Garcia (Privileged): If Emmy didn’t shun The CW, it’d admit it loved Garcia.
• Eva Longoria-Parker (Desperate Housewives): The most unsung member
of the ensemble is also its funniest. Let’s give her some love.
Dream Emmy Ballot Part 1: Best Supporting Actor and Actress (comedy)
Dream Emmy Ballot Part 2: Best Supporting Actor and Actress (drama)
Jim Parsons definitely deserves the win!!!! He has made Sheldon a truly memorable character.
Love the James Roday and Joanna Garcia picks!
glad to see Jim Parson on your list. He is so funny. great actor. plays a great nerd.
I think you meant that you want Tina Fey to GO TO there.
I’m honestly going to be really upset if the Emmys don’t show Zachary some love this year. The things he did with Chuck this season were just amazing, he’s so incredibly talented and they’re a little short sighted to ignore that. I mean, come on, we saw a whole new side to Chuck in vs the Dream Job and it was amazing to see him shift from bad ass spy to insecure and hurt son and back again.
Jim Parsons for the win! Always rooting for Steve Carell, too.
Also loved Joanna Garcia, but I doubt she’ll get any love.
Your quote on Tina should say, “I want her to go TO there.” C’mon Ausiello!
Christina Applegate!!!
Aw Sam Who?…
Shame on you, ABC!
It’s funny, when Desperate Housewives first started, I thought Eva Longoria was by far the weakest link. Then the show started to suck, and suddenly she was the one who brought the funny. While I still and always will just watch this show because ‘it’s on’ ELP definitely deserves props. As you said, unsung hereo of the cast.
I could & would nominate the whole cast of Samantha Who? The women on the show are all fantastic. And of course Tina Fey & Alec Baldwin goes without saying. Tina Fey’s Liz Lemon is one of the best female comedy characters, perhaps ever.
James Roday all the way! How corny.
I will disagree with America Ferrara. I think Betty is the least funny of the show, and quite frankly, most annoying. I tune in for every other character besides Betty.
Come on! Why no Zach Braff? John C McGinley? Anyone from Scrubs?
Love that Zach Levi made the cut! I would also like to see the lead guy in “Party down” up there but i know that probably isn’t possible, huh? Ken marino is his name right? Loved him on Reaper and Veronica Mars.
LOVE that you mentioned James Roday. Psych is totally underrated.
I’m still a little pissed at you for snubbing Lisa Edelstein, but I’ve got to admit: I like your comedy choices.
I think we’ll see a 30 Rock sweep this year with Fey and Baldwin.
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