Quibbling Siblings dish on the Emmy awards

Debbie:

It probably didn’t escape you that the Emmys were on Sunday night. I honestly didn’t watch them, except I happened to catch the segment where Ricky Gervais was about to make fun of Mel Gibson, but didn’t because he’s been through a lot … and so have the Jews. Ricky, you’re awesome. Anyone who mocks Mel Gibson is alright by me.

But anyway, even though I didn’t watch, I do know who won and lost, so let’s dish on that.

I can’t really argue with too many of the comedy wins because Modern Family is the best writing out there and Jane Lynch and Eric Stonestreet are completely awesome. I may take issue with Edie Falco if I’d seen more than the pilot of Nurse Jackie, but I can’t help but think that someone out there’s got to be funnier than her.

I’m sure you’re loving the Mad Men writing win, but I would have liked to see Dexter win a few more.

My only other immediate observation is what the heck is Temple Grandin, ’cause I feel like I missed something….

Bob:

Seriously, the TV movie and miniseries categories seem out of place at this point in time. There were only two miniseries nominated! How is that possible? They should probably, at the very least, combine them all into one category.

I agree, it was nice to see Modern Family get a lot of attention, and Jane Lynch is about the only thing that keeps me coming back to Glee. She deserves every award out there if you ask me. I don’t want to hate on Glee because I don’t think it’s a bad show, and I there is a lot to like about it, but I was a little relieved to see that it didn’t pick up best comedy. I just think it’s way overhyped and Modern Family is a better show. (The Gleeks are going to destroy me in the comments, aren’t they?)

The biggest surprise of the night, for me, was Archie Punjabi‘s win for The Good Wife, which was almost as shocking as Julianna Margulies’ loss. I love the show and enjoy the character, but I was even a little confused when she was nominated. She does a fine job on the show, but the character hasn’t really been given that much to do. Add in the amazing work that Rose Byrne and the ladies from Mad Men did last season and I am flabbergasted.

Overall, I was pleased. It was nice to see Jim Parsons and Aaron Paul recognized for their excellent work. Bryan Cranston won again, with good reason, and Mad Men took home top prize for the third straight year. With season four shaping up to be the best one yet, I can’t imagine Mad Men won’t be up there again in 2011.

Debbie:

I was wondering how you felt about the Margulies loss; I know you have championed The Good Wife and her performance all season long. You’re right about Archie Panjabi, although I wonder what episodes all the gals submitted for review. That could have made a huge difference.

Rah, rah for Bryan Cranston. I get that he’s awesome because I can’t even believe he’s the same guy that played Malcolm’s dad, but I always want Michael C. Hall to win (although if John Lithgow hadn’t walked away with best guest actor, I would have surmised that monkeys voted). Although this year, Hugh Laurie was the deserved one. What a season for House, and based on his work in the season premiere alone, he should have walked away with it.

Oh, and I kinda love that Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution won the reality category … one step closer to changing how the world eats. Now that’s the kind of reality TV I can get behind.

Hmmm … I guess I really did have more to say.

Bob:

Well, all those neglected actors will have their chance next year because Breaking Bad is taking such a long break between seasons, it’s not even going to be eligible for next year’s Emmys. Disappointing for us fans, but I suppose Laurie, Hall, and Hamm must be excited.

And what is with Lithgow being nominated for guest actor? Wasn’t he in Dexter just as much as Martin Short was in this season of Damages? It seems like they may have been bending the rules a bit to make sure that Lithgow got his trophy. Though, from what I hear about his performance, it probably would have been a safe bet in the supporting actor category too.

Debbie:

Oh, I can answer the Lithgow question. Short was in last season of Damages and it’s open for him to continue on as well. Lithgow was a one-season wonder and there’s no changing that, no matter how awesome his performance was. That’s got to be a criteria in deciding supporting actor or guest actor. Let me tell you, if you watched this season of Dexter, you’d look upon those 3rd Rock from the Sun reruns a little differently … as in, you’d run from the room in fear at the sight of Lithgow.

How about you — what do you all have to say about the Emmys?

Clacked by Debbie McDuffee
on Sep 02, 2010 @ 12:00 EST5EDT