Emmy, schmemmy
I have never put much stock in the Emmy Awards, mostly because they never reflect actual talent on television. Two and a Half Men? Really? Boston Legal? These are shining examples of tv at its best? And it’s not like the people choosing haven’t seen shows like Battlestar Galactica, because it received some nods for writing. And why is Grey’s Anatomy so highly nominated? Year after year the nominee list changes little, regardless of new shows that push the medium. The award seems to highlight mediocrity. It’s hard enough to get interesting shows on air.
I’m happy Extras got some nods (have you seen the Daniel Radcliffe episode it’s nominated for writing? because it’s hilarious). What are the shows/actors you think are missing? Or overrated? Or ridiculous and still on the air and/or receiving nominations?
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I'm glad you took on the Emmy watch. I think the Emmy nominations have followed the Nielson ratings for years now. Nominations seem to be based on the premise that the Emmy show should be a celebration of what's already popular.
Here's a link to Boston Globe's TV critic Matthew Gilbert's take on the nominations.
http://www.boston.com/ae/tv/articles/2007/07/20...
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Any shows you love to hate or hate to love?
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I am so elitist I try to only watch shows that have been cancelled.
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