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The 2011 Emmy Award Nominations

By Dustin Rowles | Posted Under Trade News | Comments (79)

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July 14, 2011: LOS ANGELES: The nominees for the Primetime Emmy Awards were announced this morning at a ceremony hosted by Melissa McCarthy and Joshua Jackson (RIP). Emmy Award-winning actress Jane Lynch will host the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards airing live from NOKIA Theatre L.A. in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 18, on Fox.

Great news for a some Pajiba favorites, like “Friday Night Lights,” which finally got its due in the drama category. For the second year in a row, it also received nominations for Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton. “Game of Thrones” was also represented in the best drama category; Peter Dinklage likewise got his deserving supporting actor nod. Timothy Olyphant also received a much deserved nomination for Best Actor, and Margo Martindale and Walton Goggins joined him from “Justified” in receiving a supporting acting nod. “Justified,” however, did not land a best drama nomination. I’m also pleased to see Martha Plimpton get a nomination, although I feel like Garret Dillahunt deserved one, too.

The snubs were plenty, starting with Nick Offerman, snubbed on “Parks and Recreation,” along with Adam Scott and even Charlie Day on “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” Michael Pitt from “Boardwalk Empire” was unfairly overlooked, as was the entire cast of “Community,” as well as the show, likely to make room for more nominations for an off year of “Modern Family.” That stings. I also would’ve liked to have seen “Men of a Certain Age” in the drama category, but there really wasn’t much room for it.

The disappointments? Kathy Bates had no business being nominated for the dismal “Harry’s Law,” and I get that Melissa McCarthy is getting a lot of attention right now because of Bridesmaids, but that’s no excuse for giving any attention to “Mike and Molly.” I’d be more upset with the Jon Cryer nomination, except now we know exactly how much he had to endure on the set. Mireille Enos apparently wins the nomination for best pinched face in a terrible drama. “The Office” didn’t deserve a nomination this year; it should’ve made way for “Community” or “Louis.” Oh, and Betty White? Really?

And where is “The Walking Dead”?

And you’ll notice down at the bottom the nominations for guest actors. I don’t have too many qualms with the actual choices (although, Spader’s turn on “The Office” should’ve been nominated, and maybe Olyphant’s too, out of the pretty principal), but some of those characters weren’t “guests,” they were full-on supporting roles. Like Jeremy Davis in “Justified,” and Julia Stiles in “Dexter.” Also: Gwyneth for “Glee”? Come on, now. That’s just dumb. Same with Zach Galifianakis for “SNL.” That was one of the weaker episodes of the season. Still, good for Idris Elba in getting a nom. And as much as I liked Jeremy Davies in “Justified,” that category belongs to Michael J. Fox, who killed in “The Good Wife.”

Finally, in a conference call this morning after the nominations, I asked Ron Swanson how he felt about his snob. His response, “Who cares about me? Where’s LIL’ SEBASTIAN’s nomination? Show some damn respect.”

The complete list of nominees for the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards presented by the Academy of Television Arts & Science.


OUTSTANDING DRAMA
Boardwalk Empire
Dexter
Friday Night Lights
Game of Thrones
The Good Wife
Mad Men

OUTSTANDING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Julianna Margulies (The Good Wife)
Kathy Bates (Harry’s Law)
Mariska Hargitay (Law and Order: SVU)
Connie Britton (Friday Night Lights)
Elisabeth Moss (Mad Men)
Mireille Enos (The Killing)

OUTSTANDING ACTOR IN A DRAMA
Jon Hamm (Mad Men)
Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights)
Steve Buscemi (Boardwalk Empire)
Michael C. Hall (Dexter)
Hugh Laurie (House)
Timothy Olyphant (Justified)

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA
John Slattery (Mad Men)
Josh Charles (The Good Wife)
Andre Braugher (Men of a Certain Age)
Walton Goggins (Justified)
Alan Cumming (The Good Wife)
Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones)

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Christina Hendricks (Mad Men)
Archie Panjabi (The Good Wife)
Christine Baranski (The Good Wife)
Margo Martindale (Justified)
Kelly Macdonald (Boardwalk Empire)
Michelle Forbes (The Killing)

OUTSTANDING COMEDY
The Big Bang Theory
The Office
Parks and Recreation
Modern Family
Glee
30 Rock

OUTSTANDING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
Melissa McCarthy (Mike & Molly)
Tina Fey (30 Rock)
Martha Plimpton (Raising Hope)
Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation)
Edie Falco (Nurse Jackie)
Laura Linney (The C Word)

OUTSTANDING ACTOR IN A COMEDY
Alec Baldwin (30 Rock)
Louis C.K. (Louie)
Steve Carell (The Office)
Johnny Galecki (The Big Bang Theory)
Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory)
Matt LeBlanc (Episodes)

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY
Chris Colfer (Glee)
Jon Cryer (Two and a Half Men)
Eric Stronestreet (Modern Family)
Ty Burrell (Modern Family)
Ed O’Neil (Modern Family)

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
Jane Lynch (Glee)
Betty White (Hot in Cleveland)
Jane Krakowski (30 Rock)
Julie Bowen (Modern Family)
Sofia Vergara (Modern Family)
Kristen Wiig (Saturday Night Live)

OUTSTANDING REALITY SHOW COMPETITION
Project Runway
American Idol
The Amazing Race
So You Think You Can Dance
Dancing with the Stars

OUTSTANDING VARIETY, MUSIC, OR COMEDY SERIES
The Colbert Report
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
Conan
Real Time with Bill Maher
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

OUTSTANDING REALITY SHOW HOST

Phil Keoghan (Amazing Race)
Ryan Seacrest (American Idol)
Tom Bergeron (Dancing with the Stars)
Cat Deeley (So You Think You Can Dance)
Jeff Probst (Survivor)

Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series

“The Big C” — Idris Elba
“Modern Family” — Nathan Lane
“Saturday Night Live” — Zach Galifianakis
“Saturday Night Live” — Justin Timberlake
“30 Rock” — Matt Damon
“30 Rock” — Will Arnett

Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series

“Big Love” - Bruce Dern
“Brothers & Sisters” - Beau Bridges
“The Good Wife” - Michael J. Fox
“Harry’s Law” - Paul McCrane
“Justified” - Jeremy Davies
“Mad Men” - Robert Morse

Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series

“Glee” - Kristin Chenoweth
“Glee” - Dot-Marie Jones
“Glee” - Gwyneth Paltrow
“Raising Hope” - Cloris Leachman
“Saturday Night Live” - Tina Fey
“30 Rock” - Elizabeth Banks

Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series
“The Closer” - Mary McDonnell
“Dexter” - Julia Stiles
“Grey’s Anatomy” - Loretta Devine
“Mad Men” - Randee Heller
“Mad Men” - Cara Buono as Faye Miller
“Shameless” - Joan Cusack
“True Blood” - Alfre Woodard









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Comments

It's not 'Walter' it's 'Walton' Goggins aka Boyd Crowder aka Shane Vendrell. No respect!!!!

Posted by: Frankie B. at July 14, 2011 9:02 AM

We watched the announcement at work this morning, and I had to stop myself from cheering out loud when they announced Cat Deeley. She's FINALLY getting recognized for her fantastic work as the host of SYTYCD!

And yay for Friday Night Lights and all the Parks & Rec love, but where's Ron Swanson (fine, Nick Offerman)?

Posted by: MelBivDevoe at July 14, 2011 9:04 AM

Go Margo! Go Margo!

And Olyphant and Goggins of course.

Go Justified!!

Posted by: Tarn at July 14, 2011 9:06 AM

I am disappointed by the exclusion of Nick Offerman.

Posted by: Mrs. Julien at July 14, 2011 9:06 AM

Once again Mr. Mariska Hargitay is in the wrong category.

They nominated Ensign Ro for The Killing, really? Whining and looking as if you are suffering in a Pepto Bismol commercial is getting rewarded as compelling drama nowadays? Oh my god.

Posted by: BarbadoSlim at July 14, 2011 9:08 AM

No Nick Offerman? Also, John Cryer and those two goons from The Big Bang Theory? Ugh...

Posted by: Al Borland at July 14, 2011 9:10 AM

Lack of Donald Glover makes this list invalid. Lack of Nick Offerman means the nominations must have been made by an invalid.

Posted by: Socrates_Johnson at July 14, 2011 9:17 AM

Wait, "The Big Bang Theory" gets nominated but, nothing for "Community"? Nothing? Not even in the lesser, un-televised awards (I checked)! No outstanding directing (although Modern Family gets nominated 3 times for that category), no outstanding writing (although the show Episodes with Matt LeBlanc gets nominated), and no outstanding cast nomination. I'm sad...

Posted by: mc at July 14, 2011 9:20 AM

Who was nominated for Oustanding Reality Show Host? If the answer isn't RuPaul, I'll be pissed.

However, I see my prediction of Melissa McCarthy riding a combination of Bridesmaids and solid work on her sitcom to a nomination was accurate. Yay, only good part in a terrible show.

(Sorry, dude. RuPaul was also snubbed. But hey! Tom Bergeron! *puts gun in mouth, pulls trigger* -- DR )

Posted by: Robert at July 14, 2011 9:23 AM

The lack of Ron Fucking Swanson and anything Community makes me a bit stabby.

Posted by: Arrogant Ambassador at July 14, 2011 9:26 AM

So is breaking bad not eligible for some reasonk? Also, three nominations for modern family supporting actors but not one for community or parks and rec?! Bullshit!
I've known awards like these are totally fucked up since I found out John C. McGinley was never even nominated for one. The fact that he doesn't have a shelf full of awards is a travesty in and of itself, let alone him not even being nominated.

(BB was not eligible this year. -- DR

Posted by: RabidShihTzu at July 14, 2011 9:26 AM

They nominated Ensign Ro for The Killing, really? Whining and looking as if you are suffering in a Pepto Bismol commercial is getting rewarded as compelling drama nowadays? Oh my god.

This is good. I'm stealing that!

And congrats to Dinklage, Olyphant, Martindale, Goggins and the people who made my TV watching memorable this past year.

As for the rest, what shows are you on again?

Posted by: Fredo at July 14, 2011 9:29 AM

Robert,

Outstanding Host:
Jeff Probst, Survivor
Cat Deeley (YAY!), SYTYCD
Phil Keoghan, Amazing Race
Tom Bergeron, DWTS
Ryan Seacrest, American Idol

Don't shoot the messenger! ;)

Posted by: MelBivDevoe at July 14, 2011 9:30 AM

To anybody that laments the absence of Ron Swanson: That character is one-note, & only as good as the writing.

(I could say the same about your comments, new transported man. BaDa Bing. BaDa Boom! -- DR)

Posted by: the new transported man at July 14, 2011 9:31 AM

Well, I was expecting far worse. I was actually pleasantly surprised by some of the nominations and what more can you expect? Sure Community should have gotten nominated for something and Nick Offerman was snubbed. But we got Game of Thrones in there. A fantasy show! The nominated FNL and Coach and Mrs. Coach! And who would have thought that they would notice Martha Plimpton?

Posted by: Phedre at July 14, 2011 9:34 AM

If only Jon Cryer even had ONE note though. And when said note is totally bad ass, all other arguments are rendered moot.

Posted by: Socrates_Johnson at July 14, 2011 9:34 AM

Damn, Rowles is feisty today.

Posted by: Socrates_Johnson at July 14, 2011 9:36 AM

If The Deely doesn't win, I'll...

Posted by: PP Matter at July 14, 2011 9:38 AM

So, do they nominate Hugh Laurie every year as a matter of course? I don't mind the guy, but he hasn't done anything particularly great on House in years.

Glad to see Dinklage got the nod, but I'm still hoping the award goes to Walton Goggins. I doubt Margo Martindale will win, despite a brilliantly frightening performance.

Posted by: Reba at July 14, 2011 9:40 AM

Oh she better!

Posted by: Phedre at July 14, 2011 9:43 AM

If there's a category for Reality Show Host, there might as well be one for best QVC segment host or infomercial host. Same skill set.

Posted by: the new transported man at July 14, 2011 9:50 AM

If Margo doesn't win, I hope she lets the Crowe clan loose on them.

Posted by: Fredo at July 14, 2011 9:50 AM

Shane!

Posted by: zito at July 14, 2011 9:54 AM

Every year when I hear about the Emmys and think of how they consistently snubbed Lauren Graham for years. It's difficult to take them seriously.

And I agree with Reba: Hugh Laurie is a good actor but House stopped being a good show a few seasons ago and now he's just collecting a pay check.

Posted by: PaddyDog at July 14, 2011 9:54 AM

*hi-fives New Transported Man*

Posted by: BarbadoSlim at July 14, 2011 9:57 AM

Wow, new transported man, who pissed in your cornflakes this morning?

Posted by: MelBivDevoe at July 14, 2011 9:57 AM

HOOORAY FOR FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS!!

So pleased...

Community? Meh. This season wasn't THAT amazing.

Posted by: grace b at July 14, 2011 10:09 AM

No Community anywhere is a fucking travesty. It makes me hate Big Bang Theory more...even though I've never seen an episode. I am certain it is the worst show ever.

There must be some politics involved with this.

Posted by: Sbrown at July 14, 2011 10:15 AM

Clearly, the judgement of the Emmy voters is suspect, and has always been. But looking through the full list of awards, I'm glad at least that the kick-ass title sequence from Game of Thrones was nominated. Small solace.

Posted by: space oddity at July 14, 2011 10:15 AM

Have to agree with new transported man. There is more skill in getting people to pick up the phone and spend money on a set of Kincaid themed doilies than there is in some of these reality shows.

Posted by: PaddyDog at July 14, 2011 10:18 AM

Ok, Cat Deeley finally being nominated for the most thankless reality hosting job almost makes up for the RuPaul snub. Thanks, MelBivDoe.

Posted by: Robert at July 14, 2011 10:23 AM

And here I am getting all mad about the results when Dot Marie Jones got nominated for doing the best dramatic work on Glee. It's so nice to see a character actress like her finally get a chance for some recognition.

Posted by: Robert at July 14, 2011 10:26 AM

I'm happy that Game of Thrones got 13 noms but disappointed that Emilia Clarke was one of them.

Posted by: John W at July 14, 2011 10:29 AM

I can exclusively reveal that I asked my boyfriend Donald Glover for a reaction to his Emmy snub, and he was all, "Oh, to heck with that folderol! Let's make out."

Posted by: Caspar at July 14, 2011 10:39 AM

It's Julia Stiles.
And many of us liked "The Killing".
I stopped watching "House" a year ago - show seemed to have run its course. Bet the Emmy voters will keep nominating Hugh Laurie after everybody has stopped watching, after the show has stopped airing. It's just a habit.
Loved that Peter Dinklage was acknowledged for "Thrones" - he's the best character in the show and in the books - but why no nominations for his fellow actors?
Three nominees from same show is stupid -

Posted by: Astrid G. at July 14, 2011 10:43 AM

Not cool PaddyDog, not cool. I just checked the HSN site and they had no Kincaid themed doilies. They would have really tied the room together.

::flouncecakes::

Posted by: Mrs. Julien at July 14, 2011 10:44 AM

I've never seen Glee, but Gwynneth Paltrow getting nominated is clearly just a "get a big-name movie star to come to our ceremony" nomination.

Friday Night Lights! And Cat Deeley! Now the Emmys are slightly less meaningless than they were before!

Posted by: Todd at July 14, 2011 10:45 AM

Whoa, I think this is by far the happiest I've been at the Emmy nods. Yes,it's a sin that Ron Swanson got ignored, but FNL is finally getting its due, as is parks and Rec. So yeah, I'm happy. Go Dinklage!

Posted by: Figgy at July 14, 2011 10:50 AM

Dont get the love for "Boardwalk Empire" I think it's living off of HBO's reputation.

Happily surprised to see "GoT" got a nomination though I know it wont win.

Hope "Big Bang" wins but I doubt it.

"Glee" is a comedy? Really?

Posted by: logan at July 14, 2011 10:53 AM

Well it looks as if Ive identified a glaring gap in the market then.
I'm off to the silk screen printer and then to the bank.

Could you use a few antimacassars also?

Posted by: PaddyDog at July 14, 2011 10:54 AM

In a world where there's so many reality shows that it needs to be narrowed down to competitive shows and the fact that any reality show is getting awards makes me want to jump off a bridge.

And ENOUGH with the damn Glee love already, Hollywood. Seriously.

Posted by: Paultera at July 14, 2011 11:05 AM

Some skirts for the table legs would come in handy.

Posted by: Mrs. Julien at July 14, 2011 11:12 AM

Yay for Olyphant (just in general, but in this case for his nomination)! Agree that Nick Offerman (as well as the cast of "Community") was robbed. I don't get the Academy's big obsession with "Modern Family". It is funny enough at times, but not the big ground-breaking show they like to pretend it is.

I wonder if "The Killing" benefitted from the fact that it was still airing (I think? I have a family member in the Academy and I vaguely remember him getting the ballots @ early June) when voting began, before the not-so-loved finale?

Finally, I hope Cloris Leachman beats Paltrow (not literally, necessarily, although that might be entertaining).

Posted by: kimk at July 14, 2011 11:16 AM

Incredibly disappointed by the RuPaul snubbing, but...HAMM!

(If you need a date for the ceremony, Jon, call me!)

Posted by: SugarKane at July 14, 2011 11:21 AM

I'd pay money to see a Cloris Leachman beatdown on Paltrow. But I still don't get how one can be a 'guest appearance' when your name is in the open credits of every episode.

Posted by: space oddity at July 14, 2011 11:24 AM

I know everyone loves Ron Swanson. I do too. But where is the love for Tom Hatherford? Aziz is amazing on the show. He calls forks food rakes for ka-fucks sake!

Posted by: Vick at July 14, 2011 11:30 AM

I bemoan the lack of Cumberbatch.

Posted by: Kettle at July 14, 2011 11:30 AM

Cumberbatch makes lot of people moan.

::rimshot::

Posted by: Mrs. Julien at July 14, 2011 11:34 AM

WOOT! Cat Deeley finally got her due.

@Robert, not sure how she has a thankless role, but she's the best part of the show. She's also the best.

I also agree about the RuPaul snub. Just finished season 1 and they better not fuck it up!

Tom Bergeron is actually great on DWTS. He's hilarious and doesn't take it seriously. It's Brooke Burke that's TERRIBLE and asks dumbass questions.

Also love the entire Best Choreography section is SYTYCD and one for Mark Ballas of DWTS. It's funny because Len (head judge) hates all his dances for being too "Out-the-box".

Posted by: kilmo at July 14, 2011 11:53 AM

kilmo, as soon as SYTYCD goes live, things tend to fall apart. Between the injuries, the sound issues, the non-stop booing from the audience that stops the show dead in its tracks, she is the one thing keeping that show from being a total disaster. That she had never been nominated before this year when the voters clearly see the show (look at all the choreography nominations, and costume nominations, and make-up nominations) is baffling to me. New category or not, she should have been right up there the first year.

Posted by: Robert at July 14, 2011 12:03 PM

Wow. I'm a bit flabbergasted. I never realized there was so much Cat Deeley love out there. I feel like I'm always waiting for her to stop talking. I was even commenting to my friend that - despite the fact that I am a total Anglophile - Deeley's voice grates on my nerves.

To each their own. I just didn't realize that she was so well liked.

Posted by: Kala at July 14, 2011 12:12 PM

No Ron Swanson, no Tom Haverford?

FUCK THA EMMYS.

Posted by: Snuggiepants at July 14, 2011 12:16 PM

I was literally elated after watching the noms due to p&r comedy nod, poehler, fnl, and the taylors but after I looked at further noms ie supporting actors I'm pissed show some damn respect..ron swanson could win the dang thang based off his reactions to lil sebastian alone

Also random note I just realized nph wasn't nominated I mean I love nph and himym but this doesn't really bother me but I am shocked! He's like an emmys darling

Posted by: anna at July 14, 2011 12:23 PM

I was literally elated after watching the noms due to p&r comedy nod, poehler, fnl, and the taylors but after I looked at further noms ie supporting actors I'm pissed show some damn respect..ron swanson could win the dang thang based off his reactions to lil sebastian alone

Also random note I just realized nph wasn't nominated I mean I love nph and himym but this doesn't really bother me but I am shocked! He's like an emmys darling

Posted by: anna at July 14, 2011 12:30 PM

I had to go looking for the important nominations (at least to me) Miniseries or Movie and I see that neither Sherlock or Luther were nominated but that piece of boring crap Mildred Pierce (and trust me I wanted to like this...naked Guy Pierce, great costumes, great story. So fucking boring. Winslet should be ashamed of herself.)and The Kennedys were.

Idris Elba was nominated for Luther Yea! Benedict Cumberbatch or Martin Freeman not...boohiss.

Posted by: Jules at July 14, 2011 1:01 PM

Right on, PaddyDog. The Lauren Graham snubbing is just ridiculous at this point. She is the most effortless, natural actress on TV. Parenthood deserves some love, but I'm not surprised it didn't get any. Same ole nominees.

Posted by: Mel C. at July 14, 2011 1:16 PM

Oh. So, so, so happy about the noms for Friday Night Lights! As much as I love Olyphant, I'm really hoping Kyle Chandler walks away with the Emmy and Connie Britton too. And there was no way Peter Dinklage wouldn't be nominated although I think next year is going to be the year of all Game of Thrones all over. Also, if there is going to be a guest actor nomination for SNL, it should go to Justin Timberlake because that was the only halfway decent show of the entire season. Also as much as I love Betty White, that Hot in Cleveland show of hers is literally unwatchable so I agree and call bullshit on that one too. And if Paltrow wins an Emmy, I will be enraged. Enraged, I tell you!

Posted by: Az at July 14, 2011 1:17 PM

So based on the categories, is it okay to call them "actresses' again? For a while there it was all "female actor" or "actor in a female role" which made me think they were creating a stand alone Drag category (which clearly Nancy Grace deserves to win). I can't keep up.

Posted by: PaddyDog at July 14, 2011 1:28 PM

@Robert
Sorry, I thought you were dissing Ms. Deeley. My bad.

I actually find the production values great on SYTYCD. at least you can't see the camera guys, unlike DTWS. seriously it's egregious.

Also bad -- SYTYCD Canada, while I love it and it's basically the same. Something is off AND I hate Leah Miller (the host) she's so terrible and makes miss Cat. I wish she could do both, but Canada is airing on Monday and Tuesdays so that might kill her.

Posted by: kilmo at July 14, 2011 1:36 PM

Community sucks. It appeals to the same lack of attention span as that most Pajiban of shitcoms Arrested Development.

Posted by: Mrs. Julien at July 14, 2011 1:39 PM

kilmo, I was thrilled to see so many SYTYCD noms for choreography! I would love to see Travis Wall win, but Napoleon & Tabitha's "Get Outta Your Mind" routine for Twitch and Alex was my favorite routine of the whole season, so I'd be happy with a win for that, too.

Posted by: MelBivDevoe at July 14, 2011 1:56 PM

Last season of Dexter was awful. He should off himself in the next season. Be done with it, Dex.

Posted by: dna at July 14, 2011 2:09 PM

Jules, I couldn't agree with you more about Mildred Pierce. 21 nominations? REALLY? I wanted to like it too, but everything about it was completely flat. A real disappointment. But it seems that any movie or miniseries produced by HBO gets all the nominations these days.

Posted by: jimbob at July 14, 2011 2:54 PM

I really hope Peter wins for GoT.

Posted by: Lauren at July 14, 2011 2:57 PM

In slightly related news, the shitfest mini-series "The Kennedys", which struggled to even find an outlet to be broadcast, was thoroughly eviscerated here and damn near everywhere else, yet somehow "earned" ten nominations of its own. HOW is a different story. Makes one wonder how shallow the quality pool was this year when they turn to projects like this to fulfill their nomination needs.

Posted by: bleujayone at July 14, 2011 2:58 PM

What. Is. So. Great. About. Modern. Family.

Look, I've tried to like the show, I really have. I watched episode after episode. My husband, Justin Kirk, was in a couple too, so that should mean I love it as a give, right?

But no. The only characters I like are Cameron and Mitchell, and sometimes Manny and the Grandpa. I hate that horrible mother with a burning passion, the writing is so bland, the plots are so conventional, the characters are so stereotypical, the acting is grating, and the jokes are just pathetic. Sigh. I am living dangerously.

Posted by: Alwyn at July 14, 2011 4:35 PM

Wow, I have so many typos. Damn this two hours of sleep.

Posted by: Alwyn at July 14, 2011 4:36 PM

Gwyneth Paltrow was fantastic in Glee! Please give Holly Holiday the Glee club and get rid of Mr. Vesty McPermhead.

Posted by: amanda at July 14, 2011 6:31 PM

Community sucks. It appeals to the same lack of attention span as that most Pajiban of shitcoms Arrested Development.

Posted by: Mrs. Julien at July 14, 2011 1:39 PM

Wow. Looking for a fight, huh?

*Puts up dukes*

Arrested Development was the smartest, funniest sitcom of the last 20 years despite the ADD. There were more funny jokes per minute than any show I can remember.

*feints*

I almost agree with you on Community. It tries way too hard to be something "more than a comedy". Focus on the funny people!


But it does have Alison Brie.

*nods to corner* *raises arms to the crowd*

Posted by: ed newman at July 14, 2011 8:12 PM

YAY!

Posted by: Mrs. Julien at July 14, 2011 8:23 PM

You're welcome.

Posted by: ed newman at July 14, 2011 8:49 PM

Here's one thing I am really ready to fight about: No nomination for Terrier's main title song.

The Emmys suck.

Posted by: ed newman at July 14, 2011 8:59 PM

Well look at Mrs. J trolling again. Things must have been very boring at the office today.

Posted by: Uriah Creep at July 14, 2011 9:48 PM

Yeah, I'm jumping on the Ron Fucking Swanson love bandwagon. The shriek of joy he lets out when he sees Lil' Sebastian gets me every time. Every. Time.

I've been cracking up over all the bloggers who think that Lea Michele got snubbed. I will admit to watching Glee pretty regularly, but this season was rocky at best. She may have a great voice, but her acting is awful and the only character I hate more on the show is Finn. Blech.

Yay for the Raising Hope love, although I agree with the poster who pointed out that Cloris Leachman is in every episode and the opening credits. How on earth is that a guest star?

Posted by: stewey at July 14, 2011 10:10 PM

Not trolling so much as trying to get people to delurk.

Posted by: Mrs. Julien at July 14, 2011 10:47 PM

Not trolling so much as trying to get people to delurk.

Posted by: Mrs. Julien at July 14, 2011 10:47 PM

Sometimes, when it walks like a duck and talks quacks like a duck, maybe it's really a duck.

Posted by: Uriah Creep at July 15, 2011 4:13 AM

What I'm saying is that attempting to make people delurk by writing provocative stuff may not be in anyone's best interests. That's exactly what trolls usually do. Just a thought.

Posted by: Uriah Creep at July 15, 2011 4:16 AM

Point taken. I'll try a new approach.

Posted by: Mrs. Julien at July 15, 2011 8:07 AM

Focus on the funny people!

But it does have Alison Brie.

Those two statements back to back are what the Community writers must be dealing with at every session. My only real complaint with the last season is they just shove Annie in your face over and over and OVER again. There are tons of characters on that show. Alison's breasts are only two of them.

Posted by: Socrates_Johnson at July 15, 2011 10:21 AM