Topic: TV/Entertainment News
With one week to go until the 2007 Emmy Awards, it's time for me to make my annual picks and predictions. Check out our Emmy Awards page for a list of the nominations, plus my predictions, at https://tvwatchonline.tripod.com/emmys.html/. In this BLOG post, I will giving a rundown of who I picked and predict to win, and why I chose them. So without further ado, here they are:
Drama Series: The Sopranos. This was a hard choice for me, because at first, it was between Grey's Anatomy and Heroes for me, because I watch those two shows. Then I brought Sopranos into the loop because with all the buzz that was around the final season, it was obvious this show is a serious contender for the Emmy. It seems like that whenever a big show ends, that show wins awards at the upcoming award show. So that is why I chose The Sopranos to win Drama Series.
Actor in a Drama Series: James Gandolfini, The Sopranos. I chose James to win here for the same reason I chose The Sopranos for Drama Series. I don't watch any of the shows whose actors are nominated in this category, so this guess is as good as any. But I think he has a great chance of winning.
Actress in a Drama Series: Edie Falco, The Sopranos. Again, I chose Edie to win this category for the same reason I chose The Sopranos for Drama Series and James Gandolfini for Actor in a Drama Series. But picking for this category was a tad hard for me because I usually watch Medium, and Patricia Arquette is nominated, and I watch Brothers & Sisters, and Sally Field is nominated.
Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Masi Oka, Heroes. While this was hard to choose for me, it was also kind of a no brainer. With Michael Emerson and Terry O’Quinn from Lost, T.R. Knight from Grey’s Anatomy, and Masi Oka from Heroes all nominated, it was hard, because I watch all those shows. But Masi Oka is a brilliant actor, and he plays the role of Hiro like no other actor would be able to.
Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Chandra Wilson, Grey’s Anatomy. With three Grey’s Anatomy stars nominated in this category (Katherine Heigl, Sandra Oh, Chandra Wilson), it was hard at first for me to choose one. But I broke it down and looked at how they play their characters, and Chandra Wilson stood out for me. Her character is one of my favorites on Grey’s, and she definitely deserves this Emmy.
Guest Actor in a Drama Series: Forest Whitaker, ER. Now it’s getting harder, because I did not or do not watch any of the shows nominated, but I decided to choose Forest Whitaker, who guest starred on ER, because after an Oscar win, it should be a piece of cake for him to win an Emmy.
Guest Actress in a Drama Series: Kate Burton, Grey’s Anatomy. Looking at this category, for me it was down to Kate Burton, who played Ellis Grey on Grey’s Anatomy, and Elizabeth Reaser, who played Jane Doe on Grey’s Anatomy. They were both excellent in their roles on the show. I couldn’t decide on this one, so I just randomly picked one between the two of them, and I so I chose Kate Burton.
Comedy Series: Ugly Betty. This was probably the easiest decision I had to make when making my picks and predictions, because Ugly Betty is one of the best shows on television, and there is brilliant writing, directing, and acting. I think we can say for certain that Ugly Betty will be winning this Emmy.
Actor in a Comedy Series: Steve Carell, The Office. I don’t watch any of the shows whose actors are nominated in this category. So I just chose Steve Carell, because he’s kind of like the default person to pick.
Actress in a Comedy Series: America Ferrera, Ugly Betty. Like Comedy Series, this was one of the easiest decisions I had to make for this year’s Emmys, because to go along with what I said for that category, America Ferrera plays Betty in a way that you love her, appreciate her, and sympathize with her. And again, like I said with Comedy Series, I think we can say for certain that America will be winning an Emmy next week. But I’m not putting down the other actresses nominated here, because Felicity Huffman (Desperate Housewives) is also nominated and she is also deserving of the Emmy.
Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Neil Patrick Harris, How I Met Your Mother. I don’t watch any of the shows nominated in this category, so I just randomly chose someone, and that someone was Neil Patrick Harros.
Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Vanessa Williams, Ugly Betty. I love Vanessa Williams on Ugly Betty, playing Wilhelmina (I hope I spelled that right). Since I already said Ugly Betty is one of the best shows on TV, and watching her act on the show, she is really deserving of the Emmy.
Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: Stanley Tucci, Monk. I don’t watch any of the shows nominated in this category, so I randomly chose someone again.
Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: Judith Light, Ugly Betty. This was a hard one for me to decide, because Judith Light, who plays Claire Meade on Ugly Betty, is great, as is Dixie Carter, who played Gloria Hodge on Desperate Housewives, and Laurie Metcalf, who played Carolyn Bigsby on Desperate Housewives. So it was all a matter narrowing it down from there.
Miniseries: The Starter Wife. I have heard great things about this show, so that is why I chose it.
Made For TV Movie: The Ron Clark Story. Some of you are probably thinking that when putting this movie up against some of the other nominees, it won’t stand a chance. But I chose this movie because I believe in the power of education, and the power of a great teacher, and that is what this movie is all about (by the way, if you didn’t know, I am in college to become a teacher).
Actor in a Miniseries or Movie: Matthew Perry, The Ron Clark Story. To continue with what I said above, I believe in the power of a great teacher, and Matthew Perry plays the role of Ron Clark, the real life teacher who changed the lives of many people, and after reading Ron Clark’s books to get a sense of how he would be, I believe that Matthew played the part really well.
Actress in a Miniseries or Movie: Debra Messing, The Starter Wife. Like I said earlier, I have heard great things about this show, so that is why I chose Debra Messing.
Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie: Joe Mantegna, The Starter Wife. Same as what I said before for The Starter Wife.
Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie: Judy Davis, The Starter Wife. Same as what I said before for The Starter Wife.
Variety, Music or Comedy Series: Late Show with David Letterman. When looking at this category, I narrowed it down to The Daily Show and The Late Show. Nothing against Conan (Late Night), but Letterman has the better show, and that is also why I chose him over Jon Stewart.
Variety, Music, or Comedy Special: Wanda Sykes: Sick and Tired. Tony Bennett’s special is also nominated in this category, and it seems like he is winning everything he is nominated for in all these award shows, but I love Wanda Sykes’s comedy style, and that is why I chose her.
Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program: Ellen DeGeneres, 79th Annual Academy Awards. Like I said above, Tony Bennett seems to win everything, but Ellen did a fabulous job hosting the Oscars, and I think she has a great chance at winning this Emmy to go along with all the other ones she has so deservingly won. Plus, I can't just abandon my favorite celebrity when she's nominated for an Emmy.
Reality Competition Program: American Idol. Even though The Amazing Race has won every year, I will always pick American Idol if it is nominated in this category. American Idol is the best reality show out there, and millions out there can attest to that.
Reality Program: Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List. I’ve only watched a few episodes of Kathy Griffin’s reality show, but it is a great show.
Wow, that was a long post; probably my longest one yet. Anyway, the 59th Annual Primetime Emmys are next Sunday, September 16, 2007, at 8pm on Fox, hosted by Ryan Seacrest. After we find out who won and who lost, I'll do a follow up post, comparing my picks/predictions with who actually won.
