It is the most wonderful time of the year for TV aficionados. It is Primetime Emmy season. Which means it is also time for the experts to throw out all their predictions.
Since Comedy is pretty much my weak spot in my television repertoire, I figured I would cover all of the categories (Comedy Series, Comedy Actress, Comedy Supporting Actress, Comedy Actor and Comedy Supporting Actor) all in one post. The Miniseries/TV Special category will get the same treatment, but the Drama categories will all get their own posts.
So ... here we go ...
2013 Primetime Emmys
Comedy Series
Should be: Modern Family, House of Lies, Archer, Louie, Big Bang Theory, Arrested Development
Will be: Modern Family, Veep, Big Bang Theory, Arrested Development, Girls, 30 Rock
My winner: Archer
Likely winner: Modern Family
A very tough category. For me, it came down to what show makes me laugh the most, and that is not even close. Archer is the funniest show on television right now. It is smart, true to its characters and is extremely addictive. Modern Family has slipped into a tough spot of trying to remain fresh, but stay true ... a very tough spot to be in. I have no problem with them winning the Emmy since there is no chance that Archer gets recognized with a nomination ... but for me ... Archer is as good as any other comedy on television right now.
Dark horses: Arrested Development and Veep could both surprise because they have already received Emmy love before. Girls is definitely on the downswing in ratings and critical reception, so don't expect it to steal the spotlight.
Comedy Actor
Should be: Don Cheadle, David Duchovny, Alec Baldwin, Louis C.K., Jason Bateman, Matt Leblanc
Will be: Alec Baldwin, Don Cheadle, Louis C.K., Jim Parsons, Jon Cryer, Jason Bateman
My winner: Don Cheadle
Likely winner: Alec Baldwin
This category is a virtual lock with Baldwin making his last appearance for 30 Rock, but Jon Cryer shocked the world last year with his win and could pull the upset again. I feel that Duchovny deserves recognition for another fantastic year on Californication, but he almost certainly will not get a nomination.
Dark horses: Jon Cryer is definitely a possible surprise again. But I would think Louis C.K. is starting to get a ton of recognition and could finally spring the upset.
Comedy Actress
Should be: Tina Fey, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Amy Poehler, Martha Plimpton, Edie Falco, Melissa McCarthy
Will be: Tina Fey, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Amy Poehler, Edie Falco, Lena Dunham, Zooey Deschanel
My winner: Edie Falco
Likely winner: Julia Louis-Dreyfus
This category is a tough one because it is a pretty clear list of only about eight contenders. When it comes to acting chops, there is a ton here, but Edie Falco is clearly the best of the bunch, But the Emmy voters have never liked an individual actress like they like JLD. Expect the Veep star to walk away with another trophy.
Dark horses: Tina Fey could sweep in with the sentimental vote as 30 Rock heads off of television.
Comedy Supporting Actor
Should be: Eric Stonestreet, Ty Burrell, Ed O'Neill, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Will Arnett, Jeffrey Tambor
Will be: Eric Stonestreet, Ty Burrell, Ed O'Neill, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jeffrey Tambor, Max Greenfield
My winner: Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Likely winner: Ty Burrell
This is just one of the two Modern Family dominated acting categories. Honestly, any of the four on that show could win and I would be fine with it, but Will Arnett and Jeffrey Tambor on are great on Arrested Development and part of the reason the show was able to keep its charm after all of these years.
Dark horses: Jeffrey Tambor is the only guy who seems to have a chance to swoop in and steal the Emmy from the Modern Family conglomerate.
Comedy Supporting Actress
Should be: Sofia Vergara, Julie Bowen, Mayim Bialik, Jessica Walter, Kate McKinnon, Anna Chlumsky
Will be: Sofia Vergara, Julie Bowen, Mayim Bialik, Jessica Walter, Kaley Cuoco, Jane Krakowski
My winner: Jessica Walter
Likely winner: Julie Bowen
Another tough category because there are not enough good choices. Modern Family should have little trouble winning this one as Julie Bowen continues to decorate her mantle, but Jessica Walter is so fantastic on Arrested Development that should would be my choice.
Dark horses: Mayim Bialik could easily swoop in and take the win here as her name recognition makes her attractive to some voters' pencil marks.
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