Emmy nods

The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards were announced. And I realised I watch watch way too much TV.

For "Outstanding Drama Series", two of my favorites appeared with 4 shows I NEVER watch...

•"Mad Men"- I love Don Draper, I love the reinvention of the agency, as though it was a character itself, and Roger just has some of the best lines on television.
•"Downton Abbey"- the epic drama covers war and peace for an English family. After a heartbreaking season that saw to main characters die, I can't wait till the January new season...

And then there are the others...
•"Breaking Bad" My brother raves about this one, but I just have not gotten there yet... a someday series. •"Game of Thrones" My brother loves this one too. Red Wedding was the episode I watched. HOLY COW! Moral of the story, don't get attached to anyone.
•"Homeland"... don't know the show, so I got nothing...
•"House of Cards" on Netflix... won't be seeing this one any time soon


For "Outstanding Lead Actress in a drama series, four of my ladies turned up

•Michelle Dockery, "Downton Abbey" Mary frustrates me with her stubborn streak and I hate that she and her sister Edith can be so cruel to one another. Killing Matthew will only strengthen the work.

•Elisabeth Moss, "Mad Men" Peggy in Don's office... WOW!

•Kerry Washington, "Scandal" HER FATHER IS TRYING TO KILL HER- my jaw dropped for sure. Not sure why they didn't get a best drama nod. And I am totally on Team Jake. Who her father put in the hole...

•Connie Britton, "Nashville" I am totally Team Deacon- He better not be dead!


Outstanding lead actor in a drama series- Two of my best guys made the list.

•Jon Hamm, "Mad Men" Of course he is the Susab Lucci of Drama, but here's to hoping...

•Hugh Bonneville, "Downton Abbey" After watching 4 seasons, I an totally hooked.


Oustanding supporting actor in a drama series- Love my guy!

•Jim Carter, "Downton Abbey" Totally love his fatherly character!



Outstanding supporting actress in a drama series- My two ladies rock

•Christina Hendricks, "Mad Men" Joan is totally in charge!

•Maggie Smith, "Downton Abbey" LOVE HER IN EVERYTHING, but in this she is just the best crafty old lady! Don't get on her bad side!


And when it comes to comedy, it is ALL ABOUT Big Bang where I come from!

Outstanding comedy series

•"The Big Bang Theory"

Outstanding lead actor in a comedy series

•Jim Parsons, "The Big Bang Theory"

Outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series

•Mayim Bialik, "The Big Bang Theory"


Totally want them to sweep!


Outstanding miniseries or movie

•"Political Animals" I really liked this series- I was reminded of West Wing... Loved it.

•"The Bible" I thought this was extremely well done, and I was surprised not only by some of the stories included, but also by some skipped over.

•"Behind the Candelabra" This one BORED me to tears- and I thought it would be so interesting... Very disappointed. So much so that I gave up without seeing the end.

As for actors in miniseries, Political Animals does it for me.

Outstanding actress in a miniseries or movie
•Sigourney Weaver, "Political Animals" A powerful woman running the world

Outstanding supporting actress in a miniseries or movie
•Ellen Burstyn, "Political Animals" Love Ellen, and this character is one of her best.


Outstanding reality competition program...

•"The Amazing Race" The one I want to be on...

•"Dancing With the Stars"... The one I can't stop watching...


Outstanding host for a reality or reality-competition program

•Tom Bergeron, "Dancing with the Stars" He is okay, but the judges give the show flavor...

•Anthony Bourdain, "The Taste"- I don't watch this show but I love Anthony Bourdain...


Outstanding variety series

•"The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" Who doesn't love Jon Stewart?

In other categories, I have no opinion...  Can't wait to see how my folks make out on September 22nd.