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![A C T O R in a LEADING role
comedy series.L O U I S - C K : [louie,2010]one of the performances that define my year [2012]
even if he was not the creator, director, producer and writer of this very good show it is undeniable how great he is at balancing an enormous dose of irony, sarcasm and wit with a ground-to-earth, organic persona.
.t h e - r e s t - o f - t h e - f i e l d.
he is a master of his craft and last year he surprised many by showing how much depth he can show in his not always comical struggle.alec BALDWIN : [30 rock,2006-2013]
he is no longer the straight man persona he was and he is amazing when he embraces a crazier and whackier role.joel MCHALE : [community,2009]
it is undeniable that more often than none he is phoning it in but when a new challenge is put in front of him he still manages to add more quirky traits to his character list.jim PARSONS : [the big bang theory,2007]
his character has gone from the sidelines to being a strong co-lead that manages to be more real than cartoonish but still as funny as the rest.adam SCOTT : [parks and recreation,2009]
while it was not as different from his performance in season one he can still manage to grow and mature as a character.elijah WOOD : [wilfred,2011]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/d555b9a3019f936752b491304d0371cf/tumblr_mklrwv2Phe1qb7iobo1_500.jpg)
A C T O R in a LEADING role
comedy series
.
L O U I S - C K : [louie,2010]
one of the performances that define my year [2012]
even if he was not the creator, director, producer and writer of this very good show it is undeniable how great he is at balancing an enormous dose of irony, sarcasm and wit with a ground-to-earth, organic persona.
.
t h e - r e s t - o f - t h e - f i e l d
.
he is a master of his craft and last year he surprised many by showing how much depth he can show in his not always comical struggle.
alec BALDWIN : [30 rock,2006-2013]
he is no longer the straight man persona he was and he is amazing when he embraces a crazier and whackier role.
joel MCHALE : [community,2009]
it is undeniable that more often than none he is phoning it in but when a new challenge is put in front of him he still manages to add more quirky traits to his character list.
jim PARSONS : [the big bang theory,2007]
his character has gone from the sidelines to being a strong co-lead that manages to be more real than cartoonish but still as funny as the rest.
adam SCOTT : [parks and recreation,2009]
while it was not as different from his performance in season one he can still manage to grow and mature as a character.
elijah WOOD : [wilfred,2011]
![L O U I E
2010.louis C.K.
season three [3]
not the average sitcom, a contemporary take more refined and modern than most tv shows out there however what it is for me the more defining feature of this show is the very emotional core that are balanced with the irony of daily living.
key episodes: daddy’s girlfriend [s03e04/05], dad [s03e08], late show [s03e10/11/12], new year’s eve [s03e13-season finale].](http://25.media.tumblr.com/f1c490c23d8c94c8b16cce1679b08683/tumblr_mk6j4kRo7O1qb7iobo1_500.jpg)
L O U I E
2010.louis C.K.
season three [3]
not the average sitcom, a contemporary take more refined and modern than most tv shows out there however what it is for me the more defining feature of this show is the very emotional core that are balanced with the irony of daily living.
key episodes: daddy’s girlfriend [s03e04/05], dad [s03e08], late show [s03e10/11/12], new year’s eve [s03e13-season finale].
![64TH PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS
predicting the winners for…
outstanding WRITING in a C O M E D Y series
.
W I L L win
LENA DUNHAM for GIRLS’ “PILOT”
it is the only nominated script with a matching nomination in the comedy series category; she is quickly becoming a comedic icon a la TINA FEY.
the fact that she has also producing, directing and acting nominations only help her chances.
C O U L D win
AMY POEHLER for PARKS AND RECREATION’s “the DEBATE”
she is also nominated for lead actress and she is due to win sooner than later; her only con is that she is not known for her writing skilss.
LOUIS C.K. for LOUIE’s “PREGNANT”
nominated thrice he might hit somewhere but i guess he has a better chance in the lead actor or directing categories.
S H O U L D win
CHRIS MCKENNA for COMMUNITY’s “REMEDIAL CHAOS THEORY”
without a doubt this show’s best episode ever and one of tv’s finest; it is a genius subject that was made an instant pop culture icon.
i W O U L D vote for [aka my rankings]
1. CHRIS MCKENNA for COMMUNITY’s “REMEDIAL CHAOS THEORY”
2. LENA DUNHAM for GIRLS’ “PILOT”
3. AMY POEHLER for PARKS AND RECREATION’s “the DEBATE”
4. LOUIS C.K. for LOUIE’s “PREGNANT”
5. MICHAEL SCHUR for PARKS AND RECREATION’ “WIN, LOSE, OR DRAW”](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ma4zutqrez1qb7iobo1_500.jpg)
64TH PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS
predicting the winners for…
outstanding WRITING in a C O M E D Y series
.
W I L L win
LENA DUNHAM for GIRLS’ “PILOT”
it is the only nominated script with a matching nomination in the comedy series category; she is quickly becoming a comedic icon a la TINA FEY.
the fact that she has also producing, directing and acting nominations only help her chances.
C O U L D win
AMY POEHLER for PARKS AND RECREATION’s “the DEBATE”
she is also nominated for lead actress and she is due to win sooner than later; her only con is that she is not known for her writing skilss.
LOUIS C.K. for LOUIE’s “PREGNANT”
nominated thrice he might hit somewhere but i guess he has a better chance in the lead actor or directing categories.
S H O U L D win
CHRIS MCKENNA for COMMUNITY’s “REMEDIAL CHAOS THEORY”
without a doubt this show’s best episode ever and one of tv’s finest; it is a genius subject that was made an instant pop culture icon.
i W O U L D vote for [aka my rankings]
1. CHRIS MCKENNA for COMMUNITY’s “REMEDIAL CHAOS THEORY”
2. LENA DUNHAM for GIRLS’ “PILOT”
3. AMY POEHLER for PARKS AND RECREATION’s “the DEBATE”
4. LOUIS C.K. for LOUIE’s “PREGNANT”
5. MICHAEL SCHUR for PARKS AND RECREATION’ “WIN, LOSE, OR DRAW”
![64TH PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS
predicting the winners for…
outstanding DIRECTING in a C O M E D Y series
.
W I L L win
LOUIS CK for LOUIE’s “DUCKLING”
this show just gets better and its buzz and its hype grows larger and louder; with a one hour episode its his EMMY to lose.
C O U L D win
ROBERT B. WEIDE for CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM’s “PALESTINIAN CHICKEN”
out of the six episodes nominated this stands out in pop culture more than the others but CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM is not that hot anymore.
S H O U L D win
LOUIS CK for LOUIE’s “DUCKLING”
it is an outstanding episode full of irony and heart; its premise is simple but the director really works wonders with those few key scenes and sequences.
i W O U L D vote for [aka my rankings]
1. LOUIS CK for LOUIE’s “DUCKLING”
2. LENA DUNHAM for GIRLS’ “SHE DID”
3. JAKE KASDAN for NEW GIRL’s “PILOT”
4. STEVEN LEVITAN for MODERN FAMILY’s “BABY ON BOARD”
5. JASON WINER for MODERN FAMILY’s “VIRGIN TERRITORY”
6. ROBERT B. WEIDE for CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM’s “PALESTINIAN CHICKEN”](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ma4zu6CkEN1qb7iobo1_500.jpg)
64TH PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS
predicting the winners for…
outstanding DIRECTING in a C O M E D Y series
.
W I L L win
LOUIS CK for LOUIE’s “DUCKLING”
this show just gets better and its buzz and its hype grows larger and louder; with a one hour episode its his EMMY to lose.
C O U L D win
ROBERT B. WEIDE for CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM’s “PALESTINIAN CHICKEN”
out of the six episodes nominated this stands out in pop culture more than the others but CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM is not that hot anymore.
S H O U L D win
LOUIS CK for LOUIE’s “DUCKLING”
it is an outstanding episode full of irony and heart; its premise is simple but the director really works wonders with those few key scenes and sequences.
i W O U L D vote for [aka my rankings]
1. LOUIS CK for LOUIE’s “DUCKLING”
2. LENA DUNHAM for GIRLS’ “SHE DID”
3. JAKE KASDAN for NEW GIRL’s “PILOT”
4. STEVEN LEVITAN for MODERN FAMILY’s “BABY ON BOARD”
5. JASON WINER for MODERN FAMILY’s “VIRGIN TERRITORY”
6. ROBERT B. WEIDE for CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM’s “PALESTINIAN CHICKEN”
![64TH PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS
predicting the winners for…
outstanding LEAD performance by an ACTOR in a C O M E D Y series
.
W I L L win
JIM PARSONS in the BIG BANG THEORY
after the upset he pulled last year his biggest competition this year cannot take the EMMY so easily away.
the writing really felt down this season but PARSONS never dropped the ball and still deliver gag after joke after memorable moment.
C O U L D win [based on the entire season and the episode submitted]
LOUIS C.K. for LOUIE
he is actor, director, writer of this show and he never falls short during the season, the episode submitted is specially good and also one-hour long which never hurts.
S H O U L D win [based on the entire season and the episode submitted]
LOUIS C.K. for LOUIE or JIM PARSONS for the BIG BANG THEORY
it is a two-way race between these two icons, both represent completely opposite sides of the comedy spectrum.
the first is noted for his smart and subtle sense of humor, the latter is a comedy genius that makes fifty million viewers tune every week.
i W O U L D vote for [aka my rankings]
1. JIM PARSONS in the BIG BANG THEORY
2. LOUIS C.K. in LOUIE
3. ALEC BALDWIN in 30 ROCK
4. DON CHEADLE in HOUSE OF LIES
5. JON CRYER in TWO AND A HALF MEN
6. LARRY DAVID in CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9ta6pIA7G1qb7iobo1_500.jpg)
64TH PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS
predicting the winners for…
outstanding LEAD performance by an ACTOR in a C O M E D Y series
.
W I L L win
JIM PARSONS in the BIG BANG THEORY
after the upset he pulled last year his biggest competition this year cannot take the EMMY so easily away.
the writing really felt down this season but PARSONS never dropped the ball and still deliver gag after joke after memorable moment.
C O U L D win [based on the entire season and the episode submitted]
LOUIS C.K. for LOUIE
he is actor, director, writer of this show and he never falls short during the season, the episode submitted is specially good and also one-hour long which never hurts.
S H O U L D win [based on the entire season and the episode submitted]
LOUIS C.K. for LOUIE or JIM PARSONS for the BIG BANG THEORY
it is a two-way race between these two icons, both represent completely opposite sides of the comedy spectrum.
the first is noted for his smart and subtle sense of humor, the latter is a comedy genius that makes fifty million viewers tune every week.
i W O U L D vote for [aka my rankings]
1. JIM PARSONS in the BIG BANG THEORY
2. LOUIS C.K. in LOUIE
3. ALEC BALDWIN in 30 ROCK
4. DON CHEADLE in HOUSE OF LIES
5. JON CRYER in TWO AND A HALF MEN
6. LARRY DAVID in CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM
![64TH PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS
predicting the nominations for…
outstanding LEAD performance by an ACTOR in a C O M E D Y series
.
W I L L - B E nominated
returning
1. ALEC BALDWIN in 30 ROCK
2. JIM PARSONS in the BIG BANG THEORY
they play in a whole different level, both have won twice before and are locks for as long as their shows air.
3. LOUIS CK in LOUIE
the critics darling is a stronger candidate after a second year, he might be the dark horse in the race.
4. LARRY DAVID in CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM
he is always nominated except when he is not, he is [was and will be] the wild card in the category filling that empty spot.
5. JOHNNY GALECKI in the BIG BANG THEORY
this show went from being completely underrated [in this race] to a huge success, the actor was [not] surprisingly nominated last year and there is no reason to believe he will not come back.
6. JON CRYER in TWO AND A HALF MEN
with CHARLIE SHEEN gone the six time nominee will venture into new grounds, he has been nominated even when the EMMYs have forgotten the show.
C O U L D - B E nominated [and it might not be a shock]
breaking in
DON CHEADLE in HOUSE OF LIES
that show is crazy but CHEADLE never fails to do an amazing job; however we have to wonder if someone is watching.
C O U L D - B E nominated [but probably will not]
breaking in
ADAM SCOTT in PARKS AND RECREATION
co-lead to everyone’s favorite comedy actress [AMY POEHLER] he is the least obviously funny character but still responsible for tying most of the jokes.
S H O U L D - B E nominated [but unfortunately it is a very long shot]
ELIJAH WOOD in WILFRED
JASON GANN chews that show’s scenery without even blinking and ELIJAH WOOD grounds this show an makes the impossible plausible.
i W O U L D nominate
JOHNNY GALECKI for the BIG BANG THEORY
JOEL MCHALE for COMMUNITY
JIM PARSONS for the BIG BANG THEORY
JASON SCHWARTZMAN for BORED TO DEATH
ADAM SCOTT for PARKS AND RECREATION
ELIJAH WOOD for WILFRED](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6zmwi4Wby1qb7iobo1_500.jpg)
64TH PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS
predicting the nominations for…
outstanding LEAD performance by an ACTOR in a C O M E D Y series
.
W I L L - B E nominated
returning
1. ALEC BALDWIN in 30 ROCK
2. JIM PARSONS in the BIG BANG THEORY
they play in a whole different level, both have won twice before and are locks for as long as their shows air.
3. LOUIS CK in LOUIE
the critics darling is a stronger candidate after a second year, he might be the dark horse in the race.
4. LARRY DAVID in CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM
he is always nominated except when he is not, he is [was and will be] the wild card in the category filling that empty spot.
5. JOHNNY GALECKI in the BIG BANG THEORY
this show went from being completely underrated [in this race] to a huge success, the actor was [not] surprisingly nominated last year and there is no reason to believe he will not come back.
6. JON CRYER in TWO AND A HALF MEN
with CHARLIE SHEEN gone the six time nominee will venture into new grounds, he has been nominated even when the EMMYs have forgotten the show.
C O U L D - B E nominated [and it might not be a shock]
breaking in
DON CHEADLE in HOUSE OF LIES
that show is crazy but CHEADLE never fails to do an amazing job; however we have to wonder if someone is watching.
C O U L D - B E nominated [but probably will not]
breaking in
ADAM SCOTT in PARKS AND RECREATION
co-lead to everyone’s favorite comedy actress [AMY POEHLER] he is the least obviously funny character but still responsible for tying most of the jokes.
S H O U L D - B E nominated [but unfortunately it is a very long shot]
ELIJAH WOOD in WILFRED
JASON GANN chews that show’s scenery without even blinking and ELIJAH WOOD grounds this show an makes the impossible plausible.
i W O U L D nominate
JOHNNY GALECKI for the BIG BANG THEORY
JOEL MCHALE for COMMUNITY
JIM PARSONS for the BIG BANG THEORY
JASON SCHWARTZMAN for BORED TO DEATH
ADAM SCOTT for PARKS AND RECREATION
ELIJAH WOOD for WILFRED
![64TH PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS
predicting the nominations for…
outstanding C O M E D Y series
.
W I L L - B E nominated
returning [in order of likelihood]
1. MODERN FAMILY
2. 30 ROCK
these previous winners will return after above average seasons; both have dominated in the past the acting, directing and writing categories.
3. the BIG BANG THEORY
4. PARKS & RECREATION
the comedy series did not deliver the great seasons they did last year but they have not lost what makes them so good [like last year nominees GLEE and the OFFICE].
breaking in [in order of likelihood]
5. LOUIE
while this year most tv series were below average shows LOUIS CK delivered a stronger second season; we might think he was a runner-up last year but this time the buzz just grew and its fan base might be bigger and louder.
6. VEEP
a new HBO series starring JULIA LOUIS DREYFUSS and written by ARMANDO IANUCCI might be more than enough to attract voters; it does not hurt that it is great.
C O U L D - B E nominated [but probably will not]
returning
CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM
this show goes on and off tv and voters sometimes does award the comedy series with a nod but maybe it is off its radar for good.
NURSE JACKIE
once a surprise nominee and after two underwhelming seasons this show came back with its stronger season, the lack of candidates might bring it back to the game.
C O U L D - B E nominated [and it might not be a shock]
breaking in
GIRLS
a new HBO show that some critics are calling the new SEX & THE CITY [it is not], that show did great here so why not give this show a nod.
S H O U L D - B E nominated [but unfortunately it is a very long shot]
COMMUNITY
this show just gets better, their third season was beyond outstanding but we all know EMMY does not pay any attention; perhaps all the media attention will help.
i W O U L D nominate
COMMUNITY
ENLIGHTENED
GIRLS
HAPPY ENDINGS
MODERN FAMILY
NURSE JACKIE](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6v7zjURjt1qb7iobo1_500.jpg)
64TH PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS
predicting the nominations for…
outstanding C O M E D Y series
.
W I L L - B E nominated
returning [in order of likelihood]
1. MODERN FAMILY
2. 30 ROCK
these previous winners will return after above average seasons; both have dominated in the past the acting, directing and writing categories.
3. the BIG BANG THEORY
4. PARKS & RECREATION
the comedy series did not deliver the great seasons they did last year but they have not lost what makes them so good [like last year nominees GLEE and the OFFICE].
breaking in [in order of likelihood]
5. LOUIE
while this year most tv series were below average shows LOUIS CK delivered a stronger second season; we might think he was a runner-up last year but this time the buzz just grew and its fan base might be bigger and louder.
6. VEEP
a new HBO series starring JULIA LOUIS DREYFUSS and written by ARMANDO IANUCCI might be more than enough to attract voters; it does not hurt that it is great.
C O U L D - B E nominated [but probably will not]
returning
CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM
this show goes on and off tv and voters sometimes does award the comedy series with a nod but maybe it is off its radar for good.
NURSE JACKIE
once a surprise nominee and after two underwhelming seasons this show came back with its stronger season, the lack of candidates might bring it back to the game.
C O U L D - B E nominated [and it might not be a shock]
breaking in
GIRLS
a new HBO show that some critics are calling the new SEX & THE CITY [it is not], that show did great here so why not give this show a nod.
S H O U L D - B E nominated [but unfortunately it is a very long shot]
COMMUNITY
this show just gets better, their third season was beyond outstanding but we all know EMMY does not pay any attention; perhaps all the media attention will help.
i W O U L D nominate
COMMUNITY
ENLIGHTENED
GIRLS
HAPPY ENDINGS
MODERN FAMILY
NURSE JACKIE
