I really intended to do this a few days ago, but her I am mere hours before show time scrambling to get something, anything together. So, I apologize for this, but I felt the need to get something together. No more chatter, here are my Should/Will win choices for the big categories.
Drama Series
- Deadwood
- Lost
- Six Feet Under
- 24
- The West Wing
- WILL WIN: I have to say Lost, the phenomenon is to big to ignore. Even though there were spots during the season where it slowed to a crawl, I feel it will be recognized. An excellent show o be sure, but not the most deserving in my opinion.
- SHOULD WIN: 24 should be the winner here, this past season was quite possibly it's best yet and epitomized "Must See TV."
- OVERLOOKED: Rescue Me an excellent show, which while not recognized here, will be here possibly as early next year.
Actor, Drama Series
- James Spader, Boston Legal
- Ian McShane, Deadwood
- Hugh Laurie, House
- Hank Azaria, Huff
- Kiefer Sutherland, 24
- WILL WIN: Hugh Laurie, and deservedly so. The show truly developed over the course of the season, and Laurie helped create a complex character who could have easily slipped into parody.
- SHOULD WIN: I am a little conflicted, as much as I enjoyed Laurie's work, I think that Kiefer Sutherland did some of his best work this season.
- OVERLOOKED: From Rescue Me, Dennis Leary painted a compelling portrait of a fractured firefighter.
Actress, Drama Series
- Jennifer Garner, Alias
- Marsika Hargitay, Law & Order: SVU
- Patricia Arquette, Medium
- Glenn Close, The Shield
- Francis Conroy, Six Feet Under
- WILL WIN: Glenn Close, I never got into The Shield but all I hear are raves for her work on it.
- SHOULD WIN: Jennifer Garner, I have always liked her work and think she deserves to finally take the big one home for her top notch work.
Supporting Actor, Drama Series
- William Shatner, Boston Legal
- Oliver Platt, Huff
- Naveen Andrews, Lost
- Terry O' Quinn, Lost
- Alan Alda, The West Wing
- WILL AND SHOULD WIN: Terry O'Quinn, he is one of the most compelling supporting cast members of recent years.
- OVERLOOKED: Victor Garber, he has always filled a great role on Alias. Also, Carlos Bernard who is a strong presence on 24.
Supporting Actress, Drama Series
- Sandra Oh, Grey's Anatomy
- Blythe Danner, Huff
- Tyne Daly, Judging Amy
- CCH Pounder, The Shield
- Stockard Channing, The West Wing
- WILL AND SHOULD WIN: I honestly have no opinion here. So, I am just going to go with Stockard Channing.
- OVERLOOKED: Mary Lynn Rajskub, she was just wonderful as Chloe on 24.
Comedy Series
- Arrested Development
- Desperate Housewives
- Everybody Loves Raymond
- Scrubs
- Will & Grace
- WILL WIN: Everybody Loves Raymond, I was never a really big fan of this but a lot of people are. Desperate Housewives also has a chance, but I hope not, it isn't really a comedy.
- SHOULD WIN: Scrubs, finally some recognition of one of the best sitcoms on TV. Between it and Arrested Development, there is still hope for the sitcom.
Actor, Comedy Series
- Jason Bateman, Arrested Development
- Ray Romano, Everybody Loves Raymond
- Tony Shalhoub, Monk
- Zach Braff, Scrubs
- Eric McCormack, Will & Grace
- WILL WIN: Ray Romano, see above.
- SHOULD WIN: Zach Braff, see above. This has some good nominees, I would also be happy with Jason Bateman or Tony Shalhoub.
Actress, Comedy Series
- Marcia Cross, Desperate Housewives
- Teri Hatcher, Desperate Housewives
- Felicity Huffman, Desperate Housewives
- Patricia Heaton, Everybody Loves Raymond
- Jane Kaczmarek, Malcolm in the Middle
- WILL AND SHOULD WIN: Would it be too much of a stretch to say a Housewives victory? I am going to go with Teri Hatcher. Not really a comedy, but she has done some very good work.
- NOTE: Jane Kaczmarek shouldn't have been nominated, last season's Malcolm was rather poor.
Supporting Actor, Comedy Series
- Jeffrey Tambor, Arrested Development
- Jeremy Piven, Entourage
- Peter Boyle, Everybody Loves Raymond
- Brad Garrett, Everybody Loves Raymond
- Sean Hayes, Will & Grace
- WILL AND SHOULD WIN: Jeffrey Tambor for his dual work. Great comic timing is the order of the day.
- OVERLOOKED: Neil Flynn, who doesn't love the Scrubs janitor? Apparently not the voters. Not to mention his co-stars John C. McGinley and Ken Jenkins.
Supporting Actress, Comedy Series
- Jessica Walter, Arrested Development
- Doris Roberts, Everybody Loves Raymond
- Holland Taylor, Two and a Half Men
- Conchita Ferrell, Two and a Half Men
- Megan Mullaly, Will & Grace
- WILL WIN: Doris Roberts, this is the last year the Raymond crew can win.
- SHOULD WIN: Jessica Walter, she is simply a joy on Arrested.
- OVERLOOKED: Sarah Chalke of Scrubs.
Variety, music or comedy series
- Da Ali G. Show
- The Daily Show
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien
- Late Show with David Letterman
- Real Time with Bill Maher
- WILL AND SHOULD WIN: The Daily Show, where else would I get the real news?
Miniseries
- Elvis
- Empire Falls
- The 4400
- The Lost Prince
- WILL WIN: Elvis, never bet against the King.
- SHOULD WIN: The 4400, interesting new take on alien abductions.
- OVERLOOKED: Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars, wonderful set of episodes. It should be recognized here.
Made for TV Movie
- Lackawanna Blues
- The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
- The Office Special
- Warm Springs
- The Wool Cap
- WILL WIN: I am at a disadvantage, not having seen any of these. I will say The Life and Death of Peter Sellers, I've heard mixed word, but think it will take the prize.
- SHOULD WIN: The Office Special, I'm a fan of The Office, so I had to go with it, sight unseen.
Hopefully I won't embarrass myself too much when the awards actually air tonight.
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