60th Annual Prime Time Emmy Awards

It’s not just another awards show, but is the only awards show I'll watch from beginning to end. The 60th Annual Prime Time Emmy Awards, broadcast live from the NOKIA Theatre in Los Angeles. The show airs live on ABC. The ceremony recognizes the best of prime time television. 2008 marks the first year that the Television Academy will recognize reality TV hosts. TV viewers can go to a special website and view a collection of videos of the nominated hosts of prime time’s reality TV. The videos contain interesting facts about the nominees.

Tonight’s show opened with daytime talk show queen, Oprah Winfrey. Oprah introduced the reality TV show hosts, Tom Bergeron, Heidi Klum, Jeff Probsts, Ryan Seacrest and Howie Mandel.

And the Winners are……

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series
The winner is…….
Jeremy Piven
My pick: Jeremy Piven. Piven is a great actor and as Ari, he makes the show!


Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series
And the winner is…….
Jean Smart
My pick: Amy Poehler…. I always look forward to seeing her on SNL, but especially after she took over hosting duties at weekend update….. and she’s way funnier than Jimmy Fallon ever was.

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series
And the winner is…….
Zeljko Ivanek
My pick: Is a tie: William Shatner is roll on the floor and down the stairs funny. The shenanigans his character pulls on “Boston Legal” are so outrageous, but somehow we manager to still love him at the end, that’s talent!
Also Ted Danson’s performance as the complicated bad guy in “Damages” is simply awesome. He makes playing ruthless look easy.

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series
And the winner is…….
Dianne Wiest
My pick: Chandra Wilson, has a huge presence on screen. It’s no wonder she was a “Grey’s Anatomy” breakout star. Her character is brutally hard on the doctors, and yet she leaves us seeing her as a mother figure.

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie
And the winner is…….
Laura Linney
My pick: Phylicia Rashad, a superb actress, that I miss dearly from network TV. She always gives a memorable performance that you just want more of.

Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Series
And the winner is…….
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
My pick: Saturday Night Live, the hsow is always funny, Live and unpredictable. The sketches are always timely and really makes you laugh and sometimes make you think.

Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series
And the winner is…….
Tina Fey won the award for the episode “Cooter” on 30 Rock. Tina Fey is a great writer, she did wonders for SNL.

Outstanding Made For Television Movie
And the winner is…….
Recount
My pick: A Raisin In The Sun, I thought was a wonderful movie, the kind of movie that you don’t see enough of on the major networks.

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie
And the winner is…….
Tom Wilkinson
My pick: Denis Leary, I can’t get enough of this guy. He’s funny even when he’s not trying to be. Denis Leary is a great actor and has real talent.

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie
And the winner is…….
Dame Eileen Atkins
My pick: Audra McDonald, an amazing talent on screen and in the theater. Its always great to see one of her performances.

Outstanding Reality-Competition Program
And the winner is…….
The Amazing Race
My pick: Top Chef, never has watching TV looked so good. The food and the food is just mouth watering. Never a reason to wonder what to cook for dinner when Top Chef is on.

Outstanding Miniseries
And the winner is…….
John Adams
My pick: A tie between Tin Man and The Andromeda Strain. Both are modern takes of classic movies. Andromeda Strain merges science with sci-fi to make a chilling and somewhat believable scenario. Tin Man is a modern update of one of America’s most memorable movie.

Outstanding Individual Performance In A Variety Or Music Program
And the winner is…….
Don Rickles
My pick: Don Rickles, I’ve been a fan of Don Rickles ever since he insulted me on live TV some 15 years ago. I was just a kid then, and it was funny as heck. The guy is never boring, and can come up with stuff fast. Go Don!

Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series
And the winner is…….
Glynn Turman
My pick: Robin Williams as a sicko on Law & Order SVU, the guy has a talent for playing disturbed charaters. An he does it brilliantly.

Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series
And the winner is…….
Cynthia Nixon
My pick: Cynthia Nixon, nothing better on Law 7 Order when you don’t see the twists coming. Cynthia Nixon, played her role like no one else.

Outstanding Writing For A Drama Series
And the winner is…….
Mad Men • Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (Pilot)
My pick: The final seasons of Battlestar Galactica and The Wire. The Wire is a show that never received the awards and acknowledgement it deserved. Battlestar Galactica is a show that has kept us guessing from the TV miniseries to the regular series, always has a surprise for the audience.

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie
And the winner is…….
Paul Giamatti
My pick Paul Giamatti, an excellent performer.

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series
And the winner is…….
Alec Baldwin
My pick Alec Baldwin. Alec Baldwin is a great actor in 30 Rock. He really compliments Tina Fey.

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series

Sally Field as Nora Holden-Walker, Brothers & Sisters • ABC

Kyra Sedgwick as Deputy Chief Brenda Johnson, The Closer • TNT

Glenn Close as Patty Hewes, Damages • FX Networks

Mariska Hargitay as Olivia Benson, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Holly Hunter as Grace Hanadarko, Saving Grace • TNT

And the winner is…….
Glenn Close
My pick: all of them, they all play complicated and powerful women. They command your attention on each of their shows. It’s hard to pick a favorite.

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series
And the winner is…….
Bryan Cranston
My pick: James Spader , Boston Legal is a great dramady and James Spader keeps us laughing, and delves into social issues in a refreshing way.


Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series
And the winner is…….
Tina Fey
My pick Tina Fey, I’m a big fan, so is it any wonder she won again.

Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Reality-Competition Program
And the winner is…….
Jeff Probst
My pick: Howie Mandel or Jeff Probst. Survivor being a survivor in reality TV, no wonder Jeff Probst won.

Outstanding Comedy Series

Curb Your Enthusiasm • HBO

Entourage • HBO

The Office • NBC

30 Rock • NBC

Two And A Half Men • CBS

And the winner is…….
30 Rock
My pick: 30 Rock and Entouarge two of the best shows on TV.


Outstanding Drama Series

Boston Legal • ABC

Damages • FX Networks

Dexter • Showtime

House • FOX

Lost • ABC

Mad Men • AMC

And the winner is…….
Mad Men
My pick: Damages, a complex and suspenseful drama that is a real gem on TV.