Calling all television lovers! The Emmy Awards are approaching. The annual celebration of excellence in television will take place on September 18, 2011, and will be hosted by Jane Lynch. The Nominees have already been announced, and by the looks of it, this is going to be a great show!
In the running for best comedy, we find Glee, Parks and Recreation, The Office, Modern Family, 30 Rock, and The Big Bang Theory. Several actors from these series are also up for individual awards. In the running for best actor in a comedy series, we find Matt LeBlanc (Episodes), Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory), Steve Carell (The Office), Johnny Galecki (The Big Bang Theory), Louis C.K. (Louie) and Alec Baldwin (30 Rock.)
In the running for best Drama, we find Boardwalk Empire, The Good Wife, Mad Men, Friday Night Lights, Dexter, and Game of Thrones. In the running for best actress in a drama series, we find Elisabeth Moss (Mad Men), Connie Britton (Friday Night Lights), Mariska Hargitay (Law and Order: Special Victims Unit), Mireille Enos (The Killing), Juilianna Margulies (The Good Wife), and Kathy Bates (Harry’s Law)
For a complete list of nominees, check out the Emmys website.
So on September 18th, don’t forget to make your predictions and cheer for your favourite show!