Emmy Nomination Preview 2010 - Outstanding Comedy Series
After three straight '30 Rock' wins, 'Glee' and 'Modern Family' lead a charge of new contentders
'30 Rock'
"30 Rock," NBC
Nomination Status: To become the king, you're gonna have to dethrone the king
In Its Favor: You can't argue with the "30 Rock" track record: Three seasons. Three Outstanding Comedy Series Emmy nominations. Three wins. That doesn't mean "30 Rock" is a sure thing to win this year or even that it's actually the favorite, but the chances of it falling out of the Outstanding Comedy field are nil. On a qualitative note, even if "30 Rock" wasn't at its best for most of the first half of the season, the show closed strong and delivered its fair share of well-crafted episodes -- James Franco, EGOT, etc..
Working Against It: The fourth "30 Rock" season was particularly rough in its opening weeks, a time that corresponded with the rapid rise of "Modern Family," "Glee" and a slew of newer comedies. "30 Rock" has always lost the ratings race, but this was the first year it also lost the buzz race. For nomination purposes? That won't matter.
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June 28, 2010 at 4:28AM EST Reply to CommentHow is there no mention of the best comedy series on television in the last five years?? Of course, I am talking about It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia. What's the deal, HitFix Staff, why the exclusion?
Remer1107 agreed! Charlie Day NEEDS to be nominated!
June 28, 2010 at 5:13AM ESTdan BungaloBilly - That was a complete and total mistake on my part and I'm a vocal "It's Always Sunny" fan. Realistically, it doesn't stand a chance of being nominated, but I've added mention of "It's Always Sunny" to the last picture, since it is, indeed, worthy of mention... -Daniel
June 28, 2010 at 11:24AM ESTBungaloBilly Thanks Dan! It really is too bad it won't ever stand a chance of getting any nominations, I watch most of the comedies listed in this article, I enjoy them however none make me laugh nearly as hard as "Always Sunny".
June 28, 2010 at 2:52PM EST20SidedDie
June 28, 2010 at 8:38AM EST Reply to CommentWas thinking the same thing about Guttenberg in Party Down. "are heart and science fiction mutually exclusive ? One word answer, Cacoon."
velocityknown
June 28, 2010 at 8:40AM EST Reply to CommentI may lose my mind if Family Guy gets nominated again. Not only was this its worst season yet (anyone you talk to will tell you that), but as you mentioned there are a number of animated shows more deserving especially South Park and The Simpsons.
Paul C
June 28, 2010 at 12:15PM EST Reply to CommentI have not been able to take 'Family Guy' seriously ever since that 'South Park' episodes with the manatees that accurately ripped into it.
Given that most of the Emmy-related decision are moronic, I fear there will be some junk in this category.
I'd personally go with:
Community
Modern Family
Parks & Recreation
Better Off Ted
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Archer
(haven't seen any Party Down yet, but I trust you folks it would be worth a hypothetical nod)
forg
June 28, 2010 at 8:24PM EST Reply to CommentMy predictions:
30 Rock
Glee
Modern Family
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Entourage
The Big Bang Theory