Louis C.K. and Lena Dunham lead Emmy Nomination Winners & Losers
'Justified' and 'Parks and Recreation' are less lucky
Last night, I posted my full slate of Emmy nomination predictions for 10 major categories and then, at 5:40 this morning, I found out how foolish I am.
Actually, I got 44 of 61 nominees in the categories I predicted, which is a respectable 72 percent. I got all six of the Lead Actor Comedy nominees and six of seven Lead Actress Comedy nominees (and I shouldn't be responsible for not anticipating a tie.
As I guessed last night, one of my mistakes was underestimating the chances for "Downton Abbey." Joanne Froggat was, I believe, the only nominee who I didn't even place in my "Some other notable candidates" slide. Big ooops there. I also assumed xenophobia would give Elizabeth McGovern the advantage over the far more deserving Michelle Dockery, so... Yay!
A lot of the nominees that I missed -- folks like Jared Harris, Kathryn Joosten and Hugh Bonneville -- were relatively high up among contenders, but I know why I didn't predict them.
Anyway... I think that makes me both a Winner and a Loser on Emmy Nomination Morning.
Here's a gallery of other Winners & Losers.
A long-time member of the TCA Board and a longer-time blogger of "American Idol," Dan Fienberg writes about TV, except for when he writes about movies or sometimes writes about the Red Sox. But never music. He would sound stupid talking about music.
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Login or create a HitFix account Login SignupPaul F
July 19, 2012 at 3:14PM EST Reply to CommentDamages got a nomination for Dylan Baker too.
dan Paul F - Nope. "Good Wife."
July 19, 2012 at 3:24PM EST-Daniel
July 19, 2012 at 3:48PM ESTMike
July 19, 2012 at 3:18PM EST Reply to Comment"Showtime gets to pretend that "Homeland" is the year's most nominated new series, with nine nods including stars Claire Danes and Damian Lewis."
I don't think that's entirely fair to Homeland considering that in the more competitive drama field, I don't think AHS was getting 17 nominations.
dan Mike - Well sure. On the podcast, I guess "AHS" would only have received two nominations in the drama field. But that being said, as it stands, the new series that received the most Emmy nominations is "American Horror Story." At least in my reckoning.
July 19, 2012 at 4:11PM EST-Daniel
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July 19, 2012 at 5:09PM EST Reply to CommentNBC's shortsighted decision to cancel Harry's Law with better than decent for the network's ratings and a real star anchoring the series — I'm glad Kathy Bates can resume taking film work and lets not forget her Two and a Half Men guest appearance earned her another nomination.
John R
July 20, 2012 at 12:22AM EST Reply to CommentTreme? Nominators are blind. Colour blind perhaps?
dan John R - "Treme" aired outside of this year's nomination window and wasn't eligible. It'll be back to being snubbed next year.
July 20, 2012 at 12:58AM EST-Daniel
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July 20, 2012 at 12:44AM EST Reply to CommentOK, I think you forgot to mention Game of Thrones as something you missed....
dan Not sure what you mean here?
July 20, 2012 at 12:58AM ESTclaram
July 20, 2012 at 12:44AM EST Reply to CommentGame of Thrones?
K
July 20, 2012 at 1:33PM EST Reply to CommentHey Dan do you know how long it usually takes to know what episodes the nominated actors have submitted? Cheers
dan K - Next week or two? I assume The Envelope will break something soon... I don't recall if there's an official announcement or anything, though...
July 20, 2012 at 2:22PM EST-Daniel