2012 Emmys

Thought I'd start a thread for tomorrow's show. I am not absolutely sure I'll see all of it, BUT I know from past years there are several of us that enjoy putting in our two cents. Any of your favorites?

Here's a couple. The link will have them all.


TIS


Outstanding Comedy Series
Nominees:

"The Big Bang Theory" (2007)

"Curb Your Enthusiasm" (2000)

"Girls" (2012)

"Modern Family" (2009)

"30 Rock" (2006)

"Veep" (2012)


Outstanding Drama Series
Nominees:

"Boardwalk Empire" (2010)

"Breaking Bad" (2008)

"Downton Abbey" (2010)

"Game of Thrones" (2011)

"Homeland" (2011)

"Mad Men" (2007)



http://www.imdb.com/emmys/nominations

I haven't seen all of the shows but i'll throw in my predictions anway.
1. The big bang theory ( i'd like to say curb but i doubt it'll win.

2. Mad Men ( tough one between MM and Homeland.

If there was any justice, "Curb" would finally get recognized in the comedy bracket. But it won't.

"Modern Family" will probably get the nod because of political correctness (gay characters are just waaay cool in Hollywood right now).

I haven't seen many of them either. Mad Man IMHO isn't as good as it was at first tho I still tune in. I'm thinking that Boardwalk Empire might win best drama.

Big Bang Theory is very good. I agree that may win best comedy.

I am hoping HBO's Game Change will win something, especially Julianne Moore for best actress (Her Sarah Palin portrayal was wonderful); then again the entire cast was great.

I liked Ashley Judd in "Missing" and though I only saw he very first episode, I was kind of hooked on "American Horror Story" and still want to see the rest of the episodes.

I didn't see "The Walking Dead" on the list. I think that is a great show (though I fear there w/b many copy-cat type shows/movies) the originality of the theme will get worn out.


TIS

I just don't like Modern Family. My brother thinks it's hilarious and begged us to watch it. We watched a few times, and I just didn't find it funny. Obviously, most people think it's funny, too, but I barely cracked a smile.

I can't stand it either, Babe. The only ABC comedy that I like is "The Middle." That weird little kid makes me pee .

I can't say I've watched Modern Family. I've seen previews and read good reviews, but it doesn't interest me. Yet, I admit there are very few comedies I watch. I prefer drama myself.

PB, I like The Middle too, tho I don't watch it all the time. It is funny.



TIS

As long as you're still watching "Hawaii Five 0," Tis.

I can't wait for Monday. If my girl Kono dies, I'm flying out to Hollywood and hurting a producer .

No!! I had no idea. How do you know? I liked Kono. (yes, I love Hawaii Five-0)

Btw, I love the star, Alex O'Loughlin. Did you all know that he actually is from Australia and has an Australian accent? Blows me away that he can hide it. Much like House. I didn't know he was English.

Anyway,I'm so disappointed and hope you are wrong PB.


TIS

I don't think she's gonna die, Tis. I was just joking because I love her character so much. She's smart, pretty and tough. The perfect woman .

I've seen Alex interviewed a few times. It's amazing that Aussies and Brits do American accents so well. But when Americans do likewise, we all sound like, ello Govunah, spot a tea?

Whew!! Glad to know you were joking. I didn't hear about any of the characters dying but I do like that the Kono in the new series is female who can kick ass.

Btw, (and I assume it's not a surprise cause I've seen previews), Christine Lhati makes an appearance as McGarret's mother (Thought she was dead?) hu??


TIS

American horror story is great my gf made me watch it with her and i loved it. You should watch the rest of it here if you missed it http://www.1channel.ch/tv-2728055-American-Horror-Story sockshare and putlocker work best.

Camarel,

Thanks, but how safe is that website to download? I always hesitate. Have you used it? I was waiting for HBO On Demand to repeat the ones I missed, but so far I haven't seen it.




Thanks

TIS

TIS It's not a download you only have to click on continue as a free user then it should load as dvd quality i'm sure the GBB users you trust will confirm this for you. Regardless it's a great show and would be good to have a thread on it.

Here's a link to ep 2
http://www.putlocker.com/file/87EADDAC0229E2E6

Thanks Camarel, I save to my favorites and intend to catch up. According to the Emmy list, American Horror Story is listed as a mini-series which makes me wonder if there will be 2nd season.

First I'm gonna catch up and re-watch the last few episodes (or maybe season) of Walking Dead for their premier next month.

I saw the last 5/6 episodes of Hawaii Five O yesterday and forgot how much I forgot. It was a great finale. Can't wait til Monday to see what happened to Kono.

Anyway, I love that the show starts 5:00 here in CA. I won't have a problem staying awake.



TIS

No problem btw there will be a 2nd season with different characters and a different plot though after you've watched the first season you'll understand why it's going to be set in an asylum this link tells you who the characters are.

http://www.tvfanatic.com/2012/08/american-horror-story-season-2-meet-the-characters/

TIS, I know that we love to also look at what everyone is wearing, so I found this link to a list of last year's best and worst dressed. Thought you might enjoy it.

http://www.televisionwithoutpity.com/show/award_shows/emmy_awards_2011_best_worst_dr.php

Meanwhile, Clinton Kelly recently put a Facebook photo of himself from the red carpet. He said it is literally 125 degrees there!

Thanks SB, I always love looking at the gowns. When my daughters and I use to watch together, we'd all give our own commentary in the end we'd differ on who had the best dress.

It IS hot here in CA. I haven't seen the temps, but in my area it's been at or close to 100. I'm guessing L.A. is a little cooler but still hot. But 125??? Yet, I did just hear them say it was that on the Red Carpet. WOW!!



TIS

Why are you females so fascinated by that kind of stuff? The best dress? Madonne!

They are interviewing Michael J. Fox on the Red Carpet. I guess he is nominated twice for guest appearances but I am not sure for what shows.

He sounds pretty good, God bless him.




TIS

I like fashion. My daughter, who is an art major at the famous Fashion Institute in Manhattan, hates it, so go figure! LOL I think good clothes are lovely to watch, the colors and fabrics, just gorgeous.

TIS, did you see Edie Falco's dress? Holy crap! Did she get work done? She looks amazing, and she is no spring chicken.

i think one is for the good wife. the other, no clue

Who is the naked girl?



TIS

i have no idea, she kind of looks like the woman in southland (which isn't nominated).

Kimmel is referring to her now. Her name is Lena something. She's a writer/actor/director. At least I think it's the same as the naked girl.

TIS

i dont believe so. she was blonde in the segment.

why did the emmy's nominate three from the same show?

Hmm Don't know then.

I don't watch Modern Family (first winner for supporting actor/comedy) Nearly every nominee was from that show.



TIS

Modern Family wins all the time. YUK. I wanted the guy who plays Schmidt on New Girl to win. He's stolen that show.

i figured modern family would go away like glee did when it won alot.

that still would be a great show

How did the woman from Modern Family win over Mayim Bialik and Kathryn Joosten?

Sounds like Modern Family will sweep the comedy section. Tho, I expect Jim Parsons (Big Bang Theory) should win best actor in comedy. Then again, who knows.



TIS

he more than likely will. no modern family star in best actor

I can't believe Kathy Bates is presenting. Didn't she just have a double mastectomy?

okay that was funny with hoffman

Wow, Jon Cryer (Two & A Half Men). What a surprise but good for him.





TIS

Yes, she did and she looks great doesn't she?





TIS

Jon Cryer? Really? I really thought Jim Parsons had that sewn up.

Edit: Yes, she does, TIS. God bless her.

I've seen previews of Veep but haven't seen it.


(Btw, did you know the Melissa McCarthy (Mike & Molly) is Jenny MCarthy's cousin?





TIS

well here is the mostly pointless tv part

If you're speaking Reality TV I totally agree (with perhaps one or two exceptions only IMHO)



TIS

There are certain reality programs I do like, the competition kind, but overall not so much. I really wish there were less of them, though.

yea, the voice/america's got talent/x-factor is okay. everything else...yea its overdone.

by the way tom hanks is in the crowd. did he do something that is nominated?

Off topic but speaking reality shows, has anyone ever heard of "Honey Boo Boo." OMG I only hear them making fun of it on the radio every morning. They play some clips of the show and they all sound like idiots.



TIS

I watch that channel occasionally to see What Not To Wear, and have seen the ads. That show is everything that is wrong with America. I thought television had hit a new low with The Jersey Shore, but that trashy thing is UNDER the barrel.

yea i heard of it, its probably the new lowest form of reality. another thing, i dont like little kid pageant show's. just reminds me of jonbenet ramsey.

Now they are doing drama, my favorite category.




TIS

Oh yea, I don't either. I was under the impression that this is how Honey Boo Boo started and ended up with her own show. I didn't think it could get lower than Jersey Shore.


TIS

Is that Kevin Costner in Hatfields & McCoys? I didn't realize he was in a series.




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it's kind of sad that only buscemi get's nominated from boardwalk. i would have thought pitt, macdonald, or hell huston could easily win.

yup, he is back which is really great.

Julianne Moore is up for HBOs "Game Change". If they show a clip you'll be amazed at how she nailed Palin. Ed Harris also played McCain and did a great job. I think he's nominated too.

Also in the same category is Ashley Judd who was in Missing (mini-series) which I really enjoyed.



TIS

i need to check that out when it is released on dvd

Hatfields was a miniseries. I DVR'd it and still haven't watched it. LOL

Can I just say that Jimmy Kimmel is just stupid as a host? Poor Tracy Morgan is still on the floor. I flove Archie Panjabi in Good Wife. Sorry she lost.

i wish that fox would of win a award.

by the way, great for tim van pattan that he won.

I don't think this memorium is funny either.



TIS

yea, that was really bad.

I don't believe he'll be asked back, that's for sure. Jimmy Fallon was MUCH funnier when he did it.

I never really have watched his show other than maybe clips.

Fallon, on the other hand (tho I never watched his show other than clips) cracks me up with all his great impersonations. I'd love to see him host.


TIS

it sucks, because kimmel is funny. i guess he can't host a show. by the way did they announce who is hosting the golden globes/oscars yet?

I haven't heard. What month or time of year are the Golden Globes anyway?




TIS

Not sure if he was last year or the year before. He did a musical number to open with the stars of different shows, very good.

january

Do you guys watch Mad Men?




TIS

it always interested me, and want to get the dvds. but, i have a lot of other shows i need to watch/get

Same here. I always WANT to watch it, but haven't. And I love Elisabeth Moss, too!

just saying, i believe that neil patrick harris should host every single awards show.

anyways though the ron howard paying tribute should be really really good

Oh boy, Ricky Gervais!




TIS

Neil Patrick Harris is absolutely amazing! I'm with you, BAM

I think Neil is hilarious too. He's a great host.




TIS

I love Daily Show, Colbert, Fallon. Oh and Bill Maher too. SNL Man, what a hard choice.

Emmy goes to: Daily Show Jon Stewart. Yea!!!!





TIS

did they say ten years straight?! or misheard it?

No, I don't think so. He's up for an emmy several times but I don't think he's won more than a couple times.


TIS

i was going to say. and, wow she does look like sara palin...or tina fey as sara palin

Jon Stewart is so freaking great. I love his show, and don't watch it often enough. I know he's won a bunch of times, but not sure how many.

Edit: I think this is the 10th. I just googled it and last year it said it was his 9th consecutive.

Really. Of winning or being nominated? Still great. I love Jon too.



TIS

I saw the very first episode of American Horror Story and really got into it. I can't wait to see the rest.



TIS


Edit: Jessica looks great too.

fun fact jessica lange will be in the big valley movie

OK, I am officially a horrible person, but I couldn't help but notice the difference between the tight skin on Jessica Lange's face and the loose skin on her arms. Face lift much??

Ha ha ha, hence why she looked good I guess. She forgot to get her arms done. I didn't notice but yea, I am sure she got work done. She's gotta be in her 60s or more.

Btw, I did like her gown


TIS

I think Ellen is funny too.

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Yes, but perhaps sleeveless wasn't the best way to go.

Ha ha ha! Really, you'd think she might have considered that. I mean a movie star going on stage.


TIS

Awww Little Opie!





TIS

Did Sheldon get anything?

No Oli. I think it went to someone in the cast of "Modern Family" tho can't remember who. I was rooting for him too.





TIS

it was john cryer that won it

and, that was a good 'in memoriam'

That was a nice tribute by Ron Howard. All those faces! I didn't realize that both of the actors from Kotter died this past year.

Yes it was a good memoriam. I didn't notice anyone that was missed.



TIS

Julianne Moore. Great, I really think she deserved it.




TIS

Yes, but WTF was she thinking with that dress???

yea i cant think of anybody that might have been left out

SB,

I thought I added that in my post. I said the same. I don't like it at all. When she came in on the red carpet people were saying how gorgeous it was but yuk. Not my taste.

LOL Listen to us. So easy to judge as we sit behind the computer.

Bam,

What's your opinion of Julianne Moore's dress?




TIS

at least she wore long sleeves

Ha ha ha Good point.

Yet, Julianne is considerably younger than Lange.

I see Game Change won director.


TIS

It was the color of a PostIt! Or a highlighter.

thats great, costner won!

Hooray Kevin Costner! He still looks pretty hot.

Yep, I agree. Good for Costner.




TIS

Wow, Game Change is doing pretty well.




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i guess hanks will be another great producer

Homeland gets best drama. I have never seen the show so can't really comment.




TIS

yea, i wonder if this show is really that good. i mean it went over a lot of shows that could have won. mad men, boardwalk, game of thrones to name a few

Same here. Wow, Mandy Patinkin should lose the beard. He looks 112. Claire Danes looks beautiful.

Modern Family best comedy. Why am I not surprised. LOL



TIS

YUK. How has Big Bang Theory not won Best Comedy? It's been on so many years and it's still so hilarious! Oh, well.

Good night, all. It was fun watching with you.

yea, and i dont see another comedy show to take them off the stage for next years show

Good night SB & Bam, my Red Carpet buddies. It's been fun.




TIS

Is that all you women ever think about? We men want to be appreciated for our minds ... for our abilities. Sure, we'll have sex with you at the drop a hat, but even that takes skill.

Homeland deserved it. I said it at Golden Globes, and saying it again. The best of the bunch by a mile. No contest.

Gotta be killing Charlie Sheen that Jon Cryer won in the LEAD category this year.

That's Sheen's old category, by the way. And he has never won .

Not too many comedy shows I regularly watch, but I'm one of the few that actually doesn't mind the NEW Two & A Half Men with Ashton Kutcher. It does get a little raunchy at times tho, but it did with Charley Sheen as well. So does Two Broke Girls, but it is also funny.



TIS

A slightly different take on this year's Emmys

It WAS boring. There were awards that definitely should have gone to other actors. Why give it to Modern Family and its stars AGAIN, when shows like Big Bang and New Girl have never won? And I love Jon Stewart, but 10 years in a ROW? Nobody else has been as funny?

And I was gratified to see that the entertainment reporters all put Julianne Moore on their "worst" list. Sorry, Oli, when it comes to shows like this, the shallow is what's on parade! What else do you expect?? Plus, ABC made a big deal about having my BFF Clinton Kelly for their red carpet commentary, and then used him for like 30 seconds. WTF?

And the naked girl eating cake was just weird.

i do agree with this. by far the most boring of all award shows this past year (okay idk if this is suppose to be the beginning or end of the 'award season'). it might have helped a little if they had fallon or somebody else as host. also, yea i was tired of modern family...after the first award they won!

yea, they should have just had that girl dressed up as lohan to make more sense or at least be funny.

New Girl is funny? I watched a couple of episodes and didn't care much for it, the same goes for Big Bang Theory. Love Modern Family though. But my favorite comedy show is Community that didn't get any nomination. Not sure why, it's the best.

Isn't it the 12th straight win for Jon Stewart? According to the last bit on this article?
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PS: I think it's about issues. Colbert is far more funny, but he imitates a republican and is politically incorrect, so that is a no-no. Like Community, or any other show that's not loaded with liberal mindset. Look at a liberal, taking a stand on liberal media.

I think Modern Family is a love or hate it kind of show. My brother and SIL think it's hilarious. I tried it and barely cracked a smile. But I love New Girl and Big Bang. I admire any show like Big Bang that can still make it's audience laugh after all these years.

I can't stand "Modern Family" either, Babe. I must be the only straight middle-aged man in America who doesn't like Sofia Vergara. In my opinion, she's a very well paid, modern day Charo. And every bit as annoying.

PB her accent does my head in!!! I know she can't help it but still...

Yeah, I'd have to stuff a sock in her mouth. It almost wouldn't be worth it. Almost .

You say that like it's a bad thing. I do admit there are certain similarities.

Well, the thing that puts; me off about Big Bang is those laughs. Is it recorded? Live studio audience? I don't think so, people laugh, regardless of what they say, which isn't funny to me most of the times. To each his own.