Yes, well, Enrico Colantoni should have won an Emmy a zillion years ago when he killed his dad on NYPD Blue. I knew he was a huge talent then. He was so wasting his time on Just Shoot Me.

Kathryn Heigl deserved one tonight, too. And you're right about Shonda Rhimes.

If I had cable I might be able to have an opinion about the rest. :)

Posted by Kristin on August 27, 2006 | Reply

I totally missed the Emmy's. I really have no interest in them.

Instead, I watched the BBC show "ShakespeaRE-Told", doing "The Taming of the Shrew", which was actually really good. But, it's totally going to bug me where I've seen that actress before...she's got a really unique voice, so I KNOW I've seen her in something before, but I can't place it, and it's DRIVING ME NUTS!!!!!

Gah!!

Posted by adena on August 27, 2006 | Reply

Yet another reason for giving up TV, Dave. Seriously! :)

That and the fact that as of 2003, 28.9% of prime time TV was commercials and promotions! (it's probably 30%+ now) That's up from 21.1% in the 1990's and 15.8% in the 1980's.

And don't forget you're *paying* for the priviledge of watching that 28.9% of advertising and promotions with those ever-increasing cable/satellite bills. The promotions are amazing to me: instead of showing you what you want to watch (the show you tuned into) they show you relentless ads for future shows! lol!! Over and over and over and over... My favorite is the "you think there's a couple more minutes left of the show?" Nope, just three to four minutes of more ads and promos - some repeats of the five duplicate ad sets you saw during the show. But they *made* you watch! Works every single time!

It used to be the ads paid for the *free* TV we got on antennas (remember that?). But now you're *paying* for the cable/satellite and there is almost DOUBLE the advertisting! LOL!! These guys are BRILLIANT!! :D

Posted by Kapha on August 27, 2006 | Reply

The only new show I'm looking forward to is 30 Rock, and then only because I love Tina Fey.

I thought Conan did an excellent job as host, and I loved the Jon Stewart/Stephen Colbert thing.

As for the wins I really didn't care, since I only watch to see who looks good and who looks like Candice Bergin did tonight. Yech...

I was happy to see Andre Braugher win tonight. But then again I love him so much I'd give him an award just for getting outta bed in the morning .

Posted by francesdanger on August 28, 2006 | Reply

Okay, so:

• I've heard of Kiefer Sutherland
• I've heard of The Office (I'm guessing this is the US version, right?)
• I've heard of 24

...but who on earth are all those other chaps and chapesses?

Oh wait, one of them was in Friends. Okay.

Posted by Neil T. on August 28, 2006 | Reply

I agree with you wholeheartedly about the lack of VM love. Although I think Monk has been an excellent show recently. Traylor Howard's addition to the cast was a great move.

You don't like Curb? That surprises me. The brilliance is that most of it is unscripted, but they just work so well together, and Larry David is such an asshole you just love to see him always get what's coming to him, time and time again. I love CYE.

Posted by Avitable on August 28, 2006 | Reply

I can't stand slapstick, to be honest. It goes beyond irritation for me, so I don't do well with those types of shows. :) I think the furthest I ever got into "Curb" it about 4 minutes, and I was done. Never went back. I don't get it either.

I've been trying to figure out what new shows look promising this season, but I'm nervous to try and watch ANY of them since they cancel the ones I like and KEEP the stupid ones. *sigh*

Posted by Kyra on August 28, 2006 | Reply

All I can say is I love Sundays....three of my favorite shows right there. I'm not sure what your sense of humor is like but you might like those.

Posted by Kyle I on August 28, 2006 | Reply

Meagan Mullally - what a waste of an award. The only time I've ever found her funny is when she isn't on Will & Grace.

Posted by Jeff on August 28, 2006 | Reply

I don't know that I knew Monk was a comedy. I watch it all the time, and it has funny moments. But, I assumed it was sort of a quirky crime/drama ... though not a very complex one.

But, what do I know? I didn't realize The Office was a comedy either. I know it's advertised as such, but I've tried to watch it twice and have had to turn away half-way through each time.

Posted by delmer on August 28, 2006 | Reply

I never watch awards shows, but I agree with your assessment of the awards that were given. I still watch Monk...I enjoy it and keep hoping that some day Adrian will find his wife's killer.

Posted by Karl on August 28, 2006 | Reply

I do agree about Chandra Wilson on Grey's Anatomy. But I also think Jean Smart should've gotten it before Blythe Danner. Smart was incredible in 24. Sorry, I'm still a 24 whore, so I fully support all the awards it won.

Oh, and you're so right about season 2 of The Office being better than season 1.

Posted by kapgar on August 28, 2006 | Reply

Just one question. Don't get angry, please ! But I don't think that "Veronica F#@%ing Mars" was nominated. So, how could this series have been winner ?
Now, I feel you angry... Sorry, Dave... ;-)

Posted by Laurence on August 28, 2006 | Reply

I didn't catch the awards but feel the nominee pool has been lacking as has new ideas. I caught the pilot for 30 Rock the other day and have mixed emotions about it. It's shot in a Drama style with out a laugh track, which is nice, but some of the humor seems short in delivery. I think, to make it through the season the writers will need to punch up Baldwin's character. Fey is playing straight man, woman as it is, in an almost realistically absurd world. I don't know about you but I can only laugh so many times at how ridiculous the corporate mentality is before pulling my hair out. Can we really go home in frustration, relax, and laugh at Fey going through the same stupidity? NBC really needs to pick things up. I was shocked to hear SNL is releasing four of the cast members, Sanz, Parnell - Fey, and Dratch have already left. Who's left? Fat Albert, Meyers, and the other black guy named after hair products... Finesse Mitchell. Yikes!

Posted by Walt on August 28, 2006 | Reply

STEPHEN COLBERT, ok! That brilliant man lost to BARRY MANILOW! Why the hell was the Manilow special even in nominated? Ack. Utter crap. And Aaron Spelling, the King of Utter Shite programs. No disrespect to the dead, but seriously, I dare anyone here to try and watch the Love Boat right friggin now!

Steve Carell & Colbert are so kickass, they deserved to win in their respective catagories. And go Jeremy Priven!!! And THE OFFICE, too -- totally deserved.

I totally agree about Jaime Pressly, I wrote the same thing. But, I was happy for Julia Louis-Dreyfus, because I think her new show really is funny. 24 -- great show, but you know it just got the 5 years later award.

Posted by Eve on August 28, 2006 | Reply

You don't watch The Amazing Race?
Dead Like Me got cancelled *already*???
Ugh.

Posted by Jill on August 28, 2006 | Reply

I can't dispute most of your tirades since I don't watch VERONICA F#@%ING MARS, but my favorite show, Battlestar Galactica (I know, I'm a geek, but the show is that good) didn't get nominated for anything. Maybe the Voters don't realize Jamie Pressly is acting. She is hilarious.

Posted by yellojkt on August 28, 2006 | Reply

Opening was funny by Connan O'brien.
(Mr.Cruise came out from the closet!)
My favorite show is still Huff.

Posted by EDDIE on August 28, 2006 | Reply

I'm hurt and confused that the West Wing didn't win in every category it was nominated for.

Instead they gave best drama to 24? What the?! Have the minds of whoever votes for these things gone to mush? MUSH I SAY?!

Blah!

Posted by Ben on August 28, 2006 | Reply

Veronia who??? :)

I am with you on Curb Your Enthusiasm: complete crap. I really miss Dead Like Me.

Posted by nicole on August 28, 2006 | Reply

I find it hard to watch Las Vegas, it really annoys me. One of the only ones I watched all the way thru was when the big boss was kidnapped by a plumber, and it looked like he was going to kill him. That got my enthusiastic interest because that guy is way more annoying than Jared and the other 4 on your top 5 annoying people list (imo). His miraculous escape was such a letdown. And all the cleavage shots are just gratuitously DULL.

Actually, Jared doesnt bother me at all. The morning talkshows on the radio REALLY annoy me. I cant listen to them. How can they make so much money for such lame drivel? And ALL the callers say, "Dude, you totally rock!". Oh yeah, this is about tv...

I used to love the Amazing Race, but have only watched sporadically the last 3 seasons. When the producers blatantly broke the rules so the wrestlers could stay in by taking the non-ticketed am train into Budapest I lost interest. But seeing Budapest was really nifty.

I wish Craig Ferguson had won instead of Manilow. I think he's pretty funny, and has the best late nite writers.

Someone else who REALLY annoyed me was the guy who did all those fake "from a helicopter" voiceovers on all of those copchase specials. I'm glad I never knew his name. Maybe he's in jail now or something...

There are some well known politicians who top my list, but I suppose you purposely left politicians off of your annoying list. Yeah, I know, the annoying people list was a month or so ago...

Maybe my favorite tv show is Antiques Roadshow. I'm babbling, I'm not used to working 11.5 hour days...

Posted by otra dave on August 28, 2006 | Reply

i've really got to start watching grey's anatomy, huh? does that make me more of a "seattle native"?

:) sizz

Posted by ms. sizzle on August 28, 2006 | Reply

I agree with all of your commentary (especially regarding the total Veronica Mars shut out from the Emmy's) EXCEPT for Jeremy Piven's win. Granted, I haven't seen Entourage yet (season one is in my Netflix queue) but Will Arnett totally deserved to win. GOB was my favorite character on Arressted Development and possibly in the entire world. And the only thing that kept me from crying when Arrested Development lost best commedy was that The Office (which I must admit has almost filled AD's place in my heart) won, stealing the award from Two and Half Men who did not even deserve to be nominated (sorry if any of you actually like that show).

Posted by Nicole on August 28, 2006 | Reply

Dave, you seriously should add "Battlestar Galactica" to your list of shows to watch. Or, you know, at least tivo it.

Posted by Mark on August 28, 2006 | Reply

Adena: Her name is Shirley Henderson, and you probably remember her as Moaning Myrtle from the Harry Potter movies.

Dead Like Me is being rerun on Sci-Fi Channel. Two episodes every Tuesday night, at 7 pm and 8 pm. I'm watching it for the first time, and LOVE it.

I also HIGHLY recommend Eureka, a new series that recently debuted on Sci-Fi. It shows at 9 pm on Tuesdays. Hilarious, unique and very clever.

Posted by SJ on August 28, 2006 | Reply

You said "Dead Like Me." Now I am sad, and I miss that little blonde bershon girl. I hope she gets work again soon, because she was GOOD. And also, Jasmine Guy rocks. I saw her on Broadway as Roxie Hart in "Chicago" once and she totally knocked my socks off. And also, Mandy Patinkin. *sigh* SO much good about that show. Durn you, Dave.

Posted by Belinda on August 29, 2006 | Reply

I didn't realize that Dead Like Me ran 2003-2004... I'm just seeing for the first time on the SciFi channel. That kind of stinks, watching something for the first time knowing that it's already cancelled. Bummer.

Posted by Jill on August 29, 2006 | Reply

I like Curb Your Enthusiasm, but I do think it's an acquired taste. I was determined to stick to it because of the Seinfeld connection, it's funny and it's different. But it's not for everyone.

Steve Carrell was robbed. And Colbert should actually sue.

Posted by MotherReader on August 29, 2006 | Reply

Veronica Mars was ROBBED! No argument there.

VM and Lost are the two best shows on TV (network anyway) and I can't believe they were both snubbed.

But I don't agree with you re: GA. It's fun and well-written, but it seems like a glorified soap to me and it's so overly cutesy it verges on juvenile at times. (Va-jay-jay? Seriously? Are we 5?) It's no Veronica Mars!

I really like Curb your Enthusiasm, but I can understand that it's not for every taste. Humor is such a subjective thing and that kind of "cringe" humor especially isn't for everyone. I also think the episodes are really uneven and some of them miss the mark. But when it's at its best, it's hilarious.

Posted by CJ on August 29, 2006 | Reply

Anything 24 wins is well deserved. I agree with you regarding Chandra Wilson, and I'd like to see Sandra Oh win as well. They make Grey's Anatomy.

Don't watch Veronica Mars (I'm sorry) but I do watch Curb. You're never gonna get it becasue I sincerely believe you have to be from LA (like me) and Jewish (like me) and from a family in the 'industry' (like me). It's a giant in joke and I think it's hilarous, but it's just more of picture of my childhood gone wrong than anything else. It's not a universal joke, just like Seinfeld didn't play well in Iowa, because it was too NY centric.

Posted by margalit on August 29, 2006 | Reply

Yeah, Veronica Mars was robbed. It is easily the best show on TV. We just finished watching season two tonight. Totally amazing.

The one show that looks really funny is the one with John Lithgow and Jeffrey Tambor, 20 Good Years.

Totally off topic, when looking up John Lithgow on IMDB, it says that he is rumored to be in "The Smurfs", the first in a planned trilogy. Holy crap, I am scared.

Posted by Brandon on August 30, 2006 | Reply

Dave, I officially love you.

I so totally agree with your opinion on "Curb Your Enthusiasm". I don't get it. I am so tired of that nebbishy weirdo and I just shudder when it's on. Why it's so critically acclaimed is beyond me....

I've always felt like I was the only one who felt that way!

sigh. You rule.

Posted by karla on August 30, 2006 | Reply

The Office all the way. Love that show.

Bleh on all the others (only because I don't watch much TV, not that they suck. I'm sure much of it does but I'm not qualified enough to give an opinion).

Posted by Wayne Hall on September 01, 2006 | Reply