Thursday, July 12, 2012

2012 Emmy Nomination Predictions: Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

2012 Nomination Predictions
1. Amy Poehler "Parks & Recreation"
2. Julia-Louis Dreyfuss "Veep"
3. Tina Fey "30 Rock"
4. Laura Linney "The Big C"
5. Zooey Deschanel "New Girl"
6. Laura Dern "Enlightened"

Other Contenders - Melissa McCarthy "Mike & Molly", Edie Falco "Nurse Jackie", Martha Plimpton "Raising Hope", Christina Applegate "Up All Night", Lena Dunham "Girls"
Commentary - I have not still completely made up my mind about this category. With all the new shows this year, it has simply thrown this whole category for a tailspin. It just seems so difficult to leave off Emmy darling Edie Falco, upstart Lena Dunham, and last year's winner Melissa McCarthy. They are all such strong contenders, and heck all three could get in instead of some of my predictions. But alas, tough choices had to be made, and before I make my final list on the day before the nominations are announced, I may change my mind. I know one this is sure. This race seems to be between Dreyfuss and Poehler, both are comic genius on their respective series. I am also pretty sure about the well-liked Tina Fey, although with her show aging she is vulnerable. Laura Linney is well-liked by the Emmys, and many expected her to win last year. I'm sure there is enough good will left over to merit another nod. Zooey Deschanel is a personal pick, and even though some of the buzz from the show wore off as the season progressed, I think she has had enough of a breakout to still get a nomination. Of all my picks though, she is the one I am most concerned about. New Girl is really quirky and appeals to a younger audience, which could keep her out of the race. Finally, it has been a long time since a Golden Globe winner in this category wasn't at least nominated. So Laura Dern, who is also well-liked by the Emmys, and has a great role in Enlightened is hard to bet against. The one I know I should not leave out is Edie Falco. I just know I am going to regret that. Oh well, I have a week to figure it out.

1 comment:

  1. My predictions are Fey, Poehler, Deschanel, Louis-Dreyfus, Linney and Falco. It would be real nice to see Deschanel win this.

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