Emmys 2011

Tonight, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences will award some of television's finest shows and actors with the prestigious Emmy Award in a slew of categories, including these 10 here. These are the nominees.

BEST COMEDY ACTOR
Alec Baldwin, "30 Rock"
Steve Carell, "The Office"
Louis C.K., "Louie"
Johnny Galecki, "The Big Bang Theory"
Matt LeBlanc, "Episodes"
Jim Parsons, "The Big Bang Theory"

Unfortunately, I don't watch any of these shows so I don't really care who wins. I have seen at least one episode of all of these before though so I guess based on what I have seen, perhaps the award should go to Jim Parsons again this year. He won last year for his portrayal of über-nerd Sheldon Cooper. I saw him in a play earlier this year and really enjoyed his acting. He's amazing. However, perhaps the award should go to Steve Carrell since this last season was his final one. This would be a great parting gift.

BEST COMEDY ACTRESS
Edie Falco, "Nurse Jackie"
Tina Fey, "30 Rock"
Laura Linney, "The Big C"
Melissa McCarthy, "Mike & Molly"
Martha Plimpton, "Raising Hope"
Amy Poehler, "Parks and Recreation"

Last year, the one actress who didn't deserve it took home the award. These things usually go to the most popular actress, as opposed to the most deserving. Edie Falco is a fine actress but I have a very big problem with her character on Nurse Jackie. She just isn't funny whatsoever. It's just odd to nominate her here when the supporting cast on the show is a lot funnier than her character. That said, I would love to see Laura Linney win. She plays Cathy Jamison, a schoolteacher who decides to live as happily as she can after she is diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma. The show is heartbreaking at times but Laura Linney is hilarious. PS: The fact that Courtney Cox wasn't nominated in this category this year kind of makes this an incomplete category.

BEST COMEDY SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Julie Bowen, "Modern Family"
Jane Krakowski, "30 Rock"
Jane Lynch, "Glee"
Sofia Vergara, "Modern Family"
Betty White, "Hot in Cleveland"
Kristin Wiig, "Saturday Night Live"

I'm rooting for Sofia Vergara or Julie Bowen tonight. Jane Lynch wasn't as funny as she was last year so I hope she doesn't win again. She'll most likely win, however.

BEST COMEDY SUPPORTING ACTOR
Ty Burrell, "Modern Family"
Chris Colfer, "Glee"
Jon Cryer, "Two and a Half Men"
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, "Modern Family"
Ed O'Neill, "Modern Family"
Eric Stonestreet, "Modern Family"

Chris Colfer is 2010s best supporting actor in a comedy, hands down. Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Ty Burrell are his only true competitors this year.

BEST DRAMA ACTOR
Steve Buscemi, "Boardwalk Empire"
Kyle Chandler, "Friday Night Lights"
Michael C. Hall, "Dexter"
Jon Hamm, "Mad Men"
Hugh Laurie, "House"
Timothy Olyphant, "Justified"

Michael C. Hall's Dexter Morgan is creepy, creepy, creepy! He should win. Jon Hamm is going to win though. Of course, Kyle Chandler may be the sentimental favorite since his show has ended. I think it's a grave travesty William H. Macy wasn't nominated here. Shameless was my favorite show last year.

BEST DRAMA ACTRESS
Kathy Bates, "Harry's Law"
Connie Britton, "Friday Night Lights"
Mireille Enos, "The Killing"
Mariska Hargitay, "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"
Julianna Margulies, "The Good Wife"
Elisabeth Moss, "Mad Men"

Seriously, WTF Kathy Bates? Get out of here! My choice - Mireille Enos or Julianna Margulies. Both are equally deserving.

BEST DRAMA SUPPORTING ACTOR
Andre Braugher, "Men of a Certain Age"
Alan Cumming, "The Good Wife"
Peter Dinklage, "Game of Thrones"
Josh Charles, "The Good Wife"
Walton Goggins, "Justified"
John Slattery, "Mad Men"

I'd love to see John Slattery win because he's such an amazing actor. Alan Cumming is another favorite of mine.

BEST DRAMA SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Christine Baranski, "The Good Wife"
Michelle Forbes, "The Killing"
Christina Hendricks, "Mad Men"
Kelly MacDonald, "Boardwalk Empire"
Margo Martindale, "Justified"
Archie Panjabi, "The Good Wife"

I'm rooting for Michelle Forbes. Archie Panjabi is my real favorite but she won last year and repeat winners kind of spoil the fun out of these kinds of shows. Still, if she won again, I'd be very happy. I'd place my bets on Margo Martindale though. Critics have praised her galore this last season so she may prevail.

BEST DRAMA SERIES
"Boardwalk Empire"
"Dexter"
"Friday Night Lights"
"Game of Thrones"
"The Good Wife"
"Mad Men"

Dexter should win. It's a creepy and very intelligent show that keeps viewers at the edge of their seat every week. It's great TV.

BEST COMEDY SERIES
"The Big Bang Theory"
"Glee"
"Modern Family"
"Parks and Recreation"
"The Office"
"30 Rock"

Modern Family is the funniest television show on TV now. Glee comes close but last season was so out of place, it really doesn't deserve to be named Best Comedy Series just yet.