The One and Only 58th Primetime EMMYS Thread
08-28-06 | 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by MFRONE
I did not think about the plane crash in Lexington at all when watching the open bit last night. Plus, I really don't think all that many people knew about it.
That being said, I'm about as anti-PC as they come, so I'm glad they didn't can the entire opening. Especially since it was really funny.
08-28-06 | 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by DeadLamb
lame... the one big thing network tv has going for it right is HD. So they have an award show for tv, with shows that are almost all in HD but the awards are not not in HD?! Lame.. stinks of NBC being "cheap"...
I could understand a few years ago but now everything award wise should be in high def..
I could understand a few years ago but now everything award wise should be in high def..
Some horrible award winners - showing that not only did the nominations come as a result of name recognition (Ellen Burstyn anyone?) but so did a lot of the wins. Tony Shaloub again? Really? I mean, he's good and all, but spread the wealth...Larry David or Steve Carrell easily gave the best nominated performances of the year in that category...
Loved seeing Piven, The Office, Keifer (Leary and McShane will fight it out next year IMO) and 24...everything else was mostly ho hum.
No love for Colbert - loved his disgruntled rant about losing to Manilow, he's got to address this on the Report this week - that'll be a must see.
I thought Conan was hilarious, the opening was gold and the Bob Newhart bit was funny... best line of the night though was easily:
"Of course it's heavy, it contains the shattered dreams of 4 other people!"
MATT
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08-28-06 | 08:55 AM
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Conan was a fantastic host, and the opening was one of the best openings that I have ever seen for one of these type events. Loved the "To Catch A Predator" bit with Conan sweating buckets. 
08-28-06 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Groucho
What happened to the best animated series award? Was that given on another night with the "Guest Actor" awards?
08-28-06 | 10:25 AM
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Has the opening skit been posted online anywhere? I thought it was hilarious, and I think the people who are demanding and apology for the "Lost" part are being oversensitive. It was so obviously NOT a reference to the recent plane crash.
08-28-06 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by mdc3000
No love for Colbert - loved his disgruntled rant about losing to Manilow, he's got to address this on the Report this week - that'll be a must see.
08-28-06 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by mdc3000
No love for Colbert - loved his disgruntled rant about losing to Manilow, he's got to address this on the Report this week - that'll be a must see.
08-28-06 | 11:40 AM
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the show was really slow. thank god for dvr.
a high point for me was seeing kudrow and patrick king recieve nominations for The Comeback, as well as all the Six Feet Under nom's (too bad none of them won).
I really thought Annette Benning should have picked up an award for Ms Harris.
why don't they broadcast this in HD?
a high point for me was seeing kudrow and patrick king recieve nominations for The Comeback, as well as all the Six Feet Under nom's (too bad none of them won).
I really thought Annette Benning should have picked up an award for Ms Harris.
why don't they broadcast this in HD?
08-28-06 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Bandoman
Has the opening skit been posted online anywhere?
08-28-06 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Bandoman
Has the opening skit been posted online anywhere? I thought it was hilarious, and I think the people who are demanding and apology for the "Lost" part are being oversensitive. It was so obviously NOT a reference to the recent plane crash.
Originally Posted by Lokimok
They're rerunning the entire show on Bravo today at 4, 9, & 2am.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwCOUgjECtI&
08-28-06 | 03:15 PM
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Tired of the Amazing Race winning every year.
Was hoping for Project Runway.
Was hoping for Project Runway.
08-28-06 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Decker
Shalub (again!), Megan Mullally, TAR in the family edition year
08-28-06 | 09:17 PM
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Conan needs to start hosting every awards show. He's comedy gold.
08-29-06 | 01:29 AM
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Originally Posted by garmonbozia
TAR was not only for the Family Edition season (season 8) but also for season 9. both seasons aired in the eligible year.
You know what bugs me with the post-Emmy coverage this year and every other? How the trades bemoan winners for cancelled shows. I wasn't at all thrilled by those that won this year (Danner, Alda, Mullally), but it's because there were better nominees in their categories (and all have been rewarded in the past as well), not because their shows won't be back. If the Emmy gods had smiled upon Alan Ball, Lisa Kudrow, Will Arnett or Arrested Development I would have been happy because they deserved it. To say they didn't just because some network suit has since pulled the plug is just stupidity. The work should stand on its own merits.
08-29-06 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by candyrocket786
Tired of the Amazing Race winning every year.
Was hoping for Project Runway.
Was hoping for Project Runway.
08-29-06 | 01:38 PM
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Top Ten Reasons I Didn't Win An Emmy presented by Larry David
10. The was no 'annoying bald Jew' category
9. How am I supposed to compete with that pretty boy Tony Shaloub?
8. They didn't like my idea of doing a tribute to people who should have died this year
7. I refused to sleep with Ernst and Young
6. For some reason, everyone in Hollywood thinks I killed Pat Morita
5. Due to a clerical error, I was listed on the ballot as 'David Larry'
4. In case you've never watched my show, I'm kind of a prick
3. Charlie Sheen and I split the 'hooker-loving bad boy' vote
2. I don't know and, frankly, I don't care
1. Hey, at least I didn't lose to Barry Manilow
10. The was no 'annoying bald Jew' category
9. How am I supposed to compete with that pretty boy Tony Shaloub?
8. They didn't like my idea of doing a tribute to people who should have died this year
7. I refused to sleep with Ernst and Young
6. For some reason, everyone in Hollywood thinks I killed Pat Morita
5. Due to a clerical error, I was listed on the ballot as 'David Larry'
4. In case you've never watched my show, I'm kind of a prick
3. Charlie Sheen and I split the 'hooker-loving bad boy' vote
2. I don't know and, frankly, I don't care
1. Hey, at least I didn't lose to Barry Manilow