Emmy 2015: And the Nominees Should Be … (Part 2)

To review my suggested nominees in the Drama Series arena check out Part 1 of this seriesOutstanding Comedy SeriesThe Big Bang Theory CBS amp8211 Eight seasons in and itamp8217s as fresh as it was at the start amp8211 and funnier too There seems to be a looming sense of industry fatigue when it comes to honoring this show If so what nonsense As connoisseurs of fine wine and aging baby boomers will tell you contrary to popular opinion older is often betterJane the Virgin The CW amp8211 On the other hand this brand new hourlong comedy emerged fully formed as one of the most charming and delightful surprises of the season I didnamp8217t care for the final moments of the season finale amp8211 the kidnapping of a newborn is just too heavy for a comedy of any kind and the show may never be the same because of it But amp8220Janeamp8221 is super in every other way and it boasts the most appealing cast on televisionThe Middle ABC amp8211 The most underappreciated comedy series on American television just happens to be the only series on American television about Americans who live their lives the way most Americans do That is crawling through one financial challenge after another with no hope of anything changing for the better It also happens to be one of those sitcoms like amp8220The Big Bang Theoryamp8221 that somehow gets funnier and more heartfelt with every passing seasonModern Family ABC amp8211 My early enthusiasm for this groundbreaking and genretwisting family sitcom dimmed quite a bit during the last two seasons But it lit up all over again this year lifted in no small way by that remarkable episode shot entirely on iPhones and other digital devices For that brilliant halfhour alone amp8220Familyamp8221 once again deserves recognition as the best in the businessMom CBS amp8211 Memories of amp8220All in the Familyamp8221 and the many other great amp821670s sitcoms from the legendary Norman Lear often come flooding back when watching this funny and fearless show which dares to tackle difficult contemporary issues without sacrificing its entertainment value And it never preaches another lesson taken from Lear Anna Faris and Allison Janney have developed that kind of all too rare seamless chemistry between actresses that we once enjoyed from Lucille Ball and Vivian Vance Mary Tyler Moore and Valerie Harper Jean Stapleton and Sally Struthers and Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams amp160amp160Silicon Valley HBO amp8211 The funniest comedy on premium cable tackles a topic that would seem to be somewhat limited and opens it up as relatable mainstream entertainment Executive producer Mike Judge once again proves that he is among the smartest people creating televisionYouamp8217re the Worst FX amp8211 The sexiest show on television and one of the funniest with a bold take on relationships and boundary pushing nudity that would seem more at home on HBO and Showtime It isnamp8217t easy to produce a compelling romcom as we saw last season with multiple misfires from ABC amp8220Selfieamp8221 amp8220Manhattan Love Storyamp8221 and NBC amp8220Marry Meamp8221 amp8220A to Zamp8221 Maledriven FX of all networks nailed it Too bad the folks in charge saw fit to send amp8220Worstamp8221 off to FXX while keeping their own romcom misfire amp8220Marriedamp8221 on the mothershipOutstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy SeriesGael Garcia Bernal amp8211 Mozart in the Jungleamp160AmazonJohnny Galecki amp8211 The Big Bang Theory CBSChris Geere amp8211 Youamp8217re the Worst FXThomas Middleditch amp8211 Silicon Valley HBOJim Parsons amp8211 The Big Bang Theory CBSJeffrey Tambor amp8211 Transparent Amazon picturedOutstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy SeriesEdie Falco amp8211 Nurse Jackie ShowtimePatricia Heaton amp8211 The Middle ABCJulia LouisDreyfus amp8211 Veep HBOGina Rodriguez amp8211 Jane the Virgin The CWAmy Schumer amp8211 Inside Amy Schumer Comedy Central picturedConstance Wu amp8211 Fresh Off the Boat ABCOutstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesTituss Burgess amp8211 Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt NetflixJamie Cavill amp8211 Jane the Virgin The CWNoel Fisher amp8211 Shameless ShowtimeTJ Miller amp8211 Silicon Valley HBOCameron Monaghan amp8211 Shameless Showtime pictured below left with Noel FisherZach Woods Silicon Valley HBOOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesMayim Bialik amp8211 The Big Bang Theory CBSJulie Bowen amp8211 Modern Family ABCAnna Chlumsky amp8211 Veep HBOAllison Janney amp8211 Mom CBS pictured below left with Anna FarisMimi Kennedy amp8211 Mom CBSEden Sher amp8211 The Middle ABCThe opinions and points of view expressed in this commentary are exclusively the views of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of MediaVillage management or associated bloggers

Click to Make Your 2025 Contribution to Support the MediaVillage Education Foundation

Emmy 2015: And the Nominees Should Be … (Part 2)

Author

Publish date

Channel

Ed Martin

Empowering Women in Media: Insights from Industry Leaders (Video) - By E.B. Moss

More Videos:

Click to Make Your 2025 Contribution to Support the MediaVillage Education Foundation

Emmy 2015: And the Nominees Should Be … (Part 2)

Enjoying This Commentary? There's More to Love

Ed Martin

Empowering Women in Media: Insights from Industry Leaders (Video) - By E.B. Moss

The payment was successful

Cookies