I think Family Guy is OK. I love Stewie and the dog (whatever his name is.) However, as a long time fan of The Simpsons, I am appalled that Family Guy has beaten them to the Emmy nom for Best Comedy. I mean, for seriously!?
Family Guy wouldn't even exist if it weren't for The Simpsons. And while The Simpsons helped create the archetype of the oddly philosophical idiot with Homer Simpson, Family Guy fails to imitate with the obnoxiously idiotic Peter Griffin. Family Guy has other aspects to it that are entertaining and clever -- particularly the many musical numbers and spoofs. I guess I'm not really taking issue with the fact that it's nominated for Best Comedy -- merely the fact that The Simpsons have never been nominated for that category.
Just sayin'.
As far as the other categories go, I am very pleased to see House nominated, as well as Hugh Laurie for the title role. I know that he's already won, but I didn't watch the show back then -- so it doesn't count! By the way, in case you haven't seen the preview for the two-hour season six premier of House, here it is:
Looks SICK, no?
It's unfortunate that there are no Dollhouse nods. However, I wasn't really expecting them. Nor was I expecting any nominations for True Blood. Ah well. I'm not shocked about that either, considering how trashy the show is (it's truly one of my guilty pleasures.)
One thing I am very excited about? Neil Patrick Harris! I cannot wait to see him as the host. I am also delighted that Dr. Horrible's Sing-A-Long Blog got nominated for "Outstanding Special Class - Short-format Live-Action Entertainment Program." Phew! These categories are getting pretty long-winded these days, aren't they? They should just have a category called "Super Awesome Fantastic." Dr. Horrible would be the winner, hands down!
See a full list of the Emmy Noms here. rt-format Live-Action Entertainment Programs
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