Emmy Race Update: Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

News from Tom O'Neil on the top 10 finalists for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.

KATHRYN JOOSTEN, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES
ASHLEY JENSEN, EXTRAS
JAIME PRESSLY, MY NAME IS EARL
JENNA FISCHER, THE OFFICE
JANE KRAKOWSKI, 30 ROCK
CONCHATA FERRELL, TWO AND A HALF MEN
HOLLAND TAYLOR, TWO AND A HALF MEN
BECKI NEWTON, UGLY BETTY
VANESSA WILLIAMS, UGLY BETTY
ELIZABETH PERKINS, WEEDS

So the main shocking thing here is the omission of Nicollette Sheridan (Edie) from "Desperate Housewives" and the inclusion of Kathryn Joosten (Mrs. McCluskey). I, like many others, had pegged her as a guest star. I actually had her in my predictions there, and will probably replace her with Elaine Stritch from "30 Rock". The biggest boost here, besides the inclusion of two "Ugly Betty" actresses, goes to "Extras". Female lead/supporting actress Jensen is not too surprising here, but it means that Emmy voters really do like the offbeat British comedy. I am not sure if she can crack the top five. Most are saying that Jaime Pressly is a shoo-in, but I am hoping for and anticipating a snub. I will go out on a limb here and predict Joosten as a surprise nominee. Hooray for Jane Krakowski!

KATHRYN JOOSTEN, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES
JENNA FISCHER, THE OFFICE
JANE KRAKOWSKI, 30 ROCK
VANESSA WILLIAMS, UGLY BETTY
ELIZABETH PERKINS, WEEDS