Monday, September 15, 2008

Emmy Winner Predictions: Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series


Nominees are pictured in alphabetical order.

My personal favorite of the season, Mary-Louise Parker, probably has the least chance of winning. Her episode choice wasn’t terrific, and it’s unlikely she’ll ever win since she would have won for the first season if anything. America Ferrera is unlikely to repeat after last year, since her buzz is down, though her episode presents her in a very funny way, even if it’s not quite as charming as last year’s winning pilot submission. Julia-Louis Dreyfus could be seen as hilarious, to some, in her submitted episode (“One and a Half Men”), but it’s devastatingly over-the-top, and hardly funny, in my opinion. More importantly, she won already. Christina Applegate failed to win the Golden Globe or the SAG for “Samantha Who”, and her non-pilot submission choice may cost her the win. Sympathy for her recent cancer news might propel her to victory, however. Tina Fey had an incredible year, winning both the Golden Globe and the SAG, and her episode choice is perfect, showcasing her neuroses and, as pointed out elsewhere, her ability to eat on camera. I think it’s an unbeatable combination, and “30 Rock” should soar to unbelievable heights at this year’s Emmy awards.

Who should win (based on entire season): Mary-Louise Parker
Who should win (based on individual episodes): Tina Fey
Who will win: Tina Fey (alternate: Christina Applegate)

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