My predictions: 5/6, missing Christian Clemenson for John Mahoney
This category isn’t too exciting, recognizing the deserving Aaron Paul for his work in the second season of “Breaking Bad,” but failing to mention Josh Holloway from “Lost,” though at least costar Michael Emerson made it in. The real surprise is that Christian Clemenson, a former guest acting winner for “Boston Legal,” made it in this year instead of last year, when he switched categories, especially since “Boston Legal” was all but abandoned by Emmy voters this year (save for this category, which also includes William Shatner). Bad actor that he is, William Hurt still got a nomination for “Damages,” and John Slattery again represents the incredible success that is “Mad Men” here. It’s too bad that John Mahoney got snubbed for “In Treatment” – but I should have trusted my instincts. Blair Underwood got snubbed last year after being a “sure thing,” so why would Mahoney have any more luck? And yes, no Walton Goggins. “The Shield” received zero Emmy nominations this year, making its grand total for its entire run six nominations and one win. Pitiful.
Who should win? Emerson
Who will win? Paul will probably be the breakout star here, but don’t be surprised if Oscar winner Hurt or Emmy magnet William Shatner take it.
1 comment:
I don't like this line-up either, though I love Aaron Paul and think he should win. I'm a little afraid of Clemenson, he has one particular episode extremely baity and having a co-star nominated could help him (like O'Quinn/Emerson years ago).
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