Monday, November 26, 2012

Golden Globe Musings: Best Actor in a TV Series – Comedy/Musical

Golden Globe nominations for this year will be soon, so here’s a survey of the contenders and the most likely predictions at this time. Weigh in with your thoughts, and let me know if I’ve left off anyone important. A reminder that last year’s nominees mean zilch at the Globes and that the race is almost entirely unpredictable.

Last year’s nominees:
Alec Baldwin (30 Rock)
David Duchovny (Californication)
Johnny Galecki (The Big Bang Theory)
Thomas Jane (Hung)
Matt LeBlanc (Episodes)

New contenders:
Don Cheadle (House of Lies)
Matthew Perry (Go On)
Andrew Rannells (The New Normal)
Charlie Sheen (Anger Management)

Potential first-time nominees:
Louis C.K. (Louie)
Jon Cryer (Two and a Half Men)

Past nominees:
Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory)

This category doesn’t match up with the corresponding Emmy race at all, with the two frontrunners, C.K. and former Globe winner Parsons, and the eventual winner Cryer, all not nominated last year. I don’t think all three will show up this year, but one or more easily could. Baldwin will be back for sure, and LeBlanc is pretty likely too. Jane is out since his show ended, and Galecki may be too after missing out on a second Emmy nomination this past year. It’s hard to believe that voters still like Duchovny, having recognized him every year, and he may be back again. New Emmy nominee Cheadle is a good bet to join the list, as is Perry, reuniting with his former “Friends” costar.

Current predictions:
Alec Baldwin (30 Rock)
Don Cheadle (House of Lies)
David Duchovny (Californication)
Matt LeBlanc (Episodes)
Matthew Perry (Go On)

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