Live-Blogging the 2008 Emmys, Part 11

Posted by on September 21, 2008 in Television | 0 comments


The blaring sound of that the TiVO alarms you with when you’ve caught up with the program and fast forwarded through the commercials? Sadness.

Glenn Close, you complete me. Damages RULES.

Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie:

Fiennes, Gervais, Giamatti, Spacey, Wilkinson.

Emmy: Paul Giamatti. Duh.

LOL, anybody can play the president.

Um, you should thank your real wife too.

Hi Candy.

Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:

Baldwin, 30 Rock
Carell, The Office
Lee Pace, Pushing Daisies
Shalhoub, Monk
Sheen, 2.5 Men

Emmy: Alec Baldwin! Love it.

The king of comedic timing.

Tina Fey IS the Elaine May of her generation!

Vanessa Williams & America Ferrera. Not ugly.

Lead Actor in a Drama Series:

Glenn Close, Damages
Sally Field, B&S
Hargitay, L&O
Hunter, Saving Grace
Sedgwick, Closer

Emmy: Glenn Close!! YES!

Rent or buy Season 1 of Damages now. It’s quite original and compelling.

See…another victory for a veteran.

In Memoriam time.

No one applauded for Heston. Interesting.

It is always surprising to recall those who passed from the industry. Too soon, all.

Goose bumps hit at Carlin.

Sigh. See you in a minute.

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