The TV thread

[Mizzougrad96]

I like Louie, but I can't give an acting Emmy or any award to someone who is essentially playing at the most, an exagerrated version of themself... That applies to Seinfeld, Romano, Tim Allen, Roseanne, Bill Cosby...

Maybe that's not fair...

 

[Versatile]

I like Louie, but I can't give an acting Emmy or any award to someone who is essentially playing at the most, an exagerrated version of themself... That applies to Seinfeld, Romano, Tim Allen, Roseanne, Bill Cosby...

Maybe that's not fair...

Most TV actors are playing exaggerated versions of themselves. It's more important in TV because you have to be able to sustain the character for so many years.

 

[Buck]

The Americans is that good?

Yes.

 

[Jake_Taylor]

I was disappointed they didn't nominate Tony Hale for Veep.

Matt Walsh was also deserving.

 

[Jake_Taylor]

For a guy mostly known for improv comedy and a straight-man role on The Office (to me, anyway), Charles Esten gave one heck of a dramatic performance on Nashville tonight.

 

[old_tony]

That they shut out Modern Family in all comedy categories you list is all the proof we need to know it clearly doesn't deserve its own thread.

Sarah Hyland received a supporting nod. At first that seemed weird to me, but Haley may be the only character on Modern Family who has had a strong season.

Noted. The list posted didn't have supporting categories, and I suppose the strength of the show is so many great supporting actresses and actors.

 

[Versatile]

Sarah Hyland wearing a low-cut shirt and push-up bra and cooing "I made cookies" is enough for a nomination for anything.

 

[Mizzougrad96]

I like Louie, but I can't give an acting Emmy or any award to someone who is essentially playing at the most, an exagerrated version of themself... That applies to Seinfeld, Romano, Tim Allen, Roseanne, Bill Cosby...

Maybe that's not fair...

Most TV actors are playing exaggerated versions of themselves. It's more important in TV because you have to be able to sustain the character for so many years.

True, but it makes it more impressive when you have someone like Kelsey Grammar or Woody Harrelson playing a character so convincingly that everybody assumes he is that that person, when in reality, they're nothing like the character they're playing... From the comedy standpoint, Jim Parsons is so convincing on Big Bang Theory that I'm usually surprised when anybody beats him in Best Actor in a comedy.

When someone is on a show that is tailored around their stand-up, they can be great on a show without it being a great acting performance.

 

[heyabbott]

I like Louie, but I can't give an acting Emmy or any award to someone who is essentially playing at the most, an exagerrated version of themself... That applies to Seinfeld, Romano, Tim Allen, Roseanne, Bill Cosby...

Maybe that's not fair...

Most TV actors are playing exaggerated versions of themselves. It's more important in TV because you have to be able to sustain the character for so many years.

True, but it makes it more impressive when you have someone like Kelsey Grammar or Woody Harrelson playing a character so convincingly that everybody assumes he is that that person, when in reality, they're nothing like the character they're playing... From the comedy standpoint, Jim Parsons is so convincing on Big Bang Theory that I'm usually surprised when anybody beats him in Best Actor in a comedy.

When someone is on a show that is tailored around their stand-up, they can be great on a show without it being a great acting performance.

And that's the difference between Best TV Character in a Comedy and Best Actor in a Comedy

 

[old_tony]

Anyone else watching "The Big C: Hearafter"?

I caught the penultimate episode last week and was immediately drawn in.

Finale on tonight.

Edit: Wow, I thought it was just a limited-run miniseries. I see it's in its fourth season and totals 40 episodes.

 

[User 1019]

The Shining's just getting started on IFC, if you're interested.

 

[Colton]

Anyone else watching "The Big C: Hearafter"?

I caught the penultimate episode last week and was immediately drawn in.

Finale on tonight.

Edit: Wow, I thought it was just a limited-run miniseries. I see it's in its fourth season and totals 40 episodes.

Tony, just finished the finale... holy smokes, did it get dusty here!