tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post8034979350118555631..comments2023-11-03T06:02:02.128-07:00Comments on By Ken Levine: My thoughts on the Emmy nominationsBy Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-67135024866530900542017-07-18T18:45:56.469-07:002017-07-18T18:45:56.469-07:00I always remember that CITIZEN KANE did not win Be...I always remember that CITIZEN KANE did not win Best Picture and that THE WIRE never won Best Drama. Time will be the ultimate judge.<br /><br />That being said, Michael McKean and Rhea Seahorn got rooked.Charles H Bryannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-46833477934139872512017-07-18T12:32:50.036-07:002017-07-18T12:32:50.036-07:00I still don't understand why Netflix, Amazon, ...I still don't understand why Netflix, Amazon, etc are eligible for Emmys. They're not television, they're computer.Bob B.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-68626846736979756672017-07-18T10:04:48.247-07:002017-07-18T10:04:48.247-07:00Mystery Science Theater 3000 should've receive...Mystery Science Theater 3000 should've received at least one Emmy nomination. :-)Ralph C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12488657064245017543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-52274358438148189852017-07-18T06:42:29.687-07:002017-07-18T06:42:29.687-07:00I did wonder about those shows aired via network s...I did wonder about those shows aired via network subscription. First, I think people are really, REALLY tired of having to log on to every blessed thing; second, 1 show is not going to make you change your mind about that. If they want me to subscribe, they need a complete line up that will make it worth my while; and if they can do that, they can put it together for regular broadcast.<br /><br />Honestly, I watch little tv these days because there are only a handful of shows worth watching. They tend to be the shows that I was watching 10 years ago, or a small handful of shows that are of the same caliber, like Madame Secretary. I know the whole anti-hero thing has been big on cable, and likewise there's been a market for dark serial dramas. But (a) I'm not a fan of either*, and (b) of those, only one or two have been really good and innovative. The others have just been jumping on the bandwagon.<br /><br />*My reasons for not being a fan are: I think it's kind of lazy writing (bad guys being more fun to write and there's no end to what you can have them do); when I watch a show, I am basically inviting those characters into my living room, and why would I want to hang around with people I don't like?; and staying up with the story arc gets old. McAlvienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-60966702817235208422017-07-18T05:33:21.289-07:002017-07-18T05:33:21.289-07:00The Emmys: is that still on?The Emmys: is that still on?Kosmo13noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-60968018339701802112017-07-17T18:50:25.043-07:002017-07-17T18:50:25.043-07:00The Middle getting overlooked every year for an Em...The Middle getting overlooked every year for an Emmy, always irks me. But Eden Sher (indomitable Sue Heck!) never getting recognition for her wonderful work is a straight out sin. Astroboynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-67699365277577156702017-07-17T17:05:07.125-07:002017-07-17T17:05:07.125-07:00@Garnet
I think it's sorta a chicken and egg...@Garnet <br /><br />I think it's sorta a chicken and egg situation in MiniSeries/TV Movie category,name actors and movie stars are mostly offered these roles cause HBO in particular want to boost their Emmy total's. DeNiro's performance in Wizard Of Lies is actually pretty good,that said I wonder how awful Wizard Of Lies would have had to be to not get nominated in tv movie when a Dolly Parton Christmas movie sequel was able to make top 5.Chucky Jonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-57478074770379500042017-07-17T14:24:43.466-07:002017-07-17T14:24:43.466-07:00My reaction to the Emmys: YAAAWN!
My reaction to the Emmys: YAAAWN!<br />Cap'n Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11783977137812876489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-13081555188025355202017-07-17T14:21:17.772-07:002017-07-17T14:21:17.772-07:00@Gary: Jason Alexander was a good sport about it. ...@Gary: Jason Alexander was a good sport about it. He said he had no problem losing (repeatedly) to Michael Richards or David Hyde-Pierce, and was glad to be nominated alongside them. He also said that he much preferred a Tony to an Emmy.Andrewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-66150272176449595902017-07-17T13:48:20.074-07:002017-07-17T13:48:20.074-07:00The Emmys lose all credibility when you consider t...The Emmys lose all credibility when you consider the past greats who never won one, such as Jackie Gleason, Desi Arnaz and Andy Griffith. More recently, Jason Alexander and Steve Carell.Garynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-9853033217256657092017-07-17T12:38:11.704-07:002017-07-17T12:38:11.704-07:00You're right about not hearing of these shows....You're right about not hearing of these shows. There's a show called "Love Dick"? I sort of heard of "Transparent" but that is it. <br /><br />To be fair, I know there are good shows out there. I watched five minutes of "Rectified" on its classy cable channel. Could tell it was an intelligent show written by smart people for smart people. I am no genius, but I think I have decent taste. I never watched another five minutes of the show again. <br /><br />It was just so heavy. I have problems, and I actually like shows that entertain me in a smart and fun fashion. That's why I loved "Justify" and why I love "Better Call Saul."Jim Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-12540212717571133122017-07-17T12:03:45.590-07:002017-07-17T12:03:45.590-07:00Trevor Noah not getting nominated has nothing to d...Trevor Noah not getting nominated has nothing to do with "zeitgeist". He's a bad performer, and he ruins jokes nightly. There may be some great writers left on the "Daily Show" staff, but overall, the show is the host, and the host is bad at his job. He's not "not Jon Stewart" bad, he's just plain bad. Every joke gets stretched out to twice or 3 times its proper length, explained and "acted out" to the point of tedium. We get it, he does accents. Now if he only did comedy.Scott Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-41557378209271505462017-07-17T11:39:15.634-07:002017-07-17T11:39:15.634-07:00Yeah, Better Call Saul got a lot of attention, but...Yeah, Better Call Saul got a lot of attention, but overlooking Michael McKean is inexplicable. Rhea Seehorn arguably deserved some love, too.Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06746247411646889984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-80996330697545607292017-07-17T11:09:22.797-07:002017-07-17T11:09:22.797-07:00If the Leftovers was nominated I would be in total...If the Leftovers was nominated I would be in total shock. It was one of the best shows in the last three years, but it was awesome in a totally batshit crazy kind of way. I am just grateful it got made. Some shows just should not be popular. blinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04284135060900752329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-44121027883822819442017-07-17T11:02:14.407-07:002017-07-17T11:02:14.407-07:00When you were nominated for EMMY how was the exper...When you were nominated for EMMY how was the experience. Were you expecting it? Who gave the news first. Share your happiest moment Ken.....Shellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-83276025579240886572017-07-17T10:28:44.136-07:002017-07-17T10:28:44.136-07:00VincentS asked if Jane Fonda was funny in BAREFOOT...VincentS asked if Jane Fonda was funny in BAREFOOT IN THE PARK.<br />The answer is, "No."<br />She played the straight person in the production.<br /><br />Then again Neither is Robert Redford, who also was the straight person. He's amiable. <br /><br />But Neil Simon is very funny. Especially back then. Especially as plays.<br />BAREFOOT is just quick, clever writing. The film is mostly the televised play. <br />It is largely forgotten movie because it's a little film. <br />But worth the read by anyone who hasn't read the play.<br /><br />Like almost all Simon stories, the supporting cast is extremely funny.<br /><br /><br />The Bumble Bee Pendanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11782074071758250824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-86648429647722700222017-07-17T09:31:05.363-07:002017-07-17T09:31:05.363-07:00Hi Ken,
Great post. Will look forward to the revi...<br />Hi Ken,<br /><br />Great post. Will look forward to the review.<br /><br /><br />Friday Question on Hollywood's internal workings:<br /><br />We friends were discussing about corruption and kickbacks and one of my friend said this interesting thing that, in Hollywood too kickbacks are given.<br /><br />This is what he said - <br /><br />1. If a studio head or someone with power, raises the remuneration of an actor from say 100 dollars to 150 dollars - then the agent gets a hike too. He would get 15 dollars as against 10 dollars. Now this 5 dollars he splits in half and gives it back as a kickback to the decision maker. That's how things work.<br /><br />Everyone wins. The actor and the agent get extra and the honcho too gets a little something.<br /><br />2. When a director is famous and powerful, he gets to choose his crew like Cameraman and costume designer etc... Now these people too give some kickbacks say maybe not in cash but in the form gifts to that director. <br /><br />Is it true, does this form of corruption exists in Hollywood?<br /><br />Jeffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-9313781363122511912017-07-17T09:28:55.958-07:002017-07-17T09:28:55.958-07:00The lead-actor-in-miniseries-or-movie category'...The lead-actor-in-miniseries-or-movie category's particularly bad. It's five slumming movie stars and Riz Ahmed. It smacks of voters who are just voting for the biggest names they see.Garnethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02444108192571431505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-68187668532672599002017-07-17T08:58:43.660-07:002017-07-17T08:58:43.660-07:00Spot on, Ken. But I'll use this space to gripe...Spot on, Ken. But I'll use this space to gripe again that "Bojack Horseman" not getting nominated for Best Animated Program is a frigging crime.Brent Alleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14831812661524882014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-34883899903300229182017-07-17T07:52:44.814-07:002017-07-17T07:52:44.814-07:00Okay, it was a long time ago, but wasn't Jane ...Okay, it was a long time ago, but wasn't Jane Fonda funny in BAREFOOT IN THE PARK?VincentSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-55309933193607190812017-07-17T06:48:12.654-07:002017-07-17T06:48:12.654-07:00And I understand Michael McKean (Chuck McGill in &...And I understand Michael McKean (Chuck McGill in "Better Call Saul") was also omitted. Un-effing-believable. One of the greatest acting jobs of all time. Earl Boeberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07300222007927549893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-75158062820273116002017-07-17T06:33:37.134-07:002017-07-17T06:33:37.134-07:00Allison Janney was nominated again for "Mom&q...Allison Janney was nominated again for "Mom"...but this time as <i>lead</i> actress (she's won a few Emmys on the series in a supporting role). The Academy must hate Anna Faris even more than it hates Chuck Lorre.VP81955https://www.blogger.com/profile/11792390726196611188noreply@blogger.com