Emmy Nominations & My Picks

Here are some of the Emmy Nominations with my picks (my favorites, not necessarily who I think will actually win and mostly based on shows or people I enjoy). There were A LOT of categories I didn't list including miniseries or Made for Television Movies because I didn't see any of them (but go Claire Huxtable!). I also want it noted I think Friday Night Lights or and actor on that show should be somewhere on these lists.

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series
Monk, Tony Shalhoub as Adrian Monk
The Office, Steve Carell as Michael Scott (PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE let him win)
Pushing Daisies, Lee Pace as Ned (would be my second pick)
30 Rock, Alec Baldwin as Jack Donaghy
Two And A Half Men, Charlie Sheen as Charlie Harper

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series
Boston Legal, James Spader as Alan Shore
Breaking Bad, Bryan Cranston as Walt White
Dexter, Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan
House, Hugh Laurie as Dr. Gregory House
In Treatment, Gabriel Byrne as Paul
Mad Men, Jon Hamm as Don Draper

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series
The New Adventures Of Old Christine, Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Christine Campbell
Samantha Who?, Christina Applegate as Samantha Newly
30 Rock, Tina Fey as Liz Lemon
Ugly Betty, America Ferrera as Betty Suarez
Weeds, Mary-Louise Parker as Nancy Botwin

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series
Brothers & Sisters, Sally Field as Nora Holden-Walker (she makes me want to have three more children - now that's some acting!)
The Closer, Kyra Sedgwick as Deputy Chief Brenda Johnson
Damages, Glenn Close as Patty Hewes
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Mariska Hargitay as Olivia Benson
Saving Grace, Holly Hunter as Grace Hanadarko

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series
Entourage, Jeremy Piven as Ari Gold
Entourage, Kevin Dillon as Johnny Drama
How I Met Your Mother, Neil Patrick Harris as Barney Stinson
The Office, Rainn Wilson as Dwight Schrute (of course!)
Two And A Half Men, Jon Cryer as Alan Harper

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series
Boston Legal, William Shatner as Denny Crane
Damages, Ted Danson as Arthur Frobisher
Damages, Zeljko Ivanek as Ray Fisk
Lost, Michael Emerson as Ben (he is so good at being creepy)
Mad Men, John Slattery as Roger Sterling
Rescue Me, Charles Durning as John Gavin, Sr.

Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series
Desperate Housewives, Polly Bergen as Stella Wingfield
Desperate Housewives, Kathryn Joosten as Karen McCluskey (how is she only a guest?)
Monk, Sarah Silverman as Marci Maven
30 Rock, Carrie Fisher as Rosemary Howard
30 Rock, Edie Falco as Celeste “C.C.” Cunningham
30 Rock, Elaine Stritch as Colleen Donaghy

Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series
Big Love Ellen Burstyn as Nancy Dutton
Grey’s Anatomy Diahann Carroll as Jane Burke
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Cynthia Nixon as Janis Donovan
Medium Anjelica Huston as Cynthia Keener
Nip/Tuck Sharon Gless as Colleen Rose

Outstanding Individual Performance In A Variety Or Music Program
80th Annual Academy Awards, Jon Stewart, Host
The Colbert Report, Stephen Colbert, Host
Late Show With David Letterman, David Letterman, Host
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project, Don Rickles, Performer
Saturday Night Live, Tina Fey, Host/Performer

Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Reality-Competition Program
American Idol, Ryan Seacrest
Dancing With The Stars, Tom Bergeron
Deal Or No Deal, Howie Mandel
Project Runway, Heidi Klum
Survivor, Jeff Probst (I think he is so funny during challenges, I also think Chris Harrison is funny too. Where is his nom?)

Outstanding Comedy Series
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Entourage
The Office
30 Rock
Two And A Half Men

Outstanding Drama Series
Boston Legal
Damages
Dexter
House
Lost (such a great season!)
Mad Men

Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Series
The Colbert Report
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
Late Show With David Letterman
Real Time With Bill Maher
Saturday Night Live

Outstanding Children’s Program
Classical Baby (I’m Grown Up Now): The Poetry Show
Hannah Montana
High School Musical 2
Nick News With Linda Ellerbee: The Untouchable Kids Of India
The Suite Life Of Zack And Cody

Outstanding Nonfiction Series
American Masters
Biography
Deadliest Catch (for sentimental reasons - we watched on vacation when Mackenzie was doing her treatment)
Inside The Actors Studio
This American Life

Outstanding Reality Program
Antiques Roadshow
Dirty Jobs
Extreme Makeover Home Edition
Intervention
Kathy Griffin: My Life On The D-List • Bravo • Picture This Television

Outstanding Reality-Competition Program
THIS IS SO HARD, I CAN'T CHOOSE! Project Runway, Top Chef or The Amazing Race.
The Amazing Race
American Idol
Dancing With The Stars
Project Runway
Top Chef

Project Runway Recap!!

"This is Project Runway." Yes it is Heidi, yes it is! The girls are at sleepovers and Jason is mowing so I'm going to type a bit as I watch (although let me preface by saying I am NO Lincee Ray of Bachelor Recap fame, I'm not nearly as clever, funny, or witty. Also, I don't sew or know much about sewing. Bet you are dying to keep reading.).

I'm so excited. I am especially excited that they aren't having any of the casting stuff. I always end up liking or being interested in someone that doesn't make the cut.

MEET THE DESIGNERS
Jarell Scott, 28 - former model, had to make his own cool clothing when he moved to NY.
Blayne Walsh, 23 - Fashion designer for 6 years, loves tanning.
Joe Faris, 41 - Two girls, 5 & 9 are his main motivation.
Stella B. Zotis, 42 - Designs for rock stars, hookers and pimps. Hopes she doesn't get eliminated right away – does anyone?
Jennifer Diederich, 27 - Popped out of a spool of thread.
Kelli Martin, 27 - Started own store "Black Market".
Terri Stevens, 39 - Aerosmith, Lauryn Hill, Michael Jackson – now there is a dinner party. Really fast – she can make a three piece suit in 8 hours. (hmm…what if she had to make it out of candy wrappers, still only 8 hours?)
Jerry Tam, 32 - Actually doing very well as a designer, has his own company, is on the forefront of being a big name in the industry. He's also very modest J or they are editing him up for failure.
Suede, 37 - He has one name, he designed a lot of jeans. Tired of making millions for others, wants to make millions for Suede. Says his own name a lot.
Keith Bryce, 26 - Urban/Little Bit Rock. Apparently has bracelets with "WWHW" (What Would Heidi Wear?) Self taught designer was just "born with it". The needle in his hand had to hurt his mama when he was coming out.
Korto Momolu, 33 - Originally from Liberia West Africa, currently lives in Little Rock, Arkansas. Shout Out! Said she was going to be the second woman and first African American to win…didn't knock on wood.
Leanne Marshall, 27 – Started a clothing line that I'm going to assume is spelled Leannimal? Or maybe Leanimal? Or Leanneimal? I'll google it later. I see pleats and ruffles.
Emily Brandle, 27 - (I'm probably going to be getting the three girls with brown hair and bangs mixed up a lot). Smoke and Mirror clothing.
Daniel Feld, 25 - Inspired by nature. (The last time I took a walk through the forest I did notice the leaves on that one tree looked like playing cards.)
Wesley Nault, 23 - Young, secure, clothes are divine (his words not mine).

To the roof! Tim's great as usual, Heidi teases that the first challenge is about to start and the contestants shake hands and exchange pleasantries.

Kenley Collins, 25 - Why didn't we meet her before the roof? I saw her in the background because she's one of my confusing brown hair with bangs girls. Made a BFF when she noticed Blayne's tanning and complemented his blue eyes. Print mixer.

4a.m. – Good morning Tim Gunn! Was a non-towel wearing person available to open the door?

FIRST CHALLENGE Create a look from items purchased at a grocery store.

Shopping, this all happens so fast – RTA (Random Thought Alert) Gristedes Mega Store. Oh no, I didn't see the first episode of the first season, what if I can't connect? Terri – Three piece suit made out of Fritos, and GO! $75, half an hour. I could maybe win this one. I would definitely win this one before an actual sewing one. Can I use a glue gun? Terri – mop heads? What about the Fritos? No Little Rock NOT THE KALE! Even I have learned to not use food during these challenges. Now something with the balls cut up could be interesting. Is Stella going to make a pair of pants for herself? To go over her striped tights and black boy shorts? Does he have a broom? Koosh balls – they still make those? I will never walk down the aisles of WM and look at anything the same way again.

"MAKE IT WORK" TIME

Suede said whackadoodle (sp?). Maybe whackadoodle can be the new "fierce".

Jarell wishes Blayne would put his licious "back in his case, close it up and take it to the girl next door". Clearly Blayne is trying to create the new "fierce" but he didn't realize Suede had it covered with "whackadoodle".

Leanne notices other have tablecloths and this makes her nervous because she wanted to be different. Why, if you really wanted to be different would you pick the one thing in the store that resembles a few yards of fabric? Leanne – imagine if you will: Snack. Baggies. Hundreds of them, all filled with different foods in a variety of colors all sewn together like a patchwork quilt. Maybe I can be on this show!

Jerry's superior eyes see that people were just putting crap on top of crap (but Jerry, it was fertilizer on top of mascara so I think it's legal). People were just using stuff he throws away in the trash. Really Jerry? Three words, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!

I'm with you Stella, I hate it when I buy trash bags and they are the cheap kind! Did she just say her fabric was trash? I'm so confused, I thought her fabric HOLDS trash. Now she says the aesthetic of the entire idea might turn out garbage. No, it HOLDS the garbage. Good grief.

Jerell is the first to give us a Tim Gunn impression; we can all breathe easy now.

Tim meet girlicious, girlicious meet Tim.

I think Daniel's model is going to hate him and his cup dress wow factor.

Why I Heart Tim Gunn…"Yeah, you should worry that it's just a tablecloth". Suede must be nervous. He's not nearly as talkative to Tim as he is to the camera.

Tim wants a big impact not just another paper dress from Korto. But Tim, it's not just a paper dress. It's a GIANT, YELLOW paper dress. I'm a little worried – are those cherry tomatoes refrigerated or not, that always a subject that stirs controversy.

Jerry, there are no tablecloths in "April Showers Bring May Flowers", the rain will ruin the tablecloth.

Keith, sorry, Tim had just seen one tablecloth too many by the time he got to you.

Suede to camera – "Focus Suede". All the reality shows must have one token third person talker.

Blayne is the first to finish his garment. Maybe he should keep working.

DAY OF RUNWAY SHOW

I don't know who you are but there is a camera behind you, you do not need to go digging.

Enter the models. Digger (I'm horrible with names) says "Alright, get naked". Someone is going to have to push some puppies in and Blayne is handstiching the crotch area. Those crazy kids.

Jarell

Challenge Info: Tablecloth, Lawn Chairs, Cocktail Umbrellas & Koosh Ball
My Unprofessional Opinion: That sleeve reminds me of Rosie O' Donnell.
Professional Opinions: Mid Range Score

Blayne
Challenge Info: Drawer Liners, Shoelaces, Jump Rope & Potholders
My Unprofessional Opinion: I'm speechless. My husband should have a photo of this for when he wants peace and quiet. He could just hold it in front of me.
Professional Opinions: In with the lowest scores.

Joe
Challenge Info: Grocery Items: Oven Mitts, Fusilli Pasta, Muslin & Tomato Can Labels – "Tomato Hot Plate Spaghetti Fusilli Dress"
My Unprofessional Opinion: Turned out pretty cute, especially since no tablecloths were harmed in the making of this dress.
Professional Opinions: Mid Range Score.

Stella
Challenge Info: Garbage Bags
My Unprofessional Opinion: Maybe she had her hooker clients in mind?
Professional Opinions: In with the lowest scores. Austin wishes for something more impressive than thread. (Spaghetti?) Heidi's not impressed.

Jennifer
Challenge Info: Paper Towels, Lipstick
My Unprofessional Opinion: Hey, it's not a tablecloth.
Professional Opinions: Mid Range Score.

Kelli
Challenge Info: Vacuum Bags, Bleach, Dye, Coffee Filters, Thumbtacks, Notebook "Pretty ugly in a great way."
My Unprofessional Opinion: I really like the thumb tack area and down, I'm not sure about the bust area.
Professional Opinions: In with the highest scores. Nina – thinks it's great. Michael thinks she pushed the envelope. WINNER.

Terri
Challenge Info: Mop Heads & Tablecloth
My Unprofessional Opinion: Terri, I shouldn't have questioned the mop heads.
Professional Opinions: Mid Range Score.

Jerry
Challenge Info: Shower Curtain, Tablecloth, Gauze, Napkins & Rubber Gloves
My Unprofessional Opinion: I don't like it but I did shout at the television for him to explain his "April Showers…" theme.
Professional Opinions: In with the lowest scores. Michael - Bridal nurse? ( Night out on the town) after she left the hospital. Heidi - Hospital plumber. AUF'ED.

Suede
Challenge Info: Tablecloth & Doggie Waste Bags.
My Unprofessional Opinion: Suede's hair matches the dress.
Professional Opinions: Mid Range Score. Not boring. Heidi – Playboy Bunny gone grunge. Michael – wrestling challenge.

Keith
Challenge Info: Tablecloth, Laundry Bags, & Car Shade
My Unprofessional Opinion: More car shade, less tablecloth.
Professional Opinions: Mid Range Score.

Korto
Challenge Info: Tablecloth, Kale, Bell Peppers & Cherry Tomatoes
My Unprofessional Opinion: It's still GIANT and YELLOW. But she did use what normally goes on top of the tablecloth so points for that.
Professional Opinions: In with the highest scores. Nina- Impeccably done. Michael-Right girl in the right dress styled the right way.

Leanne Marshall
Challenge Info: Tablecloth (yawn), Meringue Cookies, Coffee Filters, and Marshmallows.
My Unprofessional Opinion: The coffee filters look like giant versions of that craft you do with glue, tissue paper, and the eraser end of a pencil.
Professional Opinions: Mid Range Score.

Emily
Challenge Info: Tablecloth, Balloons, Napkins & Bouncy Ball.
My Unprofessional Opinion: Why is that piñata attacking that models head
Professional Opinions: Mid Range Score

Daniel
Challenge Info: 260 (not 259, not 261) plastic cups & muslin. "Sweetheart Cocktail Dress".
My Unprofessional Opinion: That is pretty impressive. Imagine what he could have done with 261 plastic cups.
Professional Opinions: In with the highest scores. All the judges like it (I think maybe because there isn't a tablecloth in sight).

Wesley
Challenge Info: Tablecloth, Fly Swatter & Plastic Cups
My Unprofessional Opinion: Not too much on Wesley leading up to the runway…hmmmm…..
Professional Opinions: Mid Range Score.

Kenley
Challenge Info: Dodge Ball, Lawn Chair & Tablecloth
My Unprofessional Opinion: Stiff but fun.
Professional Opinions: Mid Range Score.

October Road

If you watched October Road, you probably know it's been cancelled but I just found some information about how they are going to tie up all the loose ends - LIKE WHO IS SAM'S FATHER!? Click HERE!

Sunday is the New Thursday

What night do you feel like your DVR might explode? Mine is usually Thursday. Now that it's summer, it's Sunday. Army Wives, The Next Food Network Star, Design Star, various movie for the kids...I'm so proud of it - it always keeps up!

Design Star - IT'S ABOUT TIME TRACEE WENT HOME! She can't blame it on editing. I'm sure even watching it, she still thinks nothing was ever her fault. Little sad about Mickey V. Was anyone else surprised Trish had a wedding ring? I thought for sure there was a little love connection between her and Mickey V. I really have no preference on who wins out of those that remain.

Army Wives - Please bring us more scenes where all the wives (including Roland) are together. Those are my favorites and there just haven't been enough this season. Looks like we'll have a little together time next week when the Hump Bar reopens.

The Next Food Network Star - Paula Deen, haven't you heard - if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. Did you have to tell Lisa you HATED her mac and cheese? Couldn't you have stopped at "didn't like"? I'm sad Keley is gone, I liked her...hope it's Lisa or Aaron now.

"I'm Sorry Nick"

Quote from Zulema Griffin on Season 2, Episode 8 of Project Runway after she requested the model "walk off" (how Zoolander of her!) and stole Nick's model.

Season 5 Project Runway starts this week. WATCH IT!

Also, EW.com has a fun gallery of past Bachelor/Bachelorette couples with a little write up of the last two "contestants"...let the memories begin HERE.

Jesse & Deanna's Website

So, things did not go like I wanted them but Jason took it with class. Just came across this website for Jesse & Deanna and thought I'd share: http://www.deannaandjesse.com/. Next episode - we have to go back to playing the game!

THE BACHELORETTE!!

I. Can't. Wait. For. Tomorrow. Night.

I have watched every season of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette since the second season (Aaron's). I remember that I was at a Bunko that Deanna (not our current Bachelorette :)) hosted at her parent's house and she was wanting to watch. It was a night that changed my life forever. That my friends, is the most dramatic statement ever. Now, I can't NOT watch a season. There have been season's where I think I'm not going to watch but I am drawn to it. I've played games during seasons, read the message boards and blogs, watched with friends and on and on and on. Even though I've done all these things I must admit, it's been a LONG time since I've been as excited about a finale...maybe since Bachelorette Jen (Sheila, don't think I forgot how you watched the finale and pretended that you didn't when you watched with Liz, Leslee and me later that night). Now that I think about it, I think I just prefer the seasons when the women are doing all the picking.

I am super excited about the finale tomorrow. I've even been lurking at the message boards (those people are so funny and make me feel much better about myself). I hope she picks Jason and I'll be watching after my meeting - maybe I should skip it (just kidding, Mitzi).

Vacation Television

Long time, no post. Not too much television watching on our recent vacation (and reason for no new television posts.

We didn't spend too much time in the condo, and if we were in the condo this was a much better choice of what to watch from our balcony:

But when we did have the television on we watched shows we all could enjoy and that includes Jason. Discovery Channel & Science Channel to the rescue. Lots of How It's Made, Cash Cab (FUN!), The Deadliest Catch, and Dirty Jobs.