Daytime Emmy Nominations
OK, so clearly, between the depressing news that comes from New Orleans every day, and the "in memory of" post yesterday, it's fairly obvious that I've got a lot of heavy stuff on my mind.
But I'm not dealing with that today. I'm not ready to deal with that yet.
Light. Fluffy. It's award season!
I may be one of the only people I know who gives a rat's ass about Daytime. But I grew up on soaps and I still love 'em, warts and all.
Some years, the nominations are boring. Same old, same old, yawn. Some years, they're insane. When there are so many amazing daytime actors, how a pretty face with minimal talent (on a good day!) can get a nod for *acting* just sort of floors me. Pretty face with no talent employed on daytime? Sure. But to claim they're among the creme de la creme? Shudder.
But this year ... there were some that have me cheering. No, worse: unable to know who to root for. Because some of the nominees are SO worthy.
Lead Actress: I'm so thrilled that Bobbie Eakes got a nod for ALL MY CHILDREN. She's talented, sexy, funny ... and oh yeah, over 40. She rocks.
Lead Actor: Ok, in retrospect, this category is one of the same-old same-old, but I have a soft spot for Thorsten Kaye on AMC ... and, inexplicably, Tony Geary on GH.
Supporting Actress: This is tough. I adore Jennifer Ferrin on AS THE WORLD TURNS, but Renee Goldsberry on ONE LIFE is pretty amazing - and I hardly ever watch that show! Either one would be an excellent choice.
Supporting Actor: OMG, someone recognized - on a major level - the incredible talent of Trent Dawson (ATWT). Maybe I'm biased because he's a Louisiana boy, but for a non-hunk guy (even a brilliant, talented, hilarious one) to be adored by fans on a soap is huge all by itself. But for voters to agree? Yay!!!!! Yes Grayson McCouch, also of ATWT, is also brilliant, in a sexier, hunkier way, so he's my second favorite, but ... yay Trent!
Younger Actress: Jennifer Landon (yes, Michael's daughter) also of ATWT is a bright light. She's one of the actresses that's going places. You know, you watch her and just know she's going to be one of these big-time actresses who "started on soaps". That said, Leven Rambin of AMC is an equally bright light (and also was moonlighting on the short-lived BOOK OF DANIEL). Decisions, decisions ...
Younger Actor: No contest for me here, Jesse Lee Soffer - again of ATWT - plays opposite Jennifer Landon and they're a young super-couple waiting to happen. Usually it takes new actors some time to warm up into their roles. His first day, I just stared at the TV wondering "who IS this guy?" In a good way. 'Cause there are many times I mean it in a bad way.
And finally, a nod to an old friend-of-a-friend, Tom Casiello, nominated with the writing team for ONE LIFE. He may not remember hanging out together in NY, but I remember him back in his days as a PA on ANOTHER WORLD, and I'm pretty darn proud.
But I'm not dealing with that today. I'm not ready to deal with that yet.
Light. Fluffy. It's award season!
I may be one of the only people I know who gives a rat's ass about Daytime. But I grew up on soaps and I still love 'em, warts and all.
Some years, the nominations are boring. Same old, same old, yawn. Some years, they're insane. When there are so many amazing daytime actors, how a pretty face with minimal talent (on a good day!) can get a nod for *acting* just sort of floors me. Pretty face with no talent employed on daytime? Sure. But to claim they're among the creme de la creme? Shudder.
But this year ... there were some that have me cheering. No, worse: unable to know who to root for. Because some of the nominees are SO worthy.
Lead Actress: I'm so thrilled that Bobbie Eakes got a nod for ALL MY CHILDREN. She's talented, sexy, funny ... and oh yeah, over 40. She rocks.
Lead Actor: Ok, in retrospect, this category is one of the same-old same-old, but I have a soft spot for Thorsten Kaye on AMC ... and, inexplicably, Tony Geary on GH.
Supporting Actress: This is tough. I adore Jennifer Ferrin on AS THE WORLD TURNS, but Renee Goldsberry on ONE LIFE is pretty amazing - and I hardly ever watch that show! Either one would be an excellent choice.
Supporting Actor: OMG, someone recognized - on a major level - the incredible talent of Trent Dawson (ATWT). Maybe I'm biased because he's a Louisiana boy, but for a non-hunk guy (even a brilliant, talented, hilarious one) to be adored by fans on a soap is huge all by itself. But for voters to agree? Yay!!!!! Yes Grayson McCouch, also of ATWT, is also brilliant, in a sexier, hunkier way, so he's my second favorite, but ... yay Trent!
Younger Actress: Jennifer Landon (yes, Michael's daughter) also of ATWT is a bright light. She's one of the actresses that's going places. You know, you watch her and just know she's going to be one of these big-time actresses who "started on soaps". That said, Leven Rambin of AMC is an equally bright light (and also was moonlighting on the short-lived BOOK OF DANIEL). Decisions, decisions ...
Younger Actor: No contest for me here, Jesse Lee Soffer - again of ATWT - plays opposite Jennifer Landon and they're a young super-couple waiting to happen. Usually it takes new actors some time to warm up into their roles. His first day, I just stared at the TV wondering "who IS this guy?" In a good way. 'Cause there are many times I mean it in a bad way.
And finally, a nod to an old friend-of-a-friend, Tom Casiello, nominated with the writing team for ONE LIFE. He may not remember hanging out together in NY, but I remember him back in his days as a PA on ANOTHER WORLD, and I'm pretty darn proud.
posted by Tracy @ 6:17 PM
1 Comments:
At 3:43 AM,
~d said…
Michael Landon's DAUGHTER ? I am going to have to try and catch that....JUST TO SEE HER! I did the heavy stuff for a few days, too, Tracy. But to be honest...it is so taxing! And today the husband has work-the (almost) 6yo has school-I cant be all down and depressed just me and an (almost) 3yo !
Much love to you! Tell me more abt Jennifer Landon! WHAT A KICK !
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