For Your Consideration - The Cutties Primetime TV Awards

[Mara]

Some time in May or June we're going to have a television awards ceremony for MC (similar to the Matchies.) I want to be clear on what shows are and are not eligible for consideration, and also to solicit further inclusions. The categories haven't been set in stone yet, but consider basic things like acting, writing, directing, etc.

I want to include shows from Summer 2010, Fall 2010 and Winter/Spring 2011. Basically, any show where the season premiered between June 2010 and May 2011. Here is a quick list cobbled from the internet of which seasons would be eligible.

I am asking for help in adding additional shows that should be considered. Please don't just mention any show that fits the criteria-- there are dozens-- but shows that you would want to cast a vote for in some category.

Series
30 Rock S5
90210 S3
Adventure Time S2
An Idiot Abroad S1
Archer S2
Being Human S3
Big Love S5
Blue Bloods S1
Boardwalk Empire S1
Bob's Burgers S1
Bored to Death S2
Breaking Bad S3
Burn Notice S4
Castle S3
Childrens Hospital S1 & S2
Chuck S4
Community S2
Cougar Town S2
Dexter S5
Doctor Who S6
Downton Abbey S1
Eastbound & Down S2
Episodes S1
Eureka S3.5
Family Guy S9
Friday Night Lights S5
Fringe S3
Futurama S6
Game of Thrones S1
Glee S2
Gossip Girl S4
Harry's Law S1
House S7
How I Met Your Mother S6
Human Target S2
Hung S2
Identity S1
In Treatment S3
Insecurity S1
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia S6
Justified S2
Lie to Me S3
Lights Out S1
Lone Star S1
Louie S1
Luther S1
Mad Men S4
Melissa and Joey S1
Misfits S2
Modern Family S2
No Ordinary Family S1
Parks and Recreation S3
Party Down S2
Peep Show S7
Perfect Couples S1
Portlandia S1
Psych S5
Raising Hope S1
Rescue Me S6
Royal Pains S2
Rubicon S1
Running Wilde S1
Scoundrels S1
Shameless (US) S1
Sherlock S1
Smallville S10
Sons of Anarchy S3
South Park S15
Southland S3
Spartacus: Gods of the Arena
Star Wars: The Clone Wars S3
Supernatural S6
Sym-Bionic Titan S1
Terriers S1
The Big Bang Theory S4
The Chicago Code S1
The Defenders S1
The Killing S1
The League S2
The Mentalist S3
The Office S7
The Simpsons S22
The Walking Dead S1
Todd and the Book of Pure Evil S1
Treme S2
True Blood S3
Upstairs Downstairs S1
Venture Brothers S4
Warehouse 13 S2
Weeds S6
White Collar S2
Young Justice S1

Miniseries or M4TV Movie
Mildred Pierce
The Sunset Limited

Late Night Talk or Variety Show
Conan
Craig Ferguson

Two notes: WE'RE NOT NOMINATING YET. We're just getting together a list of what should be considered.

Also, this is your three month warning to get caught up on shows.

[Mara]

I also need your advice on one show. I chose a one-year cycle to keep multiple seasons of one show from competing against itself and to give them all a fair shake. However, Breaking Bad is killing me by taking too long of a hiatus. It ran from March-June in 2010, which puts it before our cut-off date and places it as a "spring" show, but it's not returning until summer of 2011.

Disregarding it completely seems silly. It is okay to put season 3 up for consideration, even though it's early? Because season 4 wouldn't be eligible until next year.

EDIT: It's going up.

[Ezee E]

Ooh. I have watched some.

I've seen all or most of:
Louie
Mad Men
Rescue Me (boo)
Eastbound and Down
Breaking Bad (if it counts)
The Walking Dead (great first episode, meh rest of the way)
True Blood (blegh)

I hope to get to:
Boardwalk Empire
It's Always Sunny...
Game of Thrones
The Office (if it truly has improved like y'all say)

And...
South Park (they all kind of run together to me)

Any other recs?

[EyesWideOpen]

I would vote for Children's Hospital whose season 1 & 2 ran during that period.

[Mara]

And...
South Park (they all kind of run together to me)

Any other recs?

The eligible season of South Park is the one that still upcoming in April.

Doctor Who's eligible season hasn't started yet, either.

I'm kind of hoping some people take the time to watch Rubicon.

[Kurosawa Fan]

I love this idea.

[Winston*]

I'm kind of hoping some people take the time to watch Rubicon.

Does it end satisfactorily?

[Ezee E]

I love this idea.
There's the Asian Cult.

And then there's the Cougar Town Cult.

[Kurosawa Fan]

I'm nominating the shit out of Cougar Town.

[Mara]

Does it end satisfactorily?

No, not really.

But I honestly think it's worth taking the journey even if you don't quite arrive at the destination. The atmosphere, writing, and acting are excellent.

I promise you that Arliss Howard deserves to be nominated (best supporting) for his character of Kale Ingram.

[Mara]

I didn't include reality shows or late-night talk shows. If people are passionate about them, speak up. If there is enough interest I'll give them categories.

[Ezee E]

My main FYC:

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_la55m0hEWv1qznvyvo1_500 .png
Deep Roy for Eastbound and Down

[Raiders]

I would recommend a miniseries / TV movie category a well. I'm already anticipating loving the shit out of Todd Haynes' upcoming Mildred Pierce.

[Winston*]

If Breaking Bad's going to be eligible, then Treme should probably be too.

[Ezee E]

If Breaking Bad's going to be eligible, then Treme should probably be too.
Season 2 starts in April though.

This post was a reminder for me to check that out. Thanks.

[Mara]

I would recommend a miniseries / TV movie category a well. I'm already anticipating loving the shit out of Todd Haynes' upcoming Mildred Pierce.

We'll start a pool and see if there are enough nominations. I'm not sure how widely they are watched here.

[Winston*]

Season 2 starts in April though.

This post was a reminder for me to check that out. Thanks.

Oh neat. It didn't say on the wiki page.

[Mara]

Season 2 starts in April though.


Season 2 is totally eligible. Added.

[Raiders]

We're only including completed seasons right? I'm just thinking that Treme might not be finished until some time in July.

[Mara]

We're only including completed seasons right? I'm just thinking that Treme might not be finished until some time in July.

Unfortunately, there's absolutely no time when all the series are completed at once. I figure if we have the ceremony in late May or early June, we'll have 6-8 weeks to consider late bloomers like Treme and Game of Thrones and Doctor Who.

[Dead & Messed Up]

Parks and Rec?

[Ezee E]

Parks and Rec?
psh. no self-promotion :)

[Mara]

Parks and Rec?

Oops. I missed that it started in January.

[Dead & Messed Up]

psh. no self-promotion :)

It fits the requirements. :|

[ledfloyd]

i like this idea.

[Mara]

Oh, UGH. I figured out that someone uploaded the new Upstairs Downstairs to YouTube prior to U.S. release. It is clunky, expository, artificial nonsense. Skip it absolutely and watch Downton Abbey instead.

[elixir]

This idea is really cool, but I'm not sure if I've seen enough to participate.

[Mara]

This idea is really cool, but I'm not sure if I've seen enough to participate.

Hey, nobody's seen all of them except Thirdmango.

[elixir]

Hey, nobody's seen all of them except Thirdmango.

Well, I'd be a big enough nerd to make the effort to see a random episode of shows nominated (this could especially work for actor noms)...I'd still be hugely biased, but that could be fun...I probably have too much time on my hands.

And someone has seen all of these? Wow.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Just started Downton Abbey. Going to try to finish it this week during my break from school.

[Mara]

Just started Downton Abbey. Going to try to finish it this week during my break from school.

Ooh. Is Val watching?

[Kurosawa Fan]

Ooh. Is Val watching?

She watched it without me a couple weeks ago because I was too busy with school. She loved it.

[amberlita]

This is me officially lobbying for Breaking Bad to make it on the list. Just doesn't seem right not finding a way to include the best show on television in this. :)

Also, how can I watch this Downtown Abbey? Is it on Netflix?

[Irish]

Southland should definitely be in there. Human Target too (it's silly, but so much fun).

Also, do we nominate shows that maybe aren't top notch but have good casts? Blue Bloods and The Defenders come to mind.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Also, how can I watch this Downtown Abbey? Is it on Netflix?

It is indeed.

[Acapelli]

i'd add:

Adventure Time S1 + S2
Young Justice S1

[Acapelli]

i'm also a big gossip girl and 90210 fan, but i may be the only one on matchcut

[Lazlo]

FYC: Luther and Lights Out.

[Acapelli]

Peep Show S7
Misfits S2

[amberlita]

Book I'm Reading:
All Quiet on the Western Front - Erich Maria Remarque

I just picked this up myself about a week ago. Haven't gotten to it yet. Wound up busier this week than I'd planned. How are you liking it?

[Kurosawa Fan]

I just picked this up myself about a week ago. Haven't gotten to it yet. Wound up busier this week than I'd planned. How are you liking it?

Loving it. I'm about 3/4 through, and I've never come across such a gut-wrenching, horrifying story that is so beautifully written. I want to keep going as much as I want to put it down. I'm pacing myself because I'm reading it for a class, otherwise I'd have finished it a long time ago.

[Mara]

This is me officially lobbying for Breaking Bad to make it on the list. Just doesn't seem right not finding a way to include the best show on television in this. :)

Unless anyone has real objections, I'm just going to go ahead and put it on. It's not the fans' fault that they're not adhering to a traditional schedule.

[Mara]

FYC: Luther and Lights Out.

Luther's outside the norm the same way Breaking Bad is, so we'll let it in under the same loophole. Fair is fair.

[Mara]

And I like the idea of calling them "THE CUTTIES" instead of "THE MATCHIES." Can someone change the thread title?

[ledfloyd]

And I like the idea of calling them "THE CUTTIES" instead of "THE MATCHIES." Can someone change the thread title?
yes! i've been joining sycophant in trying to get the other ones changed to the cutties for years.

[Lazlo]

Luther's outside the norm the same way Breaking Bad is, so we'll let it in under the same loophole. Fair is fair.

Cool. Not sure why it needs the loophole, it aired on BBCA in October/November. We can't be expected to go by BBC dates, can we?

[Mara]

Cool. Not sure why it needs the loophole, it aired on BBCA in October/November. We can't be expected to go by BBC dates, can we?

...well, a lot of MCutters watch BBC shows as soon as they air... one way or another.

[Lazlo]

...well, a lot of MCutters watch BBC shows as soon as they air... one way or another.

Scoundrels! Hah, ok, whatevs.

[Thirdmango]

Hey, nobody's seen all of them except Thirdmango.


FTW!

I have a bunch I need to add to your list. Archer season 2 is one of them. I'll go through and figure it out in the next week or so.

Also Lazlo I liked Scoundrels.

[Thirdmango]

Okay, I went through my list of shows and compared them to the ones you have. This is the ones you should add because I think at least one person would vote for each of them.

An Idiot Abroad S1
Being Human S3
Bob's Burgers S1
Bored To Death S2
Episodes S1
Harry's Law S1
Hung S2
Identity S1
Melissa and Joey S1
No Ordinary Family S1
Perfect Couples S1
Portlandia S1
Running Wilde S1
Shameless (US) S1
Sherlock S1
Smallville S10
Spartacus: Gods of the Arena
Star Wars: The Clone Wars S3
The Big Bang Theory S4
The League S2
Venture Brothers S4

Spartacus I'm not sure if that should be under this category or under Miniseries since it was a 6 episode prequel to the first season.

These two I'm going to put out there in case people want to vote for them. I don't particularly, but if someone says they should be in there.

Hawaii Five-O S1
Chase S1

Then I think I'm the only person on earth that knows this show exists so I can't put it in unless at least one other person likes the show.

Insecurity S1

[Mara]

Oh, yeah, Sherlock was enjoyed by a bunch of people here. I'll add all those when I get home.

[Henry Gale]

Nice. I was thinking of just posting Top 10 lists of my favourite Dramas and Comedies from 2010 a few weeks/months back, but I like the idea of something like this for everyone to do a bit better.



An Idiot Abroad S1
Bored To Death S2
Episodes S1
Sherlock S1
The League S2

I will second the adding of these, even though I haven't seen every episode of some of them, but mainly to emphasis Idiot Abroad.



Insecurity S1

Is this actually any good? The ads they constantly show for it on CBC make it look horrible.

[Acapelli]

bob's burgers and episodes are also good choices

[Thirdmango]

I really like Insecurity. It probably shouldn't be good and I don't know if I'm actually in the right since I literally know no one who has seen it besides me. But I'm really liking it.

[Mara]

I should mention that the only reason shows beginning with "The" are under "T" is because I put all these on a spreadsheet and that's how it goes. Normally that's a pet peeve of mine.

[Lazlo]

How about a "Best Late-Night/Variety" category?

[Mara]

How about a "Best Late-Night/Variety" category?

I don't watch them, but if people want to nominate them, go ahead and we'll stick them in.

[Lucky]

I'd like to add In Treatment: S3 even though I believe I'm the only one on here who watches that show so its chances of nomination are slim to none.

[Lucky]

Also, it might be beneficial to start rattling off some of your favorite episodes from the season so that other posters can at least get a taste of shows they have not seen. It's obvious that no one here is going to be able to see all of the shows in question, but an episode here or there may help swing votes and bring in some surprise nominations.

Party Down - Constance Carmell Wedding
Downton Abbey - Pilot Episode 1.1
Always Sunny in Philadelphia - A Very Sunny Christmas
Louie - Heckler/Cop Movie
In Treatment - Sunil's Sessions

[Ezee E]

I don't watch them, but if people want to nominate them, go ahead and we'll stick them in.

Anyone not voting Conan?

No?

Okay.

[Winston*]

Party Down - Constance Carmell Wedding
Louie - Heckler/Cop Movie


Steve Guttenburg's Birthday and God, IMO.

[elixir]

Mad Men - The Suitcase. Fans of this show must agree with me. Or else.
30 Rock - When It Rains, It Pours.

[Lazlo]

Lone Star - "Pilot"
Community - "Cooperative Calligraphy" and "Mixology Certification"

[amberlita]

An Idiot Abroad is amazing. I'd vote for a Reality Show category just so I could vote for that.

[Mr. Pink]

I want to suggest Todd and the Book of Pure Evil, but I'm not sure anyone has seen it.

[Sycophant]

Anyone not voting Conan?

No?

Okay.

Craig Ferguson so hard. I say we do the late night category.

And huzzah for Cutties!

http://www.bombdotcom.net/wordpress/shit/cutty.jpg

[Lucky]

If we develop another awards show on this site can we call it the Orgies?

[Lazlo]

More episodes to consider:

“30 Rock” - “Double-Edged Sword”
“30 Rock” - “Reaganing”
“Boardwalk Empire” - “Boardwalk Empire”
“Eastbound and Down” - “Chapter 11”
“Eastbound and Down” - “Chapter 13”
“How I Met Your Mother” - “Desperation Day”
“How I Met Your Mother” - “Last Words”
“Luther” - “Episode One”
“Luther” - “Episode Six”
“Modern Family” - “Caught in the Act”
“Modern Family” - “Unplugged”
“The Office” - “Viewing Party”
“Parks and Recreation” - “Flu Season”
“Parks and Recreation” - “Go Big or Go Home”
“The Walking Dead” - “Days Gone By”

[Thirdmango]

I was thinking about awards and most of them were the same as the Golden Globes, but the one I thought of which was different is "The Firefly Award" for the best show that was created and canceled this season.

[Kurosawa Fan]

I was thinking about awards and most of them were the same as the Golden Globes, but the one I thought of which was different is "The Firefly Award" for the best show that was created and canceled this season.

Ooooo, I like this.

[EyesWideOpen]

I was thinking about awards and most of them were the same as the Golden Globes, but the one I thought of which was different is "The Firefly Award" for the best show that was created and canceled this season.

Can we name the award after a show that's good?

[Kurosawa Fan]

Can we name the award after a show that's good?

Quiet you.

[Raiders]

Are there any besides Rubicon and Terriers?

[Sycophant]

Freaks and Geeks award hell yeah.

I like Firefly, but I've come to delight in anti-Firefly wisecracks.

[Lazlo]

Are there any besides Rubicon and Terriers?

Lone Star and Running Wilde. Trying to think of others that didn't suck like My Generation.

[Mara]

It would open the field if we counted anything canceled within two years of premiering.

[EyesWideOpen]

Better off Motherfucking Ted

[Kurosawa Fan]

Better off Motherfucking Ted

This.

[Mara]

Better off Motherfucking Ted

Absolutely agree, but it doesn't qualify for the Cutties this year.

I think we can just make it a general "cancelled too soon" category. But use sense in nominating-- if it's been on for five years, or had time to wrap up all the plot threads, then it's not too soon.

I like calling it "The Firefly Award" because it's a show that blinks out, like a firefly. It has nothing to do with me being biased in favor of that show. None at all.

I would nominate Rubicon and Lone Star.

[Dead & Messed Up]

Also, it might be beneficial to start rattling off some of your favorite episodes from the season so that other posters can at least get a taste of shows they have not seen. It's obvious that no one here is going to be able to see all of the shows in question, but an episode here or there may help swing votes and bring in some surprise nominations.

Community - "Mixology Certification"
Louie - "Bully"
Parks and Recreation - "Flu Season"
Breaking Bad - "One Minute"
The Walking Dead - "Days Gone By"
Party Down - "Steve Guttenberg's Birthday"

[Acapelli]

i'd like to add "Sym-Bionic Titan S1" to the shows list

with all the genndy tartakovsky fans here, i'm surprised that i'm the only one that watches it

[EyesWideOpen]

i'd like to add "Sym-Bionic Titan S1" to the shows list

with all the genndy tartakovsky fans here, i'm surprised that i'm the only one that watches it

I watched the first couple episodes and wasn't impressed enough to keep watching.

[ledfloyd]

i've been watching through party down for this, and am thinking about watching downton abbey as well. if there was one thing i didn't need, it was a reason to watch more tv. thanks mara!

[Acapelli]

I watched the first couple episodes and wasn't impressed enough to keep watching.
i think it gets much better later in the season, the most recent episode "Escape from Galaluna" had some of the most impressive action scenes i've seen in an animated television show

[Winston*]

Watched the pilot of Rubicon. Very intriguing.

[Mara]

i've been watching through party down for this, and am thinking about watching downton abbey as well. if there was one thing i didn't need, it was a reason to watch more tv. thanks mara!


Watched the pilot of Rubicon. Very intriguing.

*evil chuckle*

[ledfloyd]

*evil chuckle*
i'm considering doctor who as well but that just seems like a huge undertaking and even if i did commit to it i doubt i'd be caught up in time.

justified and terriers are tempting though. and i keep hoping sherlock will show up on netflix instant.

you're ruining me.

[Mara]

i'm considering doctor who as well but that just seems like a huge undertaking and even if i did commit to it i doubt i'd be caught up in time.

justified and terriers are tempting though. and i keep hoping sherlock will show up on netflix instant.

you're ruining me.

Downton Abbey, Justified, and Sherlock are must-sees, and all pretty short and easy to catch up on. If you don't want to commit to all of Doctor Who (although, worth it!) season 5 is a good place to pick it up, since we're dealing with a new doctor, and so a bit of a fresh start.

I watched a couple episodes of Terriers. It was fairly interesting, but I had trouble feeling invested.

If y'all want streaming links for episodes / series before it becomes a felony, just let me know.

[Thirdmango]

I actually started my doctor who with season 5 and then went back to 1-4 and it was actually a fine way to start.

[Acapelli]

I watched a couple episodes of Terriers. It was fairly interesting, but I had trouble feeling invested.
it's probably my favorite season of television from the last year, but does not seem at all like a show you'd be into

[Mara]

it's probably my favorite season of television from the last year, but does not seem at all like a show you'd be into

There was much to admire-- I certainly didn't dislike it. Just sort of... not my bag.

[Winston*]

it's probably my favorite season of television from the last year, but does not seem at all like a show you'd be into

The third episode with the masochist was awful and it stopped me watching it for a long time, but I watched the 4th the other day and it seems to be back on track.

[Acapelli]

the show is basically veronica mars minus high school and with the benefits of being on cable

[Thirdmango]

I also had a rough time starting Terriers but by the end was very satisfied.

[Mara]

New AMC thriller "The Killing" qualifies, as it starts in April.

[Lazlo]

Are we going to toss Mini Series/Made-For-TV Movie actors in the categories with the full series actors or are there going to be "Best Actor in a Mini Series or Made-For-TV Movie" categories? I don't know that we need them and don't have a problem mixing the two, just asking.

Also: FYC: Best Mini Series/Made-For-TV Movie - The Sunset Limited
Best Actor, Drama - Samuel L. Jackson and Tommy Lee Jones, The Sunset Limited

[ledfloyd]

has there been any discussion of what categories and stuff we're going to have?

[Thirdmango]

I was looking at the Emmy award categories and thought that those might be the best. I was thinking though we should probably have best actor, actress noms for both comedy and drama. It would have more roles but comedy and drama in tv are just two different beasts.

[Lazlo]

I was looking at the Emmy award categories and thought that those might be the best. I was thinking though we should probably have best actor, actress noms for both comedy and drama. It would have more roles but comedy and drama in tv are just two different beasts.

Yeah, I'm all for separate comedy and drama categories. I'm just wondering, and kind of doubting, we need a separate mini series acting category. I know I haven't seen enough to fill up such categories, but the ones I have seen deserve some recognition.

[Thirdmango]

that's the trouble is there might end up only being 3 nominees of miniseries. I don't think I've watched a single one this year yet. I was going to put death comes to town on there but then realized it wasn't done during the dates said. I'm just not up to date on miniseries.

[Mara]

I was looking at the Emmy award categories and thought that those might be the best. I was thinking though we should probably have best actor, actress noms for both comedy and drama. It would have more roles but comedy and drama in tv are just two different beasts.

Agreed. In fact, I'm toying with the idea of having fantasy/sci-fi as a different category, if it looks like there are enough strong contenders.

I was waiting to see what people really seemed to be watching before coming up with a category list. It seems weird to fold miniseries and made-for-tv film actors in with regular shows, but since we only have two nominations, I think we have to.

So, probably, best comedy & drama, best actor & actress for each, best supporting actor & actress for each, best writing for each (episode specific), best directing for each (episode specific), guest role for each. I'd want the cancelled-too-soon category and a best ensemble category.

Nobody is pushing hard for reality shows, so I'm comfortable leaving those out.

What do you guys think? Should we have more whimsical inclusions to keep it fun? Should we split off fantasy & sci-fi?

[Mara]

We could do best costumes, or we could just hand the prize over to Downton Abbey right now.

[Thirdmango]

I do currently watch about five reality shows. But they aren't as narrow in terms of seasons as they are for their whole production. One season of american idol is going to be the same as the next. If you like the presentation you'll keep watching. It's hard for me to vote on which one was the best this season vs. past seasons or other seasons of other shows. Writing doesn't change.

[ledfloyd]

the only 'reality' show i watch is no reservations.

how about an award for best opening titles?

[Mara]

how about an award for best opening titles?

Hmm. We did that big contest not too long ago. But if people are interested, sure.

[Lucky]

We could do best costumes, or we could just hand the prize over to Downton Abbey right now.

Mad Men might provide some competition. As might Game of Thrones. Maybe just a 3 nom category to make it a little more justified?

[Mara]

Mad Men might provide some competition. As might Game of Thrones. Maybe just a 3 nom category to make it a little more justified?

True. And opening credits would give us a chance to include YouTube clips. Sold!

[Ezee E]

I vote no for sci-fi/fantasy. Too many.

Could "Best Episode" work though? Or would that technically be "Best Directing?" Because the pilot for Walking Dead is brilliant, but no way am I nominating it as Best Drama series.

Best Opening Credits should technically only be for new series from this year...

[Lazlo]

I vote no for sci-fi/fantasy. Too many.

Could "Best Episode" work though? Or would that technically be "Best Directing?" Because the pilot for Walking Dead is brilliant, but no way am I nominating it as Best Drama series.

Best Opening Credits should technically only be for new series from this year...

I'd vote for having a "Best Episode" category over "Best Writing" and "Best Directing" just because keeping track of that many individual episodes is a challenge, for me at least.

Also, don't forget Boardwalk Empire for "Best Costume".

"Best Title Sequence" is cool and kinda quirky. "Best Animated Series" anyone? Not that I watch any....

[Thirdmango]

while watching archer I did think animated would be a category.

[Mara]

while watching archer I did think animated would be a category.

We could do it as a category, or we could fold them into comedy (or drama, I guess) and just have them compete on the larger platform.

[Acapelli]

We could do it as a category, or we could fold them into comedy (or drama, I guess) and just have them compete on the larger platform.
i think i would prefer animated as a separate category

[Ezee E]

Maybe do a temp ballot?

[Lucky]

Are we planning on separating the acting categories for Drama/Comedy still? I think we should definitely split Best Series that way, but I would personally lean to keeping the acting awards combined. I'm trying to come up with a mock ballot in my head and finding 10 nominees per actor/actress/supp actor/supp actress is very difficult. Does anyone on here watch THAT much TV? It would probably make the actual races more interesting as well.

...just my two cents though. Maybe we could at least follow the GG and split Actor/Actress by Drama/Comedy and combine the supporting roles.

[Lazlo]

Are we planning on separating the acting categories for Drama/Comedy still? I think we should definitely split Best Series that way, but I would personally lean to keeping the acting awards combined. I'm trying to come up with a mock ballot in my head and finding 10 nominees per actor/actress/supp actor/supp actress is very difficult. Does anyone on here watch THAT much TV? It would probably make the actual races more interesting as well.

...just my two cents though. Maybe we could at least follow the GG and split Actor/Actress by Drama/Comedy and combine the supporting roles.

I watch THAT much TV. /shame

I would really vote to have all the acting categories separate. I'm having a hard time cutting down my noms as it is.

I'd be up for starting a temp ballot thread too, Ezee.

[Ezee E]

Where does one put It's Always Sunny actors in anyways? Anyone a lead?

[Lucky]

Where does one put It's Always Sunny actors in anyways? Anyone a lead?

How did Friends work? Were the six actors all considered lead? I would compare it to that.

[Ezee E]

How did Friends work? Were the six actors all considered lead? I would compare it to that.
I think Jerry was the lead and the rest were supporters. Not sure. I'll have to verify.

[Lucky]

I think Jerry was the lead and the rest were supporters. Not sure. I'll have to verify.

Eh? Did you mistake Friends for Seinfeld?

[Ezee E]

Eh? Did you mistake Friends for Seinfeld?
I fail. Ha.

[Ezee E]

I fail. Ha.
So I looked it up, and after 2003, they were all leads, before then, they were all nominated in supporting categories.

[Raiders]

I know many are not big fans (rightfully so) of True Blood, but those opening credits deserve to dominate that category.

[Mara]

I know many are not big fans (rightfully so) of True Blood, but those opening credits deserve to dominate that category.

Oh yeah. I forgot about them.

[Thirdmango]

I'm glad the ballots aren't happening now cause I'm in finals and dying. But once finals are over I'm gonna start doing this.