Not sure where this thread belongs but the always-respectable AFI released its list of 10 films and 10 TV shows for the AFI Awards this year. Veep is the only comedy on the list (alphabetically, not ranked):

THE AMERICANS
BREAKING BAD
GAME OF THRONES
THE GOOD WIFE
HOUSE OF CARDS
MAD MEN
MASTERS OF SEX
ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK
SCANDAL
VEEP

http://www.afi.com/afiawards/

I think it's quite damning to television & comedy in general that only 1 show got a nod. There is always at least a few on their list (last year's list featured Modern Family, Louie, and Girls). Have sitcoms, especially network sitcoms, become so crappy they are largely overlooked now?

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Veep is a sitcom.

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Veep is a sitcom.

LOL wow so a slight oversight on my part. But even still, it's only 1 show out of 10 and my point is still valid. I've edited the post.

Comedies never get the same respect as drama's when it comes to award shows! :rolleyes:

I'd hardly consider this list the be-all anyway. There are some questionable choices on that list. (House of Cards?)

I'd hardly consider this list the be-all anyway. There are some questionable choices on that list. (House of Cards?)

Yea, no awards/nomination list will ever be the be-all end-all list of greatness - it's merely opinions after all. But the American Film Institute is one of the most widely respected organizations in the entertainment field. Their nominations carry actual clout and are a pretty good barometer of quality. When comedy captures a minimal amount of their attention, it's sad.