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MaydayMalonesGirl · 07-14-2005, 12:55 AM

I just happened to come across this article regarding Gilmore Girls and the Emmy's which I thought was pretty cool. I thought I'd share it...

Here's who Emmy should pick
Commentary: Awards often slight worthy candidates
By Lynn Elber
Associated Press

http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/TV/07/13/apontv.emmymisses.ap

LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- We have two words for Emmy voters and they're not "Desperate Housewives." Think "Gilmore Girls."

If the WB series doesn't -- finally -- make a substantial dent in the television nominations announced Thursday, we're going to write a guidebook for voters, "Emmys for Dummies."

The goal is to recognize good work, whether done by a a freshman phenom like ABC's "Desperate Housewives" or a series on a smaller network, even a youth-oriented one like the WB that seems to be missing from Emmy voters' remote controls.

"Gilmore Girls" is far from the only show or star slighted by the members of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. No best-actor bid last year for Ian McShane as an Old West powerbroker in HBO's "Deadwood"? It's enough to make a grown man cuss a blue streak.

But "Gilmore Girls" has been ostracized since its 2000 debut, save a single nomination for makeup. It's the poster child for Emmy abuse.

A sophisticated confection about a single mom and daughter, the series is smart, funny and touching and features a cast consistently up to the challenging material.

So, for starters, how about giving star Lauren Graham, who's been nominated for Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild awards, a comedy series actress bid? Kelly Bishop's version of a grandmother of steel is overdue for a supporting actress nomination.

And, hey, how about some recognition for series creator Amy Sherman-Palladino and her husband and fellow executive producer, Daniel Palladino?

Let's put this in perspective. It's as if the movie industry had the chance to honor a classic romantic comedy like "It Happened One Night" (1934, five Oscars) or "Annie Hall" (1977, four Oscars) and took a pass.

"Why she's not showered with awards, I don't know," "Gilmore Girls" leading man Scott Patterson said of Sherman-Palladino.

She returns the compliment to him and the rest of the cast, but with more evident frustration.

"Lauren, good God -- the fact that she hasn't gotten a nomination for the work she does is astonishing to me," Sherman-Palladino said.

Recognition for her own efforts would be "lovely" but wouldn't enhance the creative pleasure of working on the show, she said -- although there is, Sherman-Palladino concedes, the harsh reality of money and power to consider.

"In business terms, there's a little more shine when you go to make your next deal and you've got a fancy statue sitting next to you and your lawyer," she said.

PrettyinPink55 · 07-14-2005, 02:03 AM

Oh Gosh, Gilmore Girls is LONNNNGGG overdue for a nomination!!!!!!!

STUPID STUCK UP EMMY PEOPLE NEED TO GET THEIR HEAD OUT OF THEIR BUTTS!

pissed: pissed: pissed:

MsOrange · 07-14-2005, 06:32 AM

awesome!!!

PrettyinPink55 · 07-14-2005, 10:55 AM

Well, looks like Emmy's head is still in their butts! We got snubbed AGAIN!!!!

:2mad

pissed:

Superstar · 07-15-2005, 04:08 PM

Lauren really deserves one

07-14-2005, 12:55 AM	#1
MaydayMalonesGirl ACID! POLICEHHHH! Forum Star Join Date: Apr 24, 2003 Location: in a van down by the river. Posts: 18,393	Here's who Emmy should pick I just happened to come across this article regarding Gilmore Girls and the Emmy's which I thought was pretty cool. I thought I'd share it... Here's who Emmy should pick Commentary: Awards often slight worthy candidates By Lynn Elber Associated Press http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/TV/07/13/apontv.emmymisses.ap LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- We have two words for Emmy voters and they're not "Desperate Housewives." Think "Gilmore Girls." If the WB series doesn't -- finally -- make a substantial dent in the television nominations announced Thursday, we're going to write a guidebook for voters, "Emmys for Dummies." The goal is to recognize good work, whether done by a a freshman phenom like ABC's "Desperate Housewives" or a series on a smaller network, even a youth-oriented one like the WB that seems to be missing from Emmy voters' remote controls. "Gilmore Girls" is far from the only show or star slighted by the members of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. No best-actor bid last year for Ian McShane as an Old West powerbroker in HBO's "Deadwood"? It's enough to make a grown man cuss a blue streak. But "Gilmore Girls" has been ostracized since its 2000 debut, save a single nomination for makeup. It's the poster child for Emmy abuse. A sophisticated confection about a single mom and daughter, the series is smart, funny and touching and features a cast consistently up to the challenging material. So, for starters, how about giving star Lauren Graham, who's been nominated for Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild awards, a comedy series actress bid? Kelly Bishop's version of a grandmother of steel is overdue for a supporting actress nomination. And, hey, how about some recognition for series creator Amy Sherman-Palladino and her husband and fellow executive producer, Daniel Palladino? Let's put this in perspective. It's as if the movie industry had the chance to honor a classic romantic comedy like "It Happened One Night" (1934, five Oscars) or "Annie Hall" (1977, four Oscars) and took a pass. "Why she's not showered with awards, I don't know," "Gilmore Girls" leading man Scott Patterson said of Sherman-Palladino. She returns the compliment to him and the rest of the cast, but with more evident frustration. "Lauren, good God -- the fact that she hasn't gotten a nomination for the work she does is astonishing to me," Sherman-Palladino said. Recognition for her own efforts would be "lovely" but wouldn't enhance the creative pleasure of working on the show, she said -- although there is, Sherman-Palladino concedes, the harsh reality of money and power to consider. "In business terms, there's a little more shine when you go to make your next deal and you've got a fancy statue sitting next to you and your lawyer," she said.

07-14-2005, 02:03 AM	#2
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	Oh Gosh, Gilmore Girls is LONNNNGGG overdue for a nomination!!!!!!! STUPID STUCK UP EMMY PEOPLE NEED TO GET THEIR HEAD OUT OF THEIR BUTTS! pissed: pissed: pissed:
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07-14-2005, 06:32 AM	#3
MsOrange Bringin' Sexy Back Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 6,133	awesome!!!

07-14-2005, 10:55 AM	#4
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	Well, looks like Emmy's head is still in their butts! We got snubbed AGAIN!!!! :2mad pissed:

07-15-2005, 04:08 PM	#5
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	Lauren really deserves one