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Janice · 07-14-2005, 10:04 AM

'Desperate Housewives' Gets 15 Emmy Nods

(AP) The stars of the hit primetime series, "Desperate Housewives," pose on the show's set in this 2004...Full Image

LOS ANGELES (AP) - "Desperate Housewives," a dark satire about suburbia that became an instant television hit in its debut season, was among top nominees announced Thursday for the 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

The ABC series, competing in the comedy category, received 15 nominations, sharing status as series front-runner with the rowdy NBC sitcom "Will & Grace," which also got 15 bids.

Premium cable channel HBO once again dominated the made-for-TV category with two of its films, "The Life and Death of Peter Sellers" and "Warm Springs," each garnering 16 bids to top all nominees.

Nominations were announced in an early morning ceremony at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre.

There were Emmy riches for both departing series and newcomers.

"Everybody Loves Raymond," which wrapped after nine seasons, received 13 nominations including best comedy.

"Lost," a freshman drama about air crash survivors stranded on a mysterious island, got 12 bids.

The Emmy recognition of "Desperate Housewives" and "Lost" was icing on the cake for ABC, which pulled out of a ratings slump by the two new series.

Televisison's most-watched show, the talent contest "American Idol," was recognized with a nomination in the reality competition program category. Other nominees were "The Amazing Race,""Survivor,""Project Runway" and Donald Trump's "The Apprentice."

(AP) Actress Jami Gertz, right, reacts as actor Michael Imperioli announces S. Epatha Merkerson's name...Full Image

Joining "Desperate Housewives,""Will & Grace" and "Everybody Loves Raymond" in the best comedy series category were last year's winner, "Arrested Development," and "Scrubs."

Besides "Lost," other best-drama series contenders were "Deadwood,""Six Feet Under,""24" and the veteran White House drama "The West Wing."

Three stars of "Desperate Housewives" were honored in the category best lead actress in a comedy series including Marcia Cross, Teri Hatcher and Felicity Huffman. Left out were co-stars Eva Longoria and Nicollette Sheridan.

Other nominees in the category were Patricia Heaton of "Everybody Loves Raymond" and Jane Kaczmarek of "Malcolm in the Middle."

Among those named in the category for best lead actor in a comedy series were two Emmy newcomers, Jason Bateman of "Arrested Development" and Zach Braff of "Scrubs." Also nominated were Eric McCormack of "Will & Grace," Ray Romano of "Everybody Loves Raymond" and Tony Shalhoub of "Monk."

(AP) In this undated file photo originally supplied by HBO, Charlize Theron and Geoffrey Rush appear in...Full Image

James Spader, last year's winner of the lead actor in a drama series award, was nominated again for "Boston Legal." Other nominees were Hank Azaria for "Huff," Hugh Laurie for "House," Ian McShane for "Deadwood" and Kiefer Sutherland for "24."

Film star Glenn Close, who joined "The Shield" last season, received a bid as best lead actress in a drama series. Other nominees were Frances Conroy of "Six Feet Under," Jennifer Garner of "Alias," Mariska Hargitay of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and first-time Emmy nominee Patricia Arquette of "Medium."

In addition to "The Life and Death of Peter Sellers," which dramatized the life of the great comic film star, and "Warm Springs," which recounted Franklin D. Roosevelt's struggle with polio before he became president, other nominees in the TV movie category were "Lackawanna Blues,""The Office Special" and "The Wool Cap."

Elvis Presley scored again in the outstanding miniseries category as "Elvis" garnered six nominations including one for its star, Jonathan Rhys Meyers. The lead nominee, with 10 bids was "Empire Falls," and other contenders included "The 4400" and "The Lost Prince."

Other nominees for lead actor in a miniseries or a movie were Kenneth Branagh for "Warm Springs," Ed Harris for "Empire Falls," William H. Macy for "The Wool Cap" and Geoffrey Rush for "The Life and Death of Peter Sellers."

(AP) Actor Michael Imperioli, left, announces nominees for drama series as actress Jami Gertz looks on...Full Image

Macy can hold a joint celebration with his wife, "Desperate Housewives" star Huffman.

Actress nominees in the miniseries-movie category were Halle Berry for "Their Eyes Were Watching God," Blythe Danner for "Back When We Were Grownups," S. Epatha Merkerson for "Lackawanna Blues," Cynthia Nixon, the former "Sex and the City" star, for "Warm Springs," and Debra Winger for "Dawn Anna."

HBO was the leading network with 93 nominations, even though it lacked the firepower of its hit mob series "The Sopranos," which took a break last season. CBS was second with 59 nominations, followed by NBC with 54, ABC with 51 and Fox with 49.

The 57th Emmy Awards are scheduled to air Sept. 18 on CBS. A host has yet to be announced for the Shrine Auditorium ceremony in which 27 awards will be presented. Other honors, including those for technical achievement and guest actors and actresses in series, will be given at a ceremony a week before the award show.

*MIBabe03* · 07-14-2005, 09:11 PM

Congrats to DH! I'm rooting for the show and for Marcia to win.

Caffeine King · 07-15-2005, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Desperate_Fan03

Congrats to DH! I'm rooting for the show and for Marcia to win.

Ditto

I'm annoyed to see that Teri Hatcher was nominated and that Nicolette Sheridan or Harriet Sansom Harris weren't nominated for Best Supporting Actress.

Teri doesnt make me laugh (at all) Nicolette does and Harriet too and I was really hoping that Harriet would get an Emmy nomination...

Poor Eva...shafted again (though she isn't one of my favorites on the show but I like her)

I'm hoping for Marcia or Felicity to get the Best Actress Emmy.

barwars · 07-15-2005, 01:39 PM

I want either Cross or Huffman to win Best Actress.

But I don't want the show to win Best Comedy. That honor belongs to Arrested Development.

*MIBabe03* · 07-15-2005, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by barwars

I want either Cross or Huffman to win Best Actress.

But I don't want the show to win Best Comedy. That honor belongs to Arrested Development.

Off topic, but is Arrested Development cancelled?

barwars · 07-15-2005, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Desperate_Fan03

Off topic, but is Arrested Development cancelled?

No, it'll air Mondays at 8 this fall.

*MIBabe03* · 07-15-2005, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by barwars

No, it'll air Mondays at 8 this fall.

Oh okay. Well that's great for the Arrested Development fans.

07-14-2005, 10:04 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Desperate Housewives Gets 15 Emmy Nominations 'Desperate Housewives' Gets 15 Emmy Nods (AP) The stars of the hit primetime series, "Desperate Housewives," pose on the show's set in this 2004...Full Image LOS ANGELES (AP) - "Desperate Housewives," a dark satire about suburbia that became an instant television hit in its debut season, was among top nominees announced Thursday for the 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. The ABC series, competing in the comedy category, received 15 nominations, sharing status as series front-runner with the rowdy NBC sitcom "Will & Grace," which also got 15 bids. Premium cable channel HBO once again dominated the made-for-TV category with two of its films, "The Life and Death of Peter Sellers" and "Warm Springs," each garnering 16 bids to top all nominees. Nominations were announced in an early morning ceremony at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre. There were Emmy riches for both departing series and newcomers. "Everybody Loves Raymond," which wrapped after nine seasons, received 13 nominations including best comedy. "Lost," a freshman drama about air crash survivors stranded on a mysterious island, got 12 bids. The Emmy recognition of "Desperate Housewives" and "Lost" was icing on the cake for ABC, which pulled out of a ratings slump by the two new series. Televisison's most-watched show, the talent contest "American Idol," was recognized with a nomination in the reality competition program category. Other nominees were "The Amazing Race,""Survivor,""Project Runway" and Donald Trump's "The Apprentice." (AP) Actress Jami Gertz, right, reacts as actor Michael Imperioli announces S. Epatha Merkerson's name...Full Image Joining "Desperate Housewives,""Will & Grace" and "Everybody Loves Raymond" in the best comedy series category were last year's winner, "Arrested Development," and "Scrubs." Besides "Lost," other best-drama series contenders were "Deadwood,""Six Feet Under,""24" and the veteran White House drama "The West Wing." Three stars of "Desperate Housewives" were honored in the category best lead actress in a comedy series including Marcia Cross, Teri Hatcher and Felicity Huffman. Left out were co-stars Eva Longoria and Nicollette Sheridan. Other nominees in the category were Patricia Heaton of "Everybody Loves Raymond" and Jane Kaczmarek of "Malcolm in the Middle." Among those named in the category for best lead actor in a comedy series were two Emmy newcomers, Jason Bateman of "Arrested Development" and Zach Braff of "Scrubs." Also nominated were Eric McCormack of "Will & Grace," Ray Romano of "Everybody Loves Raymond" and Tony Shalhoub of "Monk." (AP) In this undated file photo originally supplied by HBO, Charlize Theron and Geoffrey Rush appear in...Full Image James Spader, last year's winner of the lead actor in a drama series award, was nominated again for "Boston Legal." Other nominees were Hank Azaria for "Huff," Hugh Laurie for "House," Ian McShane for "Deadwood" and Kiefer Sutherland for "24." Film star Glenn Close, who joined "The Shield" last season, received a bid as best lead actress in a drama series. Other nominees were Frances Conroy of "Six Feet Under," Jennifer Garner of "Alias," Mariska Hargitay of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and first-time Emmy nominee Patricia Arquette of "Medium." In addition to "The Life and Death of Peter Sellers," which dramatized the life of the great comic film star, and "Warm Springs," which recounted Franklin D. Roosevelt's struggle with polio before he became president, other nominees in the TV movie category were "Lackawanna Blues,""The Office Special" and "The Wool Cap." Elvis Presley scored again in the outstanding miniseries category as "Elvis" garnered six nominations including one for its star, Jonathan Rhys Meyers. The lead nominee, with 10 bids was "Empire Falls," and other contenders included "The 4400" and "The Lost Prince." Other nominees for lead actor in a miniseries or a movie were Kenneth Branagh for "Warm Springs," Ed Harris for "Empire Falls," William H. Macy for "The Wool Cap" and Geoffrey Rush for "The Life and Death of Peter Sellers." (AP) Actor Michael Imperioli, left, announces nominees for drama series as actress Jami Gertz looks on...Full Image Macy can hold a joint celebration with his wife, "Desperate Housewives" star Huffman. Actress nominees in the miniseries-movie category were Halle Berry for "Their Eyes Were Watching God," Blythe Danner for "Back When We Were Grownups," S. Epatha Merkerson for "Lackawanna Blues," Cynthia Nixon, the former "Sex and the City" star, for "Warm Springs," and Debra Winger for "Dawn Anna." HBO was the leading network with 93 nominations, even though it lacked the firepower of its hit mob series "The Sopranos," which took a break last season. CBS was second with 59 nominations, followed by NBC with 54, ABC with 51 and Fox with 49. The 57th Emmy Awards are scheduled to air Sept. 18 on CBS. A host has yet to be announced for the Shrine Auditorium ceremony in which 27 awards will be presented. Other honors, including those for technical achievement and guest actors and actresses in series, will be given at a ceremony a week before the award show.

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07-15-2005, 01:39 PM	#4
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	I want either Cross or Huffman to win Best Actress. But I don't want the show to win Best Comedy. That honor belongs to Arrested Development.