LA Times - 'Parsons' for Best Actor seems likely at Emmy's

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ROBERT BIANCO, USA TODAY

Comedy Series: "In its second season, (CBS') 'The Big Bang Theory' has grown into TV's best sitcom by adhering to old sitcom virtues: A great cast playing characters you like and believe, who can be hilarious without being heartless and consistent without being formulaic. From there, the list should also include the witty if tortuously inconsistent '30 Rock' (NBC), the perfectly cast 'The New Adventures of Old Christine' (CBS), and the very-near perfect 'Pushing Daisies' (ABC) -- a show that flopped in the ratings but soared as art."

JOANNE OSTROW, THE DENVER POST

Lead Actor, Comedy: "Parsons totally broke out this year. I'd have to put him at the top of the list, with Baldwin not far behind. He's incredibly good, and he's put himself on the comedy map before even cultivating a name. And it would be great to see Zachary Levi recognized for ("NBC's" 'Chuck,' who makes that show something special. It's just unfortunate that the show fails to get its due."

MATT ROUSH, TV GUIDE

BEST COMEDY SERIES: [H]opefully, if the voters have sense, not the dismal 'Parks and Recreation.' If 'The Big Bang Theory' doesn't make the cut, it will be criminal.

Lead Actor, Comedy: It boils down to two words: Jim Parsons. This is the year he must be recognized, if not win. He's brilliant as geek extraordinaire Sheldon Cooper, one of the most fully realized comic characters since the heyday of Tony Randall's Felix Ungar. There's no excuse for him not to be noticed."

MAUREEN RYAN, CHICAGO TRIBUNE

Lead Actor, Comedy: "Parsons is really good. You only need to watch that show once to see how funny and compelling he is...[I]'d also like to see Johnny Galecki get nominated for 'Big Bang.' He's hugely underrated."

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