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ajgenard · 12-10-2013, 04:32 AM

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?

EmoJoe · 12-10-2013, 05:32 AM

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Veep is a sitcom.

ajgenard · 12-10-2013, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by EmoJoe

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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.

Marvo301 · 12-10-2013, 02:45 PM

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

EmoJoe · 12-10-2013, 03:57 PM

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

ajgenard · 12-10-2013, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by EmoJoe

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.

12-10-2013, 04:32 AM	#1
ajgenard Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 09, 2011 Location: PA Posts: 369	2013 AFI Awards - only one comedy 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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12-10-2013, 05:32 AM	#2
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12-10-2013, 02:45 PM	#4
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,452	Comedies never get the same respect as drama's when it comes to award shows!
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12-10-2013, 03:57 PM	#5
EmoJoe Cool cool cool Forum Addict Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 71,478	I'd hardly consider this list the be-all anyway. There are some questionable choices on that list. (House of Cards?)