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After rescheduling due to the attacks on the United States of America, the Emmy awards are coming to television and they’re bringing over 80 categories with them. On Oct. 7th, the 53rd Annual Emmy Awards will be taking place on CBS. While some of the nominees and guests are opting to stay away this year, in the safety of their own homes, many people, as well as fans, simply cannot turn away. They will walk the red carpet this year in a dressy business attire, rather than the standard black tie.
This year, the event will be hosted by Ellen DeGeneres. DeGeneres recently started a new show entitled, “The Ellen Show,” which is featured in the Friday night CBS line up.
With 416 separate nominations, this year’s awards ceremony looks to be another year of heated rivalries. After last year’s race for victory, “The Sopranos” and “The West Wing” have both come head to head, both vying for the position of best drama, along with awards for best actors and actresses. “The Sopranos” has managed to rake in 22 nominations, while the show’s closest enemy has only brought in 18. Both shows will go head to head in categories such as Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series and Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series just to name a few. Oddly enough, the two are the only shows represented in the Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series.
Both shows were two of the most talked about on television this past year and were the featured rivalry at last year’s Emmy awards ceremony. While actor James Gandolfini, who plays Tony Soprano, won the award for Outstanding Actor In A Drama Series, it was not enough to stop “The West Wing” from being the big winner at last year’s awards.
Sophomore Anne Marie Smith is an avid follower of “The Sopranos.” When asked why she had such a love for the show, she immediately said, “Uncle Junior.” Corrado “Junior” Soprano is the uncle of the main character, Tony Soprano. He is portrayed by actor Dominic Chianese.
When asked how Tony Soprano would fare against the President of the United States, Martin Sheen of “The West Wing,” Smith felt “The West Wing” has the award pretty much won. While she likes “The Sopranos” more, she thinks it would have a better chance in winning if it were up for comedy.
On the other side of the spectrum, the comedy category seems completely remodeled this year. As always, “Fraiser,” the seasoned veteran, has been nominated. However “Friends,” a staple in the NBC Thursday night line up, was passed over this year. It was replaced by the wildly popular “Malcom In The Middle” from the FOX network.
Though “Friends” was passed over this year for the best comedy on television, both Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow will be facing each other in the Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series category. While they will be going head to head, it will be certainly difficult to pass by last year’s winner, Megan Mullally. Mullally won last year for her performance on “Will & Grace” as Grace’s assistant Karen Walker.
Usually one of the biggest and most lavish award ceremonies on television, the Emmy awards will be a nice step back from the situation in the world involving the United States, allies, and terrorism. While the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the group who hosts the Emmys, are looking to get on with their lives, the event will be toned down and will be paying special tribute to those whose lives were taken, including David Angel. Angel, who won a total of seven Emmys, was knows for his writing and producing of shows such as “Cheers” and “Fraiser.”
This year’s ceremony is being waited on with great anticipation and should not disappoint the fans. And the Emmy goes to.
