Emmy Award

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source: The Envelope

• Though every dog may have its day, not every Hollywood pooch will be a winner at the third edition of the Fido Awards. These London-based kudos give out prizes Nov. 22 to the top dog in categories including historical hound, rom-com rover and comedy canine. Among the nominees being consider...

Published Mon, Nov 2

Opinion: Emmy champ '30 Rock' returns with winning fourth season opener

source: The Envelope

A month after taking home a third consecutive Emmy as best comedy series, "30 Rock" returned to the NBC lineup last night. "30 Rock" has always been a hit with the critics and this fourth season opener did not disappoint them. Photo: NBC

Published Fri, Oct 16

'30 Rock' gleefully bites the hand that feeds it as Season 4 begins

source: The Watcher

As it returns for its fourth season, “30 Rock” (8:30 p.m. Central Thursday, NBC; three and a half stars) may just set a record. Not for Emmy wins, though the show, which won its third best-comedy Emmy in September, isn’t doing  too shabby in that department: It picked up a record-setting 22 nod...

Published Wed, Oct 14

Can 'The Office' wedding episode catch Emmy bouquet?

source: The Envelope

And Jss0058 said, "It has always confused me that Krasinski can't even get nominated for supporting actor. This tape just proves how big of a mistake that has been. I'm not holding out that it will change this year, but it sure would be nice and this tape could give him a shot at a win (same for the...

Published Fri, Oct 9

'The Royal Family' revival rules Broadway

source: The Envelope

The new Manhattan Theatre Club revival of the 1927 George S. Kaufman-Edna Ferber comedy "The Royal Family" has the critics bowing down. "The Royal Family" is a sly satire of the fabled Barrymore acting clan. This acclaimed production is sure to be among the four nominees for best play reviva...

Published Fri, Oct 9

Will Jennifer Hudson be gifted with an Emmy for her upcoming Christmas special?

source: The Envelope

The Emmys eliminated the individual achievement in a variety program award this year. Principal performers are now included among the nominees for the specials themselves. In recent years, at least one musical show has contended in this category. Among the singing showcases to win were "...

Published Wed, Oct 7

Liza Minnelli to Film Tony Award-Winning Special in Las Vegas on September 30

source: vbablogger.com

Craig Zadan and Neil Meron are the executive producers.  Together their film and television projects have won six Academy Awards, five Golden Globes, 11 Primetime Emmy Awards, and two Peabody Awards. For television, their movies have amassed 69 Emmy nominations. 

Published Thu, Sep 24

Emmy TV ratings up 8%

source: The Envelope

9/16/07 - FOX - 8.4 /14 (12.9 million) 9/18/05 - CBS - 12.5/20 (13.7 million) 9/19/04 - ABC - 9.4/15 (13.7 million) 9/21/03 - FOX - 11.8/19 (17.9 million) 9/22/02 - NBC - 13.5/21 (19.9 million) 11/4/01 - CBS - 11.4/16 (17.1 million) 9/10/00 - ABC - 14.2/23 (21.7 million) 9/12/99 - FOX - 11.7/19 (17.4 million)

Published Mon, Sep 21