Today’s question of the day: As the flood of EMMY Semifinalists [courtesy of theenvelope.com] continue to leak out, put yourself in an actor’s position. Is there any consolation in knowing that you made it to the final round, before NOT getting nominated for an Emmy? Or would you prefer to just not know! As per usual, this TV Addict’s picks for final five are highlighted in orange.
TOP 10 SEMIFINALISTS: BEST DRAMA ACTOR
Gabriel Byrne, “In Treatment” (“Paul and Gina: Week 4”)
Kyle Chandler, “Friday Night Lights” (“Last Day of Summer”)
Bryan Cranston, “Breaking Bad” (“Pilot”)
Patrick Dempsey, “Grey’s Anatomy” (episode?)
Michael C. Hall, “Dexter” (“There’s Something About Harry”)
Jon Hamm, “Mad Men” (“The Wheel”)
Eddie Izzard, “The Riches” (“Last Temptation of Wayne”)
Hugh Laurie, “House” (“House’s Head”)
Denis Leary, “Rescue Me” (“Babyface”)
James Spader, “Boston Legal” (“The Court Supreme”)
TOP 10 SEMIFINALISTS: BEST DRAMA ACTRESS
Patricia Arquette, “Medium” ( “Aftertaste”)
Glenn Close, “Damages” (“Pilot”)
Minnie Driver, “The Riches” (“Dead Calm”)
Sally Field, “Brothers and Sisters” (“History Repeating”)
Mariska Hargitay, “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit” (“Undercover”)
Holly Hunter, “Saving Grace” (“Tacos, Tulips, Duck and Spices”)
Elisabeth Moss, “Mad Men” (“The Hobo Code”)
Mary McDonnell, “Battlestar Galactica” (“Faith”)
Kyra Sedgwick, “The Closer” (“Manhunt”)
Jeanne Tripplehorn, “Big Love” (“Take Me As I Am”)
TOP 10 SEMIFINALISTS: COMEDY SUPPORTING ACTOR
Jon Cryer, “Two and a Half Men” (“Meander to Your Dander”)
Kevin Dillon, “Entourage” (“The Dream Team”)
Justin Kirk, “Weeds” (“Bill Sussman”)
Neil Patrick Harris, “How I Met Your Mother” (“The Goat”)
John Krasinski, “The Office” (“Branch Wars”)
Jack McBrayer, “30 Rock” (“Episode 210”)
Tracy Morgan, “30 Rock” (“Secrets and Lies”)
Jeremy Piven, “Entourage” (“The Day F***ers”)
Fred Willard, “Back to You” (“Cradle to Grave”)
Rainn Wilson, “The Office” (“Money”)