Otter's 2013 Emmy Predictions - Comedy

I’m swamped with work this week, so naturally I decided it would be a great idea to write a post predicting the comedy Emmy winners that almost no one will read. Here we go…

Best Comedy Series

30 Rock

The Big Bang Theory

Girls

Louie

Modern Family

Veep

Who Should Win: I’d make a case for Parks and Rec here, but I’ve decided to limit myself to shows that were actually nominated. 30 Rock had an incredible goodbye, hitting comedic heights I haven’t seen since season 3. It’s always been one of the best shows on TV, and it definitely deserves an Emmy on its way out.

Who Will Win: Modern Family, but that routine is getting old. I’m guessing this will be its last win for a while.

Actor in a Leading Role

Alec Baldwin as Jack Donaghy on 30 Rock

Jason Bateman as Michael Bluth on Arrested Development

Louie C.K. as Louie on Louie

Don Cheadle as Marty Kaan on House of Lies 

Matt LeBlanc as Himself on Episodes 

Jim Parsons as Dr. Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory 

Who Should Win: Alec Baldwin. 30 Rock would have been a complete mess without his hilarious performance as right-wing Jack. His acting made the Jack and Liz relationship a solid foundation for the show throughout its stellar run.

Who Will Win: Louie is way too experimental for an Emmy, so CK could get the Best Actor as a consolation prize. I’m still going with Baldwin: Emmy voters love rewarding movie actors who do TV.

Actress in a Leading Role

Laura Dern as Amy Jellicoe on Enlightened

Lena Dunham as Hannah Horvath on Girls

Edie Falco as Jackie Peyton on Nurse Jackie

Tina Fey as Liz Lemon on 30 Rock

Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Selina Meyer on Veep

Amy Poehler as Leslie Knope on Parks and Recreation

Who Should Win: Amy Poehler deserves this on so many counts. She turned in another incredible performance this year, but it’s truly ridiculous that one of the most influential comedians working has never won an Emmy.

Who Will Win: I’m listening to my heart and going with Amy Poehler. She seems well-liked in the industry, especially after her great job co-hosting the Golden Globes. A win for her could be a sort of apology for not nominating Parks and Rec. I wouldn’t be surprised if it went to Tina Fey (also co-hosted the Golden Globes) or Julia Louis-Dreyfus (wonderful, but it’s really someone else’s turn.)

Actor in a Supporting Role

Ty Burrell as Phil Dunphy on Modern Family

Adam Driver as Adam Sackler on Girls

Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Mitchell Pritchett on Modern Family

Bill Hader as Various Characters on Saturday Night Live

Tony Hale as Gary Walsh on Veep

Ed O'Neill as Jay Pritchett on Modern Family

Who Should Win: Bill Hader on the merits of Stefon’s wedding alone.

Who Will Win: Modern Family has this locked up until the end of time. This year it will probably be Ty Burrell, although I would like to see Jesse Tyler Ferguson win!

Actress in a Supporting Role

Mayim Bialik as Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler on The Big Bang Theory

Julie Bowen as Claire Dunphy on Modern Family

Anna Chlumsky as Amy Brookheimer on Veep

Jane Krakowski as Jenna Maroney on 30 Rock

Jane Lynch as Sue Sylvester on Glee

Sofía Vergara as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on Modern Family

Merritt Wever as Zoey Barkow on Nurse Jackie

Who Should Win: Jane Krakowski has only gotten better as Jenna, and some of the character’s best moments were showcased during this season. It’s definitely her time.

Who Will Win: The Emmy’s do like 30 Rock, so Krakowski has a good chance. Still, I wouldn’t be surprised if Julie Bowen won again.

I don’t watch enough of the dramas to have any insights, but it’s ridiculous that Jon Hamm has never won an Emmy. Let’s fix that this year, shall we?