2007 Emmy Predictions

Here are my official predictions for the 2007 Emmy's!

Best Drama Series:
Boston Legal
Grey's Anatomy
House
Heroes
Sopranos

What Will Win: Sopranos
What Should Win: Heroes

While I'm not 100% positive, I'm pretty sure that Sopranos has one best series at least once in its run. And while it is custom and nice manners to grant an exiting show one last win, Heroes was the breakout show of the season. We'll see which direction the voters go.

Best Comedy Series:
Entourage
The Office
30 Rock
Two and a Half Men
Ugly Betty

Who Will Win: 30 Rock
Who Should Win: Ugly Betty

I'm a bit biased here because I've never watched 30 Rock, but I think it is the "intellectual" favorite of the season so I wouldn't be surprised if it took the prize. But Ugly Betty has the total package and is such an endearing show. It is so deserving of tons of awards, and this one would be the icing on the cake.

Best Leading Actor in a Drama:
James Gandolfini (Sopranos)
Hugh Laurie (House)
Denis Leary (Rescue Me)
James Spader (Boston Legal)
Kiefer Sutherland (24)

Who Will Win: James Gandolfini
Who Should Win: James Gandolfini

He deserves it.

Best Leading Actress in a Drama:
Patricia Arquette (Medium)
Minnie Driver (The Riches)
Edie Falco (Sopranos)
Sally Field (Brothers & Sisters)
Mariska Hargitay (Law & Order: SVU)

Who Will Win: Edie Falco
Who Should Win: Sally Field

Edie Falco went through a lot with her last season of the show, including overcoming cancer, causing the show to postpone the taping of its final season. As the matriarch of The Sopranos, she dealt with her fair share of drama in the show, and many voters may want to give her this last send-off. But anyone who has seen Sally Field in Brothers & Sisters will know the feeling of having their helt melt from her performance every week.

Best Supporting Actor in a Drama:
William Shatner (Boston Legal)
T.R. Knight (Grey's Anatomy)
Masi Oka (Heroes)
Terry O'Quinn (Lost)
Michael Emerson (Lost)
Michael Imperioli (Sopranos)

Who Will Win: Michael Emerson
Who Should Win: Michael Emerson

Everyone in this category could take the prize, but Michael Emerson as Ben on Lost is so above and beyond the best part of that show it is not even funny. I hope they recognize him for turning the show around and transforming a tiny guest starring role into a series regular and completely changing the course of show.

Best Supporting Actress in a Drama:
Rachel Griffiths (Brothers & Sisters)
Sandra Oh (Grey's Anatomy)
Chandra Wilson (Grey's Anatomy)
Katherine Heigl (Grey's Anatomy)
Lorraine Bracco (Sopranos)
Aida Torturro (Sopranos)

Who Will Win: Lorraine Bracco
Who Should Win: Katherine Heigl

Bracco plays Tony's psychiatrist on The Sopranos, and from what I understand she greatly carried along the story and character development in the show. But Heigl's plot tracks influenced Grey's immensely this season, and her performances flourished on the show. She is greatly deserving of the award, but her rookie status among the other nominees could play against her.

Best Leading Actor in a Comedy
Alec Baldwin (30 Rock)
Steve Carrell (The Office)
Ricky Gervais (The Riches)
Tony Shalhoub (Monk)
Charlie Sheen (Two and a Half Men)

Who Will Win: Alec Baldwin
Who Should Win: Steve Carrell

I know he's won before, but Carrell is a comedic genius who carries the show and whose performances and creativity stretch far beyond the TV world. That said, since it is a TV awards ceremony, Alec Baldwin's buzz is deafening, and I believe he will be recognized for his contribution to the success of 30 Rock.

Best Leading Actress in a Comedy:
American Ferrera (Ugly Betty)
Tina Fey (30 Rock)
Felicity Huffman (Desperate Housewives)
Julia Louis-Dreyfuss (New Adventures of Old Christine)
Mary-Louise Parker (Weeds)

Who Will Win: Tina Fey
Who Should Win: America Ferrera

Tina Fey's creative credits and acting chops on 30 Rock should earn her her first award. But nothing compares to Ferrera's Betty. She carries the show and she deserves more recognition than a Golden Globe. I guess it doesn't have to be this year, but boy should it.

Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy:
Jeremy Piven (Entourage)
Kevin Dillon (Entourage)
Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother)
Rainn Wilson (The Office)
Jon Cryer (Two and a Half Men)

Who will win: Rainn Wilson
Who Should Win: Rainn Wilson

I'm a bit confused as to why Jon Cryer gets a supporting credit and Charlie Sheen gets a leading credit, but I don't think he's going to win so whatever. Rainn Wilson compliments Steve Carrell wonderfully, and his neurotic character has developed so much since the show's inception. It's time for his prize.

Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy
Jamie Pressley (My Name Is Earl)
Jenna Fischer (The Office)
Conchata Ferrell (Two and a Half Men)
Vanessa Williams (Ugly Betty)
Elizabeth Perkins (Weeds)

Who Will Win: Jamie Pressley
Who Should Win: Elizabeth Perkins

Jamie Pressley has a had a big year, and she continues to be a strong leading player in the show. Perkins' character on Weeds is amazing and deserves an award, but the show's controversial material might stand in her way.