"... the envelope please..."

The 2008 Primetime Emmy Awards are coming up in September and I've definitely got some hopefuls. One of my favorites, The Office, is up for 7 Emmys and I'll be rooting for it all the way. I don't like to make predictions, but here are some of the outcomes I'd personally like to see:

Outstanding Animated Program (One Hour or More):
Family Guy, Blue Harvest (FOX)

Outstanding Comedy Series
The Office (NBC)

Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
The Office, Money (NBC)

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
Stanley Tucci, ER (NBC)

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
Diahann Carroll, Grey's Anatomy (FOX)

I didn't go through them all, and I left out most (all) of the technical categories; not because I don't think they matter. I know how much work and effort and sweat goes into the technical aspects. But I know next to nothing about most of that stuff, so I'd be picking shows based on which ones I like the best. I didn't think that would be fair. I do, however, know much about the world of thesbianism.

That being said, I had a lot of trouble with the following three as I think all of the actors in these categories are incredibly talented. So I'll just list my favorites.

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Steve Carrell, The Office (NBC)
Tony Shaloub, Monk (USA)
Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock (NBC)

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Tina Fey, 30 Rock (NBC)
America Ferrera, Ugly Betty (ABC)

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order: SVU (NBC)

Holly Hunter, Saving Grace (TNT)

I'm excited to see what the outcome is this year. Don't forget to watch Sunday September 21 at 8/7c on ABC.