Reviews by Matt

When I found myself with nothing to do on Sunday night, I decided to watch the “Oscars of television;” the Emmys. The pageantry. The upsets. The drama. The…Ryan Seacrest? Here is a little break down of what you may or may not have missed.

The Host
Ryan Seacrest was the best that they could find? The man who was smacked with the lucky stick and landed the American Idol gig? Only on Fox could he pass as the one to host a major awards show. True, he does have some “hosting” experience, but that does not mean he is a good choice. I will give him credit; he did try to be funny. He even made a few jokes at his own expense, but his forced energy just makes me want to throw my television through the window.

“In the round”
While good in theory, having a round stage and placing the audience around it is horrible in practice. Half the audience got to stare at the presenters/winners butts all night. Maybe they should have stuck with the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” philosophy.

Family Guy Emmy Opening Song
The show opened with Brian and Stewie Griffin singing a song where they ripped on all major networks except Fox…wonder why that is?

Ray Romano
The “Everybody Loves Raymond” star came out of his post show coma and put on a little comedy act about how life sucks after you show is off the air. Sounds like somebody is regretting that decision.
The Winners

Comedy Series-“30 Rock”
Seen it and it is not the funny. “ “Entourage” or “The Office” should have won

Drama Series-The Sopranos
There is nothing like ending your television show to get the pity Emmy.

Lead actor in a comedy-Ricky Gervais-“Extras”
If Steve Carell was not going to win for “The Office,” Gervais was the next best choice.

Lead actor in a drama-James Spader-“Boston Legal,”
I guess “Boston Legal” is still on the air. I am pretty sure I lost a bet to someone.

Lead actress in a comedy-America Ferrera-“Ugly Betty”
“Weeds” is a much better show and Mary Louise Parker is a much better actress.

Lead actress in a drama-Sally Field-“Brothers and Sisters”
You have to love it when as soon as the winner starts talking about the war, Fox shuts off the sound and shows a shot of a decoration on the ceiling.

Supporting actor in a comedy-Jeremy Piven-Entourage
Face it; the other nominees did not stand a chance against Ari Gold.

Supporting actor in a drama-Terry O’Quinn-“Lost”
At least “Lost” won for something this year.

Supporting actress in a comedy-Jamie Pressly-“My Name is Earl”
Not the best choice, but at least “Two and a Half Men” got shut out despite having two of the six nominations.

Supporting actress in a drama-Katherine Heigl-Grey’s Anatomy
When three of the six nominees come from the same show, one of them has to win.

There are probably better ways to waste three hours on a Sunday night than watching an industry toot their own horns, but when there is nothing else on, you are limited in your choices. The new television season begins this week and maybe among the multitude of shows there will be one worthy of an Emmy next year.