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- 'Modern Family'' dominates early Emmy winners
- Melissa McCarthy wins best comedy actress Emmy
- ''Mad Men'' tries to fend off ''Boardwalk'' at Emmys
| 'Modern Family'' dominates early Emmy winners Posted: 18 Sep 2011 06:15 PM PDT LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - ''Modern Family'' dominated the early winners at the Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday, winning the first four trophies for the ABC mockumentary. Julie Bowen was a surprise first-time winner for her supporting role in comedy ''Modern Family,'' while her screen husband Ty Burrell, also an Emmy rookie, took the trophy for supporting actor. ''Oh my God! Are you kidding me? I don't know what I am going to talk about in therapy now,'' an astonished Bowen said. The comedy about three assorted couples and their children also won Emmys for directing and writing, putting it in a commanding position to win best comedy series later on Sunday for the second straight year. ''Welcome back to the 'Modern Family' awards! '' Emmy host Jane Lynch quipped. Best drama series - another top prize - will be handed out toward the end of the three-hour ceremony. Melissa McCarthy won lead comedy actress at her first shot for her role in ''Mike & Molly'' on CBS, in which she plays a teacher who falls in love with a man she meets at an overeaters group. Jim Parsons made it two in a row for his lead comedy actor role as the geeky physicist of ''The Big Bang Theory.'' But Parson's win meant a fifth straight Emmy defeat for departing ''The Office'' star Steve Carell. Lynch, wearing a shimmering floor length gown, introduced the show with a video-taped swing through the sets of shows like ''Mad Men,'' ''Big Bang Theory'' and her own comedy ''Glee,'' and a live song and dance routine. A smiling Charlie Sheen, on the comeback trail after being sensationally fired from CBS hit ''Two and A Half Men,'' was one of the surprise presenters of the night. ''From the bottom of my heart, I wish you nothing but the best for this upcoming season,'' a sincere Sheen said. Advertising drama ''Mad Men'' is vying for a fourth straight win but is thought to be facing stiff competition from the Prohibition-era gangsters of ''Boardwalk Empire.'' Medieval fantasy series ''Game of Thrones,'' which proved a surprise success for HBO, has an army of fans, while CBS lawyer show ''The Good Wife'' starring Julianna Margulies topped an Xfinity TV poll on Facebook as favorite drama. ''Dexter'' and ''Friday Night Lights'' make up the other drama contenders. Margulies also is the front-runner for best dramatic actress, along with Elisabeth Moss, who plays the quiet but feisty young Peggy Olson of ''Mad Men.'' ''It is such a great showcase for Moss. It is quite a contest. I think Margulies will win, but it is very close,'' said Tom O'Neil of awards website TheEnvelope.com. Jon Hamm, who plays suave but enigmatic Don Draper in ''Mad Men,'' also is hoping to clinch his first Emmy this year but has Steve Buscemi of ''Boardwalk Empire'' hot on his heels. The HBO miniseries ''Mildred Pierce'' has a leading 21 nominations and is expected to deliver an acting Emmy for its star, British actress Kate Winslet. ''There was nothing 'mini' about filming 'Mildred Pierce,' Winslet said Sunday. ''No question, it was the toughest job I have done since 'Titanic.''' |
| Melissa McCarthy wins best comedy actress Emmy Posted: 18 Sep 2011 06:00 PM PDT LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Melissa McCarthy won the Emmy for best comedy actress Sunday for her role in ''Mike & Molly.'' McCarthy, 41, won the Emmy on her first try for playing a teacher who finds romance with a man she meets at a self-help group for overeaters. The CBS series marks the first time McCarthy has stepped up from her supporting roles on TV shows like ''The Gilmore Girls and ''Samantha Who?'' to take a lead part. It's been a breakthrough year for McCarthy, who also wowed critics in the raunchy summer female comedy ''Bridesmaids''. |
| ''Mad Men'' tries to fend off ''Boardwalk'' at Emmys Posted: 18 Sep 2011 04:46 PM PDT LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Television's ''Mad Men'' went to the Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday, hoping to fend off the Prohibition-era gangsters of ''Boardwalk Empire'' and win a fourth straight victory at the industry's top honors. ''Glee'' star Chris Colfer, Christina Hendricks of ''Mad Men'' and Joel McHale of ''Community'' were among early arrivals on a red carpet packed with diamond jewelry and glorious gowns in shades of coral and pink. More than 20 Emmys will be handed out in the live telecast on the Fox network hosted by ''Glee'' star Jane Lynch, who could find herself accepting an early award for her supporting actress role as a sarcastic cheerleading coach on the hit musical comedy. But all eyes will be on the top prizes - for best comedy and drama series to be handed out at the end of the three-hour ceremony - and some major upsets could be in store, especially in the acting categories. ABC mockumentary and 2010 Emmy comedy series winner ''Modern Family'' goes into Sunday's awards with 17 nominations, including acting mentions for all six of its stars. That puts it in a commanding position for a repeat victory over rivals ''Glee,'' ''The Office,'' ''Parks and Recreation'' and ''The Big Bang Theory.'' The contest for best drama is much closer. HBO's lavish new show ''Boardwalk Empire,'' with 18 nominations, has already taken Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild trophies and is regarded as a major contender, despite the 19 nods to ''Mad Men,'' the 1960s advertising drama on AMC. Medieval fantasy series ''Game of Thrones,'' which proved a surprise success for HBO, has an army of fans, while CBS lawyer show ''The Good Wife'' starring Julianna Margulies topped an Xfinity TV poll on Facebook as favorite drama. ''Dexter'' and ''Friday Night Lights'' make up the other drama contenders. ACTORS & ACTRESSES Margulies also is the front-runner for best dramatic actress, along with Elisabeth Moss, who plays the quiet but feisty young Peggy Olson of ''Mad Men.'' ''It is such a great showcase for Moss. It is quite a contest. I think Margulies will win, but it is very close,'' said Tom O'Neil of awards website TheEnvelope.com. Jon Hamm, who plays suave but enigmatic Don Draper in ''Mad Men,'' also is hoping to clinch his first Emmy this year. ''Hamm is the lead star of this Emmy-anointed show who has never won. But he has got to watch out for Steve Buscemi on 'Boardwalk Empire,''' said O'Neil. The HBO miniseries ''Mildred Pierce'' has a leading 21 nominations and is expected to deliver an acting Emmy for its star, British actress Kate Winslet. But surprises could be in store for Emmy newcomer Melissa McCarthy of comedy ''Mike & Molly,'' who also stole the show in the summer movie ''Bridesmaids.'' ''She is an outstanding comedic actress. She was also so funny and winning in 'Bridesmaids' and I think audiences got her and she won new fans,'' said Todd Gold, managing editor of Xfinity TV. The popular reality competition slot is also a cliffhanger. Victory may finally be at hand for America's most-watched show, ''American Idol,'' but ''Dancing with the Stars'' or ''So You Think You Can Dance'' could waltz away with the Emmy. |
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