Gold Derby: Emmy Spotlight
By Tom O’Neil
Even though reality shows dominate prime-time TV, they have a relatively small presence at the Emmys. Programs are divided into one category for competitive shows, another for non-competitive, plus there’s a race for hosts. Separately, there are nonfiction categories for series and specials more like
Here’s proof that Hollywood (1) is crazy and (2) spends recklessly. Many of TV’s most trashy shows have not only filled out forms to compete for the industry’s highest award, but they’ve also paid $400 to $800 entry fees: “Jersey Shore,” “Jon & Kate Plus 8,” “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” and the “Real Housewives” shows of Atlanta,
Jeff Probst is a true “Survivor,” having won both years of this category’s existence. Three other contenders received repeat nominations and thus will probably return: Tom Bergeron,
Celebrity bios often dominate this race, but voters don’t like fawning over famous folk or getting cozy with the infamous. Likely nominees include
“The Good Wife” star
When actors switch Emmy categories while performing one role, they usually move up from supporting to lead — like Katey Sagal (“Sons of Anarchy”) just did and Allison Janey ( “The West Wing”) did famously in years past, winning in both. Last year, Elisabeth Moss (“Mad Men”) was nominated in lead, but now she’s dropped down to supporting, apparently to create room for costar January Jones, who was nommed in lead twice at the
Pictured left to right: Elisabeth Moss, January Jones and Christina Hendricks (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
The battle between
The Envelope Print Edition June 3 (Liz O. Baylen / Los Angeles Times)
