rockin'!
The 2007 Emmy nominees were announced this morning!
You can get the full list at the Academy's Web site. I'll try to post something when I get to work and get the Associated Press rundown.
But for now, I'm flying:
* Not only was "The Office" nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series, but ...
* Jenna Fischer was nominated as Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series!
* And Rainn Wilson was listed in Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy!
* And the brilliant Steve Carell, naturally, got a nod as Lead Actor in a Comedy!
* Of course, he's up against Alec Baldwin, who's sublime in "30 Rock" ...
* Which was also nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series.
* And not only was "House" named in the Outstanding Drama Series category, but ...
* Once again, Hugh Laurie was listed in the Lead Actor in a Drama slot.
The "Office" writers and editors were honored, too, as well as the writers on "30 Rock." And there were lots of other nods to my favorite shows.
It's funny: I feel so proprietary on my shows -- I don't call them "my shows" for nothin' -- so when they get awards, or even nominations, it makes me happy. As if I could take any kind of credit. Except, of course, for having the fantastic taste to watch them.
As always, look for my live Emmy blog on Sunday, Sept. 16, for coverage of the fun, the fashions and the winners. I know I can't wait.
Hang on -- look at that date. Sept. 16? That's going to be my third day of vacation. Hmmm. Well, I'll figure something out, even if it means carting my desktop computer all the way down to my living room. I can't miss live-blogging the Emmys.