Who doesn't like to win an award? We all desire to be liked, to be appreciated, to be number 1. But first you have to get nominated. As in life it isn't always the most deserved that win. There are all different factors that come into play.
The former soap opera, As the World Turns, won a Daytime Emmy for best soap in the late 90's. A member of the Blue Ribbon panel that voted on the award revealed that he only saw two episodes of the show- the two that were sent to him on the screener.
Here's the truth-people vote for:
1.) names that they are familiar with
2.) names that have already won
3.) names associated with shows that have a buzz
4.) names from shows that they have seen at least one ep
These 4 factors are mainly made of shows that air on cable. There are big, famous names, awards have already been received, there is a lot of buzz ( and awesome gifts along with the screeners) and the voters have seen an ep.
Does this make it fair for other shows especially network dramas? But life isn't fair and he doesn't really exist Virginia. Cable shows also have the luxury of producing 13-15 eps with on average 9 months to do it. Compare that with a network drama that only has ten months to make 22-24 eps. Cable can also be more daring filled with violence, swearing, nudity, shock value that network standards don't allow. Cable has more leeway and showrunners have more creative control. Comparing a cable show and it's actors to network television is apples and oranges.
So Simon Baker's nom the first season was what Emmy dreams are made of. He did the impossible. Do I think he should have been nominated again? Yes, his nuanced performances in every scene in each ep are a vast display of his talent. Talent that will hopefully beat the odds and one day get the Emmy or perhaps the Oscar. Don't rule out Robin Tunney either-she is lucky in poker, one day maybe her talent will be rewarded (again).
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