Today’s question of the day: As the flood of EMMY Semifinalists [courtesy of theenvelope.com] continue to leak out, put yourself in an actor’s position. Is there any consolation in knowing that you made it to the final round, before NOT getting nominated for an Emmy? Or would you prefer to just not know! As per usual, this TV Addict’s picks for final five are highlighted in orange.
TOP 10 SEMIFINALISTS: BEST DRAMA ACTOR
Gabriel Byrne, “In Treatment” (“Paul and Gina: Week 4”)
Kyle Chandler, “Friday Night Lights” (“Last Day of Summer”)
Bryan Cranston, “Breaking Bad” (“Pilot”)
Patrick Dempsey, “Grey’s Anatomy” (episode?)
Michael C. Hall, “Dexter” (“There’s Something About Harry”)
Jon Hamm, “Mad Men” (“The Wheel”)
Eddie Izzard, “The Riches” (“Last Temptation of Wayne”)
Hugh Laurie, “House” (“House’s Head”)
Denis Leary, “Rescue Me” (“Babyface”)
James Spader, “Boston Legal” (“The Court Supreme”)