60th Primetime Emmys Comedy Series Semifinalists
July 2, 2008 by Chandra
On June 26, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences released the list of the Top Ten finalists in the comedy series category for the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards.
The included shows are those that received the most votes from the Television Academy for outstanding comedy series. Five final nominees will be announced bright and early on Thursday morning, July 17.
Best Comedy Series Semifinalists
- 30 Rock
- Curb Your Enthusiasm
- Entourage
- Family Guy
- Flight of the Conchords
- The Office
- Pushing Daisies
- Two and a Half Men
- Ugly Betty
- Weeds
The biggest annoyance, at least from where I sit, is voters’ opinion that CBS’ Two and a Half Men belongs in the company of the other nine shows. Sure, it can be funny, but c’mon…
Photo: NBC
At the Upfronts: Fox 2008-2009 Comedy Slate
NOTE: The picture indicates a series currently covered at Comedy Centric
Good to Go
‘Til Death — Full Order
On the Way
- Do Not Disturb (working title, formerly The Inn) — Half-Hour Sitcom, Fall, 13 Episodes
- Sit Down, Shut Up — Half-Hour Animated Series, Spring, 13 Episodes
- The Cleveland Show — Half-Hour Animated Series (Family Guy spinoff), Spring, 13 Episodes
Given the Ax
Photo: Michael Desmond/FOX