Post by Urban Reviews on Jul 9, 2006 8:12:50 GMT -5
BRAUGHER, WOODWARD, RHIMES' ‘ANATOMY’ GET EMMY NODS: ‘Grey’s’ Wilson also nominated; five leading Desperate Housewives shut out.
July 7, 2006
Shonda Rhimes
*The Shonda Rhimes-created ABC drama “Grey’s Anatomy” picked up 11 Emmy nominations early Thursday morning, while Andre Braugher and Alfre Woodard earned acting nods for their respective roles in FX’s “Thief” and ABC’s “Desperate Housewives.”
“Anatomy’s” tally – which included a best drama nod and supporting actress recognition for co-star Chandra Wilson – was second only to Fox’s “24,” which received 12 nominations, including best drama and best actor for star Keifer Sutherland. Other best drama nominees are NBC’s “The West Wing,” HBO’s “Six Feet Under” and FX’s “Rescue Me.”
"I'm so happy for our show," Wilson told the Associated Press from Italy, where she's on a promotional visit. "My family is here, so I got hugs right away, and the cast is here, so we're hugging on each other. Maybe we can go have a really expensive dinner."
Meanwhile, “Thief’s” Braugher was recognized for his work on FX’s freshman drama, where he starred as the leader of a criminal outfit plotting an elaborate heist. He joins fellow nominees Charles Dance (PBS’ “Bleak House: Masterpiece Theater”), Ben Kingsley (HBO’s “Mrs. Harris”) and Jon Voight (CBS’ “Pope John Paul II”) Donald Southerland (Lifetime’s “Human Trafficking”) in the category Outstanding Lead Actor in a Mini Series.
In a shocker, none of the five leading “Desperate Housewives” received nominations this year. However, Alfre Woodward earned an Outstanding Supporting Actress nod for playing their disturbed neighbor, Betty Applewhite. She’ll face nominees Cheryl Hines (HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm”), Jaime Pressly (NBC’s “My Name is Earl”), Elizabeth Perkins (Showtime’s “Weeds”) and Megan Mullally (NBC’s “Will & Grace”).
The Emmy Awards are scheduled to air Aug. 27 on NBC, with Conan O'Brien as host of the Shrine Auditorium ceremony. The awards, traditionally held in September at the start of the TV season, were moved up because of NBC's addition of Sunday-night football to its schedule.
July 7, 2006
Shonda Rhimes
*The Shonda Rhimes-created ABC drama “Grey’s Anatomy” picked up 11 Emmy nominations early Thursday morning, while Andre Braugher and Alfre Woodard earned acting nods for their respective roles in FX’s “Thief” and ABC’s “Desperate Housewives.”
“Anatomy’s” tally – which included a best drama nod and supporting actress recognition for co-star Chandra Wilson – was second only to Fox’s “24,” which received 12 nominations, including best drama and best actor for star Keifer Sutherland. Other best drama nominees are NBC’s “The West Wing,” HBO’s “Six Feet Under” and FX’s “Rescue Me.”
"I'm so happy for our show," Wilson told the Associated Press from Italy, where she's on a promotional visit. "My family is here, so I got hugs right away, and the cast is here, so we're hugging on each other. Maybe we can go have a really expensive dinner."
Meanwhile, “Thief’s” Braugher was recognized for his work on FX’s freshman drama, where he starred as the leader of a criminal outfit plotting an elaborate heist. He joins fellow nominees Charles Dance (PBS’ “Bleak House: Masterpiece Theater”), Ben Kingsley (HBO’s “Mrs. Harris”) and Jon Voight (CBS’ “Pope John Paul II”) Donald Southerland (Lifetime’s “Human Trafficking”) in the category Outstanding Lead Actor in a Mini Series.
In a shocker, none of the five leading “Desperate Housewives” received nominations this year. However, Alfre Woodward earned an Outstanding Supporting Actress nod for playing their disturbed neighbor, Betty Applewhite. She’ll face nominees Cheryl Hines (HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm”), Jaime Pressly (NBC’s “My Name is Earl”), Elizabeth Perkins (Showtime’s “Weeds”) and Megan Mullally (NBC’s “Will & Grace”).
The Emmy Awards are scheduled to air Aug. 27 on NBC, with Conan O'Brien as host of the Shrine Auditorium ceremony. The awards, traditionally held in September at the start of the TV season, were moved up because of NBC's addition of Sunday-night football to its schedule.
