That's What She Said -- The Office

Sun, 16 September 2007

2007 Emmy Results...

Tough competition this year... let's hope for the best!

First category... Best Suporting Actor in a Comedy Series... Aaaaaand... Rainn Wilson loses to Jeremy Piven! Ah well... tough call for me, as I love both THE OFFICE and ENTOURAGE. I really think that Rainn carried a LOT of the comedic weight last season, and that he was pretty integral to the show's success. It's just too bad that this category was so strong... Ari Gold, Dwight Schrute, Johnny Drama? Hard, hard decision.

Speaking of Rainn Wilson, did anyone else see his new commercials with the U.S. women's soccer team?

Score so far: The Office 0, The Other Guys 1

Next up... Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series... (come on, Jenna!)... aaaaaaand... GAH! Jenna Fischer loses to Jamie Pressly! Her character definitely had a huge role in the second season of MY NAME IS EARL, but it's definitely a one note role. I guess the Emmy voters went for the BROAD comedy of EARL over the more subtle emotional journey that Pam went through in season three.

Score so far: The Office 0, The Other Guys 2

OK, Steve Carell is presenting now. He's got his usual "every man," nice guy thing going. He's giving "props" to all of his Office-mates. Ha! Nice montage of "quotes" from Rainn, John Krasinski & Jenna Fischer. Something to look forward to on the season four DVD I guess... and it's worth a point! Why not? :)

Score so far: The Office 1, The Other Guys 2

Ok... Ken Kwapis up for Best Director... Aaaaaaand.... Kwapis loses to the director of UGLY BETTY! The Office denied yet again (although GAY WITCH HUNT was never my favorite episode).

Score so far: The Office 1, The Other Guys 3

Outstanding writing in a comedy series... Greg Daniels up for GWH, Mike Schurr up for THE NEGOTIATION... come on, Mike! I'm rooting for ya, man... Aaaaaaaaand... GREG DANIELS WINS! Finally!

Score so far: The Office 2, The Other Guys 3

Hmmmm... Rainn Wilson is up on stage with Wayne Brady now... and apparently he's going to compete somehow against Kanye West in a "Don't Forget The Lyrics" battle over "Kanye West lyrics." Loser has to quit show business! Har. And Rainn Wilson wins! ;) Give 'em another point.

Score so far: The Office 3, The Other Guys 3

Here's the big one... Lead Actor in a Comedy Series... AAAARG! Ricky Gervais wins out over Steve Carell! But wait-- Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert decide to give it to Carell since Gervais couldn't make it! Take that, British guy! ;)

Score so far: The Office 4, The Other Guys 3

All right... the big one... Outstanding Comedy Series... goes to 30 ROCK! Sheesh! The Office is just totally dominated tonight! I'm a fan of 30 ROCK, but I'm not sure if it was ready to win based on just this first season. Well, the Emmy voters have spoken.

Score TOTALS: The Office 4, The Other Guys 4 (a tie?)

Gotta say, I'm pretty disappointed in The Office's showing this year, but they were up against some pretty tough competition. The Emmy voters went for some non-traditional choices all told, so I can't complain too much (I mean, at least Tony Shaloub didn't win for best lead actor in a comedy series, right?). If The Office couldn't win for best series, I'm glad it went to 30 ROCK. Here's hoping the award will give 30R some wiggle room in the schedule if the ratings aren't there this season.

Various shots of the cast from the red carpet:

Mindy Kaling 1 2 -- wow, Mindy's in the "worst dressed" category on Yahoo!'s Emmy coverage. Yikes.

Looks like some of the other live blogs are calling Jenna Fischer's dress a "fashion faux pas." Yahoo! also put Jenna in the "worst dressed" category on their coverage page. What do you guys think? 1 2 3

Rashida Jones 1

And just for good measure, a shot of Sarah Chalke. She's purty. Oh, and you can see Rainn Wilson in the background too. 1

For the ladies, here's a shot of John Krasinski in his tux. 1

Category:general -- posted at: 8:12pm EDT

Comments[16]

btw - i was going through photos i had taken at ibiza rocks this year aand i couldnt help but notice that maybe jenna had died her hair and taken up guitar? ;) (CSS) http://ibizaa-z.com/images/ibizarocks/10_07/P7111087.jpg
posted by: ade on 2007-09-17 11:17:00
2 big surprises. James spader and 30 rock. NBC did pretty well in the comedy category. Jamie pressely for earl, greg daniels, and 30 rock.
posted by: ryan c on 2007-09-16 23:24:00
Thanks for the running tally, Matt. It was far more amusing than actually WATCHING it, I\"m sure. Though I would have liked to have seen Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart and Steve Carell. I love them all. Ryan, thanks for posting that link of Jenna\'s interview. I thought it was funny that she called her dress an \"umpire\" dress instead of an \"empire\" dress. (Of course, I\'m probably the only person who thought that was funny . . .) As for her dress, I actually really like it except the bow. Blech! But what can I say, I abhor the 80s and giant bows are just TOO 80s for me. I like Rashida Jones\' dress too, but Mindy Kalings . . . ? What is all that crap on the bodice? Honestly, it would have been GORGEOUS if it had been plain satin -- the design lines are lovely but. Wow.
posted by: Melonie on 2007-09-16 23:35:00
wow... wow. i can\'t believe i actually sat through this show. Award shows have gotten so PAINFUL. oh, and when is tony benett just going to stop (or maybe rehearse a little more if you are going to be on tv). were there random cutouts of peoples speeches for those who watched it in different time zones (ie, central or eastern)? augh, pained jokes and the office getting shafted time and time again. plus, why were they stuck in the back? i briefly saw j.kras, and steve carell\'s wife, but that was the extent. i wasn\'t a huge fan of Jenna Fischer\'s dress either... really, it was the bow. Melonie- i\'ve heard people call it an umpire dress before, and it always makes me chuckle a little bit. i\'ve done it myself as well.
posted by: Aimee on 2007-09-17 02:14:00
Carell + Stewart + Colbert: Best. Emmy. Moment. Ever. I feel sorry for Jenna tonight. Losing the Emmy to that one-note \"actress\" who clearly is about as sharp as her character on the show. Then, to have to endure the barbs about her dress. Jenna, one of those was out of your control. But only one. Sorry... The Rainn Wilson bit was funny. Kanye\'s joke about not winning anything was pretty funny. And Rainn was definitely funny in a completely non-Dwight way. If the Office had to lose at least it was 30 Rock.
posted by: Kevin Crossman on 2007-09-17 02:26:00
i liked jon stewarts and stephen colbert\\\'s diaologue. and i just dont understand how they can give it to whoever??? but AWESOME FOR STEVE sux for rainn and jenna so much for that post i guess the voters didnt c that one like 5 months ago
posted by: Viraj on 2007-09-16 23:15:00
I think Steve Carell got ripped off as did Rainn. I wanted all of them to win but these guys really should have won. Jenna had some stiff competition as well. At least Ugly Betty didn\'t win over The Office in the best comedy category. P.S. I liked Jenna\'s dress with the exception of this big fat bow right in the front. Ugh.
posted by: Terry on 2007-09-16 23:16:00
It depends on whether you\'re a sore loser or not. :) Once your category is over, you can sit back and \"enjoy\" the show. If your category is at the end, you\'re sitting through the whole thing in utter torture. I\'d rather lose at the beginning.
posted by: Melonie on 2007-09-16 21:05:00
Seems like the emmy\\\'s always get it wrong. I love locke\\\'s character in LOST but Micheal Emerson was so much better in LOST than him this season.
posted by: ryan c on 2007-09-16 21:16:00
Are they able to drink? If so, losing at the beginning would be better for me.
posted by: Cason on 2007-09-16 21:15:00
lol that was really funny with steve, jon, and stephen jumping around. I feel compelled to watch Extras now, that clip of them talking about harry potter was really funny.
posted by: ryan c on 2007-09-16 22:44:00
I\'ll have to look more closely past HEROES. What do you think of the show so far? Any idea at what point the best actor in a comedy and best comedy will be awarded? I am assuming towards the end.
posted by: Cason on 2007-09-16 20:52:00
Thanks Ryan!
posted by: Cason on 2007-09-16 20:54:00
probably having to wait till the end of the show and then lose. Especialy if your a woman, I imagine those dresses are incredibly uncomfortable.
posted by: ryan on 2007-09-16 20:59:00
My major gripe is that we don\'t get to see the nominees during their categories. Jenna said on her MySpace page that we might like her dress or we might hate it- I didn\'t even get to see her. But, I did not watch the two hours of red carpet coverage, so maybe that\'s my fault. I guess Fancy New Beesley needed to flash some skin-heartfelt speeches and tears of joy just aren\'t enough to sway the voters....
posted by: Cason on 2007-09-16 20:43:00
hey cason heres a video of jennas red carpet interview from tonight. Great turnaround time right? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC8h_Wl4YAc first off JENNA WAS ROBBED!! ROBBED I TELLS YA she totally deserved it. Even though jamie pressely is funny on earl. Lets hope steve can win one
posted by: ryan on 2007-09-16 20:49:00

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