Here's who I WANT to win ----
Lead Actress: Beth Ehlers or Bobbie Eakes
Lead Actor: Ron Raines
Supporting Actress: Gina Tognoni
Supporting Actor: not too crazy about any of these guys, but... Jordan Clarke
Younger Actress: Leven Rambin or Camryn Grimes (I've seen her stuff; she's GOOD)
Younger Actor: Tom Pelphrey
Writing: One Life To Live
Directing: Days Of Our Lives (they deserve Emmys)
Best Show: Guiding Light
Here's who I think WILL win ----
Lead Actress: Susan Flannery
Lead Actor: Maurice Benard
Supporting Actress: hmm...tough call... Crystal Chappell
Supporting Actor: Tyler Christopher or Greg Rikaart
Younger Actress: Camryn Grimes
Younger Actor: Michael Graziadei
Writing: The Young and the Restless
Directing: General Hospital
Best Show: General Hospital
Post your picks too! :)
3.29.2006
It's That Time...
The Daytime Emmys are the hugest deal in the world of soaps. It is a complete madhouse at fan bases everywhere during Emmy season. The pre-nominations and actual nominations drive everyone crazy. You want your favorites to win, but you never know who the Emmy actually goes to. The ceremony is unique each year with the clips, the presenters, and, of course, the wins. You never know what’ll happen… The wins can be wonderful and well deserved or shocking and make fans go, “What the hell?”
But let’s just focus on nominations… They can be so exciting and provoke many predictions on who’ll win. This year’s noms are no different. This year there are surprising and happy ones as well as some glaring omissions. Either way, the acting noms for each show are definitely something to talk about…
AMC: Only three noms?? SAY WHAT?! I mean, congratulations to Bobbie Eakes, Thorsten Kaye, and Leven Rambin, but AMC usually has a nomination in almost each category. What happened this year? Were only three actors good enough or were there just better actors from other shows? (sigh) Although there were few noms, I’m quite happy for Bobbie, Thorsten, and Leven; all three haven’t won an Emmy. I’m not sure what episodes Thorsten submitted, so I’m a little surprised about his nomination. He’s not favored by me to win. Leven and Bobbie have a fairly good chance to win, but they’re among other very talented actors. I hope they win; they’re two favorites of mine. Go Leven! Go Bobbie!
GH: Five noms…not too shabby, but not all that great either. Usually GH has lots of nominations, but not this year. Like I said with AMC…actors must have gotten overlooked, especially Nancy Lee Grahn (my favorite). And how on earth can Kelly Monaco be up for LEAD Actress? To me she seems more appropriate for the Supporting category; has she really done work that’s considered Lead? Congrats to her anyway as well as Tony Geary, Maurice Benard, Tyler Christopher, and Scott Clifton. They all have done amazing work this past year, but I’m rooting for others in their categories. They’re just not top favorites of mine, and a few have already won an Emmy or two. But wouldn’t it be something if Kelly wins since she is co-hosting the event? Good luck to her on Emmy night.
GL: WOW - EIGHT noms with at least one in each category! Is GL finally getting the recognition it deserves? It’s been quite low in the ratings the past few years and usually isn’t up for many awards. But it must have been excellent in 2005 because Kim Zimmer, Beth Ehlers, Robert Newman, Ron Raines, Jordan Clarke, Gina Tognoni, Crystal Chappell, Tom Pelphrey, and Mandy Bruno are all nominated. That’s the most acting noms for any show! I’m rooting for everyone because GL is an underdog show and most of those actors are Emmy-less. However, I’m not rooting for Kim Zimmer. She has, like, six Emmys already; she doesn’t need anymore, lol. While the numerous noms are wonderful, why aren’t Stephanie Gatschet and Ricky Paull Goldin a part of the list? They had huge stories in 2005 and had some phenomenal scenes. I’m sure they had some part in getting their co-stars, Tom Pelphrey and Beth Ehlers respectively, nominated! There’s always next year… And can you believe Beth Ehlers is nominated?! I guess you can; she’s been nominated a few times, but…never for LEAD! She’s the first actress to land nominations in all three acting categories; how cool is that? Anyway…she’s my girl, and I am SO excited for her! GO BETH!!
OLTL: Another poor year for them… They hardly get any nominations, mostly just one or two. It’s a talented little show full of history, but for some reason its actors are usually overlooked. This year their representative is Renee Goldsberry. I’m not really sure if she was great enough to be nominated, for there is always an oddball among the noms. But congrats to her anyway since this is her first nomination. I don’t think she has a good chance, but you never know. She could be all odds and win!
Bottom line: Good luck to everyone on all my shows! I’m sure I’ll be happy with the winners as long as they’re from my shows. ☺
And remember…anything can happen. You never know whom those Emmy judges will choose. Everyone has a chance at winning.
But let’s just focus on nominations… They can be so exciting and provoke many predictions on who’ll win. This year’s noms are no different. This year there are surprising and happy ones as well as some glaring omissions. Either way, the acting noms for each show are definitely something to talk about…
AMC: Only three noms?? SAY WHAT?! I mean, congratulations to Bobbie Eakes, Thorsten Kaye, and Leven Rambin, but AMC usually has a nomination in almost each category. What happened this year? Were only three actors good enough or were there just better actors from other shows? (sigh) Although there were few noms, I’m quite happy for Bobbie, Thorsten, and Leven; all three haven’t won an Emmy. I’m not sure what episodes Thorsten submitted, so I’m a little surprised about his nomination. He’s not favored by me to win. Leven and Bobbie have a fairly good chance to win, but they’re among other very talented actors. I hope they win; they’re two favorites of mine. Go Leven! Go Bobbie!
GH: Five noms…not too shabby, but not all that great either. Usually GH has lots of nominations, but not this year. Like I said with AMC…actors must have gotten overlooked, especially Nancy Lee Grahn (my favorite). And how on earth can Kelly Monaco be up for LEAD Actress? To me she seems more appropriate for the Supporting category; has she really done work that’s considered Lead? Congrats to her anyway as well as Tony Geary, Maurice Benard, Tyler Christopher, and Scott Clifton. They all have done amazing work this past year, but I’m rooting for others in their categories. They’re just not top favorites of mine, and a few have already won an Emmy or two. But wouldn’t it be something if Kelly wins since she is co-hosting the event? Good luck to her on Emmy night.
GL: WOW - EIGHT noms with at least one in each category! Is GL finally getting the recognition it deserves? It’s been quite low in the ratings the past few years and usually isn’t up for many awards. But it must have been excellent in 2005 because Kim Zimmer, Beth Ehlers, Robert Newman, Ron Raines, Jordan Clarke, Gina Tognoni, Crystal Chappell, Tom Pelphrey, and Mandy Bruno are all nominated. That’s the most acting noms for any show! I’m rooting for everyone because GL is an underdog show and most of those actors are Emmy-less. However, I’m not rooting for Kim Zimmer. She has, like, six Emmys already; she doesn’t need anymore, lol. While the numerous noms are wonderful, why aren’t Stephanie Gatschet and Ricky Paull Goldin a part of the list? They had huge stories in 2005 and had some phenomenal scenes. I’m sure they had some part in getting their co-stars, Tom Pelphrey and Beth Ehlers respectively, nominated! There’s always next year… And can you believe Beth Ehlers is nominated?! I guess you can; she’s been nominated a few times, but…never for LEAD! She’s the first actress to land nominations in all three acting categories; how cool is that? Anyway…she’s my girl, and I am SO excited for her! GO BETH!!
OLTL: Another poor year for them… They hardly get any nominations, mostly just one or two. It’s a talented little show full of history, but for some reason its actors are usually overlooked. This year their representative is Renee Goldsberry. I’m not really sure if she was great enough to be nominated, for there is always an oddball among the noms. But congrats to her anyway since this is her first nomination. I don’t think she has a good chance, but you never know. She could be all odds and win!
Bottom line: Good luck to everyone on all my shows! I’m sure I’ll be happy with the winners as long as they’re from my shows. ☺
And remember…anything can happen. You never know whom those Emmy judges will choose. Everyone has a chance at winning.
3.21.2006
AMC - Poor Simone
There’s one character who deserves way more than she’s gotten. She’s a sweet person who should be happy and front burner. She’s a person who deserves a chance. That character is the one and only Simone.
What’s great about Simone? She’s strong, independent, witty, funny, entertaining, very likeable, etc. She’s one of the most refreshing characters on the show. She has great potential. But after being around for four and a half years, she shouldn’t she be past the potential phase? And doesn’t she deserve some long-term happiness after having numerous failed relationships?
Well, for some reason Simone is on a bad luck streak.
Her start on AMC was one of the poorest ever. Remember when she was a little part of Hayley and Mateo’s story? She was basically a nobody, but she evolved into the lovable woman she is today. Unfortunately, her storylines haven’t been the best. She’s been involved in all of Greenlee’s drama, and we’ve seen her love life sink again and again. How about a storyline about her and her past? And not only that, but what about some front and center time for Simone? Think about it… Has she EVER been front burner?
I rest my case.
Simone deserves a juicy, meaty story just like everyone else. We know her portrayer, Terri Ivens, can handle it; she’s been great during the loss of Ethan. What do we know about Simone anyway? I say not too much except for the relationships with her family, friends, and men. We do know her personality, but what about who she really is? What has she experienced in her life before Pine Valley that has shaped her into who she is today? AMC has obviously not explored every aspect of her life.
So, poor Simone and Terri Ivens for not getting much of a chance to shine once they won over viewers.
Now, Simone certainly hasn’t had it easy since coming to Pine Valley. She may not have had much story, but she has been wronged by love time and again. Her brother is dead, and her father isn’t too crazy about her. She has wonderful friends, but she hasn’t found the perfect guy yet. Her life has been full of loneliness. She’s had numerous relationships, but they always lead her back to the single life. She’s only been truly happy with Ethan, but TPTB decided to kill him.
Simone deserves true love and happiness. I know on soaps that contentness never lasts because it equals boredom, but it usually lasts enough. Couples have fun falling in love, and they get married and make a family. (Almost) everyone deserves a chance at that kind of life, especially Simone. It’s really all she’s ever wanted, and AMC ruined it by killing Ethan. They were happy for a little while, but we hardly saw them. And now there’s no chance for them. Poor Simone for losing the man of her dreams, the man she planned to marry.
Let’s hope Simone gets a story worthy of Terri’s talent and a better chance at living happily ever after with a man she loves with all her heart & soul. Happy…at least for a little while.
What’s great about Simone? She’s strong, independent, witty, funny, entertaining, very likeable, etc. She’s one of the most refreshing characters on the show. She has great potential. But after being around for four and a half years, she shouldn’t she be past the potential phase? And doesn’t she deserve some long-term happiness after having numerous failed relationships?
Well, for some reason Simone is on a bad luck streak.
Her start on AMC was one of the poorest ever. Remember when she was a little part of Hayley and Mateo’s story? She was basically a nobody, but she evolved into the lovable woman she is today. Unfortunately, her storylines haven’t been the best. She’s been involved in all of Greenlee’s drama, and we’ve seen her love life sink again and again. How about a storyline about her and her past? And not only that, but what about some front and center time for Simone? Think about it… Has she EVER been front burner?
I rest my case.
Simone deserves a juicy, meaty story just like everyone else. We know her portrayer, Terri Ivens, can handle it; she’s been great during the loss of Ethan. What do we know about Simone anyway? I say not too much except for the relationships with her family, friends, and men. We do know her personality, but what about who she really is? What has she experienced in her life before Pine Valley that has shaped her into who she is today? AMC has obviously not explored every aspect of her life.
So, poor Simone and Terri Ivens for not getting much of a chance to shine once they won over viewers.
Now, Simone certainly hasn’t had it easy since coming to Pine Valley. She may not have had much story, but she has been wronged by love time and again. Her brother is dead, and her father isn’t too crazy about her. She has wonderful friends, but she hasn’t found the perfect guy yet. Her life has been full of loneliness. She’s had numerous relationships, but they always lead her back to the single life. She’s only been truly happy with Ethan, but TPTB decided to kill him.
Simone deserves true love and happiness. I know on soaps that contentness never lasts because it equals boredom, but it usually lasts enough. Couples have fun falling in love, and they get married and make a family. (Almost) everyone deserves a chance at that kind of life, especially Simone. It’s really all she’s ever wanted, and AMC ruined it by killing Ethan. They were happy for a little while, but we hardly saw them. And now there’s no chance for them. Poor Simone for losing the man of her dreams, the man she planned to marry.
Let’s hope Simone gets a story worthy of Terri’s talent and a better chance at living happily ever after with a man she loves with all her heart & soul. Happy…at least for a little while.
3.14.2006
A Change...
Hi all! Just to let everyone know...
I've expanded my blog subject to be all the soaps I watch. I thought this way it'd be easier to come up with things to write. I'll also probably update it more. And now this is something for more than just AMC viewers.
So, it's a win-win change. Enjoy, everyone! :)
---Kate
PS: All you Guiding Light lovers know my photo pic is Harley!!! :D
I've expanded my blog subject to be all the soaps I watch. I thought this way it'd be easier to come up with things to write. I'll also probably update it more. And now this is something for more than just AMC viewers.
So, it's a win-win change. Enjoy, everyone! :)
---Kate
PS: All you Guiding Light lovers know my photo pic is Harley!!! :D
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