Of all the categories, Lead Actor in a Comedy Series is the one where I found the least omissions. In reality, it’s likely yet another instance with 30 Rock star Alec Baldwin going up against The Office’s Steve Carell.
Alec Baldwin (30 Rock) – 11:10
Baldwin delights as the high powered, slightly insane network executive on 30 Rock.
Ricky Gervais (Extras) – 7:2
Gervais only ever shows up in small doses (Extras called it quits at 12 episodes, although there will be a special to wrap things up) so anytime he does, it’s a treat.
Tony Shalhoub (Monk) – 9:2
The manic Monk shows up to defend last year’s crown.
Steve Carell (The Office) – 20:21
Carell doesn’t slow down at all in season three of The Office, helping lower the standards for employees all across America.
Charlie Sheen (Two and a Half Men) – 6:1
See: Spader, James. Laurie, Hugh.
Who Will Win
Steve Carell (The Office)
Carell is masterful in the role of Michael Scott and should finally lock up a much deserved Emmy.
Who Should Win
Ricky Gervais (Extras)
As long as it goes to Baldwin, Carrell or Gervais I can’t complain. I give the nod to Gervais because while 30 Rock and The Office will be around for years to come (hopefully), this is Extras only shot for an Emmy.
Omissions
Tyler James Williams (Everybody Hates Chris), Danny DeVito (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Jason Lee (My Name is Earl), Zach Braff (Scrubs)
