2012 Emmys: ‘Sons of Anarchy,’ NBC’s ‘Community’ snubbed
Now that we know the full list of people nominated for the 2012 Primetime Emmy Awards, we now turn to what is an annual tradition for many TV fans — criticizing them and pointing out some of the biggest entries left out.
Thanks in part to a few baffling decisions, there is some moves this year that are even stranger than others.
“Community” – Three seasons and no Emmys? What’s going on here? This year, “Community” won the Critics’ Choice Television Award in their version of Outstanding Comedy Series, but the Emmys chose instead to give love to an old show in “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and one in “Veep” that only started to find its footing halfway through is season.
“Happy Endings” – Another example of a comedy the Emmys hate, mostly because it skews young and is roll-on-the-floor funny.
“Sons of Anarchy” – Showrunner Kurt Sutter now has something to be angry about again.
“Revenge” – It wasn’t likely to get a Drama Series nomination, but what about for Madeleine Stowe?
“Glee” – The only nomination came for Dot-Marie Jones in the guest acting category.
“The Walking Dead” – There’s no reason for zombies to rise this year.
“The Killing” – No one ever forgave Veena Sud for the ending to season 1.
John Noble, “Fringe” – We need to create an alternate universe where Noble’s greatness will actually be recognized.
Nick Offerman and “Parks and Recreation” – Even though weather kept Offerman from attending the ceremony, it may be for the best considering how the Emmys yet again gave him the finger and nominated every person alive from “Modern Family.” Also, wha gives with not giving the show as a whole some love, especially when it was considered a favorite?
Jessica Pare and John Slattery, “Mad Men” – “Downton Abbey” having a better-than-expected performance kept these two possible contenders from getting in.
Kelsey Grammer, “Boss” – Winning the Golden Globe in the same category apparently means nothing here.
Dustin Hoffman, “Luck” – For once, neither does being a hugely successful actor.
Hugh Laurie, “House” – How do you not nominate Laurie or the final season of the show? He now has eight seasons and no Emmys to show for it.
Emilia Clarke and Lena Headey, “Game of Thrones” – They didn’t have a huge chance to begin with … but it was still a chance.
Robert Carlyle, “Once Upon a Time” – The shining star of this season was left in the dark.
“Survivor” – For the first time since the category was started, Jeff Probst will not win for Outstanding Host.
Network television – Only three out of the twelve shows nominated in the top two categories aired on network TV last year, and this is the smallest number we can remember.
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What was the biggest snub in your mind? We want to hear from you below! To check out the full nominations, be sure to head over to this link.
Photo: Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
wickedred
July 22, 2012 @ 3:48 pm
I love the SOS and can’t belive they were overlooked. As for chocco, you are a moron, and Jax’s can eat crakers anytime in my bed. I love all of the cast members and Kurt Sutter, keep up the good work
Lizzy A-hole
July 21, 2012 @ 10:51 pm
HA!! Agree with Frog Dogg.
dion
July 20, 2012 @ 8:02 am
At chocco, your a moron, Sons has an amazing cast, deep plot threads and is a great show. How is it a lazy soap opera? Any show can be classified as a lazy soap. The actors in Sons are as good as any on any tv shows.
chocco
July 19, 2012 @ 5:10 pm
SOA is a lazy soap opera, and Kurt Sutter is a cwybaby who wants a twophy.
Verna
July 19, 2012 @ 4:08 pm
Can’t believe SOA has been overlooked. Whoever makes the Emmys must have their head buried in the sand or somewhere else that I won’t mention. I have been a channel surfer for years because I can never find anything worth watching. I happened upon SOA and now I am addicted. I bought the DVD’s and am watching them over and over until season 5. Kurt Sutter is an amazing writer and the actors on the show are the greatest. It blows my mind that the emmys do not recognize real talent.
Chelsea
July 19, 2012 @ 12:27 pm
I’m a big The Big Bang Theory fan, and honestly, I think Simon Helberg who plays Howard should’ve gotten a nomination, it really was a big season for his character and I really feel that he did great.. But yeah, Community not landing a nomination at all, definitely a snub, and this is coming from a non-fan.
Ann
July 19, 2012 @ 12:11 pm
@FrogDogg…lol. …and sell them to the One-Niners.
Frog dogg
July 19, 2012 @ 10:54 am
Outlaw’s Don’t Win Emmy’s They Steal Em…! S.O.A. 4 Life