Will Youngstown’s Ed O’Neill win an Emmy Award tonight?
Will Youngstown’s Ed O’Neill win an Emmy Award tonight?
Staff/wrie report
LOS ANGELES
Records could be set and hearts definitely will be broken at the Emmy Awards.
Sunday’s ceremony gives “Mad Men” a chance to snare its fifth best drama award, surpassing fellow record holders “Hill Street Blues,” ‘’L.A. Law” and “The West Wing.”
The eyes of the Mahoning Valley will be on the category for best supporting actor in a comedy. Ed O’Neill of Youngstown, who plays Jay Pritchett on ABC-TV’s “Modern Family” has been nominated.
“Breaking Bad” and “Homeland” are among the series that could prove spoilers for AMC’s sophisticated saga about 1960s America.
Bryan Cranston of “Breaking Bad” has a shot at his fourth best drama actor victory, which would tie Dennis Franz’s record set in 1999 for “NYPD Blue.”
If Cranston wins, that would leave “Mad Men” star Jon Hamm and Michael C. Hall of “Dexter” out in the cold for the fifth time.
Jimmy Kimmel is host of the ceremony airing live at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC, with awards in 26 categories to be presented at the Nokia Theatre.
There’s no question broadcast networks will be squirming: Five out of six best drama series slots were claimed by cable shows, both premium and basic, with the sixth going to PBS’ “Downton Abbey.” On the comedy side, HBO’s “Girls,” ‘’Veep” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” made big inroads.
For the elegantly soapy “Downton Abbey,” the question is whether a switch from the miniseries category to drama series competition will spell doom for the chances of Maggie Smith, a winner last year, and other cast members including Michelle Dockery.
“Girls,” HBO’s tough, 21st-century spin on “Sex and the City,” and its creator-star Lena Dunham could prove the evening’s sweethearts. The show is up for four awards, including best comedy series.
Its heavyweight competition includes “Modern Family,” which could claim its third consecutive best comedy series award.