In its very first edition, The Critics' Choice Television Awards have already set themselves apart from the traditional Award shows. While the Emmys and Golden Globes usually leave out cult favorites, much to the outrage of fans around the world that want to see their favorite shows recognized, The CCTA nominated shows like Fringe, Community and Parks and Recreation, all usually ignored by the traditional awards.
Modern Family leads the comedy category with six nominations whille Mad Men scored five noms. 30 Rock and Boardwalk Empire follow closely with four nods each.
As a TV fan, I am just glad that Fringe - one of the best television shows today in my humble opinion - finally got its way overdue recognition. The cult show scored three nominations: Best Drama; John Noble received a nod for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series and Anna Torv, who was absolutely brilliant in season 3, got a nom for Best Actress in a Drama Series.
Here is the complete list of nominees for the 2011 Critics' Choice Television Awards:
BEST DRAMA SERIES
- “Boardwalk Empire”
- “Dexter”
- “Friday Night Lights”
- “Fringe”
- “Game of Thrones”
- “The Good Wife”
- “Justified”
- “The Killing”
- “Mad Men”
- “The Walking Dead”
BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
- Steve Buscemi, “Boardwalk Empire”
- Kyle Chandler, “Friday Night Lights”
- Michael C. Hall, “Dexter”
- Jon Hamm, “Mad Men”
- William H. Macy, “Shameless”
- Timothy Olyphant, “Justified”
BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
- Connie Britton, “Friday Night Lights”
- Mireille Enos, “The Killing”
- Julianna Margulies, “The Good Wife”
- Elisabeth Moss, “Mad Men”
- Katey Sagal, “Sons of Anarchy”
- Anna Torv, “Fringe”
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
- Alan Cumming, “The Good Wife”
- Walton Goggins, “Justified”
- Shawn Hatosy, “Southland”
- John Noble, “Fringe”
- Michael Pitt, “Boardwalk Empire”
- John Slattery, “Mad Men”
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
- Michelle Forbes, “The Killing”
- Christina Hendricks, “Mad Men”
- Margo Martindale, “Justified”
- Kelly Macdonald, “Boardwalk Empire”
- Archie Panjabi, “The Good Wife”
- Chloë Sevigny, “Big Love”
BEST COMEDY SERIES
- “Archer”
- “The Big Bang Theory”
- “Community”
- “Glee”
- “Louie”
- “The Middle”
- “Modern Family”
- “The Office”
- “Parks and Recreation”
- “30 Rock”
BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
- Alec Baldwin, “30 Rock”
- Steve Carell, “The Office”
- Louis C.K., “Louie”
- Charlie Day, “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”
- Joel McHale, “Community”
- Jim Parsons, “The Big Bang Theory”
BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
- Courteney Cox, “Cougar Town”
- Edie Falco, “Nurse Jackie”
- Tina Fey, “30 Rock”
- Patricia Heaton, “The Middle”
- Martha Plimpton, “Raising Hope”
- Amy Poehler, “Parks and Recreation”
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
- Ty Burrell, “Modern Family”
- Neil Patrick Harris, “How I Met Your Mother”
- Nick Offerman, “Parks and Recreation”
- Ed O’Neill, “Modern Family”
- Danny Pudi, “Community”
- Eric Stonestreet, “Modern Family”
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
- Julie Bowen, “Modern Family”
- Jane Krakowski, “30 Rock”
- Jane Lynch, “Glee”
- Busy Philipps, “Cougar Town”
- Eden Sher, “The Middle”
- Sofía Vergara, “Modern Family”
BEST REALITY SERIES
- “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”
- “Hoarders”
- “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”
- “Sister Wives”
- “Undercover Boss”
BEST REALITY SERIES, COMPETITION
- “The Amazing Race”
- “American Idol”
- “Dancing with the Stars”
- “Project Runway”
- “RuPaul’s Drag Race”
- “Top Chef”
BEST REALITY SHOW HOST
- Tom Bergeron, “Dancing with the Stars”
- Cat Deeley, “So You Think You Can Dance”
- Ty Pennington, “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”
- Mike Rowe, “Dirty Jobs”
- Ryan Seacrest, “American Idol”
BEST TALK SHOW
- “Chelsea Lately”
- “The Daily Show”
- “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
- “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
- “The Oprah Winfrey Show”
The first Critics' Choice Awards are scheduled to be handed out on June 20 in Los Angeles and will air two days later on ReelzChannel at 8/7c. The ceremony will also be live streamed on VH1.com.
Fringe!!
Anna Torv!! John Noble!!
Congrats on the nominations. Go get them guys, you deserve every award that's out there.
Fringe Rocks!
BEST DRAMA SERIES
Fringe or Dexter
BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Micheal C. Hall (Dexter)
BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Julianna Margulies (The Good Wife)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
John Noble (Fringe)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Kelly Macdonald (Boardwalk Empire)
BEST COMEDY SERIES
Community or Parks and Recreation
(really cant decide here both have been so awsome this year)
BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Steve Carell (The Office)
He has to get this for his final year, he just has to!!!!!!!!!!
BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Courteney Cox (Cougar Town)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Danny Pudi (Community)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Jane Lynch (Glee) or Busy Philipps (Cougar Town)
BEST TALK SHOW
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
I couldnt care less about the relaity shows that are taking up time from actual good shows, so im not even going to vote on the last few catogries and il simply say this, I COULDNT GIVE A SHIT ABOUT THEM!!!!!
just what this world needs — ANOTHER awards show. nevertheless, i hope this is a springboard for emmy nods because the killing and shameless deserve emmy/golden globe nominations but they might not get them
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no breaking bad? really?
Breaking Bad was not on during the time of eligibility…which means it will also be sitting out during this years Emmys.
charlie day deserves this award the most, he is the funniest character by far on television, wild card baby!!!! and milk steaks for everyone
Friday Night lights for best drama series and of course they also have best actor and actress!
Great for Fringe! Also, congrats to The Middle, Parks and Rec and Community.
But where`s Parenthood?
I love seeing Friday Night Lights in the Drama category! But where's Parenthood?!!
what about Greys Anatomy?
Cat Deeley – So You Think You Can Dance!
John Noble – Fringe!!
Marielle Enos – The Killing !
Ru Paul's Drag Race!
I LOVE THESE NOMINATIONS!!
… but where is Parenthood?!
White Collar should have received a nomination
Walter Bishop has to be the best character on TV……he rules!!
Long live to Fringe!!
No Raising Hope???
Why in the world would you cancel such an outstanding show???
Sorry, I was talking about Friday Night Lights in the above comment
Friday Night Lights is the best program ever! And I agree Vicki West. I can never understand why it is cancelled but I am thankful for every minute I got to enjoy.
I'm always happy to see Friday Night Lights get well earned kudos…It's one of tv's BEST dramas EVER !!
Friday Night Lights is my favorite show, can't believe only 5 left!
Hooray for Friday Night Lights!! Go Kyle and Conne! A show very deserving of every nomination. The writing and acting on this show is outstanding. So sad it is coming to an end. Network Television has very few shows of this caliber.
Friday Night Lights is by far the best drama on television – this last season was pure gold. It’s about time it gets some critical recognition, especially for Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton.
We also love the last season, even with the cast changes. Best moment last week with Julie and the surprise door she arrived at!
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Best Drama: Good Wife
Best Comedy: 30 Rock
Best Actor in Comedy: Jim Parson
Best Actress in Comedy: Tina Fey/ Courteney Cox
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy: Eric Stonestreet
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy: Sofia Vergara/ Jane Krakowski
P.S I think it's ridiculous that the 'Modern Family' cast are ALL in the supporting actors section… they are all definitely lead performances… they've done this purely so they have a better chance of winning.
Best Show-Dexter or Justified or the Killing
BEST DRAMA SERIES
Dexter or Justified
BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Micheal C. Hall (Dexter) or Timothy Olyphant (Justified)
BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Mireille Enos, “The Killing”
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Walton Goggins, “Justified”
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Margo Martindale, “Justified” OR Micheal Forbes "The Killing"
BEST COMEDY SERIES
Modern Family
BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Steve Carell (The Office)
BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Tina Fey
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES:
Eric Stonestreet
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS:
Sofia Vergara
BEST TALK SHOW
Oprah Winfrey
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Totally agree with Anna Torv being absolutely brilliant season 3 of Fringe, she carried the season,
beautiful, versatile acting. She took the audience on a emotional rollercoaster ride.
The soul of Fringe.
Best Actress in drama no doubt Anna Torv.
Nice to see Shawn Hatosy for Southland, great job on a little seen show.