Best Actress - TV Comedy - 2009

Today I am going to reflect on the recent Emmy snubs that occurred. So many talented and comedic performances were obvious this year. And with the year we have been having, from the Economic crisis to the annoying "random" appearances from the 2 most idiotic human beings alive (and for once I do not mean George W and Elvis' ghost), Heidi and Spencer Pratt, commonly referred to as Speidi, we have needed comedy in our lives more than ever.

So, on this brisk Sunday morning, as I review the nominees for 'Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series' I am taken aback, because for the fifth straight year the same GREAT comedic performance, from one of the TOP comedies on television has been snubbed.

yes people, SNUBBED!!!

This is the very reason I have created this award. It is actresses such as this recipient that seem to be of no real concern to the Acadamy. Sometimes I feel that if you win one year, you should be ineligible the following year, giving a chance for someone else to be recognized. Do you think Mary Louise Parker likes getting nominated for an Emmy every year and then losing? Remember in the 90's when it seemed it was always Candace Bergen winning for 'Murphy Brown", and then the reoccurring winner flame was handed to Helen Hunt for "Mad About You" (which I do agree with Helen Hunt winning, I loved her as Jamie Buchman)? Just think how different the award season would have been if Mrs. Bergen or Ms. Hunt were not eligible to be nominated because they had won the previous year?

I look at this Snubbie recipient as possibly the finest comedic actress on prime time television. She not only delivers the well-scripted lines with humor and passion, but she also seems to get the best lines because the writers know she is a true comic force. And especially with her storyline this past season, she should have been awarded an Emmy Nomination.

The recipient of the 2009 Best Actress Snubbie - TV Comedy is:

Eva Longoria-Parker - Desperate Housewives, Gabrielle Solis

(Pausing for clapping, hooting and hollering)

Yes, she does deserve it more than Marcia Cross (the second funniest housewife on DH. Mrs. Cross does well with her material, but the writers are making her a bit too much into a caricature of a Stepford Wife) and Allyson Hannigan (loved her at Band Camp, is a great witch, but she is not the comedic force behind How I Met Your Mother). Why does Eva Longoria-Parker deserve the Snubbie this year. Well, I will tell you. Because I said So!

Let us look back 5 years ago and remember when Desperate Housewives began and all Gabrielle Solis was doing was sleeping with the gardner and shopping. Look forward those 5 years (10 in Housewives lore) and she is a mother who had not lost the pregnancy weight, poor and a bad haircut. This season when Gabrielle wanted to fit into the dress and she began the boot camp workout, it was hysterical to see her go through the struggles so many people go through.

Also, the beginning of the season was some of her best work, especially when she was covertly trying to get her daughter to exercise by having her chase the car. Most people would view that as a horrific parent, but we all know Gabrielle and know why she does it that way. Cause her crazy mother would too (FYI - perfect casting of Maria Conchito Alonso as Gabrielle's mother!).

Therefore - I must bestow this season's Snubbie to Eva. She is beauty, comedy and talent in a small package. Whever you are Eva, just know I think you should have been nominated (and won too!!)!


Thank you for reading my blog about 2009 Best Actress TV Comedy Snubbie award. Next week, Best Supporting Actress Snub.