Actress Jane Lynch, left, executive producer Mark Burnett, center, and Academy of Television Arts and Sciences president John Shaffner rollout of the red carpet for the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011. The Emmy Awards will take place Sunday, Sept. 18 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
For those following the buzz about the 63rd Emmy Awards, much of it has sounded more like a small screen Superbowl: “Mad Men vs. Boardwalk Empire,” “Louis C.K. vs. Steve Carell.” The exception: praise for the singular Jane Lynch by her Emmy-nominee peers. We at WVFC, on the other hand, have been keeping our applause lights for the group of over-40 actresses we highlighted as the summer began. Lynne Byrne explored for us the stellar contributions of Jayne Mansfield’s daughter, Mariska Hargitay; Carla Baranauckas cheered on Melissa McCarthy of “Mike and Molly”; Alexandra MacAaron talked about all the older women of Glee; and publisher Dr. Patricia Yarberry Allen meditated on Laura Linney’s cancer drama/comedy, “The Big C.” That’s just a fraction of the nominees to cheer for; recent buzz HAS whispered of an award for Kathy Bates, while WVFC contributor Tamar Bihari is rooting for Margo Martindale, below, for her work in “Justified.” Bihari also points out that the miniseries “Mildred Pierce“ deserves accolades for its 50-year-old pioneer producer, Christine Vachon.
Print out the list below, if you like, and use it as a scorecard. And add whoever strikes your fancy, whether she comes from our target group or not.
Outstanding Actress in a Drama
Kathy Bates, Harry’s Law Mariska Hargitay, Law and Order: Special Victims Unit Julianna Margulies, The Good WifeOutstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama
Christine Baranski, The Good Wife Margo Martindale, Justified Michelle Forbes, The KillingOutstanding Actress in a Comedy
Edie Falco, Nurse JackiePhoto: David Shankbone.
Tina Fey, 30 Rock Laura Linney, The Big C Melissa McCarthy, Mike & Molly Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy
Jane Lynch, GleeBetty White, Hot In Cleveland Jane Krakowski, 30 Rock
Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy
Kristin Chenoweth, Glee Cloris Leachman, Raising Hope Tina Fey, Saturday Night LiveOutstanding Leading Actress in a Mini-series or Movie
Elizabeth McGovern, Downton Abbey Diane Lane, Cinema Verite
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Mini-series or Movie
Melissa Leo, Mildred Pierce Mare Winningham, Mildred Pierce Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey Eileen Atkins, Upstairs Downstairs
Who else are you looking out for? Lets us know in comments what you think!
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Woman in pink dress with Jon Stewart my neighbor Kahane Corn. She’s an incredible producer.
Are those the writers onstage for The Daily Show? Look how many women!!!
Maura, I completely agree!
This “musical” number is a mess. Some of this was funny on SNL — but that was SNL.
Bill Macy’s looking rough. Hope the ratty hair is for a role.
Who decided to kill the mood with MICHAEL BOLTON??
2 women onstage. 10 men. Familiar ratio.
These late-night shows ALWAYS frost me – almost ZERO women.
Here we go again. Obviously, writing is a boys’ club!
Helloooooo? What is wrong with THEM?
I hear that millions of Americans watch reality television shows every night. What is wrong with me?
It does remind me to post our interview with Jenn Pozner: https://womensvoicesforchange.org/reality-bites-back-10-questions-for-jennifer-pozner-video.htm
Jane is rocking that plum-colored dress. Gorgeous.
Errr … that would be OUR favorite part.
Chris, here comes are favorite part – the women of reality TV. They kind of remind me of Eleanor Roosevelt. You?
Yikes, that clip of Toddlers and Tiaras was scary.
Sorry, but the EmmyTones are dumb.
“Why does every secretary expect a fur after I have sex with them? What am I made of furs?” … Sterling
I saw that too. A class act, each one of them.
Loved the pagent idea. Each woman acted as if she were genuinely pleased to be there with the other women.
LOVED her since Gilmore Girls!
Melissa McCarthy! What a wonderful choice!
Carla called it! Go Carla.
Amy, Melissa,Martha,Edie,Tina, Laura: All over 40!!!
Girl power onstage! You gotta love it.
Amy Poehler jumping the gun. Brilliant!
Rob Lowe, what a gorgeous guy.
Trying to salvage his career, me thinks.
Prayers for the people: Sheen is on stage. Oh Lord, will he self destruct or try public reinvention? This was courageous.
CHARLIE SHEEN?????????????
“Welcome back to the Modern Family awards.” That was funny.
Great Calvin Klein ad! Loved the clothes and the black and white. Nice when the ads are great. Means that the demographics for the Emmy Awards are women who have wonderful taste and at least an aspirational budget.
Didn’t you hear? Women aren’t funny, grrr.
That was right, 2 out of 12.
Did you guys hear the list of other Modern Family writers? How many women were mentioned? 2 out of 12?
Loved Julianna’s dress. And she was right about Modern Family. Bet it will be awkward on the set next time the cast goes to work.
And Julianna Margulies is a class act, don’t you think?
Modern Family is tough to beat!
Whoa. Poor Jane, no Emmy this year. But, she still gets to host the rest of the evening. (And, after all, she has a statue at home.)
I’ve had a crush on Moss (Peggy) since The West Wing. And she did amazing work in MM’s 4th season, so part of me is rooting for her.
I liked her Mad Men comments. “My haircut cost more than your house.” Also, very funny that she was coming on to Peggy. (She’s not the first lesbian to do so, if you’ve been following MM.)
Jane’s opening number was perfect!
Sue vs. Jane. Yes!
So exciting 63rd Prime Time Emmy Awards!
Hi Pat. I’m pretty sure Christina Hendricks is all real. (But, I agree about the dress.)
POW! Did Rob Lowe really say that “the Hollywood definition of catching up on lost family time: bringing your kids to awards shows they were too young for the last time you had a good moment in your career?”
Yikes! What is Gwyneth Paltrow (who, by the way, has already won her Emmy for Glee which was given prior to tonight’s telecast) wearing?
Can someone tell me what Christina Hendricks was thinking when she had breast augmentation that size? If those breasts are real, then what was her team thinking when they let her wear that dress?
Laura Linney looks wonderful and is so articulate. Wearing Celine which is “extremely comfortable”. I signed on JUST IN TIME!
I loved Edie Falco on The Sopranos. I love her even more as Nurse Jackie. Any actor who can go from a creating a pitch-perfect portrayal of a mobster’s wife to playing a drug-addicted nurse with an attitude—and make both characters sympathetic and likable—has my vote. Go Edie!