It's that time again. Starting at (hopefully) the end of May, I'm hoping to start taking nomination ballots for the 2006 Excellence in Television Awards, which is name I've given to the awards. It's the 5th year for the awards (and second on KJ). So, I'm starting this thread a month and a half early, because I'd like to get discussion going on which awards should be continued on the show, and if there are any changes to the categories that you guys and girls want to make. Here is a list of last year's categories:

Excellence in an Opening Sequence
Excellence in a Single Episode, Comedy
Excellence in a Single Episode, Drama
Excellence in a Special Episode, Season or Series Finale (Not Premieres or Debut episodes)
Excellence in Gameplay, Reality or Game Show Contestant
Excellence in History, The Television Hall of Fame Award
Excellence in a Talk Show
Excellence in a Guest Starring Role, Actor or Actress in a Drama or Comedy
Excellence in an Animated Series
Excellence in a Reality/Game Show
Excellence in a Supporting Role, Actor in a Drama
Excellence in a Supporting Role, Actor in a Comedy
Excellence in a Supporting Role, Actress in a Drama
Excellence in a Supporting Role, Actress in a Comedy
Excellence in a Leading Role, Actor in a Drama
Excellence in a Leading Role, Actor in a Comedy
Excellence in a Leading Role, Actress in a Drama
Excellence in a Leading Role, Actress in a Comedy
Excellence in a Comedy Series
Excellence in a Drama Series

Just a quick note on the Hall of Fame Award. Last year, the nomination process rewarded "Seinfeld" and "Friends", while actual voting honored "Buffy". So, in case I forget that when the nominating begins, those three are not eligible to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, since they're already there.

So, for now, I'm just discussing the categories and any changes needed (if any). We'll worry about "For Your Consideration" stuff in three or four weeks time, when it's much closer to the date when nominating begins.

IN A NUTSHELL:
-Do any categories need to be changed, added, or taken away?
-When should nomination ballots be sent in? (ex. May 31st-June 14th)

Thanks guys. All your help is muchly appreciated.

'Show we want off the Air' - I.e. CSI, Smallville
'TV show sad to see go'
'Underrated' - Veronica Mars, South Park

Sounds like someone wants a few certain crime shows and superhero dramas off the air.

...and three slutty witches.

Maybe...

Excellence in reality show hosting?
Excellence in a television special event? (ie: The Grammies, The Oscars, concerts, ect.)

yay TV awards!

You need to add a drama and comedy ensemble categories, most definitely.
Also, writing categories would be nice if others agree.

Do you want "fun" mtv-style categories too? Like best argument, best romance etc, or just keep it serious emmy-style?

I think its safe to say 24, Lost, Greys Anatomy and Veronica Mars will win everything. I am very smart.

ALIAS should get an hall of fame award.

Also why don't we have: Best show on CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox, WB, UPN and Cable.

Alias won three out of its 11 nominationslast year, including Best Actress. Don't dismiss these awards so quickly.

There were 35 voters last year. About 6 people watch Veronica Mars. I doubt it's going to win everything.

If you're going to be negative about it, then I'm going to have to send you off to Goldie-Land, Mr. Negative. Make sure you contribute some "For Your Consideration" stuff in May, whenever I start that thread. I hope we have more nominations, and ultimately, more voters this time around.

Separating cable makes sense. Ive long thought it is unfair that on the emmys networks have to compete with anything-goes HBO.

I want to keep it more serious. I think we all came to that conclusion last year, that "fun" categories aren't all that fun. If the general consensus is that we need fun categories, then fine. We'll go with that. But, I would prefer adding categories like Drama and Comedy ensemble than best argument, best kiss, and best villain.

Also, I don't want a huge number of categories, or I won't be getting many nomination ballots. 20-25 is the target range. If people want new categories, I'd appreciate it if they listed some current categories they want removed.

I like that idea.

And...is the nomination period just like the Emmys? That is, June of 2005 up until May of this year (Or something like that)?

Since I only watch like 3-4 shows, I'll be relying heavily on FYC ads to sway me, so you guys better work it when we start nominating stuff

I don't think anything from HBO won last year, so it seems a little much to separate cable from the regular networks.

But, like I said, this is everyone's decision, not just mine. Are there any categories we really want to add or take away?

y'all know i'll make pretty FYC ads
my avatar alone is the best FYC ad ever.

LOOK AT HAWT.

Bump for discussion.

I think I'm gonna start making FYC ads this weekend for nod rounds.

Of course after I finish my 27 hours of reading and 6 hours of studying and 3 hours of writing homework

Lets see now Im probably going to put Prison Break in around 3 categories for supporting actor, drama, and actor. Jamie Presley definately deserves best supporting actress in a comedy

Michael, you're still incredibly sexy. Your sexyness is damn near too much to handle!

So... are we keeping the categories as is? I've seen a few suggestions, but no one has really seconded any opinions. If there is any major category changes you guys want, let me know. It'd be better if there was more than just one person looking for a certain category to be added.

Michael...

Bradely Cooper
Lena Olin
Jennifer Garner
Victor Garber

I'm gonna orchestrate a sweep!

Well, seeing the FYC for Bradley Cooper reminded me of Kitchen Confidential. Could there be a category for shows cancelled long before their time? Like after 3 episodes?

For Your Consideration




Excellence in an Opening Sequence

Excellence in a Single Episode, Drama
*Everyone's Waiting
*Static
*All Alone
*Ecotone
*The Rainbow of Her Reasons

Excellence in a Special Episode, Season or Series Finale
*Everyone's Waiting



Excellence in a Guest Starring Role, Actor or Actress in a Drama or Comedy
*Patricia Clarkson as Sarah O'Connor
*Kathy Bates as Bettina






Excellence in a Supporting Role, Actor in a Drama
*James Cromwell as George Sibley
*Freddy Rodriguez as Federico Diaz






Excellence in a Supporting Role, Actress in a Drama
*Lauren Ambrose as Claire Fisher
*Rachel Griffiths as Brenda Chenowith






Excellence in a Leading Role, Actor in a Drama
*Peter Krause as Nate Fisher
*Michael C. Hall as David Fisher





Excellence in a Leading Role, Actress in a Drama
*Frances Conroy as Ruth Fisher





Excellence in a Drama Series