Watching Studio60

So we would have loved to see acting nominations for the terrific regulars on this show, writing nominations for Sorkin’s scripts, appreciation for the cool set and stylish art direction, and a Best Drama nom to wrap it all up. But we’re not too surprised, are we, that Emmy skipped over Studio 60 in those categories? What’s great is that the show actually did get a fair amount of recognition, with five nominations in the following categories:

• Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series: Elizabeth Barnes, Francine Maisler, and Liberman/Patton Casting.
• Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-camera Series: Thomas Del Ruth, for the pilot episode.
• Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series: Thomas Schlamme, for the pilot episode.
• Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: Eli Wallach as Eli Weintraub.
• Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: John Goodman as Judge Robert Bebe (above).

All but the directing prize will be given out on Saturday, September 8 at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, with the Primetime Emmy Awards hitting the tube the following weekend on Sunday, September 16.

Best of luck to all the nominees!

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