A Hallmark Card and The Superbowl, All In One

Last night after putting the kids to bed, I curled up on the couch to watch the Emmys. I practically skipped with glee as I carried my popcorn to the living room. I had planned for it all day - nighttime chores skipped or done early, Hubby off at rehearsal. I think my excitement level matched the thrill I used to get going to a new club or seeing a new band, but this time I didn't have to shower.

Hot Guy doesn't understand my joy in watching the Emmys, the Oscars, the SAG awards and ANY sport in the Olympics. My reasoning is that when else do you get to watch people live their dreams? (yes, I have a totally sappy side than I manage to hide in public) I cried when Katherine Heigl and America Ferrara won last night. I always cry. I can watch Hallmark commercials and Lifetime movies without batting an eyelash, but let someone win an award or a medal with genuine joy and I need a box of tissues.

I am probably most passionate about the Emmys, though, since I've actually seen the majority of the shows and actors honored. I used to make sure to see all of the Oscar movies before the ceremony, but that was back when I was childless. Now I'm lucky if I've seen one. And since the only sport I watch during non-Olympic times is football, I'm pretty clueless about who really deserves the curling gold (oh, admit it, you've watched curling too!).

In spite of my excitement over some of the wins last night, I feel that the Emmys are too comventional and should allow for ties. So here are my personal Emmys:

Best Drama: The Sopranos/Friday Night Lights/Rescue Me
Best Comedy: Entourage, Ugly Betty
Best Actor in a Drama: James Gandolfini
Best Actress in a Drama: Edie Falco
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama: Taylor Kitsch in Friday Night Lights, T.R. Knight from Grey's Anatomy
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama: Katherine Heigl for Grey's, Connie Britton for Friday Night Lights,

(seeing my Friday Night Lights theme yet, people? Watch the show. Please.)

Best Actor in a Comedy: Jason Lee for My Name is Earl
Best Actross in a Comedy: America Ferrara for Ugly Betty
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy: Jeremy Piven for Entourage, Kevin Dillon for Entourage
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy: any female cast member of Ugly Betty

So, what do you think? Did you watch the Emmys? Do you care? Who would be on your Emmy list?