The Writers Guild of America - TV Nominations
Dec 8, 2010
Boardwalk Empire Cancelled Shows Glee Justified Mad Men Modern Family Nurse Jackie The Simpsons TremeLOS ANGELES, NEW YORK -- The Writers Guild of America, West and the Writers Guild of America, East have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, news, radio, promotional writing, and graphic animation during the 2010 season to be honored at the 2011 Writers Guild Awards on February 5, 2011, in Los Angeles and New York.
TELEVISION NOMINEES
DRAMATIC SERIES
Boardwalk Empire, Written by Meg Jackson, Lawrence Konner, Howard Korder, Steve Kornacki, Margaret Nagle, Tim Van Patten, Paul Simms, Terence Winter; HBO
Breaking Bad, Written by Sam Catlin, Vince Gilligan, Peter Gould, Gennifer Hutchison, George Mastras, Tom Schnauz, John Shiban, Moira Walley-Beckett; AMC
Dexter, Written by Scott Buck, Manny Coto, Charles H. Eglee, Lauren Gussis, Chip Johannessen, Jim Leonard, Clyde Phillips, Scott Reynolds, Melissa Rosenberg, Tim Schlattmann, Wendy West; Showtime
Friday Night Lights, Written by Bridget Carpenter, Kerry Ehrin, Ron Fitzgerald, Etan Frankel, Monica Henderson, David Hudgins, Rolin Jones, Jason Katims, Patrick Massett, Derek Santos Olson, John Zinman; NBC
Mad Men, Written by Jonathan Abrahams, Lisa Albert, Keith Huff, Jonathan Igla, Andre Jacquemetton, Maria Jacquemetton, Brett Johnson, Janet Leahy, Erin Levy, Tracy McMillan, Dahvi Waller, Matthew Weiner; AMC
COMEDY SERIES
30 Rock, Written by Jack Burditt, Hannibal Buress, Kay Cannon, Robert Carlock, Tom Ceraulo, Vali Chandrasekaran, Tina Fey, Jon Haller, Steve Hely, Matt Hubbard, Dylan Morgan, Paula Pell, John Riggi, Josh Siegal, Ron Weiner, Tracey Wigfield; NBC
Glee, Written by Ian Brennan, Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy; Fox
Modern Family, Written by Jerry Collins, Paul Corrigan, Alex Herschlag, Abraham Higginbotham, Elaine Ko, Joe Lawson, Steven Levitan, Christopher Lloyd, Dan O'Shannon, Jeffrey Richman, Brad Walsh, Ilana Wernick, Bill Wrubel, Danny Zuker; ABC
Nurse Jackie, Written by Liz Brixius, Rick Cleveland, Nancy Fichman, Liz Flahive, Jennifer Hoppe-House, Mark Hudis, Linda Wallem, Christine Zander; Showtime
The Office, Written by Jennifer Celotta, Daniel Chun, Greg Daniels, Lee Eisenberg, Brent Forrester, Amelie Gillette, Charlie Grandy, Steve Hely, Jonathan A. Hughes, Mindy Kaling, Carrie Kemper, Jason Kessler, Paul Lieberstein, Warren Lieberstein, B.J. Novak, Peter Ocko, Robert Padnick, Aaron Shure, Justin Spitzer, Gene Stupnitsky, Halsted Sullivan, Jon Vitti; NBC
NEW SERIES
Boardwalk Empire, Written by Meg Jackson, Lawrence Konner, Howard Korder, Steve Kornacki, Margaret Nagle, Tim Van Patten, Paul Simms, Terence Winter; HBO
Justified, Written by Dave Andron, Wendy Calhoun, Benjamin Cavell, Fred Golan, Gary Lennon, Benjamin Daniel Lobato, Chris Provenzano, Graham Yost; FX
Men of a Certain Age, Written by Bridget Bedard, Warren Hutcherson, Rick Muirragui, Jack Orman, Ray Romano, Mike Royce, Lew Schneider, Mark Stegemann; TNT
Treme, Written by Lolis Eric Elie, David Mills, Eric Overmyer, George Pelecanos, Tom Piazza, Davis Rogan, David Simon; HBO
The Walking Dead, Written by Frank Darabont; Charles H. Eglee, Robert Kirkman, Jack LoGiudice, Glen Mazzara; AMC
EPISODIC DRAMA – any length – one airing time
“Boom” (The Good Wife), Written by Ted Humphrey; CBS
“The Chrysanthemum and the Sword” (Mad Men), Written by Erin Levy; AMC
“The End” (Lost), Written by Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse; ABC
“Help Me” (House), Written by Russel Friend & Garrett Lerner & Peter Blake; Fox
“I.F.T.” (Breaking Bad), Written by George Mastras; AMC
“I See You” (Breaking Bad), Written by Gennifer Hutchison; AMC
EPISODIC COMEDY – any length – one airing time
“Anna Howard Shaw Day” (30 Rock), Written by Matt Hubbard; NBC
“Earthquake” (Modern Family), Written by Paul Corrigan & Brad Walsh; ABC
“Nightmayor” (The Sarah Silverman Program), Written by Dan Sterling; Comedy Central
“Starry Night” (Modern Family), Written by Danny Zuker; ABC
“When It Rains, It Pours” (30 Rock), Written by Robert Carlock; NBC
“Wuphf.com” (The Office), Written by Aaron Shure; NBC
LONG FORM – ORIGINAL – over one hour – one or two parts, one or two airing times
The Special Relationship, Written by Peter Morgan; HBO
You Don’t Know Jack, Written by Adam Mazer; HBO
LONG FORM – ADAPTATION – over one hour – one or two parts, one or two airing times
The Pacific, “Part Four,” Written by Robert Schenkkan and Graham Yost, Based in part on the books “Helmet for My Pillow” by Robert Leckie and “With The Old Breed” by Eugene B. Sledge with additional material from “Red Blood, Black Sand” by Chuck Tatum and “China Marine” by Eugene B. Sledge; HBO
The Pacific, “Part Eight,” Written by Robert Schenkkan and Michelle Ashford, Based in part on the books “Helmet for My Pillow” by Robert Leckie and “With The Old Breed” by Eugene B. Sledge with additional material from “Red Blood, Black Sand” by Chuck Tatum and “China Marine” by Eugene B. Sledge; HBO
The Pillars of the Earth, Written for television by John Pielmeier, Based on the book by Ken Follett; Starz
Temple Grandin, Teleplay by Christopher Monger and William Merritt Johnson, Based on the books “Emergence” by Temple Grandin and Margaret Scariano and “Thinking In Pictures” by Temple Grandin; HBO
ANIMATION – any length – one airing time
“Lrrreconcilable Ndndifferences” (Futurama), Written by Patric M. Verrone; Comedy Central
“Moe Letter Blues” (The Simpsons), Written by Stephanie Gillis; Fox
“O Brother, Where Bart Thou?” (The Simpsons), Written by Matt Selman; Fox
“The Prisoner of Brenda” (Futurama), Written by Ken Keeler; Comedy Central
“Treasure Hunt” (Back at the Barnyard), Written by Tom Sheppard; Nickelodeon
COMEDY / VARIETY – (INCLUDING TALK) SERIES
Penn & Teller: Bullshit!, Writers: Penn Jillette, Teller, Star Price, David Wechter, Michael Goudeau, Steve Melcher, Tom Kramer, Rich Nathanson; Showtime
Saturday Night Live, Head Writer: Seth Meyers; Writers: Doug Abeles, James Anderson, Alex Baze, Jillian Bell, Hannibal Buress, Jessica Conrad, James Downey, Steve Higgins, Colin Jost, Erik Kenward, Jessi Klein, Rob Klein, John Lutz, Seth Meyers, Lorne Michaels, John Mulaney, Christine Nangle, Michael Patrick O’Brien, Paula Pell, Ryan Perez, Simon Rich, Marika Sawyer, Akiva Schaffer, John Solomon, Emily Spivey, Kent Sublette, Jorma Taccone, Bryan Tucker; NBC
The Colbert Report, Writers: Barry Julien, Dan Guterman, Eric Drysdale, Frank Lesser, Glenn Eichler, Jay Katsir, Max Werner, Meredith Scardino, Michael Brumm, Opus Moreschi, Peter Gwinn, Rich Dahm, Rob Dubbin, Scott Sherman, Stephen Colbert, Tom Purcell; Comedy Central
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Writers: Rory Albanese, Kevin Bleyer, Richard Blomquist, Steve Bodow, Tim Carvell, Wyatt Cenac, Hallie Haglund, JR Havlan, Elliott Kalan, Josh Lieb, Sam Means, Jo Miller, John Oliver, Daniel Radosh, Jason Ross, Jon Stewart; Comedy Central
COMEDY / VARIETY – MUSIC, AWARDS, TRIBUTES – SPECIALS
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3-D On Ice!, Written by Jeremy Chilnick, Morgan Spurlock; Fox
National Memorial Day Concert 2010, Written by Joan Meyerson; PBS
Jimmy Kimmel Live: After the Academy Awards, Written by Tony Barbieri, Jonathan Bines, Will Burke, Gary Greenberg, Sal Iacono, Jimmy Kimmel, Jonathan Kimmel, Jacob Lentz, Molly McNearney, Bryan Paulk, Rick Rosner; ABC
DAYTIME SERIALS
As the World Turns, Written by Susan Dansby, Lucky Gold, Janet Iacobuzio, Penelope Koechl, David Kreizman, Leah Laiman, David A. Levinson, Leslie Nipkow, Jean Passanante, Gordon Rayfield, David Smilow; CBS
General Hospital, Written by Meg Bennett, Nathan Fissell, David Goldschmid, Robert Guza, Jr., Karen Harris, Elizabeth Korte, Mary Sue Price, David F. Ryan, Tracey Thomson, Michele Val Jean, Susan Wald; ABC
One Life to Live, Written by Shelly Altman, Ron Carlivati, Anna Theresa Cascio, Aida Croal, Carolyn Culliton, Frederick Johnson, Elizabeth Page, Gordon Rayfield, Melissa Salmons, Katherine Schock, Scott Sickles, Courtney Simon, Chris VanEtten; ABC
CHILDREN'S EPISODIC & SPECIALS
“Happy Ha-Ha Holidays” (Imagination Movers), Written by Michael G. Stern, Randi Barnes, Rick Gitelson, Scott Gray; Disney Channel
“True Magic” (True Jackson, VP), Written by Andy Gordon; Nickelodeon
CHILDREN’S SCRIPT- LONG FORM OR SPECIAL
Avalon High, Teleplay by Julie Sherman Wolfe and Amy Talkington, Based on the novel by Meg Cabot; Disney Channel
The Boy Who Cried Werewolf, Written by Art Brown, Douglas Sloan; Nickelodeon
DOCUMENTARY — CURRENT EVENTS
“College, Inc.” (Frontline), Written by Martin Smith, John Maggio; PBS
“Flying Cheap” (Frontline), Written by Rick Young; PBS
“The Card Game” (Frontline), Written by Lowell Bergman, Oriana Zill de Granados; PBS
“The Quake” (Frontline), Written by Martin Smith, Marcela Gaviria; PBS
“The Vaccine War” (Frontline), Written by Jon Palfreman; PBS
“The Warning” (Frontline), Written by Michael Kirk; PBS
DOCUMENTARY — OTHER THAN CURRENT EVENTS
Baseball: The Tenth Inning, “Episode 1,” Written by David McMahon, Lynn Novick, Ken Burns; PBS
Dolley Madison, Written by Ronald H. Blumer; PBS
“Hubble’s Amazing Rescue” (Nova), Written by Rushmore DeNooyer; PBS
“LBJ’s Path to War” (Bill Moyers Journal), Written by Bill Moyers, Michael Winship; PBS
“Riddles of the Sphinx” (Nova), Written by Gary Glassman; PBS
“Wyatt Earp” (American Experience), Written by Rob Rapley; PBS
NEWS — REGULARLY SCHEDULED, BULLETIN OR BREAKING REPORT
“Sunday Morning Almanac” (CBS Sunday Morning), Written by Thomas A. Harris; CBS News
“The Flash Crash” (CBS News), Written by R. Polly Leider; CBS News
NEWS — ANALYSIS, FEATURE, OR COMMENTARY
“Democracy for Sale” (Bill Moyers Journal), Written by Bill Moyers, Michael Winship; PBS
“Making the Band, Making the Difference” (Good Morning America), Written by Mary Pflum; ABC News
“Resurrecting Eden” (60 Minutes), Written by Jenny Dubin; CBS
RADIO NOMINEES
DOCUMENTARY
2009 Year in Review, Written by Gail Lee; CBS Radio News
NEWS — REGULARLY SCHEDULED OR BREAKING REPORT
CBS World News Roundup, Written by Paul Farry; CBS Radio News
Evening News Headlines 7/28/10, Written by Bill Spadaro; 1010 WINS Radio
NEWS — ANALYSIS, FEATURE OR COMMENTARY
“Dishin Digital,” Written by Robert Hawley; CBS Radio News
“Passages,” Written by Gail Lee; CBS Radio News
PROMOTIONAL WRITING AND GRAPHIC ANIMATION NOMINEES
ON-AIR PROMOTION (RADIO OR TELEVISION)
CSI Promos, Written by Anne de Vega; CBS
NBC News Promos, Written by Jennifer Kaas; NBC News
TELEVISION GRAPHIC ANIMATION
“Sunday Morning, By Design” (CBS Sunday Morning), Graphic Designer Bob Pook, Graphic Artist Diane Robinson; CBS News
Source: WGA
Friday night lights over LOST? Give me a break!
ReplyDeleteD: < Why isn't Supernatural on there? -huffs-
ReplyDeleteSupernatural does not deserved this. That`s why, shitty shows dont get real tv-awards.
ReplyDeleteHope this isn't just another award ceremony in which Mad Men and Breaking Bad take awards away from LOST.
ReplyDeleteBecause there's no category for Most Awesome TV Show Ever :)
ReplyDeleteCommuniy deserved a nomination. Especially over the Office (which I do love). The majority of the 2010 year was office season 6 which was terrible and season 7 hasn't been good enough to justify a nomination over Community. As well, Glee in 2010 has not been very good. 2009 was phenomenal but 2010 has been weak. Oh well, when LOST didn't even get a best series nomination, how could I expect Community to get one?
ReplyDeleteI hope THE END wins. LOST has been pretty well shunned at the award shows this year. Its gotten to the point that it seems professional jealousy has taken over.
ReplyDeleteNever watched or followed the writer's guild awards, but nice to see some early nomination season nominee lists. No surprise to me that every best drama nominee is on cable. Pretty sad. When are the networks going to take the hint?
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure it's even jealousy as much as it may be 'out of sight, out of mind'. Lost seems like it ended a very long time ago and should not be part of this year's awards shows to me... and I love LOST and loved the final season AND the finale!
ReplyDeleteThe Big Bang Theory AND How I met Your Mother both deserve nominations over 30 Rock, Nurse Jackie and The Office in my mind. Personally I have liked much of Glee this year and thinks it has been as good or better than the second half of last season.
ReplyDeleteIt seems like the Writer's Guild loves sitcoms that have no laugh track and are a little biased....
ReplyDeleteI don't watch the big bang theory so I can't comment. However, How I met your mother doesn't deserve to be nominated. I love How I met your mother and stop whatever I'm doing to watch it every monday at 8. However, since 2010 includes the second half of last season, it doesn't deserve to be nominated. Last season was bad. I've loved this season very much, but last season was so bad that for the year of 2010, it was not a top 5 best written comedy show. Neither was Glee. Like I said, Glee in 2009 was brilliantly written, but not 2010. The show lost it's heart and the segways into songs have become unnatural (even for a musical).
ReplyDeleteWe both agree the Office shouldn't be nominated (its top 10 but not top 5). However 30 Rock does. Its still very funny. Every show has an off episode here or there, but 30 Rock never did in its early years. That's why it won so many awards. Now it does, so its just like every other show. It has declined in quality, but now, rather than be miles ahead of the pack (the pack being every other comedy on TV these days), its now in the pack, so its still deserves to be nominated, even though its not as good as it used to, because its decline in quality now equates 30 rock with the best sitcoms of today.
If it were up to me it would be Community, 30 Rock, Parks and Recreation, Modern Family, and Better Off Ted. But that's just my opinion. The reason strongly feel community should be nominated is because of its creativity this past year. Its had Chicken Finger Mafia, Paintball War, Space Launch, and Zombies set to ABBA, all while having the best love triangle on TV today in Jeff-Bitta-Annie. You have your opinion, but I respectfully disagree. I hope not to start an argument with you (as often happens in comment sections) because I can tell you are knowledgable as TBBT and HIMYM are also very good shows, but I just feel like they weren't the Top 5 best written comedies of 2010. Top 10, but not top 5. Sorry for the long comment, but I often get carried away. Feel free to reply as I love discussing TV.
I'm happy Lost got a nomination for The End. But I can't believe Dexter got a nomination over Lost for the series awards. The only good thing about Dexter is Michael C. Hall's performance (which is excellent), the writing for all of the other characters is poor at best. I haven't seen Boardwalk Empires yet, but Mad Men, Breaking Bad, and Friday Night Lights are all deserving of their nominations IMO.
ReplyDeleteWhile I have LOVED this year of Dexter, I think it still has that critic's darling label attached to it and gets votes based on the more traditional or conservative guild members wanting to seem current. That said I am hard pressed to name 5 drama series that are better than Dexter. Boardwalk Empire, Mad Men, Breaking Bad, Walking Dead, Friday night Lights, True Blood... and Lost (although it seems more than a year ago to me) would all be good nominees, but which is head and shoulders above Dexter? Sometimes it is hard to narrow it down to just 5 and equally deserving nominees get left off the list.
ReplyDeleteAt the Emmys or Golden Globes for best overall drama series I don't think there are five series head and shoulder's above Dexter. But as far as just writing goes, I think Dexter lacks subtlety and relies on the voice over narration as a clutch too often. I think for writing, Lost (and the other nominees) are head and shoulders above Dexter, and I would add Son's of Anarchy as well. Again I think Dexter has several strong points, that make it a very good show overall, I just don't think writing is one of them. So I am surprised it is being recognized at the WGA awards.
ReplyDeleteWell, guys, as a non-Lost fan, I must say that I really don't think the finale deserves the award. Not because it was bad, but because all the other nominees are better than it. Both Breaking Bad eps and also TGW's, House's and Mad Men's deserve it more. Maybe there's some room for discusion about House, but if you watch any of the other shows you'll get what I mean.
ReplyDeleteI am ashamed I left of SoA! I can't disagree with you as far as actual writing goes. I just think sometimes people are swayed by what they have heard is "so good" or "the best on TV" and are influenced by it.... Hence the nod to Dexter for writing. I would guess there are a number of guild members that had issues with Lost's final season just like the public. Maybe less since writers tend to understand the nuance and subtlety that lost had most of the time without getting confused and asking RIDICULOUS questions. "Where they really on the island?" or "So they were all dead for the entire series right?" or half the completely meaningless questions that "never got answered" according to the Finale haters. Wow, I still have venom for those people I guess after so long. Good for me! LOL
ReplyDeleteI watch all the other shows nominated, but I don't see any reason why not give the award to LOST, especially considering how they nominated episodes that are very far from being the best of last season of both Mad Men (The Suitcase should be there) and Breaking Bad (Half Measures or One Minute).
ReplyDeleteEven considering those though, The End's script is just too amazing.
Mad Men, Breaking Bad and Boardwalk Empire are just fine, but Dexter and FNL over LOST and In Treatment? Come on, what's up with those judges...
ReplyDeleteAlso, Community should definitely be there among the Comedies.