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Preview of Top Picks for TV's Top Prize
Aired July 17, 2003 - 06:50 ET
THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.
THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.
CAROL COSTELLO, CNN ANCHOR: Before the break we asked, "What program has won the most Emmys in television history? Was it the "Mary Tyler Moore Show," "Frasier," "Hill Street Blues" or "The Cosby Show?"
The answer is B, "Frasier."
Since the show has been on the air, it has won 30 Emmys, barely beating out the "Mary Tyler Moore Show," which won 29.
This year's Emmy nominations will be announced less than two hours from now.
CNN's Eric Horng gives us a preview of the top picks for TV's top prize.
(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)
ERIC HORNG, CNN CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): HBO hopes to score a hat trick in this year's best drama category with "The Sopranos" and "Six Feet Under" likely to be nominated, and newcomer "The Wire" generating Emmy buzz. Three time winner "The West Wing," ratings heavyweight "CSI" and "24" are also strong contenders.
"Law and Order" has received a best drama nomination 11 straight years. One more this year would break the record it currently shares with "Cheers" and "Mash."
MELISSA GREGO, "TELEVISION WEEK": Things are cyclical in this business and, you know, it's, drams are on high right now, especially crime dramas.
HORNG: Favorites for dramatic actress include "The Soprano's" Edie Falco and "Alias" star Jennifer Garner. And for the men, "The West Wing's" Martin Sheen and "The Shield's" Michael Chiklis, who won last year.
(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP FROM "FRIENDS")
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Oh, man, if I had known I was coming to this party, I never would have gotten married.
(END VIDEO CLIP)
HORNG: For best comedy, last year's winner "Friends" is a likely nominee, along with "Sex and the City" and "Everybody Loves Raymond." DIANE WERTS, TELEVISION CRITICS ASSOCIATION: It hasn't been a great year for comedy so who knows? It could finally be "Everybody Loves Raymond's" year, because everybody in the industry loves that show.
HORNG: Critics also love "Monk." The show could receive a nomination for best comedy or in the acting category for star Tony Shaloub, who won a Golden Globe for the role. Other comedic acting bids could go to Ray Romano and "Friends'" Matt LeBlanc. And for the women, Patricia Heaton from "Everybody Loves Raymond," "Sex and the City's" Sarah Jessica Parker and "Friends'" Jennifer Aniston. The 55th annual prime time Emmy Awards will be handed out September 21st.
Eric Horng, CNN, Hollywood.
(END VIDEOTAPE)
COSTELLO: And you can see the 55th annual Emmy nominations right here live on AMERICAN MORNING. That's coming up at 8:38 Eastern time.
TO ORDER A VIDEO OF THIS TRANSCRIPT, PLEASE CALL 800-CNN-NEWS OR USE OUR SECURE ONLINE ORDER FORM LOCATED AT www.fdch.com
Aired July 17, 2003 - 06:50 ET
THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.
CAROL COSTELLO, CNN ANCHOR: Before the break we asked, "What program has won the most Emmys in television history? Was it the "Mary Tyler Moore Show," "Frasier," "Hill Street Blues" or "The Cosby Show?"
The answer is B, "Frasier."
Since the show has been on the air, it has won 30 Emmys, barely beating out the "Mary Tyler Moore Show," which won 29.
This year's Emmy nominations will be announced less than two hours from now.
CNN's Eric Horng gives us a preview of the top picks for TV's top prize.
(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)
ERIC HORNG, CNN CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): HBO hopes to score a hat trick in this year's best drama category with "The Sopranos" and "Six Feet Under" likely to be nominated, and newcomer "The Wire" generating Emmy buzz. Three time winner "The West Wing," ratings heavyweight "CSI" and "24" are also strong contenders.
"Law and Order" has received a best drama nomination 11 straight years. One more this year would break the record it currently shares with "Cheers" and "Mash."
MELISSA GREGO, "TELEVISION WEEK": Things are cyclical in this business and, you know, it's, drams are on high right now, especially crime dramas.
HORNG: Favorites for dramatic actress include "The Soprano's" Edie Falco and "Alias" star Jennifer Garner. And for the men, "The West Wing's" Martin Sheen and "The Shield's" Michael Chiklis, who won last year.
(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP FROM "FRIENDS")
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Oh, man, if I had known I was coming to this party, I never would have gotten married.
(END VIDEO CLIP)
HORNG: For best comedy, last year's winner "Friends" is a likely nominee, along with "Sex and the City" and "Everybody Loves Raymond." DIANE WERTS, TELEVISION CRITICS ASSOCIATION: It hasn't been a great year for comedy so who knows? It could finally be "Everybody Loves Raymond's" year, because everybody in the industry loves that show.
HORNG: Critics also love "Monk." The show could receive a nomination for best comedy or in the acting category for star Tony Shaloub, who won a Golden Globe for the role. Other comedic acting bids could go to Ray Romano and "Friends'" Matt LeBlanc. And for the women, Patricia Heaton from "Everybody Loves Raymond," "Sex and the City's" Sarah Jessica Parker and "Friends'" Jennifer Aniston. The 55th annual prime time Emmy Awards will be handed out September 21st.
Eric Horng, CNN, Hollywood.
(END VIDEOTAPE)
COSTELLO: And you can see the 55th annual Emmy nominations right here live on AMERICAN MORNING. That's coming up at 8:38 Eastern time.
TO ORDER A VIDEO OF THIS TRANSCRIPT, PLEASE CALL 800-CNN-NEWS OR USE OUR SECURE ONLINE ORDER FORM LOCATED AT www.fdch.com
