Martin Short holds a small advantage over Jason Segel. It’s hard to believe Short has only won Emmys for writing and producing, but Glenn Whipp wonders, “Might it be Martin Short’s year? The new Netflix documentary ‘Marty, Life Is Short’ offers a moving look at the losses Short has endured over the years. It will … Read more
Only seven contenders receive votes for the projected field of six comedy lead actress nominees, with Jean Smart barely missing the consensus pick to go a perfect five wins for five seasons of “Hacks.” “Jean Smart has won this award for every previous season of ‘Hacks,’ ” says Tracy Brown, “and I don’t see that … Read more
Hannah Einbinder is a big favorite to hack her way to a repeat win, with a lot of support for Jessica Williams and Janelle James from the panel as well. Michelle Pfeiffer is seen as a potential double nominee, as “Margo’s” “scene-stealing,” “bawdy” mom and for her dramatic work in “The Madison.” Lorraine Ali is … Read more
Only eight comedy series received votes in Round 1, with exiting favorite “Hacks” way out in front. Is the low number of contenders indicative of a down year for comedy, or the dominance of those eight? Either way, Trey Mangum says not to bet the farm on “Hacks” just yet: “ ‘Shrinking’ is coming off … Read more