I'm reluctant to be yet another writer who proclaims that Mad Men is the best show you're not watching, but if my circle of friends is any indication, it's probably still true. Much to my surprise, however, the membership of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences is a different story. Mad Men recieved a staggering 15 Emmy nominations yesterday, with recognition across a wide spectrum of categories from acting (Jon Hamm, John Slattery) to cinematography (Phil Abraham.) This drama about Madison Avenue adverstising executives in 1960's New York is easily one of the best shows of the decade, and it's just getting warmed up. If you still haven't seen this show, now's the perfect time to get up to speed. Time Warner, our one and only choice for cable television in Los Angeles, has all the episodes of season 1 on demand through the end of July. After you've seen a couple, you probably want to follow my lead and purchase season one on DVD. Look at that zippo box. You know you want it. Season two starts July 27th at 10:00 on AMC. Oh, and one final note. The only show that received more Emmy nominations that Mad Men? NBC's hilarious 30 Rock, with 17! There may yet be hope for our culture.
Friday, July 18, 2008
What's Right with the Emmys
I'm reluctant to be yet another writer who proclaims that Mad Men is the best show you're not watching, but if my circle of friends is any indication, it's probably still true. Much to my surprise, however, the membership of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences is a different story. Mad Men recieved a staggering 15 Emmy nominations yesterday, with recognition across a wide spectrum of categories from acting (Jon Hamm, John Slattery) to cinematography (Phil Abraham.) This drama about Madison Avenue adverstising executives in 1960's New York is easily one of the best shows of the decade, and it's just getting warmed up. If you still haven't seen this show, now's the perfect time to get up to speed. Time Warner, our one and only choice for cable television in Los Angeles, has all the episodes of season 1 on demand through the end of July. After you've seen a couple, you probably want to follow my lead and purchase season one on DVD. Look at that zippo box. You know you want it. Season two starts July 27th at 10:00 on AMC. Oh, and one final note. The only show that received more Emmy nominations that Mad Men? NBC's hilarious 30 Rock, with 17! There may yet be hope for our culture.
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