Jmunney’s 2024 Emmy Wish List

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Will the Emmys look like this this year? (CREDIT: FX/Screenshot)

Good afternoon.

Good evening, and good morning.

It’s time for that annual tradition that all of us who are perpetually glued to the Boob Tube know and love: making an Emmy Wish List!!!!!

In years past, I’ve listed multiple favorites in all the major categories, but lately, I’ve preferred a more pared-down approach. So with this year’s edition, I’ve focused on spotlighting some selections that aren’t already getting the Emmy love. Maybe on July 17, I’ll be surprised to discover that my top picks actually are nominated. But no matter what happens, I’ll love them just the same.

Animation: There was some speculation among Emmy prognosticators that X-Men ’97 might end up in the Drama category, although ultimately it was submitted in the Animation field. But that push highlights the tricky spot that animated shows perpetually find themselves in. I’d love to see triumphs like Beavis and Butt-Head or Scott Pilgrim Takes Off submitted as Comedies, but it’s also nice to appreciate them as the toons that they are. Maybe the Animation category could be presented on the main telecast instead of the Creative Arts Emmys?

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The Most Anticipate-able TV Shows of 2023

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CREDIT (Clockwise from Top Left): Paramount Plus/Screenshot; Mitch Haaseth/Disney; Paramount Plus/Screenshot; Apple TV+

For my 2023 TV wrap-up coverage, I’ve decided to compile a list of the shows I was most excited to watch week in and week out. Or day in and day out, in the case of more regular programming. Or in the case of series that released their entire seasons at once, they’re the shows that I was most excited to press play on the next episode button. These aren’t necessarily my favorite shows of the year, though there’s definitely some overlap.

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Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 10/6/23

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Usher! Usher! (CREDIT: Eike Schroter/Netflix)

Every week, I list all the upcoming (or recently released) movies, TV shows, albums, podcasts, etc. that I believe are worth checking out.

Movies
Dicks: The Musical (Theaters)
The Exorcist: Believer (Theaters)
The Royal Hotel (Theaters)

TV
Press Your Luck Season Premiere (October 10 on ABC)
The Fall of the House of Usher Miniseries Premiere (October 12 on Netflix) – Mike Flanagan is at it again!
Frasier Reboot Premiere (October 12 on Paramount+) – Do they still toss salad in 2023?

Music
-Reba McEntire, Not That Fancy
-Sufjan Stevens, Javelin

Sports
-WNBA Finals (Begins October 8, ABC and ESPN)