The TV Czar Awards Part 2

Here's part two of my award series for Daemon's TV.  If you missed part one, click here.

Monday, Hugh Jackman hosted part one of the inaugural TV Czar Awards. It worked out so well, we decided to bring him back for part two. If you missed Monday, I laid out my picks for supporting actors and actresses in the comedy and drama categories as well as my pick for best comedy. Today, we tackle the leads. Though there has been the usual terribleness that accompanies every TV season (I’m most definitely looking at you, Work It), there has been some outstanding performances that deserved to be recognized by the committee (of one). In addition, we will hand out the award for best drama of 2011. Let’s get to the awards. As an added gimmick this week, we are going to throw in some presenters for each award as well.

Lead Actress in a Comedy

The Presenters: Betty White and Baby Lily from Modern Family

The nominees: Zooey Deschanel (of course), Tina Fey, Whitney Cummings Jane Levy, Christina Applegate

I’ll admit to tossing Applegate in there because I love her so. Still, she is pretty good on Up All Night. Unfortunately, it’s a poorly written show. Jane Levy has been a revelation on Suburgatory and emerged as a real threat for the America’s Sweetheart title (currently held by Emma Stone), Tina Fey produced more solid work this year, but it’s tough to imagine anyone having a better year than Zooey Deschanel. Her show hasn’t come without its headaches, but she launched a very successful show practically by herself. That has to count for something.

Winner: Zooey Deschanel (and America)

Lead Actor in a Comedy

The presenter: Louis C.K. (You’ll see why in a second)

The nominees: Louis C.K., Alec Baldwin, David Duchovny, Jeremy Sisto

Alec Baldwin has done his usual professional job of making me laugh every week. That being said, I’m a little worried that he thinks he really is Jack Donaghy at this point. David Duchovny challenges my sensibilities every time he is on my TV screen, but he always makes me laugh while he does it. Jeremy Sisto has been a surprisingly enjoyable part of Suburgatory. I guess I have too many memories of him as Creepy Brother on Six Feet Under. Those guys have all been solid, but Louis C.K. deserves to give the award to himself since he does everything else for a really well done show.

The winner: Louis C.K.

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