Nominations for the 61st Primetime Emmy® Awards, covering the period of June 1, 2008 through May 31, 2009, were announced by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. This year, stand-up comedians earned nominations in several categories including outstanding lead, supporting and guest acting. The Primetime Emmys will be presented and televised Sunday, September 20 at 8:00pm (ET/PT) on CBS.
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series
Sarah Silverman – The Sarah Silverman Program (Comedy Central)
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series
Tracy Morgan – 30 Rock (NBC)
Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series
Steve Martin – 30 Rock (NBC)
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie
Bob Newhart – The Librarian: Curse of the Judas Chalice (TNT)
Outstanding Reality Program
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List (Bravo)
Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Series
Late Show With David Letterman (CBS)
Real Time With Bill Maher (HBO)
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart (Comedy Central)
Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Special
Chris Rock: Kill The Messenger (HBO)
Kathy Griffin: She’ll Cut A Bitch (Bravo)
Ricky Gervais: Out Of England — The Stand-Up Special (HBO)
Outstanding Writing for Nonfiction Programming
Make ‘Em Laugh: The Funny Business Of America – “When I’m Bad, I’m Better–The Groundbreakers” (PBS)
Michael Kantor and Laurence Maslon, writers
Penn & Teller: Bullshit! – “New Age Medicine” (Showtime)
Penn Jillette and Teller, along with writing team
Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Series
Late Night With Conan O’Brien (NBC)
Andres du Bouchet, Brian Kiley and Todd Levin along with writing team
Saturday Night Live (NBC)
John Mulaney and Bryan Tucker along with writing team
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart (Comedy Central)
Jon Stewart, John Oliver and Rory Albanese along with writing team
Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Special
Chris Rock: Kill The Messenger (HBO)
Chris Rock, writer
Louis C.K.: Chewed Up (Showtime)
Louis C.K., writer
Ricky Gervais: Out Of England — The Stand-Up Special (HBO)
Ricky Gervais, writer
81st Annual Academy Awards (ABC)
Bruce Vilanch along with writing team
Outstanding Special Class Programs
George Carlin: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize (PBS)
Outstanding Special Class – Short-format Nonfiction Programs
Jay Leno’s Garage – jaylenosgarage.com (NBC.com)
Jay Leno, Producer
