15 December 2006

2006's Best Part 4 - The Writers Guild of America

Some more groups giving love to our TV Show Favorites. The Writers Guild of America chooses these shows as 2006's Best, taking "writing" into consideration.

Dramatic Series
Deadwood
Grey's Anatomy
Lost
The Sopranos
24

Comedy Series
Arrested Development
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Entourage
The Office
30 Rock

New Series
Friday Night Lights
Heroes
Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip
30 Rock
Ugly Betty

Comedy/Variety Series
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Penn & Teller: Bullshit
Real Tim With Bill Maher
Saturday Night Live


I wonder why 24 and Lost are both on this list. Seriously, writers think it's great? It's something else for an individual to consider these shows. But for a collective group, one who actually make these shows happen by writing the story?

Don't get me wrong, I watch these shows...I am a sucker for these shows, in fact, there are days when I obsess about it. But I don't think 24 and Lost (lately especially) execute the best storylines. They have the best concept: good in paper, bad delivery. Some of the mini-plots haven't even been resolved...But then again, maybe that's why it's getting the recognition --- it's for all those complex story weaving and WTF moments.

Full list HERE