The polls for
the TV TALK BEST OF 2011 were open to readers of TV TALK for over three weeks,
and now, with the polls closed, it’s time to declare TV TALK’s BEST OF 2011
The Readers' Choice is indicated in the series and acting categories; the votes in these categories can be seen in the closed polls alongside in the right-hand column
The Readers' Choice is indicated in the series and acting categories; the votes in these categories can be seen in the closed polls alongside in the right-hand column
Series – Drama
Bones
Damages
Desperate
Housewives
Dexter
Grey’s Anatomy (Readers' Choice)
House MD
The mystery, suspense, dark humor, and the ups and downs in lasting
friendships, which is what made DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES the phenomenon that it
became when it started, all came back in a powerful way this past year, making
it exceptionally intriguing, exciting and entertaining in every possible way
Series – Musical or Comedy
The Big Bang Theory (Readers' Choice)
Glee
How I Met Your
Mother
Modern Family
Two Broke Girls
The past year on HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER bettered all that had gone
wrong for the show in the previous few seasons, with a growth in characters, an
interesting new relationship for the title character, a series of extraordinary
guest stars, interesting storytelling and humorous dialogues
Performance by an Actress in A Leading Role – Drama
Emily Deschanel, Bones
Eva Longoria, Desperate Housewives
Glenn Close, Damages
Madeleine Stowe, Revenge
Marcia Cross,
Desperate Housewives
Sally Field, Brothers & Sisters
Always exceptional as Bree Van De Kamp on DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, Marcia
Cross achieved new levels of excellence over this past year on the show, portraying
the desperation that comes with hiding a crime, keeping secrets, dealing with tumultuous
friendships, and succumbing to alcoholism
Performance by an Actor in A Leading Role – Drama
David Boreanaz, Bones
Hugh Laurie, House MD (Readers' Choice)
Michael C Hall, Dexter
Patrick Dempsey, Grey’s Anatomy
Peter Krause,
Parenthood
Tom Seleck, Blue Bloods
Being the centre of the family and everyone’s go-to person is hard to
portray, and Peter Krause does a great job of it as Adam Braverman on
PARENTHOOD, especially over the last year, as Adam loses his job, starts a
new business, and deals with all that comes with an addition to the family
Performance by an Actress in A Leading Role – Musical or
Comedy
Courteney Cox, Cougar Town
Julie Bowen,
Modern Family
Kat Dennings, Two Broke Girls
Lea Michele, Glee
Playing Claire Dunphy, the daughter, sister, wife and mother--the glue that holds the entire family together, Julie Bowen continues to do an
exceptional job on MODERN FAMILY, earning her this, a second consecutive time
Performance by an Actor in A Leading Role – Musical or
Comedy
Breckin Meyer, Franklin & Bash
Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory (Readers' Choice)
Johnny Galecki, The Big Bang Theory
Josh Radnor, How I Met Your Mother
Matthew Morrison, Glee
Ty Burrell, Modern
Family
The excellent portrayal of Phil Dunphy as the family man, who also constantly
struggles to own a ‘cool quotient’, by Ty Burrell on MODERN FAMILY earns
him this, especially because of his extraordinary handling of the Dunphy family
storylines, and the comedy generated, this past year, with the children growing up and facing new
milestones in their lives
Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role – Drama
Jennifer Carpenter, Dexter
KaDee Strickland,
Private Practice
Lisa Edelstein, House MD
Sandra Oh, Grey’s Anatomy
Sara Ramirez, Grey’s Anatomy
Vanessa Williams, Desperate Housewives
We have seen some really intense shades of Charlotte King’s
character, over the past year in PRIVATE PRACTICE, especially with Charlotte having
been through physical assault, rape, and battling temptations of succumbing to
substance abuse, all of which have been portrayed gut-wrenchingly well by KaDee Strickland
Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role – Drama
Ed Westwick, Gossip Girl
John Goodman,
Damages
Justin Chambers, Grey’s Anatomy (Readers' Choice)
Kevin McKidd, Grey’s Anatomy
Matthew Rhys, Brothers & Sisters
Paul Adelstein, Private Practice
This one is for John Goodman’s exemplary performance in DAMAGES as
Howard Erickson, who is involved in unethical and illegal military operations in
Afghanistan, but is also a man who upholds strong family values and mourns the
loss of his late wife
Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role – Musical
or Comedy
Alyson Hannigan, How I Met Your Mother
Cobie Smulders, How I Met Your Mother
Jane Lynch, Glee
Kaley Cuoco, The Big Bang Theory
Mayim Bialik, The
Big Bang Theory
Sofia Vergara, Modern Family (Readers' Choice)
As an valuable addition to the cast of THE BIG BANG THEORY, Mayim
Bialik brings alive the delightful and hilarious Amy Farrah Fowler with such ease, displaying true talent for comedic acting
Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role – Musical or
Comedy
Chris Colfer, Glee
Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family
Jesse Tyler Fergusson, Modern Family
Kunal Nayyar, The Big Bang Theory
Neil Patrick
Harris, How I Met Your Mother
Neil Patrick Harris brought to life the emotional growth in Barney
Stinson’s character on HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER very convincingly over the last
year, especially through his encounter with his father, after being abandoned by him as a child, and feelings that came
about thereof
Writing – Storylines & Dialogues
Bones
Damages
Desperate Housewives
Dexter
Grey’s Anatomy
How I Met Your Mother
The tumultuous lives of the surgeons on GREY’S ANATOMY, with growth
in relationships and the working of the hospital, with a seamless blend of
their professional and personal lives, is presented outstandingly on the show,
through effective storytelling
Character Development
Damages
Desperate Housewives
Dexter
Grey’s Anatomy
House MD
Private Practice
The relationship between Patty and Ellen in DAMAGES, with unspoken
reliance and faith, despite a past that has not always been pleasant, evolved naturally
and endearingly, in the latest season, into a new working relationship and
friendship, despite initial tense moments
Art Direction
Desperate Housewives
Gossip Girl
Modern Family
Pan Am
Revenge
Ringer
Be it the airports, the aircrafts, hotels, homes, streets and other
sets on the show, the retro design elements and architecture of the sixties provide
the perfect backdrop for PAN AM
Costume Design
Desperate Housewives
Glee
Gossip Girl
Pan Am
Ringer
Set in the sixties, the costumes in PAN AM beautifully reflect the
way people dressed in that era
Make-up
Damages
Dexter
Glee
Grey’s Anatomy
House MD
The outstanding prosthetic make-up revealed in the medical
conditions and surgical procedures earns GREY’S ANATOMY this honor a second consecutive
time
Music – Background Score
Body of Proof
Desperate
Housewives
Dexter
Grey’s Anatomy
Pan Am
Revenge
The background music of DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES offers the perfect mood and tone for the suspense and mystery of the latest season of the show
Music – Compilation
Glee
Gossip Girl
Grey’s Anatomy
Private Practice
Ringer
The songs in GREY’S ANATOMY represent the scenes and the characters’
state of mind aptly, with the Musical Event in 2011, which had the iconic numbers from
the show’s past performed by the cast, solidifying its place as the best compilation of the year
Titles – Opening & Closing Credits
Damages
Dexter
House MD
Modern Family
Parenthood
Ringer
The opening credits in MODERN FAMILY capture the essence of the show
vis-à-vis all characters from the nuclear family, also including an element of what
each episode is about
Please share your views on these results below.
**Please note: The series in the above list are only from among shows that I watch. A list of
those shows can be seen further down in the right-hand panel.
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