Emmy Nominations Breakdown: Comedy

Outstanding Comedy Series
Glee
Modern Family
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Nurse Jackie
30 Rock
The Office

Commentary: I thought that The Big Bang Theory would finally get in, but was pleasantly surprised that Nurse Jackie got in instead, and got tons of nominations across the board, all of which are deserved. Other than that, Modern Family and Glee both were huge with the voters, Glee getting nominations across the board, and the most of any series.

Early Predicted Winner: Glee

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Larry David (Curb Your Enthusiasm)
Alec Baldwin (30 Rock)
Matthew Morrison (Glee)
Steve Carell (The Office)
Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory)
Tony Shalhoub (Monk)

Commentary: This is exactly what I predicted, so no major snubs or shocks, although I am thrilled that this will be Tony Shaloub's last year at the Emmys.

Early Predicted Winner: Because it may be his last season, Steve Carrell "The Office"

Oustanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Lea Michele (Glee)
Tina Fey (30 Rock)
Toni Collette (The United States of Tara)
Julia Louis-Dreyfus (The New Adventures of Old Christine)
Edie Falco (Nurse Jackie)
Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation)

Commentary: The biggest snub in my opinion came in this category as Courtney Cox was once again given the middle finger by the academy, as was the always great Mary-Louise Parker for Weeds. However glad to see Poehler and Michele get in.
 
Early Predicted Winner: Nurse Jackie cleaned up so well that I'm going with Emmy fave Edie Falco.
 
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Chris Colfer (Glee) Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother)
Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family)
Jon Cryer (Two and A Half Men)
Eric Stonestreet (Modern Family)
Ty Burrell (Modern Family)

Commentary: This category had some big surprises. Glee was so well liked that the lovable Chris Colfer surprised us all and got in. Also surprising is the includsion of Jesse Tyler Ferguson, which I am thrilled about, but would have loved to see the way over due Ed O'Neill get in that third spot instead. As always the annoying Jon Cryer gets in. If he wins this time instead of any of the other nominess....I'm starting a riot.

Early Predicted Winner: Maybe this is the year that Neil Patrick Harris finally gets in, plus the Modern Family guys may cancel each other out.

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Jane Lynch (Glee)
Kristen Wiig (Saturday Night Live)
Jane Krakowski (30 Rock)
Julie Bowen (Modern Family)
Sofia Vergara (Modern Family)
Holland Taylor (Two and A Half Men)

Commentary: Wish that Vanessa Williams had gotten in one last time for her awesome role on Ugly Betty, especially in lieu of Holland Taylor, but the other five were expected.

Early Predicted Winner: Jane Lynch, because she simply has to win.

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
Mike O’Malley (Glee)
Neil Patrick Harris (Glee)
Fred Willard (Modern Family)
Eli Wallach (Nurse Jackie)
Jon Hamm (30 Rock)
Will Arnett (30 Rock)

Commentary: Wish that Harvey Fierstein had gotten in, but pretty happy, and not surprised with these nominees.
 
Early Predicted Winner: Eli Wallach is the old fave which they tend to go for in these categories.
 
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
Christine Baranski (The Big Bang Theory)
Kathryn Joosten (Desperate Housewives)
Kristin Chenoweth (Glee)
Tina Fey (Saturday Night Live)
Betty White (Saturday Night Live)
Elaine Stritch (30 Rock)
Jane Lynch (Two and a Half Men)

Commentary: I guess there were just too many good performances. This is a tough category with lots of incredible talent.

Early Predicted Winner: Betty White "SNL". She is the new "it" girl, but watch out for Krisitin Chenoweth, Tina Fey, and Kathryn Joosten, who are recent Emmy winners, the last two winning in this exact category.