Monday, June 11, 2007

2006 Daytime Emmys: Leading Male

Nominees and episodes:

Peter Bergman, YR
Jack finds out about Nick/Phyllis affair
Jack talks to John on his dad's deathbed

Anthony Geary, GH
Luke talks to Lulu after they visit Laura
Laura comes out of her catatonic state

Ricky Paul Goldin, GL
Aftermath of Gus' discovery of Harley/Mallet
ITL: Gus tries to kick his drug habit

Christian LeBlanc, YR
Confronts Gloria about tainting face cream
At Lauren's memorial service, Lauren shows up

Michael Park, ATWT
Jack and Carly breakup
Carly's hopes for a reunion are dashed


Peter Bergman has two solid episodes. We see some of the stuff that made this a great year for Peter Bergman, though I would like to have seen an episode where Jack was the bad guy. (Thank God he didn't pick those silly elevator episodes!) He is firmly in second place on my ballot.

Anthony Geary is a great actor. He manages to convey much without words. I just don't think it is strong enough to beat RPG's drug addiction episode.

Ricky Paul Goldin has a good first episode. However, it is his second episode that just knocks it out of the park. RPG is the one to beat.

Christian LeBlanc's first episode is not a good pick. His second episode is wonderful and I am glad I got to see it again. I just don’t think it is award worthy.

Michael Park submitted the same episodes as Maura West in the Female Lead category. I love the roller coaster ride that is "Jack and Carly" and these episodes take you on that ride. Michael Park could definitely be the dark horse here.


Coming into this, I thought Peter Bergman was a shoo-in. He had a wonderful year, where I went from hating Jack, to sympathizing with Jack, to loving Jack—sometime within one episode. However, it's supposed to be "about the tapes" and RPG will be hard to beat with his Inside the Light episode where he tries to detox.


Who will win: Ricky Paul Goldin

Who should win: Ricky Paul Goldin

I would vote for:
Ricky Paul Goldin

Don't count out: Peter Bergman

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