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TWoP Picks The 2008 Golden Globes: TV

by The Editors January 7, 2008 3:03 PM

Just in case the Golden Globe Awards actually do make it to live TV and aren't forced to go black by a WGA picket line, here are the TWoP picks for who should be walking home with statues -- and who actually will. Don't blame us if you hate Pushing Daisies and it wins big: we don't get a vote. (But we did think Pushing Daisies was pretty good, so...)

Best Television Series: Drama
Big Love
Damages
Grey's Anatomy
House
Mad Men
The Tudors

Should Win: Mad Men. Damages was addictive, but slumped somewhat in its middle. Big Love was great, too, but not as much of a shocking surprise as AMC's "God, weren't the sixties terrifying?" Madison Avenue drama.

Will Win: Based on nomination tallies, Damages looks to be the frontrunner, which sounds just fine to us. They already gave Best Drama to Nip/Tuck a few years ago, so it's not like they're likely to shy away from the FX shows.

Best Television Series: Musical or Comedy
30 Rock
Californication
Entourage
Extras
Pushing Daisies

Should Win: All apologies to Extras and Pushing Daisies, which we like just fine, but this is the easiest call on the entire ballot. 30 Rock by a mile.

Will Win: Pushing Daisies. It's the bright, shiny new thing -- the Globes love that.

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series: Musical or Comedy
Alec Baldwin -- 30 Rock
Steve Carell -- The Office
David Duchovny -- Californication
Ricky Gervais -- Extras
Lee Pace -- Pushing Daisies

Should Win: Alec Baldwin, if only for that hyper-offensive Good Times therapy session with Tracy.