Dear Academy of Television Arts & Sciences,

Thank you for nominating Family Guy for a best series Emmy. Definitely deserved it, though probably not for this season. Also, what's up with Mad Men and 30 Rock snagging ALL the writing nods? Don't get me wrong, both shows are well written, but it's a bit of overkill in those categories. Get with the program, Emmys. There's other stuff on TV.

But, in all fairness, THANK YOU for nominating like everything Damages ever did. You really overlooked Tate Donovan in Supporting Actor/Director categories, but I will overlook that, as you nominated just about everyone else you could. Well, except for Marcia Gay Harden, who ruled last season. Also, since when is Rose Byrne a "Supporting" Actress in that series? Damn, Emmys. What up with that?

Also, a side note to all awards shows: There are too many of you. You always nominate the same things each year. It would be fantastic if you'd change your formats a bit (maybe stretch announcements over a few days - like, say, Monday for dramas, Tuesdays for comedys, Wednesdays for technical awards, and announce them via webcasts or during primetime dramas with multiple presenters/hosts?) Just a thought.

Love Always, Your Friend,

The Bear