Last year's champ, Alec Baldwin ("30 Rock"), will probably face off again opposite perennial nominees Steve Carell ("The Office") and Charlie Sheen ("Two and a Half Men"), who've never won, and three-time champ Tony Shalhoub ("Monk"). That means there will be room for two more nominees. If an Emmy god exists, one of the picks will be Jim Parsons ("The Big Bang Theory"). The other? Maybe David Duchovny ("Californication"), who was robbed of a bid last year. Lee Pace got nominated in 2008 but probably won't be back considering that the canceled "Pushing Daisies" has wilted. ** Nominee last year * Top 10 semifinalist in 2008 LEAD ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES (Front-runners) Alec Baldwin, "30 Rock" ** (Winner, 2009) Zach Braff, "Scrubs" Steve Carell, "The Office" ** Kevin Connolly, "Entourage" David Duchovny, "Californication" *... [read full story]
