While the live-action portion of today’s2017 Emmy Awardnominations took the lion’s share of the news spotlight, I wanted to give a little love to the animated programs that earned their spot among nominees. True, there aren’t very many awards to go around, but I think you’ll find that the veterans of the industry are represented here alongside some surprising selections from relative newcomers.
You’ll seeThe SimpsonsandBob’s Burgersmultiple times on this list, along with previous Emmy winnersFamily Guy,Archer,South Park,Adventure Timeand previous nomineesAmerican Dad!andTeen Titans Go!. However you’ll also spot the first Emmy Award nomination for Netflix’sBoJack HorsemanandF Is for Family, as well asMarvel’s Rocket and Groot.
Star Wars Rebelseven earned a nod under the category of Outstanding Children’s Program along withGirl Meets World, Nickelodeon’sSchool of Rock, and holiday specials for both NBC and HBO. That’s certainly a good crop of animated programs that are well deserving of the accolades, though it’s but a tiny slice of all of the animation available out there on various platforms today.
What do you think of the nominees? Who do you think will take home the hardware? Be sure to let us know in the comments!
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance
American Dad!- “Fight And Flight” (TBS, 20th Century Fox Television) -Dee Bradley Bakeras Klaus
Bob’s Burgers- ‘The Last Gingerbread House On The Left" (FOX, 20th Century Fox Television, Bento Box Entertainment) -Kevin Klineas Mr. Fischoeder
BoJack Horseman- “That’s Too Much, Man!” (Netflix, Tornantee Productions, LLC) -Kristen Schaalas Sarah Lynn
F Is For Family- “Pray Away” (Netflix, Wild West Television in association with Gaumont Television) -Mo Collinsas Ginny, Jimmy Fitzsimmons, Lex, Ben, Cutie Pie
Family Guy- “The Boys In The Band” (FOX, 20th Century Fox Television) -Seth MacFarlaneas Peter Griffin, Stewie Griffin, Brian Griffin, Glenn Quagmire
The Simpsons- “Looking For Mr. Goodbart” (FOX, Gracie Films in association with 20th Century Fox Television) -Nancy Cartwrightas Bart Simpson
Outstanding Animated Program
Archer- “Archer Dreamland: No Good Deed” (FX Networks, FX Productions)
Bob’s Burgers- “Bob, Actually” (FOX, 20th Century Fox Television and Bento Box Entertainment)
Sofia the First / Elena of Avalor- “Elena And The Secret Of Avalor” (Disney Channel, Disney Television Animation)
The Simpsons- “The Town” (FOX, Gracie Films in association with 20th Century Fox Television)
South Park- “Member Berries” (Comedy Central, Central Productions)
Outstanding Short-Form Animated Program
Adventure Time- “Islands Part 4: Imaginary Resources” (Cartoon Network, Cartoon Network Studios)
Disney’s Mickey Mouse- “Split Decisions” (Disney Channel, Disney Television Animation)
Marvel’s Rocket & Groot- “Space Walk” (Disney XD App, Marvel Animation and Passion Animation Studios)
