2011 Poolies- Best of the Rest (Comedy)

Question: Which do you like better, Christmas or Poolies Season? Answer: Ummm, Poolies Season. Get psyched because the Quiet Pool Television Awards are back and better than ever. All the votes are in, but as we wait for a few guest posts to come in, we here at the Pool will spend some time recognizing a few shows and characters that didn't quite make the ballot this year.

The Seinfeld Award For Best Comedy Series

The Best of the Rest: Cougar Town (ABC)
It gets treated like a red-headed stepchild because of its title, and because it was terrible when it first came on the air, but Cougar Town has definitely turned things around over the second half of season one and throughout this second season. Since it obviously didn't make my top ten, I'm not as high on it as most critics out there, who for some reason would kill for this show to succeed. In a similar fashion to said critics, I enjoy spending time with the cul de sac crew, but the minimal amount of laughter left Cougar Town of the ballot. Rules of Engagement (CBS), Bored to Death (HBO), Party Down (Starz), and Family Guy (FOX) were the others that didn't quite make the cut.

The Cory Matthews Award For Best Lead Character in a Comedy

The Best of the Rest: Charlie Kelly (It's Always Sunny)
Charlie was nominated in the category last year, but didn't have as good of a season this fall. That combined with a few voters mentioning how he was annoying, and I leaned towards Dennis for the Always Sunny spot. Charlie killed it with some rats, marrying Frank, and having a ball in an empty pool, but it was enough to gain him a spot this time around. Kenny Powers (Eastbound), Cameron Tucker (Modern Family), Justin Russo (Wizards), and Kevin McArthur (The League) were the others that didn't quite make the cut.

The Arthur Spooner Award For Best Supporting Character in a Comedy

The Best of the Rest: Andy Dwyer (Parks and Rec)
Marrying April wasn't all that Andy was up to this season on Parks and Rec. He also ate taco turkey chili out of a frisbee. If that wasn't enough for you...well then you are like me, because he didn't make the ballot this season. He definitely suffered from the rising star of Chris Traeger, and a lack of screen time in the early part of the season. I'd love to see him step his game up come next fall with a full season under Parks and Rec's belt. Ray Hueston (Bored to Death), Kyle Bradway (Party Down), Abed Nadir (Community), and Robby Ray Stewart (Hannah Montana) were the others that didn't quite make the cut.

The Phoebe Buffay Award For Best Female Character in a Comedy

The Best of the Rest: Amy (Perfect Couples)
Many of you may know Mary Elisabeth Ellis as the waitress from It's Always Sunny, but she really came into her own this season as Amy on Perfect Couples. Since it was only the three bros that watched the one-and-done series, I didn't think they deserved multiple nominations. If they did, Amy would have been right in there. Her fighting/loving relationship with Vance was one of the best parts of the show, which is why they were nominated for the Zack and Kelly Award. Holly Flax (The Office), Jenna Maroney (30 Rock), Claire Dunphy (Modern Family), and Britta Perry (Community) were the others that didn't quite make the cut.

The Lily Finnerty Award For the Character You Love to Hate in a Comedy

The Best of the Rest: Adam (Traffic Light)
For a show that started out on my radar as in the same ball park as Perfect Couples and Happy Endings, I couldn't have been more disappointed in it. One of the three main dudes, Adam, was a big reason for that. He was even worse here than his stint as the IT guy on The Office a while back. Roy from The Office and his wife couldn't make up for the fact that I wanted to kill myself every time giant Adam opened his mouth. Ellie Torres (Cougar Town), Zora Lancaster (Sonny With a Chance), Ann Perkins (Parks and Rec), and Sean Lincoln (Episodes) were the other that didn't quite make the cut.

Stay tuned for The Best of the Rest from Action this 2010-11 season.