Phoebe Buffay Award - Female in Comedy

The Phoebe Buffay Award for Best Female Character in a Comedy Series
2009: Liz Lemon (30 Rock)
2010: Erin Hannon (The Office)
2011: Erin Hannon (The Office)
2012: Britta Perry (Community)
2013: Jess Day (New Girl)
2014: Mindy Lahiri (The Mindy Project)
2015: Dee Reynolds (It's Always Sunny)
2016: Dee Reynolds (It's Always Sunny)
2017: Selina Meyer (Veep)

2018 Results

10. Rosa Diaz (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) 3 points
2nd by Cecil

9. Maeby Funke (Arrested Development) 3 points
2nd by Bonz

8. Beverly Goldberg (The Goldbergs) 4 points
2nd by T-time

7. Rebecca Bunch (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) 5 points
1st by Jaydon

6. Abbi Abrams (Broad City) 5 points
1st by Cecil

5. Abby Phillips (The Ranch) 5 points
1st by Loose

4. Mackenzie Murphy (The Mick) 7 points
1st by Bonz

3. Janet (The Good Place) 12 points
1st by Larry, Lenny

2. Tahani Al-Jamil (The Good Place) 13 points
2nd by Jaydon, Tyson, Lenny

1. Eleanor Shellstrop (The Good Place) 19 points
1st by T-time, Tyson

Winners' Breakdown
1st: T-time Tyson
2nd: Loose, Larry
3rd: Jaydon, Lenny
No Votes: Jack, Brady, Marsh, Bonz, Cecil, Rizzo, Tippy

Phoebe Buffay Award - Female in Comedy

The Phoebe Buffay Award for Best Female Character in a Comedy Series
2009: Liz Lemon (30 Rock)
2010: Erin Hannon (The Office)
2011: Erin Hannon (The Office)
2012: Britta Perry (Community)
2013: Jess Day (New Girl)
2014: Mindy Lahiri (The Mindy Project)
2015: Dee Reynolds (It's Always Sunny)
2016: Dee Reynolds (It's Always Sunny)

2017 Results

10. Jessica Huang (Fresh Off the Boat) 3 points
4th by T-time, Larry

9. Deborah Revere (Making History) 3 points
3rd by Loose

8. Mindy Lahiri (The Mindy Project) 5 points
3rd by T-time

7. Eleanor Shellstrop (The Good Place) 6 points
2nd by T-time

6. Mackenzie Murphy (The Mick) 6 points
2nd by Loose

5. Amy Brookheimer (Veep) 8 points
2nd by Tyson, Marsh

4. Gabi Diamond (Young and Hungry) 9 points
1st by Loose, Jack

3. Beverly Goldberg (The Goldbergs) 10 points
1st by T-time

2. Dee Reynolds (It's Always Sunny) 17 points
1st by Jaydon, Bonz, Cecil, Rizzo

1. Selina Meyer (Veep) 18 points
1st by Larry, Tyson, Marsh

This is the first win for Selina Meyer at the Poolies and the second victory overall for Veep.

Winners' Breakdown
1st: Larry, Tyson, Marsh
2nd: Jaydon, Bonz, Cecil
5th: Loose
No Votes: Jack, T-time, Brady, Lenny, Rizzo, Tippy

Phoebe Buffay - Female in Comedy

The Phoebe Buffay Award for Best Female in a Comedy
2009: Liz Lemon (30 Rock)
2010: Erin Hannon (The Office)
2011: Erin Hannon (The Office)
2012: Britta Perry (Community)
2013: Jess Day (New Girl)
2014: Mindy Lahiri (The Mindy Project)
2015: Dee Reynolds (It's Always Sunny)

2016 Results

10. Amy Santiago (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) 4 points
4th by Larry, Cecil

9. Jessica Huang (Fresh Off the Boat) 4 points
3rd by T-time

8. A.J. Gibbs (Review) 4 points
4th by T-time

7. Beverly Goldberg (The Goldbergs) 8 points
2nd by T-time

6. Lindsay (Wet Hot American Summer) 9 points
2nd by Jaydon

5. Gabi Diamond (Young and Hungry) 9 points
1st by 1st by Loose

4. Amy Brookheimer (Veep) 15 points
2nd by Marsh, Brady, Cecil

3. Mindy Lahiri (The Mindy Project) 15 points
1st by T-time

2. Selina Meyer (Veep) 23 points
1st by Larry, Marsh, Bonz, Brady

1. Dee Reynolds (It's Always Sunny) 27 points
1st by Jaydon, Tyson, Cecil, Rizzo

This is Dee Reynolds' second straight win for the Phoebe Buffay Award and it marks the 15th win for It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia at the Poolies.

Winners' Breakdown
1st: Jaydon, Tyson, Cecil, Rizzo
2nd: Larry, Bonz
3rd: Loose, Marsh
4th: Brady
5th: Jack
No Vote: T-time, Lenny, Tippy

Phoebe Buffay Award - Female in Comedy

The Phoebe Buffay Award for Best Female in a Comedy
2009: Liz Lemon (30 Rock)
2010: Erin Hannon (The Office)
2011: Erin Hannon (The Office)
2012: Britta Perry (Community)
2013: Jess Day (New Girl)
2014: Mindy Lahiri (The Mindy Project)

2015 Results

10. Britta Perry (Community) 8 points
3rd by T-time

9. Jessica Huang (Fresh Off the Boat) 9 points
1st by T-time

8. Ilana Wexler (Broad City) 10 points
1st by Jaydon

7. Gabi Diamond (Young and Hungry) 10 points
1st by Loose, Jack

6. Gretchen Cutler (You're the Worst) 11 points
1st by Marsh

5. Lily Tucker-Pritchett (Modern Family) 11 points
1st by Mags, Tippy

4. Beverly Goldberg (The Goldbergs) 11 points
2nd by T-time, Jack

3. Mindy Lahiri (The Mindy Project) 12 points
1st by Tyson, Lenny

2. Selina Meyer (Veep) 15 points
1st by Brady

and the Poolie goes to...

1. Dee Reynolds (It's Always Sunny) 25 points
1st by Larry, Cecil, Rizzo, Bonz

Yeah, she's a bird.  But Dee Reynolds has also been grinding her way to a victory at the Poolies.  Her first win comes in her sixth year nominated.  Dee finished 7th (2010), 5th (2011), 3rd (2012), 4th (2013) and 2nd (2014) before taking home the trophy this season. Her win gives It's Always Sunny 10 overall Poolies, joining just Survivor, The Office, Friday Night Lights and Breaking Bad in the 10-Win Club.

Winner's Breakdown
1st: Larry, Cecil, Rizzo, Bonz
2nd: Jaydon, Tyson, Tippy, Brady
4th: Jack
5th: Loose
No Vote: T-time, Mags, Lenny, Marsh

Phoebe Buffay Award - Female in Comedy

Named For: Phoebe Buffay (Friends)
Awarded To: The best female character in a comedy series
2009: Liz Lemon (30 Rock)
2010: Erin Hannon (The Office)
2011: Erin Hannon (The Office)
2012: Britta Perry (Community)
2013: Jess Day (New Girl)

Here are this year's honorees...

10th. Emma Crawford (Playing House) 3 points
3rd by Cecil

9th. Jessica Vanderhoff (Hello Ladies) 4 points
4th by T-time, Bonz

8th. Julie Gristlewhite (Burning Love) 6 points
2nd by T-time; 4th by me

7th. Dalia Royce (Suburgatory) 7 points
2nd by Lenny; 3rd by me

6th. Amy Santiago (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) 10 points
1st by Ty

5th. Beverly Goldberg (The Goldbergs) 12 points
2nd by Jack; 1st by me

4th. Jess Day (New Girl) 14 points
1st by Braids

3rd. Selina Meyer (Veep) 18 points
1st by Mags, Cecil, Bonz

2nd. Dee Reynolds (It's Always Sunny) 21 points
1st by Lar, Jaydon, Rizzo

and the Poolie goes to...

1st. Mindy Lahiri (The Mindy Project) 22 points
1st by T-time, Jack, Lenny; 2nd by me

This is Mindy Lahiri's first win at the Poolies in her first nomination.

Phoebe Buffay Award - Female in Comedy

Named For: Phoebe Buffay (Friends)
Awarded To: The best female character in a comedy series
2009 Winner: Liz Lemon (30 Rock)
2010 Winner: Erin Hannon (The Office)
2011 Winner: Erin Hannon (The Office)
2012 Winner: Britta Perry (Community)

And here are this year's honorees...



10th. BJ (Ben and Kate) 0 points

9th. Carly Shay (iCarly) 2 points
4th by Jack

8th. Dalia Royce (Suburgatory) 2 points
5th by T-time; 5th by me

7th. Penny Hartz (Happy Endings) 3 points
5th by Bonz; 4th by me

6th. Britta Perry (Community) 12 points
1st by Lenny

5th. Kate Fox (Ben and Kate) 15 points
1st by T-time, Jack; 1st by me

4th. Dee Reynolds (It's Always Sunny) 18 points
1st by Larry, Jaydon, Mags, Tyson, Rizzo

3rd. April Ludgate (Parks and Rec) 20 points
1st by Cecil

2nd. Alex Kerkovich (Happy Endings) 20 points
1st by Braids; 2nd by me

and the Poolie goes to...

1st. Jess Day (New Girl) 21 points
1st by Bonz, Matt; 3rd by me

The Phoebe Buffay Award- Female in Comedy

Named For: Phoebe Buffay (Friends)
Awarded To: The best female character in a comedy series
2009 Winner: Liz Lemon (30 Rock)
2010 Winner: Erin Hannon (The Office)
2011 Winner: Erin Hannon (The Office)

10. Jenna Maroney (30 Rock) 4 points
4th by Jaydon and Matt

9. Penny Hartz (Happy Endings) 5 points
2nd by Bonz, 5th by Me

8. Jane Williams (Happy Endings) 7 points
4th by T-time, Larry, and Jack

7. Annie Edison (Community) 9 points
1st by Matt

6. Jess Day (New Girl) 12 points
2nd by Matt, 3rd by Me

5. April Ludgate (Parks and Rec) 13 points
1st by Cecil

4. Carly Shay (iCarly) 13 points
1st by Jack, 2nd by Me

3. Dee Reynolds (It's Always Sunny) 16 points
1st by Larry

2. Alex Kerkovich (Happy Endings) 17 points
1st by Bonz, 1st by Me

and the Poolie goes to...

1. Britta Perry (Community) 18 points
1st by Jaydon and T-time, 4th by Me

This is Britta Perry's first nomination and win for best female character in a comedy series.  In 2010, Britta was nominated for the character you most love to hate in a comedy.  Here to explain her rise to prominence, is Poolie voter, T-time.

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As so often with Community, the things viewers are thinking wind up in the mouths of the characters. Never was this more apparent than when everyone from the study group to the priest that presided over Shirley’s wedding started calling Britta “the worst.” Until of course, the moment late this season when Troy let Britta in on the secret that we had all realized months ago. “You’re not the worst,” he told her in all sincerity. “You’re the best.”

It was true. Somewhere along the line of Community’s embrace of how awful a character Britta Perry was, she had become the best character on television. Part of this has to be credited to the writers. Realizing that they had written a character that was tough to like, they resolved to write her as annoying as possible. This was evident as early as the D&D episode of last year, where the group collectively groaned at Britta’s predictable outrage at the condition of gnomes in a made-up universe. But the more she became a parody of someone that would be absolutely insufferable in real life, the more she became an absolute joy to watch on the silver screen.

Much more of the credit has to go to Gillian Jacobs and her willingness to commit to the character. From the Me So Hungy dance (and its quasi call-back in the Me So Christmas dance) to deadpanning every line about being a psych major, Jacobs has executed her lines with comedic  timing that has verged on inconceivable. The pride in her voice when she announces that she can alter the crime scene photo to wild west colors.  The honest inquiry when she asks if Abed’s plan has to do with regionals. The comedy on Community usually requires a precise inflection. Whatever was asked for this year, Jacobs delivered.

And like the aforementioned dance, it hasn’t just been the dialogue that has set Britta apart this season. The awkward hug she exchanges with Troy while filming the dean’s commercial was fantastic. The constant peering over the shoulder of the psychiatrist while taking notes was one of the funnier moments of this season or any. I could go on mentioning moments indefinitely but we all saw this season of Community. It wouldn't be tough to argue that over the course of the year, Britta Perry gave us more than any other character on TV.

by Tim Forcella

The Phoebe Buffay Award- Female in Comedy

Named For: Phoebe Buffay (Friends)
Awarded To: The best female character in a comedy series
2009 Winner: Liz Lemon (30 Rock)
2010 Winner: Erin Hannon (The Office)

Place. Nominee (Series) Points (My Vote)

10. Laurie Keller (Cougar Town) 2 points (4th)

9. Leigh (Perfect Couples) 5 points

8. Lilly Truscott (Hannah Montana) 5 points (2nd)

7. Gloria Pritchett (Modern Family) 9 points

6. Miley Stewart (Hannah Montana) 10 points (5th)

5. Dee Reynolds (It's Always Sunny) 11 points

4. Annie Edison (Community) 14 points

3. April Ludgate (Parks and Recreation) 14 points

2. Sonny Munroe (Sonny With a Chance) 15 points (1st)

and the Poolie goes to...

1. Erin Hannon (The Office) 19 points (3rd)

This is Erin Hannon's second Poolie nomination, and second straight win for the best female character in a comedy series.

We here at the Quiet Pool Perspective are proud to welcome Poolie voter Mags, who has some nice things to say about Erin Hannon, Ellie Kemper, and the people of The Office.

                                                                                                                                                                 

As you, dear reader, are no doubt aware, a vile and loathsome race walks among us. They have been living and breeding alongside and among our ranks for millennia. I refer not to the vampires, werewolves or other supernatural beings which have been recently popularized. I refer not to the CJs.

I speak of the soulless (some believe this is up for debate, it is not), pale and unwanted ranks of the gingers. Caused by the incurable disease gingervitis, gingers are characterized by their pale, freckled skin and red hair. My reasons for making you aware of this affliction are two fold:

1. As a general public service announcement
2. To make sure you are aware that not all people with red hair are gingers

While certainly the vast majority of redheads are rightly treated as second class citizens, there exists the occasional diamond in the rough.

I bring your attention to Erin Hannon, receptionist on NBC’s The Office. Erin has spent recent seasons of the office bringing her positive attitude, vibrant smile and caring demeanor to viewers. Like most redheads, Erin grew up in foster care and spent long periods in the hospital. By many accounts, she did not have an enjoyable childhood, yet she brings a great energy and enthusiasm as the scatter brained receptionist at Dunder Mifflin Scranton. Also she can be pretty cute when she doesn’t rock the horrible Asian bangs haircut.

Congrats to Erin, this year’s winner of The Phoebe Buffay Award For Best Female Character in a Comedy Series.

~ Written by Kyle Magnus

Spring Poolies Watch- Comedy

With only two months left in the Poolies season, it's time to take another look at how things are shaking out before the final ballots are released on June 1st. Here's your chance to agree or disagree with the chairman in order to give whatever show or character tickled your fancy this year a shot at glory. Next up are the comedy awards, let's take a look around the pool...

The Seinfeld Award For Best Comedy Series

Definites
Community, The Office, Modern Family, Parks and Recreation, It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia, 30 Rock, and The League. Pretty great core group of seven shows right there. With no Curb Your Enthusiasm on during this year's voting season, a lot of awards are up for grabs.

In For Now
Perfect Couples, Eastbound and Down, and Sonny With a Chance. What is NBC thinking? I'm fine with bringing The Paul Reiser Show into the Thursday lineup, but why are you putting it in for Perfect Couples over Outsourced? Are people actually watching Outsourced? It is still terrible right? Eastbound and Down and Sonny are hanging on by a thread. The former because of a down season and only six episodes, and the latter because it hasn't been on in forever because of Demi's forced hiatus.

Outside Looking In
Cougar Town, Bored to Death, Traffic Light, Rules of Engagement, Family Guy, and Mr. Sunshine. At the end of the day, none of these shows are cracking that top seven so it hardly matters, but we shall see how the end of the season plays out for these bubble series.

The Cory Matthews Award For Best Lead Character in a Comedy Series

Definites
Michael Scott (The Office), Phil Dunphy (Modern Family), Chris Henkel (Big Lake), and Jeff Winger (Community). Big Lake? That's what you may be asking yourself, but Chris Parnell got the job done on that slightly terrible Comedy Central comedy.

In For Now
Here's where things get tough. None of these guys definitely deserve a nod, and there are so many that may deserve one. Dwight Schrute (The Office), Andre Nowzik (The League), Dennis Reynolds (Always Sunny), Kenny Powers (Eastbound), Jack Donaghy (30 Rock), and Cam Tucker (Modern Family). Again, it's tough to leave discern between some of the guys on The League and Always Sunny, but Charlie definitely had a down season and Andre kinda proved himself to be one step ahead of the others to garner a nod.

Outside Looking In
Vance (Perfect Couples), Charlie Kelly (Always Sunny), Jonathan Ames (Bored to Death), Justin Russo (Wizards), Mac (Always Sunny), Kevin McArthur (The League), Jay Pritchett (Modern Family), Tom Haverford (Parks and Rec), and Mike (Traffic Light). I could see a spot for almost any of these guys. At the very least, they deserve some recognition right here!

The Arthur Spooner Award For Best Supporting Character in a Comedy Series

Definites
Frank Reynolds (Always Sunny), Troy Barnes (Community), Taco McArthur (The League), Chris Traeger (Parks and Rec), Tracy Jordan (30 Rock), and Pierce Hawthorne (Community). I know my choice of five out of those six is going to be extremely difficult. Stacked category we have ourselves here.

In For Now
Luke Dunphy (Modern Family), Adam Rhodes (Rules of Engagement), Kevin Malone (The Office), and Ray Hueston (Bored to Death). The Modern Family's that have been great this season have highlighted Luke, those that weren't good...he was usually missing. Adam continues to be tearing it up as the punching bag for Patrick Warburton and David Spade on Rules. In a couple of months I probably will have forgotten how much I loved Ray on Bored, and Kevin seems to be making a comeback the second half of this Office season.

Outside Looking In
Andy Dwyer (Parks and Rec), Manny Delgado (Modern Family), Ryan Howard (The Office), George Christopher (Bored to Death), Abed Nadir (Community), Ben Wyatt (Parks and Rec), and Andy Bernard (The Office). A bunch of nominees from last year in the mix here, including the runner-up in Manny. Still some time to make a final run at some of those last few spots.

The Phoebe Buffay Award For Best Female Character in a Comedy Series

Definites
Sonny Munroe (Sonny With a Chance), Miley Stewart (Hannah Montana), Erin Hannon (The Office), Gloria Pritchett (Modern Family), Lilly Truscott (Hannah Montana), and Dee Reynolds (Always Sunny). Sonny is still my far and away number one choice. If you haven't seen Demi Lovato's performance on this show, you need to do so ASAP. Last year's winner, Erin, has continued to impress with small amounts of screen time this season.

In For Now
Jenna Maroney (30 Rock), Laurie Keller (Cougar Town), Leigh (Perfect Couples), and Annie Edison (Community). A couple of newcomers in the mix here with Laurie and Leigh. All of the females on Perfect Couples could vie for a spot, although there's really only room for one of them. Annie has been surprisingly absent from much of the recent Community episodes, so let's hope that changes soon.

Outside Looking In
Alex Russo (Wizards), April Ludgate (Parks and Rec), Holly Flax (The Office), Claire Dunphy (Modern Family), Britta Perry (Community), Amy (Perfect Couples), Lisa (Traffic Light), and Leslie Knope (Parks and Rec). Don't worry, I'm just giving Holly time to fester. Once a month or so passes, I'm sure her performance will take effect and she will steal a spot on the ballot just like she stole Michael Scott's heart. Alex Russo schtick kind of wore off on me throughout this season of Wizards. David Henrie stealing the show didn't help her out either.

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

Definites
Gabe Lewis (The Office), Lydia Dunfree (Party Down), Josh Franklin (Big Lake), Beverly Lincoln (Episodes), Ben Parr (Mad Love), and Zora Lancaster (Sonny With a Chance). Gabe hasn't even been in The Office much as of late, and he still is the front runner for this award. If anyone other than me watched Episodes, I'm sure you would agree that Matt Lablanc and I aren't the only ones who hated Beverly. And what would a “love to hate” list be without the presence of Jason Biggs?

In For Now
Zeke Beakerman (Wizards), Stevie Janowski (Eastbound), Ellie Torres (Cougar Town), and Gabe Duncan (Good Luck Charlie). I find it harder and harder to type Zeke's name on this list when I think about how good that “smooch sesh” line was a few months back. Oh Stevie Janowski how you may have been one of the main reasons season two of Eastbound didn't live up to the first. Why did you go from loveable annoyance to utter disaster?

Outside Looking In
Toby Flenderson (The Office), J.D. Lutz (30 Rock), Roman Cohen (Mr. Sunshine), Meredith Palmer (The Office), Travis Cobb (Cougar Town), and Adam (Traffic Light). Roman and all of his idiocy is climbing his way up the charts, while many on the outside suffer from lack of screen time. If there were more Toby or Lutz this season, I'm sure I would hate them just as much as those on the ballot right now.

The "The Dealership" Award For Best Comedy Episode of the Year

In For Now
Sonny With a Chance 210-211 - "Falling For the Falls"
The Office 711 - "Classy Christmas"
Community 214 - "Advanced Dungeons and Dragons"
The League 209 - "The Expert Witness"
30 Rock 504 - "Live Show"

Outside Looking In
Party Down 207 - "Company Picnic"
Hannah Montana 409 - "I'll Always Remember You"
Bored to Death 207 - "Escape From the Castle"
It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia 601 - "Mac Fights Gay Marriage"

The Office has had so many stand out eps this season ("Threat Level Midnight" and "Garage Sale" come to mind) that anything is still up in the air, while a great show like Parks and Recreation has yet to have a single episode stand out from the pack. Still plenty of finales to go before the ballot is set so this all could change.

Holiday Poolies Watch- Comedy

I'm a little late on my first of the month timeline for these now bi-monthly Poolies Watch posts, but as the saying goes "better late than clever." That's not it? Well either way, the 2011 Poolies Ballots are six months away, which means the season is six months over. Here we'll take a look at how the awards are stacking up so far, with who's in, who's out, and who's awful. Next up are the comedy awards. As always, if you think a show or character deserves more credit, or any at all, feel free to leave a comment. You don't want to end up like Mags last year, trying to illegally write in Tom Haverford for the Arthur Spooner Award. Also spit any performances you've liked at me on Twitter via @quietpool.

The Seinfeld Award

I guess I have seen the error in my ways. It is either that, or I’ve just given into the criticism of Jack and T-time for not being all about The League. Although not in my trifecta of definites, it should feel plenty secure with its current spot of a nomination. The HBO comedies and Sonny, on the other hand, should be worried, because once Curb and Parks & Rec come back, who knows what will happen. I have also given in to the hype of Cougar Town, which is much better (and different) than it was at the start of its first season.

Definites
The Office
Community
Modern Family

In For Now
It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia
30 Rock
The League
Bored to Death
Eastbound and Down
Sonny With a Chance
Cougar Town

Outside Looking In
Big Lake
Rules of Engagement
Party Down
Hannah Montana
South Park
Wizards of Waverly Place
Family Guy
Better With You

The Cory Matthews Award

Kenny Powers

Here is where I see a problem. After Winger and Dwight, I have no idea who deserves to be in out of the next nine. No one from Always Sunny or The League has stood out from each other so far. I could even throw Pete into the mix for guys from The League. Kenny Powers is a great character, but he didn’t really have that great of a season. Add the fact that there were only seven episodes of Eastbound, and he could be in danger. Also, I don’t laugh that much at anything Jack Donaghy does, but he is such a staple of 30 Rock, that I would have a tough time leaving him off.

Definites
Michael Scott- The Office
Chris Henkel- Big Lake
Phil Dunphy- Modern Family

In For Now
Jeff Winger- Community
Dwight Schrute- The Office
Dennis Reynolds- It’s Always Sunny
Jack Donaghy- 30 Rock
Kenny Powers- Eastbound and Down
Jonathan Ames- Bored to Death
Cameron Tucker- Modern Family

Outside Looking In
Andre Nowzik- The League
Charlie Kelly- It’s Always Sunny
Kevin MacArthur- The League
Mac- It’s Always Sunny
Justin Russo- Wizards of Waverly Place
Jay Pritchett- Modern Family

The Arthur Spooner Award

Jeff, Troy and Pierce on Community

We have a pretty top heavy category here, starting with two dudes who have made quite a few leaps. Troy Barnes has quickly become one of the funniest characters on tv. Are you allowed to love both Troy and Abed? Because now that I am a Troy guy, I’m slowly becoming less and less of an Abed lover. Similarly, Taco MacArthur has been absolutely hilarious on this season of The League, and is line for a vote from me this summer. The bottom of the category gets tricky, as I don’t think Manny has done enough so far to merit a nomination, but neither has anyone else below him. Ryan Howard’s few moments on The Office have been great, but I’m sure he’ll get knocked out as the season goes on.

Definites
Tracy Jordan- 30 Rock
Troy Barnes- Community
Taco MacArthur- The League
Pierce Hawthorne- Community
Frank Reynolds- It’s Always Sunny

In For Now
Luke Dunphy- Modern Family
Ray Hueston- Bored to Death
Adam Rhodes- Rules of Engagement
Ryan Howard- The Office
Manny Delgado- Modern Family

Outside Looking In
George Christopher- Bored to Death
Abed Nadir- Community
Robby Ray Stewart- Hannah Montana
Kevin Malone- The Office
Max Russo- Wizards of Waverly Place
Andy Bernard- The Office
Ben Coles- Better With You

The Phoebe Buffay Award

Jenna Maroney

There was only a single change since the Fall Poolies Watch. Jenna Maroney switched in for Claire Dunphy. That is in no way a knock on Claire, because she’s having a great season, but Jenna has been stellar up until this most recent episode. I really like Laurie Keller of Cougar Town, but realize I am the only one watching it, so I might not waste a nomination on her. Erin Hannon, after winning a year ago, has continued with great performances so far in season seven.

Definites
Sonny Munroe- Sonny With a Chance
Alex Russo- Wizards of Waverly Place
Miley Stewart- Hannah Montana

In For Now
Lilly Truscott- Hannah Montana
Erin Hannon- The Office
Dee Reynolds- It’s Always Sunny
Casey Klein- Party Down
Jenna Maroney- 30 Rock
Annie Edison- Community
Gloria Delgado Pritchett- Modern Family

Outside Looking In
Laurie Keller- Cougar Town
Claire Dunphy- Modern Family
Liz Lemon- 30 Rock
Pam Halpert- The Office
Mia Putney- Better With You
Haley Dunphy- Modern Family
Britta Perry- Community

The Lily Finnerty Award

Louie

The other day I thought my whole world caved in. I don’t believe in a lot of things in this world, but I believed that Lydia Dunfree was one of the worst characters on television. Then after T-time finished his marathon on Party Down season two, he tells me that she was his favorite person on the show. What?!?! Did I miss something, or has he? Critics sure did love Louie, and while I thought some of the moments were decent, I couldn’t stand Louie as a character. He probably won’t make the final cut, but I thought he deserved some credit for being the worst this time around.

Definites
Lydia Dunfree- Party Down
Gabe Lewis- The Office
Josh Franklin- Big Lake
Zora Lancaster- Sonny With a Chance

In For Now
Zeke Bearkerman- Wizards of Waverly Place
Ellie Torres- Cougar Town
PJ Duncan- Good Luck Charlie
Stevie Janowski- Eastbound and Down
Timmy- Rules of Engagement
Louie- Louie

Outside Looking In
Toby Flenderson- The Office
Nico Harris- Sonny With a Chance
Travis Cobb- Cougar Town
Rodney Ruxin- The League
Mitchell Pritchett- Modern Family
Meredith Palmer- The Office

The “The Dealership” Award
Leave it to the Disney shows to have a couple of fantastic episodes per season. They will have a few clunkers in there, but once or twice a year you get gems like “He Could Be the One” or “Falling For the Falls.” Although Community, Modern Family, The League, and others are having great seasons, no single episode from those series has stood out thus far.

In For Now
Sonny With a Chance- “Falling For the Falls” – 210-211
Hannah Montana- “I’ll Always Remember You” – 409
Bored to Death- “Escape From the Castle” – 207
Party Down- “Company Picnic” – 207
The Office- “Andy’s Play” – 703

Fall Poolies Watch- Comedy

I have grown accustomed to reviewing television here at the Quiet Pool Perspective as of late, but my first love in regards to tv has always been ranking, voting and listing. So as we get closer to the Third Annual Quiet Pool Television Awards, we will continue to take a look at how things are shaping up. With some of our favorites gone, and plenty of new competition, the 2010 Poolies should once again be quite the event. As always, I'm looking for input from both Poolie voters and non-voters in order to make the nomination process of a more democratic nature. Sound off in the comments, email me at d4cella@gmail.com or hit me on twitter @quietpool.

In second day action we will take a look at the comedy categories. First up is the Seinfeld Award for Best Comedy Series.

The Definites

Community
The Office
It's Always Sunny
Modern Family
30 Rock

In For Now
Eastbound and Down
Bored to Death
Sonny with a Chance
Big Lake
Party Down

Outside Looking In
Rules of Engagement
Family Guy
Hannah Montana
The League
Wizards of Waverly Place
Cougar Town
Louie

On to the characters. The Cory Matthews Award for Best Lead Character in a Comedy Series.

The Definites

Ty Burrell as Phil Dunphy

Phil Dunphy- Modern Family
Michael Scott- The Office
Jeff Winger- Community
Charlie Kelly- It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia

In For Now
Chris Henkel- Big Lake
Cameron Tucker- Modern Family
Dwight Schrute- The Office
Dennis Reynolds- It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia
Jack Donaghy- 30 Rock
Kenny Powers- Eastbound and Down

Outside Looking In
Andre Nowsik- The League
Jonathan Ames- Bored to Death
Henry Pollard- Party Down
Justin Russo- Wizards of Waverly Place
Jay Pritchett- Modern Family
Chad Dylan Cooper- Sonny with a Chance
Russell Dunbar- Rules of Engagement

Next up is the Arthur Spooner Award for Best Supporting Character in a Comedy Series

The Definites

Danny DeVito as Frank Reynolds

Frank Reynolds- It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia
Tracy Jordan- 30 Rock

In For Now
Pierce Hawthorne- Community
Luke Dunphy- Modern Family
Abed Nadir- Community
Robby Ray Stewart- Hannah Montana
Troy Barnes- Community
Manny Delgado- Modern Family
George Christopher- Bored to Death
Adam Rhodes- Rules of Engagement

Outside Looking In
Kyle Bradway- Party Down
Kevin Malone- The Office
Senor Chang- Community
Kenneth Parcel- 30 Rock
Max Russo- Wizards of Waverly Place
Ron Donald- Party Down
Andy Bernard- The Office
Taco McArthur- The League

And on to the ladies. The Phoebe Buffay Award for Best Female Character in a Comedy Series.

The Definites

Emily Osment as Lilly Truscott and Miley Cyrus as Miley Stewart

Sonny Munroe- Sonny with a Chance
Alex Russo- Wizards of Waverly Place
Miley Stewart- Hannah Montana

In For Now
Dee Reynolds- It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia
Casey Klein- Party Down
Lilly Truscott- Hannah Montana
Gloria Delgado Pritchett- Modern Family
Erin Hannon- The Office
Annie Edison- Community
Claire Dunphy- Modern Family

Outside Looking In
Jenna Maroney- 30 Rock
Liz Lemon- 30 Rock
Pam Halpert- The Office
Shirley Bennett- Community
Amy Duncan- Good Luck Charlie
Audrey Bingham- Rules of Engagement

Bring on the hate. The Lily Finnerty Award for the Character You Love to Hate in a Comedy Series.

The Definites

Megan Mullally as Lydia Dunfree

Lydia Dunfree- Party Down
Nico Harris- Sonny with a Chance
Josh Franklin- Big Lake

In For Now
Zeke Beakerman- Wizards of Waverly Place
Timmy- Rules of Engagement
PJ Duncan- Good Luck Charlie
Toby Flenderson- The Office
Gabe Lewis- The Office
Meredith Palmer- The Office
Zora Lancaster- Sonny with a Chance

Outside Looking In
Ivy- Good Luck Charlie
Glen Quagmire- Family Guy
Mitchell Pritchett- Modern Family
Britta Perry- Community
Roman DeBeers- Party Down
Louie CK- Louie

Which episodes have you liked so far? The "The Dealership" Award for Best Episode in a Comedy Series.

Sonny with a Chance- "Falling For the Falls" - 210-211
It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia- "Mac Fights Gay Marriage" - 601
Community- "Anthropology 101" - 201
30 Rock- "When It Rains, It Pours" - 502
Party Down- "Company Picnic" - 207

What and who do you like fellow Poolies?