ICYMI: SSN’s Top Stories For 6/9 – 6/13/14

In The Race For Emmy Comedy Glory, There’s ‘Modern Family’—And Then Everybody Else

Something historic is destined to happen at this year’s Emmys in the Outstanding Comedy Series category. Yet even with that observation, there remains a certain sameness to the comedy nominees that’s due for a full-scale shift. (SSN)

Breaking Bad Leads an Emmy Drama Series Lineup that’s Loaded to the Max with Quality

It would be a mistake to presume that, renewed hysteria or no, Bad is the heavy favorite to make it two straight for Outstanding Drama Series. There’s far too much competition for that. In fact, this may be the greatest collection of drama series contenders ever. (SSN)

In Drama Series, Bryan Cranston, Claire Danes Looking For 4th Performing Emmys

So strong is the lineup of lead drama contenders this year that it may be the most formidable group to ever compete in the category. SSN’s analysis is here. (SSN)

Jim Parsons and Julia Louis-Dreyfus Have a Shot at Some Emmy History in Comedy Series

If we’ve learned anything about the Television Academy and its voters, it’s this: once they decide they like you, they show it over and over, year after year. While it seems the recipients of Emmy largesse are Jim Parsons and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, it won’t be easy for them to repeat. SSN’s look at the contenders is here. (SSN)

Old Emmy Faves will Give Modern Family Gang a Run in Comedy Supporting Races

SSN’s analysis of the supporting comedy actor and actress contenders, from veterans to those trying to break in, is here. (SSN)

In Drama Supporting Emmy Races, Will ‘Breaking Bad’s Gunn and Paul Dominate?

SSN’s analysis of the supporting drama actor and actress contenders is here. (SSN)

The Variety Series Emmy Race Remains Strictly the Domain of Late-Night Talkers

Sentiment, impending farewells, and two potential nominations for Leno and Fallon’s The Tonight Show means this promises to be an intriguing year for the category. (SSN)