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2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Weekly Commentary (Updated June 15, 2023): Lead comedy actor has 68 performers seeking attention (vs. 84 last year), including veterans Steve Martin and Martin Short from “Only Murders in the Building” and a second Bob Odenkirk bid from another AMC series, “Lucky Hank.” Unfortunately, that means only five nominees will be named and that puts someone in the lineup in jeopardy. But who?
Jason Sudeikis from “Ted Lasso” and Jeremy Allen White from “The Bear” seems locked and loaded for nominations. Bill Hader is likely a sure b