By Jeff Pfeiffer
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In the wake of today’s announcement of this year’s Emmy Award nominations, several of the nominees responded in various ways via Twitter. Here are just a few notable ones. Tweets are presented [sic]:
Alec Baldwin (@AlecBaldwin), nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series as Jack Donaghy in 30 Rock: “Thank you for the congratulations re: the Emmys. My one wish….I want Jane Krakowski to win.” (Baldwin’s 30 Rock costar Krakowski is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.)
Chaz Bono (@ChazBono), producer and star of Becoming Chaz, nominated for Outstanding Nonfiction Special, Outstanding Directing For Nonfiction Programming and Outstanding Picture Editing For Nonfiction Programming: “Thanks for all the congratulatory tweets, it mean a lot to me. I couldn’t be more thrilled about Becoming Chaz receiving 3 Emmy nomination.”
Chris Colfer (@chriscolfer), nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series as Kurt Hummel in Glee: “Thank you so much for all the congratulating tweets! I’m so excited for all of our nominations! Especially @dotmariejones! I love that girl!” (Dot-Marie Jones is nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series as Coach Beiste in Glee.)
Cat Deeley (@catdeeley), nominated for Outstanding Host For a Reality or Reality-Competition Program in So You Think You Can Dance: “@RyanSeacrest @jeffprobst @philkeoghan @tom_bergeron Oh My goodness!!! Beyond excited… Congratulations!”
@DowntonAbbey, official Twitter feed for the multi-Emmy-nominated British drama Downton Abbey, which aired in America on PBS’ Masterpiece: Pre-nominations tweet: “We have been all gathered together…Emmy Nominations announcement… *holds breath*”; Post-nominations tweet: “11 Emmy nominations *big cheer and proud tears*. Congratulations to everyone at Downton Abbey”
Idris Elba (@idriselba), nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie as John Luther in Luther; also nominated for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series as Lenny in The Big C: “1 Drama school report…age 14…2 Emmy nods ..age 38… Perseverance…;-)” (This tweet was accompanied by a photo of a drama school report for Elba from 1986, in which the teacher raves about his “mature and positive” attitude, and his leadership.)
Jimmy Fallon (@jimmyfallon), host of Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, nominated for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series: “So happy right now. So proud of our show. Congrats everyone who works on Late Night on the #Emmy nom.”
Pee-wee Herman (@peeweeherman), whose The Pee-Wee Herman Show on Broadway TV special was nominated for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special: “AAAAAAAAH! (thanks!)” (This tweet was in response to a fan who tweeted to Pee-wee: “congrats! today’s secret word must be “Emmy”)
Cloris Leachman (@Cloris_Leachman), nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series as Maw Maw in Raising Hope: “I’m so happy to have been nominated for an Emmy and I’m even happier for my friend @MarthaPlimpton for best actress in a comedy”
Jane Lynch (@janemarielynch), nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series as Sue Sylvester in Glee: “Glee, Chris and me! Emmy noms. My birthday today as well. Imploding a bit here in Atlanta!”
Conan O’Brien (@ConanOBrien), whose series Conan was nominated for Outstanding Writing For a Variety, Music or Comedy Series; and for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series, along with a nomination for the lighting in one episode, and a nomination for Team Coco’s digital presence: “Thanks to everyone who made our multiple Emmy nominations possible. If this doesn’t end the budget bickering in Washington, nothing will.”
Martha Plimpton (@MarthaPlimpton), nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series as Virginia Chance in Raising Hope: “Wow. Woke up to an Emmy nom and a shower full of dog shit. Dog has explosive D. Life, am I right, people? Thank you @WhoisGregGarcia!” (Greg Garcia is the creator and executive producer of Raising Hope.)
Adam Savage (@donttrythis), co-host and co-executive producer of MythBusters, nominated for Outstanding Reality Program: “Mythbusters nominated for an Emmy again! Yay! (I’m gonna blow up something today)”
Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest), nominated for Outstanding Host For a Reality or Reality-Competition Program in American Idol: “Excited as always for my #emmys nom! Also congrats/welcome to @catdeeley and the usual suspects @JeffProbst, @PhilKeoghan, @Tom_Bergeron”
Bill Simmons (@sportsguy33), co-executive producer of ESPN’s 30 For 30, nominated for Outstanding Nonfiction Series: “Happy day for @30for30 – the series was nominated for an Emmy. Thx to everyone who supported the series and spread the word.”
Eric Stonestreet (@ericstonestreet), nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series as Cameron Tucker in Modern Family: “In Belgium so my EMMY response will b in flemish: wauw! ik ben zo blij en fier over onze cast en onze show. ik ben heel dankbaar en vereerd”
