As an avid fan of Glee, I was eagerly anticipating today’s Emmy nominations. But while at my desk feverently checking Twitter this morning, I definitely did not expect to hear my beloved Degrassi’s name called! That’s right, Degrassi has been nominated for a 2011 Primetime Emmy Award!
Degrassi is nominated in the “Outstanding Children’s Program” category. They are up against A Child’s Garden of Poetry, Victorious, iCarly, and The Wizards of Waverly Place. Degrassi is nominated for “My Body Is a Cage Part 2.” With the subject matter of that episode, it definitely stands out from the rest. What do you guys think about Degrassi’s chances of winning?
This isn’t the first time Degrassi has been nominated for an Emmy Award. Kids of Degrassi St. won an Emmy in 1986 for the episode “Griff Gets a Hand” and Degrassi Junior High won in 1987 for “It’s Late.” Degrassi Junior High was also nominated for an Emmy in 1988 for the episode “Great Expectations.” However, this is the first time Degrassi has received an Emmy nomination since the TNG redux. So as expected, everybody is very excited.
Degrassi most definitely deserves this level of recognition, and I couldn’t be happier for the producers, crew, and cast of this amazing show!
EDIT: Check out this brief Etalk clip on Degrassi’s nomination!
EDIT #2: And another one! Etalk aired this short interview with Jordan Todosey on Friday night.