Julia is In! Eva is Out!

Setoodeh: The Hollywood Foreign Press loves musicals, but I'm surprised they didn't just go with "I'm Not There."

Alston: Very weird ... but I have to say, I think the TV nominations are much, much weirder.

Setoodeh: "Desperate Housewives" is looking pretty desperate.

Alston: Not a single nomination. Granted, they've been slowly getting back up to speed after some missteps, but you can almost always count on a Felicity Huffman nomination if nothing else. This year, nothing. It's especially disappointing for Eva Longoria, who has largely carried the show and continues to be overlooked.

Setoodeh: Why are there seven nominees for best actress in a drama? Don't they cap these things? It doesn't matter, because Sally Field is going to win. And no love for "The Sopranos" in its final season?!?

Alston: That's one thing I'll never understand about the Globes, why some categories are overstuffed and others bare-bones. But 20 bucks says Glenn Close wipes the floor with Sally Field. But very little "Sopranos" love. No nomination for the show. Edie Falco got a nod, but nothing for Tony. It's especially weird given the abundance of cable shows nominated this year. The major networks got creamed.

Setoodeh: I can't believe "Californication" got nominated over "Ugly Betty." Is that show still even on?

Alston: Yes, it was renewed. I'm more surprised by a nomination for "The Tudors." Really? Why that and no love for "Dexter"? At least Michael C. Hall was nominated though, so that puts me at ease.

Setoodeh: I know this has nothing to do with the Globes, but did you watch "Project Runway" last night?

Alston: No, don't tell me anything! But back to the Globes: I'm thrilled that Ted Danson was nominated for "Damages." It's the best work of his career, including "Becker." (I kid! Ted knows I love him.) I'm also glad "Pushing Daisies" got a few nods. It's such a delightful show.

Setoodeh: OK, but all this might be much ado about nothing because if the writer's strike isn't resolved there might not be a Golden Globes at all. And in that case, America won't be able to tune in to watch Sally Field beat Glenn Close.

Alston: What? Oh, I'm sorry, I was distracted, I'm looking on Amazon for something to buy with your 20 bucks.

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