‘Equal Justice’ in Awarding of Emmys

The Television Academy passed up Lynch not only once but twice, giving the award to Carter for “Equal Justice” and to Winant for “thirtysomething.” These are talented directors and quality shows. However, rarely is there a show that breaks new ground and adds a new dimension to television.

Kyle MacLachlan (of “Twin Peaks”) being bypassed by Peter Falk for “Colombo” is absurd. We’ve watched the Colombo character for 15 years.

When shows such as “Twin Peaks” come around, the academy owes it to viewers and to the medium itself to reward such efforts because filmmakers such as Lynch can take TV into the next decade. Unfortunately, more often than not, recycled 1950s and ‘60s material wins out. It’s time that television heads toward the future.

GRANT JOHNSON

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