Smart Aleck

The question on Sept. 14: Tonight, folks will gather ‘round their tubes to moan at the 49th annual Emmys. So stop groaning, get off the sofa and propose something better.

Since there is an award show for everything--soaps, music, commercials, you name it--there should be an award show for awards shows.

GRACE E. HAMPTON

Burbank

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I suggest an award show for best plastic surgeon in L.A.--the Golden Scalpel for best nose job, most convincing tummy tuck. . . .

SNAKE OIL JACKSON

Harriman, Tenn.

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Change the format. Make it a performance fund-raiser for AIDS or cancer, announcing the Emmy winners (of major categories) during the show.

RITA KRAKOWER

Santa Monica

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I am moaning about those horrible acceptance speeches. Why don’t they stop all that nonsense of thanking everyone by name. All those names don’t mean a thing to the audience.

Also, too many commercials. I know someone has to pay for the hours they are on the air, but my goodness, how many?

JEANNIE M. McQUEEN

Laguna Hills