The People's Choice Awards

I guess I don’t watch enough TV because half the people presenting awards I didn’t know.

Craig Ferguson is the host – had never heard of him. He was mildly entertaining. He made a joke about CBS that made very little sense though. Basically saying the reason people don’t know of him is because he’s on CBS. Years ago David Letterman used to make the same kind of jokes, but that was when CBS was at the bottom of the ratings pool – so it was amusing. Now that CBS is winning the ratings war between the big 4 networks Craig’s joke fell flat.

Favourite Leading Lady
This was the first award of the evening and was presented by the host Craig Ferguson.

Reese Witherspoon won- she is just too cute & perky. Plus, kept her speech nice and short. Have to like that.

Favourite Male TV Star
Jenna Elfman presented – wow, holy makeover for her.

Ray Romano won – big surprise. I’m so tired of this guy and I didn’t think he’d ever get off the stage.

Who should have won? Didn’t like the other two runner-ups. Keifer Sutherland & Charlie Sheen so don’t really care.

Favourite Daytime Talk Show Host
Jason Lee and Ethan Suplee (from My Name is Earl) – presented.

Ellen won!! – woohoooooo. She also won for Favourite Funny Female Star. She was shooting a video as she accepted the award and I think she plans to show it on her show tomorrow.

Favourite Reality Competition
David ?? and Nicolette Sheridan presented. (didn’t catch his last name)

American Idol won. Randy Jackson accepted the award. He kept his speech nice and short too.

Favourite Male Action Star
Matthew McConaughey won. There is something about this guy I just don’t care for. He comes across as such an idiot most times. This evening he basically gave everyone a pep talk. He shouldn’t be allowed to talk in public.

Who should have won? Brad Pitt

Favourite Male Movie Star
Eva Mendes presented.

Johnny Depp won. He was sedate as usual but did make a couple of humorous attempts – I believe I saw a smirk as well.

Favourite Female Singer
Kelly Clarkson won. Ok, I like Kelly’s music – but, beating out Gwen Stefani? Something isn’t right about that. “Peace out ya’ll” was her sign off before she left the stage.

Who should have won? Gwen Stefani

Favourite Movie
Harrison Ford presented. Ohhh, he has to lose the goatee.

Stars Wars: Episode III – no big surprise there. It also won for Favourite Drama. George Lucas accepted the award. He basically just said how he makes his movies for the people – well, hellooooo of course he does. They buy the tickets.

Favourite Group
Doris Roberts presented.

Green Day won. They said they represent the underdog – hmmm.

Favourite Female TV Star
Dominic Monahan from Lost presented.

Jennifer Garner won. She also won for Female Action Star. She basically just said ‘thank you’.

Who should have won?

Female TV Star – Teri Hatcher

Female Action Star – Angelina Jolie

Favourite Movie Comedy
Jessica Simpson presented.

Wedding Crashers won. Oh good gawd – Owen Wilson is accepting. This guy’s voice puts me to sleep. He also won for Favourite On-Screen Match-up along with Vince Vaughn

Who should have won?

Favourite Movie – Hitch

Favourite Match-up – Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie

Favourite New TV Drama
Marg Helgenberger & Gary Dourdan presented

Prison Break won – yay! Actually, it’s the only one of the three in the running that I have watched. They took a big break before Christmas though (without having escaped), so not sure I’ll continue watching it when it finally returns. Yes, I’m fickle.

Favourite TV Comedy
The cast from How I Met Your Mother presented

Everybody Loves Raymond won – oy! Talk about a show that was way past its prime but went on and on and on – and is now still winning. Ray and Brad Garrett did a little skit on stage. Just go away already!

Favourite Female Movie Star
George Lopez presented. Said he wanted to apologize for Nick Lachey not being invited but they had enough seat fillers – ouch! Of course they panned right to Jessica Simpson. Ok, this guy just isn’t funny. Lame gay joke about Owen Wilson. Then announcing the category says “oh, is Jennifer Aniston here’… the crowd started to lightly boo which stopped him.

Sandra Bullock won. She apologized for George Lopez saying it was his medication. I agree – he’s on something! She was very gracious in her acceptance.

Favourite New TV Comedy
Kelsey Grammer presented. He said he had no idea George Lopez was that funny. I think he was being facetious but not sure.

My Name is Earl won. I haven’t seen any of the shows nominated so don’t care. Wish Jason Lee would get rid of that ridiculous mustache tho. What is it with men and facial hair? Ok ok, I know it’s for the role he’s playing.

The have to raise the mic. Poor Jason was bent over probably two feet trying to speak into it. When Brad Garrett was on the stage it was directly in front of his stomach.

Favourite Song from a Movie
Tyra Banks presented.

These boots are made for walking - Jessica Simpson

“Oh gosh I never win anything. This is so cool”. I think you can see the way the rest of the speech goes.

Favourite TV Drama
Donald Sutherland presented.

CSI won – yay!!!! For some reason Desperate Housewives was also in this category – how odd. The entire cast and crew went up to the stage to accept. Gil Grissom (can’t for the life of me think of his name at the moment) did the talking. The damn producers kept trying to cut him off by playing the music. Gave the usual thank you speech tho.

These also won but were not televised:

Favourite Leading Man – Brad Pitt
Favourite Music Tour – U2
Favourite Nighttime Talk Show – Jay Leno
Favourite Movie Drama – Star Wars: Episode III
Favourite Reality Show – Extreme Home Makeover

.. I’m sure there was more but they were so quick I didn’t catch them all.

So after watching this show it would appear I haven’t missed much this past year in TV or movies. Actually, it reminded me of why I never watch these award shows.