I know that Sandra Oh and ...

Question: I know that Sandra Oh and Patrick Dempsey are getting all the award nominations for Grey's Anatomy, but after watching some recent episodes, T.R. Knight has been the standout for me. In "Begin the Begin" he helped a teenage girl understand what she really wanted to be in life, and in "Tell Me Sweet Little Lies," he and Carole Cook had maybe the best scene I've seen in this show since Cristina screamed and sobbed, "Somebody sedate me!" Knight has finally come into his own; he has become moving and distinguished in subtle ways. If anything, I think he deserves some award recognition. I know you don't base your TV-watching on awards, but I'm an awards-show aficionado. What do you think his chances are at the Emmys this year? P.S.: I admire your column and read it every Monday and Wednesday. Thanks!
Answer: Thank you. I'd seen T.R. Knight a number of times on stage before he got this big break with a character that fits him like a surgical glove. He is terrific: hilarious, poignant, adorable, you name it. To me, there really isn't a weak link in this cast, but he's one of the essential elements that give Anatomy its heart. But awards? Don't count on it. The drama categories are ridiculously glutted with potential nominees, and much as I'd love to see him singled out, I figure that Anatomy may have to stand in line behind the supporting players on shows like The Sopranos, Lost, The West Wing (surely John Spencer will rate a posthumous nomination) and who knows what else. But if I were compiling the names, he'd be on my short list.