Emmys 2008: Brit's Mother Gig Deemed Not-So-Special

Rough year for bad girls trying to do good. Neither Britney nor Mary-Kate Olsen landed on Emmy's list of semifinalists in the guest actress in a comedy category, despite each collecting a sampling of positive notes for their bits on How I Met Your Mother and Weeds, respectively.Then again, I dare anyone to trump Carrie Fisher in this race. Here's who is in the running against 2007 winner Elaine Stritch, courtesy of GoldDerby.com.Guest Actress in a Comedy seriesPolly Bergen, Desperate Housewives Edie Falco, 30 Rock Vivica A. Fox, Curb Your EnthusiasmKathryn Joosten, Desperate HousewivesAnnie Potts, Ugly BettyCarrie Fisher, 30 RockShirley Knight, Desperate Housewives Jane Lynch, Two and a Half MenAmy Ryan, The Office Sarah Silverman, MonkElaine Stritch, 30 RockMore Emmys 2008 coverage:• Semifinalists for Lead Actor/Actress (Drama), Supporting Actor (Comedy)• Lights Out for Connie Britton in Supporting Actress Race • Supporting Actor Winner Terry O'Quinn MIA from 2008 Ra...

TV GuideNews July 2, 2008 at 4:59 p.m. PT