2008 Sublime Primetime

On September 17, 2008, the Writers Guild of America West hosted 2008 Sublime Primetime, a panel discussion of Emmy-nominated writers. A feeling of camaraderie and respect was in the air as writers in the areas on comedy and drama, miniseries and movie, came together on stage in Beverly Hills to discuss their craft, journey, and creative process.

Larry Wilmore (The Office, The Bernie Mac Show, creator) moderated the panel of Emmy-nominated writers: Mad Men's Robin Veith and Matthew Weiner (creator); Danny Strong, Recount; Kirk Ellis, John Adams; and Bryan Fuller, Pushing Daisies.

Kirk Ellis, John Adams, and Danny Strong, Recount, are both nominated for Emmys in the category of Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie, or Dramatic Special.

Larry Wilmore with panelists Robin Veith and Matt Weiner of Mad Men. Robin and Matt, whose series was nominated for two writing Emmy's: Matt for the Mad Men pilot--"Smoke Gets in your Eyes" and Matt and Robin for "The Wheel." Mad Men was nominated for a total of 16 Emmy's, including Best Drama Series, Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (also for the pilot), and Lead Actor for Jon Hamm.

Bryan Fuller, creator of Pushing Daisies, with boyfriend Scott Roberts (left). Fuller's Pie-Lette for Pushing Daisies, about a pie-maker who brings people back to life with one touch and sends them back with another, is nominated for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series. Lee Pace, who plays Ned (the main character who gave his childhood sweetheart the touch of life and kept her there) is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.

WGA West President Patric M. Verrone with Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner.

The 60th Annual Emmy Awards will br broadcast on Sunday, September 21, on ABC. For more information, go to www.emmys.org