Pushing Daisies, sadly, did not earn a nomination for the 2008 Emmy Awards. But two of its stars garnered well-deserved nods in the categories of Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series and Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series.

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series

• Alec Baldwin - 30 Rock
• Tony Shaloub - Monk
• Lee Pace - Pushing Daisies
• Steve Carell - The Office
• Charlie Sheen - Two And A Half Men

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series

• Jean Smart - Samantha Who?
  
• Holland Taylor- Two And A Half Men
• Kristin Chenoweth - Pushing Daisies
• Vanessa Williams - Ugly Betty
  
• Amy Poehler - Saturday Night Live

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