A handful of comedy writers polled by EW have their doubts.
Dramedies dont do that.
Adds another: Ive seenGleea couple times, and I like it okay.
The Emmy brass recognizes the issue, but is understandably reluctant to create a new award for dramedies.
(Gleeplans to offer its pilot and the Madonna episode for consideration.)
But other than the musical numbers, creator Ryan Murphy argues,Gleeisnt that different.
People get caught up on that dramedy label.
But every time I watch30 RockorModern Family, I am moved, he says.
Just because its a sitcom doesnt mean its not moving.
And just because its a one-hour [show] doesnt mean its not funny.
Gleeaired its first season finale on Tuesday; it averaged nearly 11 million viewers.
The episode was the highest-rated season finale for all freshman series this year.
With additional reporting by Whitney Pastorek
