Originally from USA Today; reporters Donna Freydkin, Will Keck, Bill Keveney and Ann Oldenburg

Unfortunately no award for Geena this weekend – however, being nominated the first time she gives TV Drama a shot should count as a victory in itself. I’ve crawled the web for some Emmy articles and good-hearted gossip, and will start with this interview from USA Today:

2:21 p.m. ET: Geena Davis

The outgoing fictional Commander in Chief is jazzed about her dramatic actress nod. “If you’re going to be woken up first thing in the morning, it’s fantastic to have it be such good news,” Davis exults. “It was funny because for some reason I had it in my head (that nominations would come out Friday), so I was sure that somebody dialed the wrong number that early in the morning. And it wasn’t. It was good news.”

While she admits disappointment at ABC’s choice not to renew Commander, Davis appreciates knowing that “people seem to have a tremendous affection and loyalty for the show. (The scheduling) got a little confusing for folks – When is it on? What night is it on? – but this is fantastic support and encouragement.”

But she says Commander may live on in the form of a movie. “I’m thrilled that it looks like I’ll get another chance to play Mackenzie Allen,” she says. “And who knows? Maybe we’ll end up making more episodes after that. Certainly, we’re getting some good affirmation of people’s fondness for the show.”

Curiously, the executive wing was well represented in this year’s nominations. Davis was one of three POTUS players to be recognized; The West Wing’s Martin Sheen and 24′s Gregory Itzin also received nods.

That thought worries Davis a little, as it might prompt the press to do more “if they ran against each other” stories. “They used to do that every once in a while with Martin Sheen and myself,” she recalls.

Despite having won an Oscar, Davis says getting an Emmy nomination is a thrill. “I have tremendous feeling and affection for this character. It’s really wonderful. (A nomination) is not something you expect or need; just the joy of playing a really great character is enough. That’s the case with the Oscar as well. That was very early in my career and nothing I expected, but what a fabulous recognition that maybe you’re doing something right. This is the same thing.”