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Emmys: Who Will Win? Who Should?

The Primetime Emmy Awards presentations are one of television's biggest nights, studded with stars.

Who should win -- and who will win on Sunday night?

Dalton Ross, assistant managing editor of "Entertainment Weekly," gave "Early Show" viewers his predictions for all the major categories.

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Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:

Will win? Alec Baldwin as Jack Donaghy, "30 Rock"
Should win? Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper, "The Big Bang Theory"

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:

Will win? Edie Falco as Jackie Peyton, "Nurse Jackie"
Should win? Edie Falco as Jackie Peyton, "Nurse Jackie"

Outstanding Comedy Series:

Will win? "Modern Family" (ABC)
Should win? "Modern Family" (ABC) or "Glee" (Fox)

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:

Will win? Bryan Cranson as Walter White, "Breaking Bad"
Should win? Bryan Cranson as Walter White, "Breaking Bad"

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series:

Will win? Julianna Margulies as Alicia Florick, "The Good Wife"
Should win? Julianna Margulies as Alicia Florick, "The Good Wife"

Outstanding Drama Series:

Will win? "Mad Men" (AMC)
Should win? "Breaking Bad" (AMC)

Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Series:

Will win? "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" • Comedy Central
Should win? "The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien" • NBC

Watch Dalton as he explained his reasoning behind his top picks:

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