Remember that “Trapped in the Closet” episode on South Park that eviscerated Scientologists and especially Tom Cruise for being…how should I best put this?…guarded about his personal proclivities? TV Academy members have nominated the episode for a possible Emmy in the category of “outstanding animated program award.” The meaning of this seems clear. The TV Academy membership hasn’t suddenly turned bold and irreverent. It’s that Cruise is seen as a diminished force in this town and people aren’t scared of him like they used to be. Can anyone imagine this nomination happening five years ago?
