With the upcoming 65^th Emmy Awards, viewers are excited whether their favorite celebrities will be acknowledged for their performances. One of the much-anticipated segments of the awards night is 'In Memoriam'. This segment honors celebrities who have passed away and have made significant contributions in the industry.

One actor that will be included in the roster is Cory Monteith who became famous because of his role in 'Glee' as Finn Hudson. While young fans have been devastated by his sudden death due to alcohol and heroin overdose, Variety's editor-in-chief Andrew Wallenstein published an opinion piece about Monteith.

For Wallenstein, giving a tribute to Monteith is expected but he questions whether it is appropriate for the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences to include the actor with other late celebrities who have had longer experiences and greater contributions.

"When Monteith's name is elevated alongside the other four people who are being elevated from the usual In Memoriam reel - actors James Gandolfini, Jean Stapleton and Jonathan Winters and writer-producer Gary David Goldberg - his inclusion risks coming across ill-considered. The unspoken, uncomfortable truth of the matter is that while the work he did on "Glee" showed great promise, it was not equal to the incredible careers the other four amassed," writes Wallenstein.

Stapleton's eulogy will be delivered by director Rob Reiner whereas 'Sopranos' actor Edie Falco will take care of his co-star Gandolfini's eulogy. Comedian Robin Williams will state Winters' eulogy while 'Family Ties' actor will take charge of Goldberg's. Finally, Monteith's eulogy will be delivered by his 'Glee' co-star, Jane Lynch.

Wallenstein finally emphasizes that he is not judging Monteith but the honor-giving body: "The Academy is risking having its honorable intentions misconstrued as using the actor's memory to cater to the younger audiences that are in decreasingly short supply for award shows these days."

Back in 2010, the Academy's 'In Memoriam' was similarly questioned when it dropped iconic actresses Bea Arthur and Farrah Fawcett off the list and instead featured pop star Michael Jackson.