Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_53436 ( "Year" real, "Nominated For" text, "Award" text, "Category" text, "Result" text )

### Question ###
Name what was nominated in years before 2002 for most popular comedy performer at the national television awards

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT "Nominated For" FROM table_53436 WHERE "Year" < '2002' AND "Award" = 'national television awards' AND "Category" = 'most popular comedy performer'