It was a very good day for executives at CBS, NBC and HBO. That’s because the three networks pulled in an astonishing 200 Emmy nominations. So, how did the networks fare this year with the 2011 Emmy Award nominations and what were the top TV shows that pulled in the most noms this morning?
2011 Emmy nominations for non-cable TV stations:
- CBS – 40
- NBC: 46
- PBS: 43
- FOX: 42
- ABC: 40
2011 Emmy nominations for cable TV stations:
- HBO: 104
- AMC: 29
- Showtime: 21
- Comedy Central: 11
- ReelzChannel: 10
Top TV shows receiving the most 2011 Emmy nominations:
- Mildred Place - 21
- Mad Men – 19
- Boardwalk Empire - 18
- Modern Family – 17
- Saturday Night Live – 16
- Game of Thrones - 13
- 30 Rock – 13
- Glee – 12
- Downtown Abbey – 11
- Too Big To Fall – 11
- American Idol – 10
- The Kennedys – 10
- 83rd Annual Academy Awards – 9
- Cinema Verite – 9
- The Good Wife – 9
- So You Think You Can Dance – 8
- The Amazing Race – 7
- American Masters – 7
- Dancing with the Stars – 7
- Gettysburg – 7
- The Pillars of the Earth – 7
The Primetime Emmy Awards celebrate excellence in national primetime programming, awarding top honors at the annual creative arts and primetime awards ceremonies. The first Emmy Awards ceremony was held on January 25, 1949, at the Hollywood Athletic Club, and was devoted solely to programming that originated from Los Angeles, where the Television Academy was founded. Over time, the Emmys expanded to include programming aired throughout the United States.
Today, the Primetime Emmy is a symbol of peer recognition from over 15,000 Television Academy members. Members from more than two-dozen peer groups vote for the category of competition in their field of expertise.
The 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards will air live from the Nokia Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday, September 18th on FOX. Jane Lynch from Glee will serve as the show’s host for the first time ever.
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