How many Emmy nominations did the drama Mad Men receive this year?”
“Family Guy,” the Fox series that muscled its way back on the air in 2005 after proving popular in reruns and on DVD, received just two nominations — but one of them was for best comedy series, making it just the second animated series to compete in the best comedy series category. Not even “The Simpsons” can claim that honor; the other animated series to receive a nomination was “The Flintstones” in 1961. “Flight of the Conchords,” the offbeat HBO series about two struggling musicians, received six nominations, including a nomination as best comedy series and another for star Jemaine Clement. (Co-star and musical partner Bret McKenzie must be wondering who he offended.) The series with the most nominations were “30 Rock,” which is up for 22 Emmys, and “Mad Men,” which earned 16 nods. Both were big winners last year, taking best comedy series and best drama, respectively.
CNN) — The Emmy Awards smiled on some unlikely comedy series nominees Thursday morning, giving nominations to “Family Guy” and “Flight of the Conchords” and leaving out such mainstays as “Two and a Half Men.” “Family Guy,” the Fox series that muscled its way back on the air in 2005 after proving popular in reruns and on DVD, received just two nominations — but one of them was for best comedy series, making it just the second animated series to compete in the best comedy series category. Not even “The Simpsons” can claim that honor; the other animated series to receive a nomination was “The Flintstones” in 1961. “We’re thrilled to see ‘Family Guy’ and ‘American Dad’ recognized by the Academy,” said creator Seth MacFarlane in a statement. (“American Dad,” another MacFarlane show, was nominated for best animated program.) “And the idea that ‘Family Guy’ can transcend animation and be honored as one of the best comedies on television is truly rewarding.” “Flight of the Conchords,” the of
The Emmy nominations came out this morning and there were mostly met expectations with a few surprises. One thing we expected was that Mad Men would be nominated but they received a whopping 16 nominations for this year including: Outstanding Drama Series and nods for its stars Jon Hamm and Elisabeth Moss.
