SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION TO THE CATEGORIES
(In the order as announced 7/17/08. Including 2008 nomination information.)
PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS
OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES
BOSTON LEGAL, ABC First eligible year: 2005 Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Drama Series: 2007, 2008 Nominations this year: 7 Total: 22 nominations, 5 wins
DAMAGES, FX Networks First eligible year: 2008 Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Drama Series: 2008 Nominations this year: 7 Total: 7 nominations, 0 wins
DEXTER, SHOWTIME First eligible year: 2007 Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Drama Series: 2008 Nominations this year: 5 Total: 8 nominations, 2 wins
HOUSE, FOX First eligible year: 2005 Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Drama Series: 2006, 2007, 2008 Nominations this year: 4 Total: 17 nominations, 2 wins
LOST, ABC First eligible year: 2005 Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Drama Series: 2005, 2008 Year(s) won as Outstanding Drama Series: 2005 Nominations this year: 7 Total: 34 nominations, 7 wins
MAD MEN, AMC First eligible year: 2008 Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Drama Series: 2008 Nominations this year: 16 Total: 16 nominations, 0 wins
2 OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
GLENN CLOSE, DAMAGES, FX Networks 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, Damages 2005 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, The Shield 2004 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie, The Lion In Winter 2002 - Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series, Will & Grace 1997 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Special, In The Gloaming ! 1995 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or Special, Serving In Silence: The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story 1995 - Outstanding Made For Television Movie, Serving In Silence: The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story 1993 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or Special, Skylark (Hallmark Hall Of Fame) 1991 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or Special, Sarah, Plain And Tall (Hallmark Hall Of Fame) 1991 - Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special And Miniseries, Sarah, Plain And Tall (Hallmark Hall Of Fame) 1984 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Series Or A Special, Something About Amelia Total: 11 nominations, 1 win
SALLY FIELD, BROTHERS & SISTERS, ABC 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, Brothers & Sisters ! 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, Brothers & Sisters 2003 - Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series, ER ! 2001 - Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series, ER 2000 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or Movie, A Cooler Climate 1995 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or Special, A Woman Of Independent Means 1995 - Outstanding Miniseries, A Woman Of Independent Means ! 1977 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Or Comedy Special, Sybil Total: 8 nominations, 3 wins
MARISKA HARGITAY, LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT, NBC 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit ! 2006 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 2005 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 2004 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Total: 5 nominations, 1 win
3 HOLLY HUNTER, SAVING GRACE, TNT 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, Saving Grace 2001 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie, When Billie Beat Bobby 2001 - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie, Things You Can Tell Just By Looking At Her 2000 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie, Harlan County War ! 1993 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or Special, The Positively True Adventures Of The Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom ! 1989 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or Special, Roe vs. Wade Total: 6 nominations, 2 wins
KYRA SEDGWICK, THE CLOSER, TNT 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, The Closer 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, The Closer 2006 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, The Closer Total: 3 nominations, 0 wins
4 OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
GABRIEL BYRNE, IN TREATMENT, HBO This is Gabriel Byrne’s first Emmy nomination.
BRYAN CRANSTON, BREAKING BAD, AMC 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, Breaking Bad 2006 - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, Malcolm in the Middle 2003 - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, Malcolm in the Middle 2002 - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, Malcolm in the Middle Total: 4 nominations, 0 wins
MICHAEL C. HALL, DEXTER, SHOWTIME 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, Dexter 2002 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, Six Feet Under Total: 2 nominations, 0 wins
JON HAMM, MAD MEN, AMC This is Jon Hamm’s first Emmy nomination.
HUGH LAURIE, HOUSE, FOX 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, House 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, House 2005 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, House Total: 3 nominations, 0 wins
JAMES SPADER, BOSTON LEGAL, ABC 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, Boston Legal ! 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, Boston Legal ! 2005 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, Boston Legal ! 2004 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, The Practice Total: 4 nominations, 3 wins
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OUTSTANDING MADE FOR TELEVISION MOVIE
BERNARD AND DORIS, HBO 10 nominations
EXTRAS: THE EXTRA SPECIAL SERIES FINALE, HBO 6 nominations
THE MEMORY KEEPER’S DAUGHTER, LIFETIME 1 nomination
A RAISIN IN THE SUN, ABC 3 nominations
RECOUNT, HBO 11 nominations
OUTSTANDING MINISERIES
THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN, A&E 7 nominations
CRANFORD (MASTERPIECE), PBS 8 nominations
JOHN ADAMS, HBO 23 nominations
TIN MAN, SCI FI CHANNEL 9 nominations
6 OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A MINISERIES OR A MOVIE
DAME JUDI DENCH, CRANFORD (MASTERPIECE), PBS 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie, Cranford (MASTERPIECE)
2001 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie, The Last Of The Blonde Bombshells Total: 2 nominations, 0 wins
CATHERINE KEENER, AN AMERICAN CRIME, SHOWTIME This is Catherine Keener’s first Emmy nomination.
LAURA LINNEY, JOHN ADAMS, HBO 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie, John Adams ! 2004 - Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series, Frasier ! 2002 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie, Wild Iris Total: 3 nominations, 2 wins
PHYLICIA RASHAD, A RAISIN IN THE SUN, ABC 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie, A Raisin in the Sun 1986 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, The Cosby Show Total: 2 nominations, 0 wins
SUSAN SARANDON, BERNARD AND DORIS, HBO 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie, Bernard and Doris 2002 - Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series, Malcolm in the Middle 2001 - Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series, Friends Total: 3 nominations, 0 wins
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RALPH FIENNES, BERNARD AND DORIS, HBO This is Ralph Fiennes’ first Emmy nomination.
RICKY GERVAIS, EXTRAS: THE EXTRA SPECIAL SERIES FINALE, HBO 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie, Extras: The Extra Special Series Finale 2008 - Outstanding Writing For A Miniseries Or A Movie, Extras: The Extra Special Series Finale 2008 - Outstanding Directing For A Miniseries Or A Movie, Extras: The Extra Special Series Finale ! 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, Extras 2007 - Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series, Extras 2007 - Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series, Extras 2007 - Outstanding Comedy Series, The Office ! 2006 - Outstanding Comedy Series, The Office 2006 - Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series, Extras 2005 - Outstanding Writing For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Dramatic Special, The Office Special Total: 10 nominations, 2 wins
PAUL GIAMATTI, JOHN ADAMS, HBO This is Paul Giamatti’s first Emmy nomination.
KEVIN SPACEY, RECOUNT, HBO This is Kevin Spacey’s first Emmy nomination.
TOM WILKINSON, RECOUNT, HBO 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie, Recount 2008 - Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie, John Adams 2003 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie, Normal Total: 3 nominations, 0 wins
8 OUTSTANDING REALITY-COMPETITION PROGRAM
THE AMAZING RACE, CBS First eligible year: 2002 Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Reality-Competition Program: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Year(s) won as Outstanding Reality-Competition Program: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Nominations this year: 6 Total: 26 nominations, 10 wins
AMERICAN IDOL, FOX First eligible year: 2003 Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Reality-Competition Program: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Nominations this year: 5 Total: 34 nominations, 1 win
DANCING WITH THE STARS, ABC First eligible year: 2006 Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Reality-Competition Program: 2006, 2007, 2008 Nominations this year: 8 Total: 22 nominations, 2 wins
PROJECT RUNWAY, BRAVO First eligible year: 2005 Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Reality-Competition Program: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Nominations this year: 5 Total: 12 nominations, 0 wins
TOP CHEF, BRAVO First eligible year: 2006 Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Reality-Competition Program: 2007, 2008 Nominations this year: 3 Total: 5 nominations, 0 wins
9 OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
ALEC BALDWIN, 30 ROCK, NBC 2008 – Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, 30 Rock 2007 – Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, 30 Rock 2006 – Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series, Will & Grace 2005 – Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series, Will & Grace 2002 – Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie, Path To War 2001 – Outstanding Miniseries, Nuremberg 1996 – Outstanding Lead Actor For A Miniseries Or A Special, Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire Total: 7 nominations, 0 wins
STEVE CARELL, THE OFFICE, NBC 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, The Office 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, The Office 2006 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, The Office Total: 3 nominations, 0 wins
LEE PACE, PUSHING DAISIES, ABC This is Lee Pace’s first Emmy nomination.
TONY SHALHOUB, MONK, USA 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, Monk 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, Monk ! 2006 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, Monk ! 2005 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, Monk 2004 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, Monk ! 2003 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, Monk Total: 6 nominations, 3 wins
CHARLIE SHEEN, TWO AND A HALF MEN, CBS 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, Two And A Half Men 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, Two And A Half Men 2006 - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series, Two And A Half Men Total: 3 nominations, 0 wins
10 OUTSTANDING HOST FOR A REALITY OR REALITY-COMPETITION PROGRAM (This is the first year of eligibility for this category.)
TOM BERGERON, DANCING WITH THE STARS, ABC 2008 - Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program, Dancing With The Stars 2007 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, Dancing With The Stars 2006 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, Dancing With The Stars Total: 3 nominations, 0 wins
HEIDI KLUM, PROJECT RUNWAY, BRAVO 2008 - Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program, Project Runway 2008 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, Project Runway 2007 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, Project Runway 2006 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, Project Runway 2005 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, Project Runway Total: 5 nominations, 0 wins
HOWIE MANDEL, DEAL OR NO DEAL, NBC This is Howie Mandel’s first Emmy nomination.
JEFF PROBST, SURVIVOR, CBS 2008 - Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program, Survivor 2006 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, Survivor 2005 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, Survivor 2004 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, Survivor 2003 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, Survivor 2002 - Outstanding Special Class Program, Survivor ! 2001 - Outstanding Non-Fiction Program (Special Class), Survivor Total: 7 nominations, 1 win
RYAN SEACREST, AMERICAN IDOL, FOX 2008 - Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program, American Idol 2007 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, American Idol 2006 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, American Idol 2005 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, American Idol 2004 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, American Idol 2003 - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, American Idol Total: 6 nominations, 0 wins
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CHRISTINA APPLEGATE, SAMANTHA WHO?, ABC 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, Samantha Who? 2004 - Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series, Friends ! 2003 - Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series, Friends Total: 3 nominations, 1 win
AMERICA FERRERA, UGLY BETTY, ABC 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, Ugly Betty ! 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, Ugly Betty Total: 2 nominations, 1 win
TINA FEY, 30 ROCK, NBC 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, 30 Rock 2008 - Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series, 30 Rock 2008 - Outstanding Individual Performance In A Variety, Music Or Comedy Program, Saturday Night Live ! 2007 - Outstanding Comedy Series, 30 Rock 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, 30 Rock 2007 - Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series, 30 Rock 2003 - Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Program, Saturday Night Live ! 2002 - Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Program, Saturday Night Live 2001 - Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Program, Saturday Night Live Total: 9 nominations, 2 wins
JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS, THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE, CBS 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, The New Adventures Of Old Christine 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, The New Adventures Of Old Christine ! 2006 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, The New Adventures Of Old Christine 1998 - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series, Seinfeld 1997 - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series, Seinfeld ! 1996 - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series, Seinfeld 1995 - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series, Seinfeld 1994 - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series, Seinfeld 1993 - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series, Seinfeld 1992 - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series, Seinfeld Total: 10 nominations, 2 wins
MARY-LOUISE PARKER, WEEDS, SHOWTIME 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, Weeds 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, Weeds 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie, The Robber Bride ! 2004 - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Miniseries Or Movie, Angels In America 2002 - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series, The West Wing Total: 5 nominations, 1 win
12 OUTSTANDING COMEDY SERIES
CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, HBO First eligible year: 2001 Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Comedy Series: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008 Nominations this year: 4 Total: 30 nominations, 1 win
ENTOURAGE, HBO First eligible year: 2005 Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Comedy Series: 2007, 2008 Nominations this year: 5 Total: 20 nominations, 3 wins
THE OFFICE, NBC First eligible year: 2005 Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Comedy Series: 2006, 2007, 2008 Year(s) won as Outstanding Comedy Series: 2006 Nominations this year: 8 Total: 22 nominations, 3 wins
30 ROCK, NBC First eligible year: 2007 Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Comedy Series: 2007, 2008 Year(s) won as Outstanding Comedy Series: 2007 Nominations this year: 17 Total: 27 nominations, 2 wins
TWO AND A HALF MEN, CBS First eligible year: 2004 Year(s) nominated in Outstanding Comedy Series: 2006, 2007, 2008 Nominations this year: 7 Total: 30 nominations, 4 wins
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