"Wow. We're all immensely honored by the show being nominated again, but to have so many of the people you work with every day be individually nominated is especially gratifying. I have a huge chance of being thanked on stage now. "
--Greg Daniels, executive producer, "The Office"

With 23 Emmy wins for “The Simpsons,” including nine in the animated series category, executive producer and show runner Al Jean is still excited to receive an Emmy nomination for the long-running Fox comedy. “The category gets more difficult every year,” Mr. Jean said. “It’s not at all a gimme or an easy thing. I just hope we win.” In the nominated episode, “The Haw-Hawed Couple,” Bart befriends bully Nelson, and Homer reads a Harry Potter-esque story to daughter Lisa. “Both stories had a real great emotional resonance,” said Mr. Jean, who’s in New York City screening “The Simpsons Movie,” which premieres nationwide July 27.

"This is my favorite day ... ever," said Bill D'Elia, executive producer of ABC's "Boston Legal." The show is up for six Emmys, including drama series, and Mr. D'Elia himself is Emmy-nominated for director, drama. "I woke up at 4:30 with a headache, and I was thoroughly annoyed for having it," he said. He couldn't get back to sleep, so he said he decided to watch the Emmy nominations and become depressed. However, when "Legal" was announced in the drama category, Mr. D'Elia perked up. "As soon as I saw 'Boston Legal,' the headache was gone," he said. On the air for three seasons, "Legal" received its first nomination in the drama series category. "We're the little engine that could," he said. "We just kept chugging away."

CBS' "The Amazing Race" received its fifth straight nomination in the category of reality competition program--it has won the past four years. Bertram van Munster, executive producer, co-creator and director of the around-the-world race show, said, "We are so very, very thrilled to receive these nominations. I thank the Academy."

“I was in bed and I turned on my BlackBerry,” said Vanessa Williams, explaining how she found out about her supporting actress Emmy nomination for ABC’s “Ugly Betty.” After reading the deluge of congratulatory emails, “I knew it was a good day.” Ms. Williams’ nomination is one of a series of firsts for “Betty,” including a first Emmy nomination for star America Ferrara and a comedy nomination for the freshman series. The series netted 11 nominations in all. “I’m just happy that there is some kind of longevity guarantee” for the show, Ms. Williams said. “The fact that this is our first season is just icing on the cake.” She said a majority of the cast and crew showed up at “Betty” creator Marco Pennette's house for a pancake/Emmy nomination party this morning. They are currently shooting episodes for season two, and “It’s just been high-energy,” she said.

Silvio Horta, “Betty’s” creator and executive producer, joined the crowd at Mr. Pennette’s house for pancakes. “It was either going to be sad pancakes or happy pancakes,” he said. “Fortunately, it was happy pancakes.” Mr. Horta said he didn’t really expect to receive 11 nominations for “Betty.” He said the crew is trying to find moments during production to enjoy the moment, but said there’s “not really much time to waste.”

Mariska Hargitay was thrilled with her nomination as lead actress in a drama series. "It's a tremendous honor to be recognized, especially in the company of such phenomenally talented women. I'm so grateful to work with brilliant writers, actors and directors, on a show that I love, a show that has the opportunity to make a difference and touch people's lives."

“I say give me the Emmy, give me the bloody Emmy,” Nigel Lythgoe, executive producer of Fox’s “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance,” said. Both shows are up for Emmys this year. “Idol” has been nominated for reality competition program since 2003, losing every year to CBS’ “The Amazing Race.” “It is live and it is in your face twice a week,” Mr. Lythgoe said of “Idol.” “I don’t know what more we can do besides murder Simon Cowell on the air.” However, Mr. Lythgoe said he was more excited about “Dance’s” two nominations in the choreography category, as the “Idol” team has come to expect a nomination every year. He said he was delighted the TV Academy even knew about “Dance.”

"Entourage's" Kevin Dillon has a terrible cold, but since hearing the news of his Emmy nomination for supporting actor in a comedy at 5:45 this morning, he's breathing a little easier. "I'm pretty psyched," he said. "It's a win-win situation either way. Just getting the nod is a victory in itself." Forget the gold statue, Mr. Dillon is most looking forward to being able to bring a plus-one to the HBO Emmy party for the first time. "I haven't been able to bring anyone in the past, but as a nominee I think you can," he said. "I'll be able to bring my wife, and she's going to look stunning as always." Aside from the sneezing and coughing, Mr. Dillon said this has been one of the greatest days ever. "I got nominated, met Kid Rock at Starbucks and am off to play golf with Wayne Gretzky," he said. "It's been a real 'Entourage' day, with cameos and all."

"I am absolutely thrilled to still be in the running. I have been a fan for years of all of the 'Law & Orders' -- so I am particularly honored to be part of 'SVU" this is truly remarkable."
--Leslie Caron, Emmy nominee for best supporting actress for her appearance in "Law & Order: SVU"

At HBO, which again led the way with the most Emmy nominations, newly installed Chairman-CEO Bill Nelson said, "It's a tribute to the extraordinary range of talented people who come to work with us each year. To see them recognized across so many categories is very gratifying. We're very appreciative of the Academy's recognition."

Freshman NBC sitcom "30 Rock" earned nominations for its stars, Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin. Fey's reaction: "This is an outrage." Baldwin, who's had his share of negative publicity this year, said simply, "I'm grateful to be nominated."

Dick Wolf, executive producer of top nomination getter "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee," said in a statement: "We couldn't have had a better partner than HBO. I am amazed, thrilled and grateful that the Academy voters were so embracing of 'Bury My Heart.' This film has been a labor of love and conscience for everyone who worked on it. After a six-year development process, even Academy members don't have any idea how much their validation means to [co-executive producer] Tom Thayer and me as well as everyone involved in this project."

"Entourage" executive producer Doug Ellin was embarrased to admit he was actually sound asleep when his publicist called to tell him the news of the show's nomination for comedy series. Even though he was nominated last year, he says he was still surprised.

"I feel great. It really feels good," he said. "You’re always kind of hopeful, but you still never know."

Mr. Ellin also shared his excitement for "Entourage" cast members Kevin Dillon (Johnny Drama), a first-time Emmy nominee for supporting actor in a comedy series, and veteran Martin Landau (Bob Ryan), nominated as guest actor in a comedy series.

“If a back flip is appropriate, I’ll do one,” producer Alexander Bulkley said shortly after learning about “Robot Chicken’s” Emmy nomination for animated show. “It’s pretty exciting stuff. We don’t even know what to do with ourselves.” Mr. Bulkley was drinking coffee on his porch when his wife told him the exciting news. “She discovered it online herself and then my publicist called almost simultaneously,” he said. He sees the nomination as a testament to the hard work and amazing people he works with. “It’s the little show that could.”

"Robot Chicken" producer Corey Campodonico was brushing his teeth when he got the news of his show's nomination for animated series from partner Alexander Bulkley and from his publicist.

"I'm very excited and very thrilled," he said. "It’s a great honor to crack that lineup of other nominees. They’ve dominated the category for so long. It's time for some new blood."

Mr. Campodonico said he and Mr. Bulkley submitted the series last year as a joke, but now the tide has turned and he's happy to be there.

"Everyone on the show pours their heart and soul into it," he said. "So it's great to see hard work rewarded this way, win or lose."

David Shore, one of the executive producers of “House,” was asleep during the Emmy nominations this morning.

“If I’m not getting nominated, I’m sleeping in,” he said.

“House” executive producer Katie Jacobs said she was “more neurotic” than Mr. Shore and got up at 5 a.m. to watch the nominations live.

Nominated for best drama, Fox’s “House” is up against tough competition, including HBO’s “The Sopranos” and NBC’s “Heroes.” But, Mr. Shore said that he believes the old adage of it’s an honor to be nominated is true.

“It’s silly to worry about it,” he said. “It’s nice to be in a category that’s so strong.”

“I still think ‘24’ is going to win,” Ms. Jacobs joked.

“House” is nominated for three other awards, including lead actor in a drama (Hugh Laurie), guest actor in a drama (David Morse) and prosthetic makeup for a series, miniseries, movie or special.

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