ABC Television Network Is the New Home of 'MDA Show of Strength Telethon'

Press release from ABC Entertainment, June 17, 2013:

The Muscular Dystrophy Association’s nationally broadcast telethon, one of America’s longest-standing and beloved fundraising and entertainment events, will return this Labor Day weekend with a new broadcast home -- the ABC Television Network.

The network has signed on to air the two-hour “MDA Show of Strength Telethon” on ABC stations across the country on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET). As in the past, the entertainment event will raise funds and awareness to support MDA’s mission to help children and adults affected by progressive and often fatal muscle diseases.

“This is a remarkably hopeful time for MDA and our mission to find new treatments and cures as we set our sights on pursuing muscle health,” said MDA President and CEO Steven M. Derks. “We’re delighted to partner with ABC. Broadcasting our show nationwide and on primetime TV provides a critically important way to tell our story of progress in fighting muscle disease, while recognizing and engaging new supporters.”

This is the first time in MDA’s 48-year history of doing annual telethons that it will broadcast on a single television network. Previously, it partnered with an ad-hoc lineup of network affiliates in markets across the U.S. In recent years the majority of the stations have been ABC affiliates, which makes the new exclusive agreement with ABC a natural fit.

MDA is in the process of securing artists for this year’s telethon and all performers generously donate their time and talent to help make the event a success. The MDA telethon also will feature compelling stories of survival and hope profiling children and adults affected by muscle disease.

R.A. (RAC) Clark, longtime executive producer of the Academy of Country Music Awards, served as the MDA telethon’s executive producer in 2012 and will return this year. Clark has extensive producing credits on all major networks, including ABC.

In addition to funds contributed by the public, substantial support also comes from MDA’s family of national sponsors, whose work throughout the year on behalf of MDA will be recognized on the telethon. Among the sponsors: International Association of Fire Fighters, CITGO Petroleum Corp., Safeway, Lowe’s, Harley-Davidson, Jiffy Lube International, National Association of Letter Carriers, 7-Eleven, Dr Pepper Snapple Group/7UP, Acosta and Burger King.

At the community level, MDA is planning telethon-viewing parties with hundreds of local groups to rally support for the more than 1 million Americans it helps with lifesaving support and services. MDA also is planning a comprehensive digital and social media campaign to drive online fundraising and engage supporters in new ways.

Over the decades, funds raised by MDA telethons also have contributed to the organization’s worldwide research program. Today, through current clinical trials, there is growing excitement that new life-saving treatments and discoveries are on the horizon for many of the disorders MDA is dedicated to defeating, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

“Individuals with neuromuscular diseases are living longer, stronger lives thanks to the advances we’ve made over the years – particularly in the last decade -- thanks in large part to past MDA supporters,” said MDA Chairman of the Board R. Rodney Howell, M.D. “We’re redoubling our efforts to find and fund new discoveries that will save lives.”

MDA’s first Labor Day weekend telethon was broadcast in 1966 on a single New York station and has become the most successful fundraising event in the history of television. The show, with help from a legion of top celebrities and entertainers, has raised millions each year to provide life-enhancing support and services for the families MDA serves.

The telethon has consistently enjoyed robust support from thousands of the biggest stars in show business. However, the real stars on the broadcast have always been the MDA families who have graciously agreed to open their homes and hearts to America and tell their stories of strength.

CBS Announces 2013-2014 Premiere Dates

Press release from CBS, June 17, 2013:

CBS, America's #1 network, will premiere nearly all of its new and returning series during official premiere week (Sept. 23-29), following the Network's Sept. 22 broadcast of THE 65TH PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS, which will air live, 8:00-11:00 PM, ET/5:00-8:00 PM, PT.

HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, entering its final season, returns with a special one-hour episode on Monday, Sept. 23 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).

The new comedy MOM premieres Monday, Sept. 23 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT) followed by the freshman drama HOSTAGES (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT). Freshman comedy WE ARE MEN will premiere a week later on Monday, Sept. 30 (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT).

CBS's new Thursday two-hour comedy block premieres Sept. 26 with the return of THE BIG BANG THEORY (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT), new comedies THE MILLERS (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT) and THE CRAZY ONES (9:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) followed by TWO AND A HALF MEN (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT).

For the 11th time in the past 12 seasons, SURVIVOR will get an early start to the season when it returns with a special 90-minute premiere on Wednesday, Sept. 18.

CBS's mid-season drama INTELLIGENCE will premiere Monday, Feb. 24 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).

CBS's 2013-2014 Premiere Dates

Wednesday, Sept. 18

8:00-9:30 PM -- SURVIVOR (27th edition premiere)

Sunday, Sept. 22

8:00-11:00 PM, ET/5:00-8:00 PM, PT -- THE 65TH PRIMETIME EMMY® AWARDS

Monday, Sept. 23

8:00-9:00 PM -- HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER (9th season premiere)

9:00-9:30 PM -- 2 BROKE GIRLS (3rd season premiere)

9:30-10:00 PM -- MOM (Series Debut)

10:00-11:00 PM -- HOSTAGES (Series Debut)

Tuesday, Sept. 24

8:00-9:00 PM -- NCIS (11th season premiere)

9:00-10:00 PM -- NCIS: LOS ANGELES (5th season premiere)

10:00-11:00 PM -- PERSON OF INTEREST (3rd season premiere)

Wednesday, Sept. 25

9:00-10:00 PM -- CRIMINAL MINDS (9th season premiere)

10:00-11:00 PM -- CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (14th season premiere)

Thursday, Sept. 26

8:00-8:30 PM -- THE BIG BANG THEORY (7th season premiere)

8:30-9:00 PM -- THE MILLERS (Series Debut)

9:00-9:30 PM -- THE CRAZY ONES (Series Debut)

9:30-10:00 PM -- TWO AND A HALF MEN (11th season premiere)

10:00-11:00 PM -- ELEMENTARY (2nd season premiere)

Friday, Sept. 27

8:00-9:00 PM -- UNDERCOVER BOSS (5th season premiere)

9:00-10:00 PM -- HAWAII FIVE-0 (4th season premiere)

10:00-11:00 PM -- BLUE BLOODS (4th season premiere)

Saturday, Sept. 28

10:00-11:00 PM -- 48 HOURS (26th season premiere)

Sunday, Sept. 29

7:00-8:00 PM -- 60 MINUTES (46th season premiere)

8:00-9:00 PM -- THE AMAZING RACE (23rd edition premiere)

9:00-10:00 PM -- THE GOOD WIFE (5th season premiere)

10:00-11:00 PM -- THE MENTALIST (6th season premiere)

Monday, Feb. 24

10:00-11:00 PM -- INTELLIGENCE (Series Debut)

Winners of the 40th Annual Daytime Emmys, Presented June 16, 2013

THE NATIONAL ACADEMY
OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES
ANNOUNCES WINNERS FOR
THE 40TH ANNUAL
DAYTIME ENTERTAINMENT
EMMY® AWARDS

Broadcast Live from the Beverly Hilton Hotel on the HLN Network

Los Angeles, CA – June 16, 2013 – The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) tonight announced the winners of the 40th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Awards in a sold-out gala for over 1,000 attendees at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.

"What an exciting night for the 40th Anniversary of the Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Awards, said Malachy Wienges, Chairman, NATAS. "Daytime television is well and prospering as witnessed by this overwhelming turnout honoring the best that television can be. Working with our production and broadcast partners, LocoDistro and the HLN Network, we've delivered an evening that truly honors the outstanding work that happens day in and day out across all the genres that make up the Daytime viewer experience."

Sam Champion, anchor, "Good Morning America," AJ Hammer, host, "HLN Showbiz Tonight, and Robin Meade, host, "HLN Morning Express, hosted this evening's festivities including a pre-show, red carpet special featuring one-on-one interviews with the night's biggest stars. Among the night's many celebrity presenters were Alex Trebek of "Jeopardy!," Kathy Griffin, "My Life on the D-List," Wayne Brady, "Let's Make A Deal," Steve Harvey, "The Steve Harvey Show," Rachael Ray, "The Rachael Ray Show," Erika Slezak, "One Life to Live," Corin Bernsen, "LA Law" and "The Young & the Restless," Bethenny Frankel, "The Bethenny Frankel Show," Dr. Drew Pinsky, "Dr. Drew," Kris Jenner, "Kris," Giada De Laurentis, "Giada at Home,"and Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Leah Remini, Aisha Tyler and Sheryl Underwood, "The Talk."

One of the many highlights of the evening was the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to two game show icons, Monty Hall of the original "Let's Make A Deal," and legendary producer, Bob Stewart, of "The Price is Right," "Password," and "Pyramid" fame. Wayne Brady, who is the present host of Monty Hall's famous "Let's Make A Deal, presented him with the honor. The one and only Betty White, who worked with Bob Stewart and was a dear friend, presented the honor to Stewart's son, Sande, in a touching tribute. Stewart passed away last year at the age of ninety-one.

In addition, the teenage sensation, "IL VOLO," performed their hit "Mas Que Amor," in the "In Memoriam" tribute and Carrie Fisher of "Star Wars" fame gave out the "Outstanding Special Class Animation" Emmy® Award.
The Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Awards recognize outstanding achievement in all fields of daytime television production and are presented to individuals and programs broadcast from 2:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. during the 2012 calendar year.

The 40th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Awards is a presentation of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in cooperation with the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

A breakdown of the awards by network, as compiled by the independent accounting firm of Lutz & Carr, LLP, follows.

Off The Wall Gifts is the producer of the official Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Awards Talent Lounge and Gift Bag. Yangeroo, Inc, is the official online entry and judging portal for the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

A full list of all winners in all categories can be downloaded from our website at www.emmyonline.tv.

A breakdown of Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Award winners by broadcast, cable and other entities follows:

CBS 8 NBC 2
ABC 3 Cartoon Network 1
Syndicated 3 Discovery Channel 1
Food Network 2 PBS 1

MULTIPLE WINNERS

The Bold and the Beautiful 4
Days of Our Lives 2
General Hospital 2
The Young and the Restless 2

Outstanding Drama Series: Days of Our Lives, NBC

Ken Corday, Executive Producer
Lisa de Cazotte, Greg Meng, Co-Executive Producers
Janet Drucker, Tim Stevens, Coordinating Producers
Albert Alarr, Producer

Outstanding Culinary Program: Best Thing I Ever Made, Food Network

David Hoffman, Tom Rogan,
Lauren Lexton, Eddie Saenz, Executive Producers
Lisa Hockly, Co-Executive Producer
Joan Rantz, Supervising Producer
Erin McCormack, Julia Sir, Producers
Deb Jackson, Line Producer

and

Trisha's Southern Kitchen, Food Network

Ellen Rakieten, Pete McPartland, Jr., Executive Producers
Meghan Hoffman Baehr, Ayesha Rokadia,
Danielle Fiorito, Gary Green, Producers
Francesco Giuseppe Pace, Line Producer

Outstanding Game Show:  The Price Is Right, CBS

Mike Richards, Executive Producer
Evelyn Warfel, Co-Executive Producer
Adam Sandler, Producer
Stan Blits, Sue MacIntyre, Co-Producers
Vanessa Voss, Prize Producer
Tracy Verna Soiseth, Consulting Producer
Ryan Polito, Michael Dimich, Directors


Outstanding Morning Program: CBS Sunday Morning, CBS


Rand Morrison, Executive Producer
Estelle Popkin, Senior Broadcast Producer
Gavin Boyle, Jason Sacca, Amy Rosner, Senior Producers
Mary Lou Teel, Anthony Laudato, Mary Raffalli, Alan Golds,
Amiel Weisfogel, Edward Forgotson, Jon Carras, Reid Orvedahl,
Kay M. Lim, David Rothman, Amol Mhatre,
John R. D'Amelio, Peter Goodman, Douglas W. Smith, Producers
Cathy Lewis, Editorial Producer
Ramon Parkins, Entertainment Producer
Kim Skeen, Producer/Washington
David Small, Joseph Frandino, Carol A. Ross, Lauren Barnello,
Ed Givnish, Maria Nicoletti, Editors/Producers
Robin Sanders, Planning Producer
Charles Osgood, Anchor
Bill Geist, Lee Cowan, Maurice Rocca, Rita Braver, Serena Altschul,
Sharyl Attkisson, Anthony Mason, Smith Tracy,
George Pozderec, Martha Teichner, Correspondents
Addison Green, Meteorologist
Ben Stein, Nancy Giles, Faith Salie, William Flanagan, Contributing Commentators
David Edelstein, Film Critic

OUTSTANDING SPECIAL CLASS ANIMATED PROGRAM:  Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Cartoon Network

George Lucas, Executive Producer
Cary Silver, Producer
Athena Portillo, Line Producer
Dave Filoni, Supervising Director

OUTSTANDING TALK SHOW /ENTERTAINMENT: The Ellen DeGeneres Show, SYNDICATED


Ellen DeGeneres, Mary Connelly,
Ed Glavin, Andy Lassner, Executive Producers
Derek Westervelt, Kevin A. Leman II,
Jonathan Norman, Co-Executive Producers
Melissa Geiger Schrift, Supervising Producer
Ross Williams, Coordinating Producer
Kara Hogan Leonardo, Matt Wright, Senior Producers
Lori Blackman, Alissa Cote, Jason Gelles, Claudia Gharibian, Paul Horne, Corey Palent, Liz Patrick, Lauren Pomerantz, Ryan Raddatz,
Amy Rhodes, Gil Rief, Hilary Robe, Ellen Rocamora, Beth Sherman, Bridgette Theriault, Adam Yenser, Andy Zenor, Christopher Cucci, Producers
Nicole Collins, Line Producer

OUTSTANDING TALK SHOW INFORMATIVE: The Dr. Oz Show, SYNDICATED

Mindy Borman, Amy Chiaro, Executive Producers
Laurie J. Rich, Co-Executive Producer
Eric Beesemyer, Senior Supervising Producer
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Cali Alpert, Beryl Holness, Stacy Rader,
Matthew J. Strauss, Susan Wagner, Michele Wasserman,
Andrea D'Ambrosio, Supervising Producers
Andrea Chessler, Cathy Daniel, Annie DiGregorio, Kirk Fernandes, John Filimon, Lauren Bright Pacheco, Nicole Giambrone, Brooke Jacobsen, Lindsey Kotler, Allison Markowitz, Chris Molen, Margaret Pergler,
Stefanie Schwartz, Greg Tufaro, Lisa Semel, Christine Smith, Scott Starr, Laura Swalm, Ann Varney, James Avenell, Lauren Rivera, Producers
Jon Coniglio, Line Producer

OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES: HEATHER TOM, as Katie Logan Spencer

The Bold and the Beautiful CBS

OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES:  DOUG DAVIDSON, as Paul Williams

The Young and the Restless CBS

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES: JULIE MARIE BERMAN, as Lulu Spencer

General Hospital ABC

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES:  SCOTT CLIFTON, as Liam Cooper aka William Spencer III

The Bold and the Beautiful CBS

and

BILLY MILLER, as Billy Abbott

The Young and the Restless CBS

OUTSTANDING YOUNGER ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES:  KRISTEN ALDERSON, as Starr Manning

General Hospital ABC

OUTSTANDING YOUNGER ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES: CHANDLER MASSEY, as Will Horton

Days of our Lives NBC

OUTSTANDING GAME SHOW HOST: BEN BAILEY, as Host

Cash Cab Discovery Channel

OUTSTANDING TALK SHOW HOST: RICKI LAKE, as Host

The Ricki Lake Show SYNDICATED

OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES DIRECTING TEAM: The Bold and the Beautiful CBS

Michael Stich, Cynthia J. Popp, Deveney Kelly, David Shaughnessy, Jennifer oward, Directors
Catherine Sedwick, Clyde Kaplan, Jennifer Scott Christenson,
Steven A. Wacker, Associate Directors
Laura Yale, Douglas Hayden, Lisa Winther-Huston, Stage Managers
Lori Staffier, Production Associate

OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES WRITING TEAM: The Bold and the Beautiful CBS

Bradley P. Bell, Head Writer
Kay Alden, Michael Minnis, Co-Head Writers
Patrick Mulcahey, Tracey Ann Kelly, Rex M. Best, John F. Smith, Adam Dusevoir, Shannon Bradley, Michele Val Jean, Writers

OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL SONG: Good Afternoon

Good Afternoon America ABC

Karen Fairchild, Jimi Westbrook, Kimberly Schlapman,
Phillip Sweet, Brett Warren, Brad Warren, Alan Ives, Composers & Lyricists

OUTSTANDING CULINARY HOST:  LIDIA BASTIANICH, as Host

Lidia's Italy PBS

2013 Critics' Choice Television Awards -- Complete List of Winners and Nominees

Here’s the complete list of winners of the 2013 Critics’ Choice Television Awards, along with the nominees in each category, as posted on the awards’ website:

BEST COMEDY SERIES
Winner: The Big Bang Theory – CBS

Nominees:
• The Big Bang Theory – CBS
• Louie – FX
• The Middle – ABC
• New Girl – FOX
• Parks and Recreation – NBC
• Veep – HBO

BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Winner: Louis C.K. (Louie) – FX

Nominees:
• Don Cheadle (House of Lies) – Showtime
• Louis C.K. (Louie) – FX
• Jake Johnson (New Girl) – FOX
• Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory) – CBS
• Adam Scott (Parks and Recreation) – NBC
• Jeremy Sisto (Suburgatory) – ABC

BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Winner: Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Veep) – HBO

Nominees:
• Laura Dern (Enlightened) – HBO
• Zooey Deschanel (New Girl) – FOX
• Lena Dunham (Girls) – HBO
• Sutton Foster (Bunheads) – ABC Family
• Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Veep) – HBO
• Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation) – NBC

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Winner: Simon Helberg (The Big Bang Theory) – CBS

Nominees:
• Max Greenfield (New Girl) – FOX
• Simon Helberg (The Big Bang Theory) – CBS
• Alex Karpovsky (Girls) – HBO
• Adam Pally (Happy Endings) – ABC
• Chris Pratt (Parks and Recreation) – NBC
• Danny Pudi (Community) – NBC

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
Winner: TIE
Kaley Cuoco (The Big Bang Theory) – CBS
Eden Sher (The Middle) – ABC

Nominees:
• Carly Chaikin (Suburgatory) – ABC
• Kaley Cuoco (The Big Bang Theory) – CBS
• Sarah Hyland (Modern Family) – ABC
• Melissa Rauch (The Big Bang Theory) – CBS
• Eden Sher (The Middle) – ABC
• Casey Wilson (Happy Endings) – ABC

BEST GUEST PERFORMER IN A COMEDY SERIES
Winner: Patton Oswalt (Parks and Recreation) – NBC

Nominees:
• Melissa Leo (Louie) – FX
• David Lynch (Louie) – FX
• Bob Newhart (The Big Bang Theory) – CBS
• Patton Oswalt (Parks and Recreation) – NBC
• Molly Shannon (Enlightened) – HBO
• Patrick Wilson (Girls) – HBO

BEST DRAMA SERIES
Winner: TIE
Breaking Bad – AMC
Game of Thrones – HBO

Nominees:
• The Americans – FX
• Breaking Bad – AMC
• Downton Abbey – PBS
• Game of Thrones – HBO
• The Good Wife – CBS
• Homeland – Showtime

BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Winner: Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) – AMC

Nominees:
• Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) – AMC
• Damian Lewis (Homeland) – Showtime
• Andrew Lincoln (The Walking Dead) – AMC
• Timothy Olyphant (Justified) – FX
• Matthew Rhys (The Americans) – FX
• Kevin Spacey (House of Cards) – Netflix

BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Winner: Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black) – BBC America

Nominees:
• Claire Danes (Homeland) – Showtime
• Vera Farmiga (Bates Motel) – A&E
• Julianna Margulies (The Good Wife) – CBS
• Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black) – BBC America
• Elisabeth Moss (Mad Men) – AMC
• Keri Russell (The Americans) – FX

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Winner: Michael Cudlitz (Southland) – TNT

Nominees:
• Jonathan Banks (Breaking Bad) – AMC
• Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Game of Thrones) – HBO
• Michael Cudlitz (Southland) – TNT
• Noah Emmerich (The Americans) – FX
• Walton Goggins (Justified) – FX
• Corey Stoll (House of Cards) – Netflix

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Winner: Monica Potter (Parenthood) – NBC

Nominees:
• Jennifer Carpenter (Dexter) – Showtime
• Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) – HBO
• Anna Gunn (Breaking Bad) – AMC
• Regina King (Southland) – TNT
• Monica Potter (Parenthood) – NBC
• Abigail Spencer (Rectify) – Sundance

BEST GUEST PERFORMER IN A DRAMA SERIES
Winner: Jane Fonda (The Newsroom) – HBO

Nominees:
• Jim Beaver (Justified) – FX
• Jane Fonda (The Newsroom) – HBO
• Martha Plimpton (The Good Wife) – CBS
• Carrie Preston (The Good Wife) – CBS
• Diana Rigg (Game of Thrones) – HBO
• Jimmy Smits (Sons of Anarchy) – FX

BEST MOVIE OR MINI-SERIES
Winner: Behind the Candelabra – HBO

Nominees:
• American Horror Story: Asylum – FX
• Behind the Candelabra – HBO
• The Crimson Petal and the White – Encore
• The Hour – BBC America
• Political Animals – USA
• Top of the Lake – Sundance

BEST ACTOR IN A MOVIE OR MINI-SERIES
Winner: Michael Douglas (Behind the Candelabra) – HBO

Nominees:
• Benedict Cumberbatch (Parade’s End) – HBO
• Matt Damon (Behind the Candelabra) – HBO
• Michael Douglas (Behind the Candelabra) – HBO
• Toby Jones (The Girl) – HBO
• Al Pacino (Phil Spector) – HBO
• Dominic West (The Hour) – BBC America

BEST ACTRESS IN A MOVIE OR MINI-SERIES
Winner: Elisabeth Moss (Top of the Lake) – Sundance

Nominees:
• Angela Bassett (Betty & Coretta) – Lifetime
• Romola Garai (The Hour) – BBC America
• Rebecca Hall (Parade’s End) – HBO
• Jessica Lange (American Horror Story: Asylum) – FX
• Elisabeth Moss (Top of the Lake) – Sundance
• Sigourney Weaver (Political Animals) – USA

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A MOVIE OR MINI-SERIES
Winner: Zachary Quinto (American Horror Story: Asylum) – FX

Nominees:
• James Cromwell (American Horror Story: Asylum) – FX
• Peter Mullan (Top of the Lake) – Sundance
• Zachary Quinto (American Horror Story: Asylum) – FX
• Sebastian Stan (Political Animals) – USA
• David Wenham (Top of the Lake) – Sundance
• Thomas M. Wright (Top of the Lake) – Sundance

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MOVIE OR MINI-SERIES
Winner: Sarah Paulson (American Horror Story: Asylum) – FX

Nominees:
• Ellen Burstyn (Political Animals) – USA
• Sienna Miller (The Girl) – HBO
• Sarah Paulson (American Horror Story: Asylum) – FX
• Lily Rabe (American Horror Story: Asylum) – FX
• Imelda Staunton (The Girl) – HBO
• Alfre Woodard (Steel Magnolias) – Lifetime

BEST REALITY SERIES
Winner: TIE
Push Girls – Sundance
Duck Dynasty – A&E

Nominees:
• Duck Dynasty – A&E
• The Moment – USA
• Pawn Stars – History Channel
• Push Girls – Sundance
• Small Town Security – AMC
• Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan – BBC America

BEST REALITY SERIES – COMPETITION
Winner: The Voice – NBC

Nominees:
• Chopped – Food Network
• Face Off – Syfy
• Shark Tank – ABC
• So You Think You Can Dance – FOX
• Survivor – CBS
• The Voice – NBC

BEST REALITY HOST
Winner: Tom Bergeron (Dancing With the Stars) – ABC

Nominees:
• Tom Bergeron (Dancing With the Stars) – ABC
• Cat Deeley (So You Think You Can Dance) – FOX
• Gordon Ramsay (Hell’s Kitchen/Masterchef) – FOX
• RuPaul (RuPaul’s Drag Race) – Logo
• Ryan Seacrest (American Idol) – FOX
• Kurt Warner (The Moment) – USA

BEST TALK SHOW
Winner: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart – Comedy Central

Nominees:
• Conan – TBS
• The Daily Show with Jon Stewart – Comedy Central
• The Ellen DeGeneres Show – Warner Brothers Television Distribution
• Jimmy Kimmel Live! – ABC
• Late Night with Jimmy Fallon – NBC
• Marie – Hallmark Channel

BEST ANIMATED SERIES
Winner: Archer – FX

Nominees:
• Adventure Time – Cartoon Network
• Archer – FX
• Phineas and Ferb – Disney Channel
• Regular Show – Cartoon Network
• The Simpsons – FOX
• Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Cartoon Network

MOST EXCITING NEW SERIES

Honorees:
• The Bridge – FX
• Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. – ABC
• Masters of Sex – Showtime
• The Michael J. Fox Show – NBC
• Ray Donovan – Showtime
• Under the Dome – CBS

CRITICS’ CHOICE TELEVISION ICON AWARD
Recipient: Bob Newhart

THALO’S CRITICS’ CHOICE INSPIRATION AWARD
Recipient: “Bunheads” – ABC Family

Nominated programs and performances aired between June 1, 2012 and May 31, 2013.

'Duck Dynasty'-Licensed Lines Hatching at Walmart -- On Deck: Camouflage Bandages, Halloween Costumes for Dogs

By Jack Neff
Advertising Age

Hugh Jackman, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Elton John and Tom Cruise were all special guests at Walmart's annual meeting last week. But at the pre-meeting shareholder festivities, two celebrities who paraded around may have outshone them all by Bentonville standards: "Duck Dynasty" stars Korie and Willie Robertson.

"You would have thought Elvis was in the building," said Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon. With the "Duck Dynasty" finale in April garnering 9.6 million viewers, this might not be too much of a surprise.

The hirsute hunters of "Duck Dynasty" adorn the top-selling graphic T-shirt at Walmart. "You might have wondered if women would wear a T-shirt with bearded men on the front," said Duncan Mac Naughton, the retailer's chief merchandising and marketing officer. The answer is yes, he added.

In fact, A&E Network's reality series has become a gold mine for Walmart, and both companies are looking to take advantage of the show's success with a major expansion of its licensing empire. The "Duck Dynasty" franchise is represented in six Walmart departments, including apparel, home goods and sporting goods, but there are plans to expand to 13 departments by the holiday season, said Kate Winn, senior VP-consumer products at A&E Networks.

While there's the obvious -- sporting goods, apparel and DVDs -- "Duck Dynasty" is rolling out some more-unusual merchandise: Halloween costumes for dogs complete with beards and camo gear, along with antibacterial bandages.

This month, Walmart will introduce the bandages, which come with camouflage decorations and feature sayings from members of the Robertson family, the colorful bayou entrepreneurs, such as "If you're too busy to duck hunt, you're too busy."

Pointing to a display of the bandages during a store tour for media in Rogers, Ark., Walmart President-Health and Wellness John Agwunobi said it's part of a "longstanding relationship" with "Duck Dynasty" that's been successful in other categories.

"Walmart has responded to the program because it is a show the entire family can watch and is wholesome entertainment, which isn't prevalent on TV right now," Ms. Winn said.

Before they achieved cable-TV fame, the Robertsons, owners of West Monroe, La.-based Duck Commander, were suppliers to Walmart for several years, producing duck-hunting VHS tapes sold in the stores with their phone number included.

For years, the Robertsons would shave their beards before annual trips to see buyers in Bentonville, until a few years ago they decided to keep them when making the trip, a Walmart spokeswoman said.

"Duck Dynasty" merchandise is also available at national retailers like Kohl's, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's. Ms. Winn said there's an apparel deal in the works at Kohl's, with merchandise set to hit shelves in the fall.

Southern Caliornia Edison's News Release on Friday, June 7, 2013, About the Shutdown of Its San Onofre Nuclear Plant Near San Diego

ROSEMEAD, Calif. (June 7, 2013) — Southern California Edison (SCE) has decided to permanently retire Units 2 and 3 of its San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS).

“SONGS has served this region for over 40 years,” said Ted Craver, Chairman and CEO of Edison International, parent company of SCE, “but we have concluded that the continuing uncertainty about when or if SONGS might return to service was not good for our customers, our investors, or the need to plan for our region’s long-term electricity needs.”

Both SONGS units have been shut down safely since January 2012. Unit 2 was taken out of service January 9, 2012, for a planned routine outage. Unit 3 was safely taken offline January 31, 2012, after station operators detected a small leak in a tube inside a steam generator manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI). Two steam generators manufactured by MHI were installed in Unit 2 in 2009 and two more were installed in Unit 3 in 2010, one of which developed the leak.

In connection with the decision, SCE estimates that it will record a charge in the second quarter of between $450 million and $650 million before taxes ($300 million - $425 million after tax), in accordance with accounting requirements.

After months of analysis and tests, SCE submitted a restart plan to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in October 2012. SCE proposed to safely restart Unit 2 at a reduced power level (70%) for an initial period of approximately five months. That plan was based on work done by engineering groups from three independent firms with expertise in steam generator design and manufacturing.

The NRC has been reviewing SCE’s plans for restart of Unit 2 for the last eight months, during which several public meetings have been held. A recent ruling by an adjudicatory arm of the NRC, the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board, creates further uncertainty regarding when a final decision might be made on restarting Unit 2. Additional administrative processes and appeals could result in delay of more than a year. During this period, the costs of maintaining SONGS in a state of readiness to restart and the costs to replace the power SONGS previously provided would continue. Moreover, it is uneconomic for SCE and its customers to bear the long-term repair costs for returning SONGS to full power operation without restart of Unit 2. SCE has concluded that efforts are better focused on planning for the replacement generation and transmission resources which will be required for grid reliability.

“Looking ahead,” said Ron Litzinger, SCE’s President, “we think that our decision to retire the units will eliminate uncertainty and facilitate orderly planning for California’s energy future.”

Litzinger noted that the company has worked with the California Independent System Operator, the California Energy Commission and the California Public Utilities Commission in planning for Southern California’s energy needs and will continue to do so.

“The company is already well into a summer reliability program and has completed numerous transmission upgrades in addition to those completed last year,” Litzinger said. “Thanks to consumer conservation, energy efficiency programs and a moderate summer, the region was able to get through last summer without electricity shortages. We hope for the same positive result again this year,” Litzinger added, “although generation outages, soaring temperatures or wildfires impacting transmission lines would test the system.”

In connection with the retirement of Units 2 and 3, San Onofre anticipates reducing staff over the next year from approximately 1,500 to approximately 400 employees, subject to applicable regulatory approvals. The majority of such reductions are expected to occur in 2013.

“This situation is very unfortunate,” said Pete Dietrich, SCE’s Chief Nuclear Officer, noting that “this is an extraordinary team of men and women. We will treat them fairly.” SCE will work to ensure a fair process for this transition, and will work with the Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) and the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers (IBEW) on transition plans for the employees they represent.

SCE also recognizes its continuing safety responsibilities as it moves toward decommissioning of the units. SCE’s top priority will be to ensure a safe, orderly, and compliant retirement of these units. Full retirement of the units prior to decommissioning will take some years in accordance with customary practices. Actual decommissioning will take many years until completion. Such activities will remain subject to the continued oversight of the NRC.

SCE intends to pursue recovery of damages from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, the supplier of the replacement steam generators, as well as recovery of amounts under applicable insurance policies.

For updates, please visit www.SONGScommunity.com, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/SCE_SONGS and on www.facebook.com/SCE.

San Onofre is jointly owned by SCE (78.21 percent), San Diego Gas & Electric (20 percent) and the city of Riverside (1.79 percent).

Amazon and Viacom Announce Multiyear Video Licensing Agreement; Adds a Selection of TV Shows Available Exclusively on Prime Instant Video

Press release from Amazon and Viacom:

SEATTLE and NEW YORK -- June 4, 2013 -- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB and VIA) today announced an expanded multiyear, multinational digital video licensing agreement to bring hundreds of TV shows and thousands of TV episodes from Viacom to Prime Instant Video. This deal includes a collection of TV shows that customers won’t find on any other digital video subscription service. Prime members will now have unlimited instant streaming access to popular kids programming such as Bubble Guppies, The Backyardigans, Team Umizoomi, Blue’s Clues and Victorious, along with top-rated shows from MTV and COMEDY CENTRAL like Awkward, Tosh.0 and Workaholics. Prime members will also have access to future episodes of Dora the Explorer, SpongeBob SquarePants, Fairly Odd Parents, Fresh Beat Band and more. LOVEFiLM customers in the UK and Germany will get some of the same great shows later this summer.

Select shows from Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. will be available in Kindle FreeTime Unlimited, a service built just for kids that gives them the freedom to explore all their favorite books, games, educational apps, movies and TV shows, while providing parents with the tools they need to manage their kids’ screen time.

“We are thrilled to be extending and deepening our relationship with Amazon,” said Philippe Dauman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Viacom. “This innovative agreement will provide Prime members with access to even more of our best programming from our major television brands, including many digital video subscription streaming exclusives. Amazon has created a unique, brand-friendly environment for streaming entertainment and consumer products and we are excited to work with Amazon to bring customers shows they love.”

Prime Instant Video offers more than 41,000 movies and TV episodes for Prime members to stream on Kindle Fire, Kindle Fire HD, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Roku, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii and Wii U, among other connected TVs and devices -- all at no additional cost. Also as previously announced, later this month Prime Instant Video will become the exclusive home to PBS hit series Downton Abbey as well as the highly anticipated CBS summer series Under the Dome, with each episode of the latter added just four days after initial broadcast. To sign up for Amazon Prime, visit www.amazon.com/primeinstantvideo.

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Five New Gripping National Geographic Channel Series Explore Topics From the Battleground in Afghanistan and Wooded Bunkers to the American Mob and Underground Networks

Press release from National Geographic Channel:

WASHINGTON, D.C., MAY 30, 2013 -- This isn’t beach TV … It’s better! National Geographic Channel (NGC) today announced its June to August slate, which includes the premiere of five new compelling series (Battleground Afghanistan, Eyewitness War, Inside: Secret America, Inside the American Mob and Doomsday Castle); the new season premiere of Taboo USA; more new episodes of Ultimate Survival Alaska and Life Below Zero; summer seasons of the hit series Diggers and Doomsday Preppers; and two Night of Exploration specials.

NEW SERIES

BATTLEGROUND AFGHANISTAN (Markus Vernon Davies)
Premieres Monday, July 1, at 9 PM ET/PT
Following the critically acclaimed series Inside Combat Rescue, NGC looks inside the latest chapter of the Afghan Conflict as seen by the American Marines in Afghanistan. Capt. Ben Middendorf and his men take the fight directly to the Taliban with a mission to locate, disrupt and destroy the enemy.

EYEWITNESS WAR (Karga Seven Pictures)
Premieres Monday, July 1, at 10 PM and 10:30 PM ET/PT
Follow the men and women of the Army, Navy, Drug Enforcement Administration, Coast Guard and other forces through the chaos of battle with real-life, first-person footage. It’s their vision, their words, their war.

INSIDE: SECRET AMERICA (National Geographic Television)
Series Premieres Wednesday, July 10, at 10 PM ET/PT
Investigative journalists Mariana van Zeller and Darren Foster take you inside the nation’s underground networks to the heart of America’s most controversial issues, from guns to drugs to the paranormal.

INSIDE THE AMERICAN MOB (Left/Right)
Series Premieres Sunday, July 28, at 10 PM ET/PT
Take a look at the little-known but pivotal escapades, capers and cadavers that truly compose the history of the mob in America.

DOOMSDAY CASTLE (Sharp Entertainment)
Series Premieres in August
With his 10 kids, American prepper Brent builds a castle deep in the South Carolina woods that will serve as a bunker in case an electromagnetic burst results in a massive power outage.

RETURNING SERIES AND NEW EPISODES

ULTIMATE SURVIVAL ALASKA (Brian Catalina Productions)
Continues Sundays at 9 PM ET/PT
Eight men of a rare breed take the ultimate test of survival in Arctic conditions that only National Geographic could inspire. No tent, phone, watch or GPS. Three thousand miles across Alaska’s wild.

LIFE BELOW ZERO (Adjacent Productions)
Continues Sundays at 10 PM ET/PT
Follow six people who live in the remote corners of Alaska as they battle for basic necessities and face whiteout snow storms, man-eating carnivores, frozen terrain and limited resources.

TABOO USA (Beyond Entertainment)
Premieres Tuesday, June 4, at 10 PM ET/PT
Examines topics including obsessions, body modifications, physical oddities and strange relationships in closed worlds rarely seen in the United States.

DIGGERS (Half Yard Productions)
*Special summer season
Premieres in August
Vocational metal detector enthusiasts and amateur historians George “KG” Wyant and Tim “Ringy” Saylor scour the United States for lost pieces of history in this special summer season, from bullets at historic battlegrounds to family heirloom rings and silver coins.

DOOMSDAY PREPPERS (Sharp Entertainment)
*Special summer season
Premieres in August
Beach season doesn’t stop preppers. The original series that started a prepping phenomenon focuses on the lives of otherwise ordinary Americans who are preparing for the end of the world, with experts who analyze the thoroughness of their preparations.

SPECIALS

CROSSING THE ICE (Quail Television)
Premieres Friday, June 14, at 8 PM ET/PT during Night of Exploration
Two young Australians take a perilous journey across the frozen wasteland of Antarctica to the South Pole and back — completely unassisted, without sled dogs or wind kites.

TOUCHING THE DRAGON (NHU Africa by Foster Brothers Film Productions)
Premieres Friday, July 19, at 8 PM ET/PT during Night of Exploration
The remarkable bond formed between one man and a wild, 15-foot long crocodile that seems to defy the boundaries of the natural world and has never before been captured on camera.

Please note: Airdates and titles are subject to change.

The Broadcast Television Journalists Association Announces Nominations for Third Annual Critics' Choice Television Awards

Announcement from the Broadcast Television Journalists Association, May 22, 2013:

The Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA) today announced nominations for the 3rd annual Critics’ Choice Television Awards, which will be held the evening of Monday, June 10, 2013 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. For the first time the award show will be webcast live on UStream at: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/critics-choice-television-awards.

Fan favorite actress and stand-up comedian Retta, currently appearing as Donna Meagle on Parks and Recreation, will host. She has appeared in numerous films and television shows, and has performed on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend.

HBO led the networks in most nominations with 21, followed closely by FX, which collected 19. Topping the list of nominated series are The Big Bang Theory (CBS) and American Horror Story: Asylum (FX) with six nominations each. Other series with multiple nominations include Parks and Recreation (NBC) and Top of the Lake (Sundance) with five each and The Americans (FX), Breaking Bad (AMC), Game of Thrones (HBO), The Good Wife (CBS), Louie (FX), New Girl (FOX) and Political Animals (USA) with four each.

“This year’s nominations reflect the expanding definition of television, with nominated programs and performances representing new platforms as well as broadcast and cable,” said BTJA President Joey Berlin. “As evidenced by nominations for the third annual Critics’ Choice Television Awards, television continues to be a rich and diverse source of high quality entertainment.”

BEST COMEDY SERIES
The Big Bang Theory -- CBS
Louie -- FX
The Middle -- ABC
New Girl -- FOX
Parks and Recreation -- NBC
Veep -- HBO

BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Don Cheadle (House of Lies) -- Showtime
Louis C.K. (Louie) -- FX
Jake Johnson (New Girl) -- FOX
Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory) -- CBS
Adam Scott (Parks and Recreation) -- NBC
Jeremy Sisto (Suburgatory) -- ABC

BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Laura Dern (Enlightened) -- HBO
Zooey Deschanel (New Girl) -- FOX
Lena Dunham (Girls) -- HBO
Sutton Foster (Bunheads) -- ABC Family
Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Veep) -- HBO
Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation) -- NBC

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Max Greenfield (New Girl) -- FOX
Simon Helberg (The Big Bang Theory) -- CBS
Alex Karpovsky (Girls) -- HBO
Adam Pally (Happy Endings) -- ABC
Chris Pratt (Parks and Recreation) -- NBC
Danny Pudi (Community) -- NBC

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
Carly Chaikin (Suburgatory) -- ABC
Kaley Cuoco (The Big Bang Theory) -- CBS
Sarah Hyland (Modern Family) -- ABC
Melissa Rauch (The Big Bang Theory) -- CBS
Eden Sher (The Middle) -- ABC
Casey Wilson (Happy Endings) -- ABC

BEST GUEST PERFORMER IN A COMEDY SERIES
Melissa Leo (Louie) -- FX
David Lynch (Louie) -- FX
Bob Newhart (The Big Bang Theory) -- CBS
Patton Oswalt (Parks and Recreation) -- NBC
Molly Shannon (Enlightened) -- HBO
Patrick Wilson (Girls) -- HBO

BEST DRAMA SERIES
The Americans -- FX
Breaking Bad -- AMC
Downton Abbey -- PBS
Game of Thrones -- HBO
The Good Wife -- CBS
Homeland -- Showtime

BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) -- AMC
Damian Lewis (Homeland) -- Showtime
Andrew Lincoln (The Walking Dead) -- AMC
Timothy Olyphant (Justified) -- FX
Matthew Rhys (The Americans) -- FX
Kevin Spacey (House of Cards) -- Netflix

BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Claire Danes (Homeland) -- Showtime
Vera Farmiga (Bates Motel) -- A&E
Julianna Margulies (The Good Wife) -- CBS
Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black) -- BBC America
Elisabeth Moss (Mad Men) -- AMC
Keri Russell (The Americans) -- FX

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Jonathan Banks (Breaking Bad) -- AMC
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Game of Thrones) -- HBO
Michael Cudlitz (Southland) -- TNT
Noah Emmerich (The Americans) -- FX
Walton Goggins (Justified) -- FX
Corey Stoll (House of Cards) -- Netflix

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Jennifer Carpenter (Dexter) -- Showtime
Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) -- HBO
Anna Gunn (Breaking Bad) -- AMC
Regina King (Southland) -- TNT
Monica Potter (Parenthood) -- NBC
Abigail Spencer (Rectify) -- Sundance

BEST GUEST PERFORMER IN A DRAMA SERIES
Jim Beaver (Justified) -- FX
Jane Fonda (The Newsroom) -- HBO
Martha Plimpton (The Good Wife) -- CBS
Carrie Preston (The Good Wife) -- CBS
Diana Rigg (Game of Thrones) -- HBO
Jimmy Smits (Sons of Anarchy) -- FX

BEST MOVIE OR MINI-SERIES
American Horror Story: Asylum -- FX
Behind the Candelabra -- HBO
The Crimson Petal and the White -- Encore
The Hour -- BBC America
Political Animals -- USA
Top of the Lake -- Sundance

BEST ACTOR IN A MOVIE OR MINI-SERIES
Benedict Cumberbatch (Parade’s End) -- HBO
Matt Damon (Behind the Candelabra) -- HBO
Michael Douglas (Behind the Candelabra) -- HBO
Toby Jones (The Girl) -- HBO
Al Pacino (Phil Spector) -- HBO
Dominic West (The Hour) -- BBC America

BEST ACTRESS IN A MOVIE OR MINI-SERIES
Angela Bassett (Betty & Coretta) -- Lifetime
Romola Garai (The Hour) -- BBC America
Rebecca Hall (Parade’s End) -- HBO
Jessica Lange (American Horror Story: Asylum) -- FX
Elisabeth Moss (Top of the Lake) -- Sundance
Sigourney Weaver (Political Animals) -- USA

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A MOVIE OR MINI-SERIES
James Cromwell (American Horror Story: Asylum) -- FX
Peter Mullan (Top of the Lake) -- Sundance
Zachary Quinto (American Horror Story: Asylum) -- FX
Sebastian Stan (Political Animals) -- USA
David Wenham (Top of the Lake) -- Sundance
Thomas M. Wright (Top of the Lake) -- Sundance

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MOVIE OR MINI-SERIES
Ellen Burstyn (Political Animals) -- USA
Sienna Miller (The Girl) -- HBO
Sarah Paulson (American Horror Story: Asylum) -- FX
Lily Rabe (American Horror Story: Asylum) -- FX
Imelda Staunton (The Girl) -- HBO
Alfre Woodard (Steel Magnolias) -- Lifetime

BEST REALITY SERIES
Duck Dynasty -- A&E
The Moment -- USA
Pawn Stars -- History Channel
Push Girls -- Sundance
Small Town Security -- AMC
Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan -- BBC America

BEST REALITY SERIES -- COMPETITION
Chopped -- Food Network
Face Off -- Syfy
Shark Tank -- ABC
So You Think You Can Dance -- FOX
Survivor -- CBS
The Voice -- NBC

BEST REALITY HOST
Tom Bergeron (Dancing With the Stars) -- ABC
Cat Deeley (So You Think You Can Dance) -- FOX
Gordon Ramsay (Hell’s Kitchen/Masterchef) -- FOX
RuPaul (RuPaul’s Drag Race) -- Logo
Ryan Seacrest (American Idol) -- FOX
Kurt Warner (The Moment) -- USA

BEST TALK SHOW
Conan -- TBS
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart -- Comedy Central
The Ellen DeGeneres Show -- Warner Brothers Television Distribution
Jimmy Kimmel Live! -- ABC
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon -- NBC
Marie -- Hallmark Channel

BEST ANIMATED SERIES
Adventure Time -- Cartoon Network
Archer -- FX
Phineas and Ferb -- Disney Channel
Regular Show -- Cartoon Network
The Simpsons -- FOX
Star Wars: The Clone Wars -- Cartoon Network

NOMINATIONS BY NETWORK, CHANNEL AND DISTRIBUTOR

HBO -- 21
FX -- 19
CBS -- 11
ABC -- 10
FOX -- 9
NBC -- 9
AMC -- 7
Sundance -- 7
USA -- 6
BBC America -- 5
Showtime -- 5
Cartoon Network -- 3
A&E -- 2
Lifetime -- 2
Netflix -- 2
TNT -- 2
ABC Family -- 1
Comedy Central -- 1
Disney Channel -- 1
Encore -- 1
Food Network -- 1
History Channel -- 1
Logo -- 1
PBS -- 1
Syfy -- 1
TBS -- 1
Warner Brothers Television Distribution -- 1

NOMINATIONS BY SHOW

American Horror Story: Asylum -- FX -- 6
The Big Bang Theory -- CBS -- 6
Parks and Recreation -- NBC -- 5
Top of the Lake -- Sundance -- 5
The Americans -- FX -- 4
Breaking Bad -- AMC -- 4
Game of Thrones -- HBO -- 4
The Good Wife -- CBS -- 4
Louie -- FX -- 4
New Girl -- FOX -- 4
Political Animals -- USA -- 4
Behind the Candelabra -- HBO -- 3
The Girl -- HBO -- 3
Girls -- HBO -- 3
Homeland -- Showtime -- 3
The Hour -- BBC America -- 3
Justified -- FX -- 3
Enlightened -- HBO -- 2
Happy Endings -- ABC -- 2
House of Cards -- Netflix -- 2
The Middle -- ABC -- 2
The Moment -- USA -- 2
Parade’s End -- HBO -- 2
Southland -- TNT -- 2
So You Think You Can Dance -- ABC -- 2
Suburgatory -- ABC -- 2
Veep -- HBO -- 2
Adventure Time -- Cartoon Network -- 1
American Idol -- FOX -- 1
Archer -- FX -- 1
Bates Motel -- A&E -- 1
Betty & Coretta -- Lifetime -- 1
Bunheads -- ABC Family -- 1
Chopped -- Food Network -- 1
Community -- NBC -- 1
Conan -- TBS -- 1
The Crimson Petal and the White -- Encore -- 1
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart -- Comedy Central -- 1
Dancing With the Stars -- ABC -- 1
Dexter -- Showtime -- 1
Downton Abbey -- PBS -- 1
Duck Dynasty -- A&E -- 1
The Ellen DeGeneres Show -- Warner Brothers Television Distribution -- 1
Face Off -- Syfy -- 1
Hell’s Kitchen/Masterchef -- FOX -- 1
House of Lies -- Showtime -- 1
Jimmy Kimmel Live! -- ABC -- 1
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon -- NBC -- 1
Mad Men -- AMC -- 1
Marie -- Hallmark Channel -- 1
Modern Family -- ABC -- 1
The Newsroom -- HBO -- 1
Orphan Black -- BBC America -- 1
Parenthood -- NBC -- 1
Phil Spector -- HBO -- 1
Pawn Stars -- History Channel -- 1
Push Girls -- Sundance -- 1
Rectify -- Sundance -- 1
Regular Show -- Cartoon Network -- 1
RuPaul’s Drag Race -- Logo -- 1
Phineas and Ferb -- Disney Channel -- 1
Shark Tank -- ABC -- 1
The Simpsons -- FOX -- 1
Small Town Security -- AMC -- 1
Sons of Anarchy -- FX -- 1
Star Wars: The Clone Wars -- Cartoon Network -- 1
Steel Magnolias -- Lifetime -- 1
Survivor -- CBS -- 1
The Voice -- NBC -- 1
The Walking Dead -- AMC -- 1
Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan -- BBC America -- 1