Basic Cable Scores in Emmy Nominations - TVWeek - News

Basic Cable Scores in Emmy Nominations - TVWeek - News: "Basic cable made its mark in the nominations for the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards, with AMC's 'Mad Men' and FX's 'Damages' both nominated in the drama category.

Leading the pack overall is HBO’s “John Adams” with 23 nominations. NBC’s “30 Rock,” with its 17 nominations, takes over as the most nominated comedy in a single year.

Also in the race for the drama series prize are ABC's 'Lost' and 'Boston Legal,' Showtime's 'Dexter' and Fox's 'House.' HBO's 'The Sopranos' took home the award last year for its final season."