Game of Thrones, Veep, and Olive Kitteridge: HBO scores big at the 67th annual Emmy Awards
There were plenty of first-time nominees at the 67th annual Emmy Awards, but in the end, two old favorites ended up dominating the ceremony: HBO's Game of Thrones and Veep.
In addition to Best Comedy Series, Veep scored repeat acting wins for stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Tony Hale, as well as nods for writing and casting.
In the drama categories, Game of Thrones did so well it shattered the record for most Emmy wins for any series in a single year, with trophies including the Best Drama victory and a Best Supporting Actor win for Peter Dinklage, who last won for the show's first season.
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Other top-tier winners include Jon Hamm (Mad Men), Viola Davis (How to Get Away with Murder), and the HBO limited series Olive Kitteridge, which earned nods for stars Frances McDormand, Richard Jenkins, and Bill Murray, as well as the Best Limited Series trophy. For a full list of winners, click here.
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Scott Meslow is the entertainment editor for TheWeek.com. He has written about film and television at publications including The Atlantic, POLITICO Magazine, and Vulture.
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