sponsor
Homepage > 

EveryZing

Cable Nods Make Emmy History

Thu, 17 Jul 2008

This year's Emmy nominations are out and for the first time ever, two shows from basic cable are up for best dramatic series. CNN's Kareen Wynter explains.

Transcript

Related Episodes

17 Jul 2008Uncut: Emmy Nominations Announced

Uncut: Emmy Nominations Announced 

AMC's "Mad Men" and FX's "Damages" make Emmy history as the first basic cable programs to gain Best Series nominations.

Play from 0:59"… The nominations for lead actress in a drama series are. Glenn Close damages. Sally Field Brothers and sisters. Who -- rich -- hard -- law and order special victims unit. Holly hunter saving grace. And -- Sedgwick the closer. …" at 0:59
Play from 3:16"… And top shelf. For lead actor and a comedy series the nominees. Alec Baldwin thirty rock. Steve Carell the office. Meat -- Davies. -- sorry Tony -- live monk. And child machine to an happening. …" at 3:16
2 Spoken Highlights  

6:44

view series

17 Jul 2008Cable Nods Make Emmy History

Cable Nods Make Emmy History 

This year's Emmy nominations are out and for the first time ever, two shows from basic cable are up for best dramatic series. CNN's Kareen Wynter explains.

Play from 1:17"… in the office he'll compete for best actor comedy with thirty rocks Alec Baldwin. Newcomer Lee pace of pushing daisies three time Emmy winner Tony Chiluba monk and two and a half -- Charlie Sheen. Not treat Britain's greatest act man after Indy actor in a drama category mad men Jon -- aren't the worst Emmy nomination of his career as -- on Draper he faces competition from Boston -- James spader who won last year. Along with the liberal burn up in treatment Bryan Cranston of breaking bad Dexter and Michael C hall and -- of how to count. -- field will defend her title as best actress drama. The star of Brothers and sisters already has three -- to her name not to mention two oscars. She's not against it damages Glenn Close at 2006 Emmy winner averaged a hard -- of law and order special victims unit. And the stars of huge TNT dramas yours at wake of the closer and holly hunter a saving grace the nominees the nominations recognize achievements -- TV season that was shortened by a writers' strike last winter. And …" at 1:17
1 Spoken Highlight 

2:37

view series

22 Sep 2008Glenn Close Wins Drama Emmy For 'Damages'

Glenn Close Wins Drama Emmy For 'Damages' 

Actress Glenn Close wins the award for outstanding dramatic lead actress Emmy for "Damages."

Play from 0:24"… and inspiring us everyday and surprising us. For my wonderful group of ensemble actors. …" at 0:24
1 Spoken Highlight 

0:31

view series