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'Mad Men,' '30 Rock,' Take Top Series Emmys


Host Neil Patrick Harris speaks onstage during the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Nokia Theatre on Sept. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles, Calif.
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It was déjà Vu for "Mad Men," "30 Rock" and a flock of other Emmy winners at Sunday's 61st annual Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. The AMC drama and NBC sitcom led a pack of Emmy winners who successfully defended their titles at Sunday's show, while Australian Toni Collette of Showtime's "United States of Tara" was honored as best lead actress in a comedy series for her role as a mother with multiple personalities.

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- Part 3: Cheeky Chops
- Part 4: Cute Couples
- Part 5: I Never Thought...
- Part 6: Pride & Acknowledgement
- Part 7: Thank The Wife
- Part 8: The Boycott
- Part 9: Miscues
- Part 10: Technical Difficulties
- Part 11: Getting Political
- Part 12: Beloved Stars
 - Part 13: In Fond Memory
- Part 14: Fidgets & Ticks
- Part 15: Joking Around
- Part 16: Mel Brooks
- Part 17: Signing Off
- Part 18: Goodnight
- Part 19: Trump's Green Acres
- Part 20: Blue Man Group
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- Part 23: Song & Dance Intro
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Emmy Award Nominations

Outstanding Comedy Series
Outstanding Drama Series
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series
Outstanding Miniseries
Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
Outstanding Directing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Series
Outstanding Directing For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Dramatic Special
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Special
Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special
Outstanding Reality Program
Outstanding Reality Competition Program
Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program
Outstanding Made For Television Movie
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series
Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series
Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series
Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series
Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series


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