NEW YORK (AP) – Nominations for the annual Emmy Awards were announced on Thursday. Here are the answers to some questions about television’s biggest honor.
Q: HBO’s “Game of Thrones” was nominated for 24 Emmys this year. Is that the most ever?
A: No. The miniseries “Roots” earned a record 37 Emmy nominations in 1977. The most-nominated drama series in a single year was “NYPD Blue,” with 27 nods in 1994. For a comedy, it was “30 Rock” with 22 in 2009.
Q: Which show has won the most Emmys in a single year?
A: “The West Wing,” which won nine in 2000.