Big Surprise: The Critics Love Heroes
While the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences may have a more limited view on what shows and actors are award-worthy for this years the critics are definitely much broader with their praise, recognizing ‘Friday Night Lights,’ ‘Dexter’ and ‘Kyle XY.’
Zap2it.com reported the winners today, showing ‘Heroes’ beating out everyone for “Program of the Year” and “The Sopranos” winning the big drama award. The Discovery Channel won multiple awards for their documentary series, ‘Planet Earth.’ Below is the full list of the big winners.
Program of the year: "Heroes" (NBC)
Outstanding achievement in drama: "The Sopranos" (HBO)
Outstanding achievement in comedy: "The Office" (NBC)
Outstanding new program: "Friday Night Lights" (NBC)
Individual achievement in drama: Michael C. Hall, "Dexter" (Showtime)
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Individual achievement in comedy: Alec Baldwin, "30 Rock" (NBC)
Outstanding children's programming: "Kyle XY" (ABC Family)
Outstanding news & information: "Planet Earth" (Discovery)
Outstanding movies, miniseries or special: "Planet Earth" (Discovery)
Career achievement: Mary Tyler Moore
Heritage award: "The Sopranos" (HBO)
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