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The 2010 Primetime Emmy Awards

It was six years ago that cable networks for the first time collectively garnered more Primetime Emmy awards than the broadcast networks. Cable continued to dominate Hollywood’s top honors with the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards.  Congratulations to AMC, Bravo, Comedy Central, HBO, Showtime and TNT.

And the winner is...

Outstanding Drama Series:
Mad Men (AMC)

Outstanding Miniseries
The Pacific (HBO)

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad (AMC)

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie
Al Pacino, You Don’t Know Jack (HBO)

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie (Showtime)

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer (TNT)

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie
Claire Danes, Temple Grandin (HBO)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Aaron Paul, Breaking Bad (AMC)

Outstanding supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie
David Strathairn, Temple Grandin (HBO)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie
Julia Ormond, Temple Grandin (HBO)

Outstanding Made for Television Movie
Temple Grandin (HBO)

Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (Comedy Central)

Outstanding Reality Competition Program
Top Chef (Bravo)

Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
Matthew Weiner and Erin Levy, Mad Men “Shut The Door.  Have A Seat.” (AMC)

Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
Steve Shill, Dexter “The Getaway” (Showtime)

Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special
Adam Mazer, You Don’t Know Jack (HBO)

Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special
Mick Jackson, Temple Grandin (HBO)