Broadcast TV got a shot in the arm Thursday when Fox’s perky high-school musical comedy, “Glee” (starring outstanding-actress nominee Lea Michele, at left), nabbed the most Emmy nominations for any series, 19, and ABC’s comedy “Modern Family” received 14.
But the TV academy also continued its long-running love affair with programs about world wars, showering HBO’s $200 million World War II miniseries, “The Pacific,” with the most nominations of any program — 24.
“Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien” was nominated in best variety program, after O’Brien walked away from the show after seven months when NBC tried to move it to a post-midnight time slot. Jay Leno was shut out, as was his CBS rival David Letterman.
The academy also placated “Lost” fans by giving the canceled ABC cult drama 12 nominations for its final season, including one for best drama series. Also on the “Lost” list: a nod for star Matthew Fox and supporting nominations for Terry O’Quinn and Michael Emerson. The Washington Post
