2012 Primetime Emmy Nominees

On Thursday morning, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced its nominees for the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards.

Thursday, July 19, 2012
Mad Men has 17 nominations. Net photo.

On Thursday morning, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced its nominees for the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards. On hand to reveal the exciting news were "Scandal’s” Kerry Washington and this year’s master of ceremonies, Jimmy Kimmel (in his pajamas!).Leading the pack with a whopping 17 nods apiece were AMC’s "Mad Men” and FX’s "American Horror Story.”Here’s a quick peek at the rest of the shows and actors that’ll be competing in the biggest categories come Sunday, September 23, when the star-studded soiree airs live on ABC at 8pm.