Leverence Sees Broadcast-Cable Balance in Emmy Noms

摘要

The nominations are out, and now it's a countdown to the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony on Sept. 18. As in 2010, cable dominated the drama categories while broadcast networks improved on their strong comedy showing last year for a clean sweep of the outstanding comedy series category this time around. And while there are clear front-runners, there still is room for an upset in several shaken-up categories. John Leverence, Academy of Television Arts & Sciences senior VP of awards, spoke about the nominations with 'B&C Staff Writer Andrea Morabito. An edited transcript follows.