The Television Critics Association just handed out their awards tonight. Here are the results:
- Individual Achievement in Drama: Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black)
- Individual Achievement in Comedy: Louis C.K. (Louie)
- Outstanding Achievement in News and Information: The Central Park Five (PBS)
- Outstanding Achievement in Reality Programming: Shark Tank (ABC)
- Outstanding Achievement in Youth Programming: Bunheads (ABC Family)
- Outstanding New Program: The Americans (FX)
- Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries, and Specials: Behind the Candelabra (HBO)
- Outstanding Achievement in Drama: Game of Thrones (HBO)
- Outstanding Achievement in Comedy: (tie) The Big Bang Theory (CBS) and Parks and Recreation (NBC)
- Career Achievement Award: Barbara Walters
- Heritage Award: All in the Family (CBS)
- Program of the Year: Breaking Bad (AMC)
Not much of a surprise here. Continued critics love for Tatiana Maslany, even though she shamefully didn't receive an Emmy nod. I'm guessing that the "Program of the Year" award is different from the drama series achievement in that it's some kind of zeitgeist, cultural phenomenon recognition- and in that case, you can already see the anticipatory accolades for Breaking Bad beginning to take shape, just days away from its final season premiere (I sort of doubt that prize was for the season that aired almost a year ago now- Game of Thrones would have been more appropriate as far as current hype is concerned). And at least they recognized The Americans for something, which was also wrongfully snubbed by the TV Academy.
