(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Royal feud saga Game of Thrones which had garnered the most nominations went home with none of the big prizes from the 66th Primetime Emmys televisions equivalent of the Oscars. Phil Keoghan poses in the press room at the 66th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at the Nokia Theatre LA- AP
Cult TV drama series “Breaking Bad” and comedy hit “Modern Family” were the big winners Monday at the annual Emmys which also paid tribute to late Hollywood icon Robin Williams.
Royal feud saga “Game of Thrones” which had garnered the most nominations went home with none of the big prizes from the 66th Primetime Emmys television’s equivalent of the Oscars.
“This is... a wonderful time to be working in television” said “Breaking Bad” director Vince Gilligan accepting the top prize — best drama — at the climax of the three-hour show in Los Angeles.
“Breaking Bad” about chemistry teacher-turned-drugs-kingpin Walter White also took the best drama actor award for Cranston and the best supporting prizes for Aaron Paul and Anna Gunn.
“Modern Family” meanwhile won best comedy series for the fifth year in a row equaling a record set by “Frasier” between 1994 and 1998.
The evening’s big loser was “Game of Thrones” which was shortlisted in 19 categories.
The show — already renewed for a fifth and sixth season — is produced by cable TV service Home Box Office which had a total of 99 nominations compared to 31 for online streaming giant Netflix.
In the end “Game” left with only relatively minor prizes.
Julianna Margulies won the best drama actress for “The Good Wife” while best television movie went to “The Normal Heart”.
In a moving acceptance speech Kramer — who is HIV positive — appeared on stage with the film’s makers wrapped in a scarf and hat as he was applauded by the star-studded audience.
On the comedy front Louis-Dreyfus and Jim Parsons were among early winners along with Louis C.K. and Ty Burrell.
Parsons won best comedy actor for “The Big Bang Theory” Louis-Dreyfus best comedy actress for “Veep” Burrell for “Modern Family” and Louis C.K. for “Louie.”
There were giggles — and cheers — when “Breaking Bad” star Cranston planted a prolonged kiss on the lips of Louis-Dreyfus as she went up to collect her prize.
Funnyman Jimmy Kimmel also drew laughs joking that Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey — nominated for bleak cop drama “True Detective” — was too handsome for television.
But the ceremony took a serious turn when honoring Hollywood great Robin Williams who died in an apparent suicide on August 11 death at age 63 rocking the entertainment world.
With emotions still raw his friend and fellow actor-comedian Billy Crystal paid tribute to the Oscar winner during the “in memoriam” part of the primetime program.
“He made us laugh. I spent many happy hours onstage with Robin. His brilliance was stunning the relentless energy breathtaking” said Crystal adding Williams’ star remained undimmed.
“The glow will be so bright it will warm your heart and make your eyes glisten and you’ll think to yourselves Robin Williams. What a concept.” For more news from Khaleej Times follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/khaleejtimes and on Twitter at khaleejtimes Follow khaleejtimes ->
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