This publicity photo released by HBO, shows the creator and star, Lena Dunham, of the HBO TV series, "Girls." The darkly comedic coming-of-age story is a good bet for an Emmy nomination. The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards are announced on Thursday, July 19, 2012 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/HBO, Ali Paige Goldstein)
July 19, 2012 - 12:58 AM
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - This year's Emmy nominations are set for Thursday morning in Los Angeles, with "Mad Men" making a bid for Emmy history, while a couple of fresh-faced girls flirt with possible first nominations.
"Mad Men" has won four best drama series trophies to tie with "Hill Street Blues," ''L.A. Law" and "The West Wing." A fifth nomination would give "Mad Men" a shot at the record.
Newcomers "Girls" and "New Girl" are vying for honours in the comedy series categories.
The nominations by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences were to be announced by late-night host Jimmy Kimmel and Kerry Washington of "Scandal."
Kimmel, who will host the Sept. 23 Emmy Awards ceremony on ABC, is stepping in for Nick Offerman of "Parks and Recreation," who was delayed on the East Coast by weather.
News from © The Associated Press, 2012