PBS Programs Receive 6 Primetime Emmy Award Nominations

On July 14, 2016 the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced nominations for the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards, for which PBS programs received 26 nominations.

PBS programs receiving multiple nominations include DOWNTON ABBEY, THE FINAL SEASON on MASTERPIECE (10 nominations), SHERLOCK ON MASTERPIECE: THE ABOMINABLE BRIDE (6 nominations), JACKIE ROBINSON (2 nominations) and LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER Danny Elfman's Music from the Films of Tim Burton (2 nominations).

PBS would like to congratulate our producers on 26 Emmy nominations this year, said PBS President & CEO Paula Kerger. We are committed to sharing important stories about our nation's history, which is why I'm especially proud that Ken Burns's JACKIE ROBINSON, INDEPENDENT LENS Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution, AMERICAN MASTERS and ANTIQUES ROADSHOW were recognized. Each shines a light on important moments in our past that continue to shape our nation's future, and inspires important conversations about the direction of our country. Of course, we're also proud that MASTERPIECE'S DOWNTON ABBEY, THE FINAL SEASON and SHERLOCK: THE ABOMINABLE BRIDE were recognized for their excellence. To all of our nominees, I'd like to offer my sincere congratulations.

The Primetime Emmy Awards will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and will broadcast live on Sunday, September 18, 2016 on ABC from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

A complete list of PBS nominees and their categories follows. For a complete list of all 68th Annual Primetime Emmy nominations, go to www.emmys.com.

PBS congratulates all of our nominees!

PBS Nominees:

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Walt Disney

Outstanding Writing For Nonfiction Programming - Mark Zwonitzer, Sarah Colt and Tom Jennings

AMERICAN MASTERS

Outstanding Documentary Or Nonfiction Series

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW

Outstanding Structured Reality Program

DOWNTON ABBEY, THE FINAL SEASON ON MASTERPIECE

Outstanding Drama Series

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series - Dame Maggie Smith

Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series - Michael Engler

Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series - Julian Fellowes

Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Period Program (One Hour Or More)

Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series

Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series

Outstanding Hairstyling for a Single-Camera Series

Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy Or Drama Series (One Hour)

Outstanding Costumes For a Period/Fantasy Series, Limited Series or Movie

INDEPENDENT LENS Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution

Exceptional Merit In Documentary Filmmaking

IN PERFORMANCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles

Outstanding Music Direction - Rickey Minor and Christian McBride

JACKIE ROBINSON

Outstanding Narrator - Keith David

Outstanding Writing for a Nonfiction Program - David McMahon and Sarah Burns

LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER Danny Elfman's Music from the Films of Tim Burton

Outstanding Music Direction - Danny Elfman

Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Variety Series or Special

LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER Sinatra: Voice for a Century

Outstanding Music Direction - Alan Gilbert

SHERLOCK ON MASTERPIECE: THE ABOMINABLE BRIDE

Outstanding Television Movie

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie - Benedict Cumberbatch

Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited Series or Movie

Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited Series, Movie or Special

Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Limited Series or Movie

Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Supporting Role

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