Stars will descend on Los Angeles Microsoft Theater next weekend for the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards.Game of Thronesleads the night with 23 nominations, followed closely byThe People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story, which earned 22 nods.
Game of Throneswill face off againstThe Americans,Better Call Saul,Downton Abbey,Homeland,House of Cards, andMr.
Robotfor Outstanding Drama Series, whileThe People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Storyis competing withAmerican Crime,Fargo,The Night Manager, andRootsfor Outstanding Limited Series.
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With its 32 total Emmys,The Simpsonsholds the honor of the most wins by an animated program.ERmade an impact with its 1995 episode, Loves Labor Lost, which landed a total of five Emmys just for the single installment.
As for individuals, Cloris Leachman takes the cake as the performer with the most Emmys, counting eight awards to her name.
She is joined by Jon Stewart, who, with 22 Emmys, has the most wins for a writer/producer, and producer and HBO Documentary Films president Sheila Nevins, who has the most wins out of any individual with 31 total achievements.
Tune in on Sunday, Sept. 18 to see ifGame of Thronescomes out on top, and headhereto learn everything you better know about the 2016 ceremony.
