Picket Fences, for some reason, considering the show won the award the previous year and the four superior other shows in the category were: Star Trek: The Next Generation (final, 7th season), NYPD Blue (1st season), Law & Order and Northern Exposure!
The 2001-2002 Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series went to "The West Wing." The award for Outstanding Comedy Series was presented to "Friends."
The West Wing won the Golden Globe for Best Television Series - Drama in 2001.
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"Picket Fences."
Michael Emerson ("Lost") won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series at the 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards.
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No. But he was nominated for the 2000-2001 Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for "The West Wing."
After its inaugural season (1999-2000), "The West Wing" won a record nine Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series.
Yes. The ABC drama about an innocent man on the run won the 1965-66 Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Dramatic Series.
"Mad Men" won Outstanding Drama Series at the 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards.
ER won the Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series in 1996.
Glenn Close ("Damages") won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series at the 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards.
Michael Emerson ("Lost") won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series at the 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards.
The Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series during the 2004-2005 season went to "Lost." The ABC series won the top drama award for its first year on the air.
The Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series was won by "Mad Men."
Bryan Cranston ("Breaking Bad") won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series at the 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards.
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"Picket Fences."
"Picket Fences," which was named Outstanding Drama Series.
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The West Wing.