‘Arrested’ tops nominees for critics’ awards

Tue., June 8, 2004

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Fresh off its pickup for a second season, “Arrested Development” leads the way in the nominations for the 20th annual Television Critics Association Awards.

The Fox series earned five nominations, including program of the year and outstanding comedy. “The Sopranos” and “The Daily Show” picked up four nominations each, while HBO’s “Deadwood” and “Angels in America” each received three.

HBO programs earned 14 nods from critics to lead all other networks. Fox received nine and NBC five.

The multiple nominations for “Arrested Development” aren’t much of a surprise. Critics have heaped praise on the marginally rated series and pleaded with Fox to keep it on the air.

“The Sopranos” and “Arrested Development” are both up for program of the year, along with “The Daily Show,” reality sensation “The Apprentice,” and “Angels in America,” HBO’s adaptation of Tony Kushner’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play. (“American Idol” won the award last year.)

“Deadwood,” “The O.C.,” “Joan of Arcadia” and the canceled “Wonderfalls” join “Arrested Development” as the nominees for best new series.

The recently departed “Friends” and “Frasier” are among the nominees for the Heritage Award, which honors shows that have had lasting impact on television and popular culture.

The association will hand out its awards July 17 in Los Angeles. Bill Maher is slated to open the ceremony.

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