TCA Awards Honor 'Mad Men', 'Modern Family'

The Television Critics Association (TCA) presented its annual awards on Saturday night, and while I don’t find the winners to be as refreshing as the TCA’s list of nominees, TV critics are still 800 times better than the collection of mongoloids and zoo animals who vote for the Emmys.

“Mad Men” and “Modern Family” were recognized as the best drama and comedy, respectively, while “Friday Night Lights” got a victory lap as Program of the Year. Also, since the TCAs don’t have separate awards for actors and actresses, Jon Hamm’s win for Individual Achievment in Drama came at the hands of Julianna Margulies (“The Good Wife”) and Margo Martindale (“Justified”) — as well as Steve Buscemi (“Boardwalk Empire”), Peter Dinklage (“Game of Thrones”), and Timothy Olyphant (“Justified”). Ty Burrell and TCA host Nick Offerman shared the award for Individual Achievement in Comedy, proof that “Modern Family,” despite its excellence, is officially overrated. Sorry, but Ron Swanson shouldn’t have to share awards any sooner than he’d share his personal time with co-workers or his paycheck with the government.

Full list of awards below.

•    Individual Achievement in Drama: Jon Hamm (“Mad Men,” AMC)

•    Individual Achievement in Comedy: Ty Burrell (“Modern Family,” ABC)

and Nick Offerman (“Parks and Recreation,” NBC)

•    Outstanding Achievement in News and Information:

“Restrepo” (National Geographic Channel)

•    Outstanding Achievement in Reality Programming: “Amazing Race” (CBS)

•    Outstanding Achievement in Youth Programming: “Sesame Street” (PBS)

•    Outstanding New Program: “Game of Thrones” (HBO)

•    Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries and Specials: “Masterpiece: Sherlock” (PBS)

•    Outstanding Achievement in Drama: “Mad Men” (AMC)

•    Outstanding Achievement in Comedy: “Modern Family” (ABC)

•    Career Achievement Award: Oprah Winfrey

•    Heritage Award: “The Dick Van Dyke Show”

•    Program of the Year: “Friday Night Lights” (DirecTV/NBC)

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