‘Mad Men’ and ‘American Horror Story’ lead pack at the Emmy Award nominations

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In this file photo released by AMC, Jon Hamm portrays advertising executive Don Draper in a scene from the fifth season premiere of "Mad Men." THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, AMC, Ron Jaffe

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The Emmy nominations are out and “Mad Men” and “American Horror Story” are leading the pack.

“Mad Men” received 17 Emmy nominations Thursday and a chance to set a record as the most-honoured drama series in TV history. Stars Jon Hamm and Elisabeth Moss are up for lead acting honours.

The miniseries “American Horror Story” received a matching 17 awards, including an acting nod for star Connie Britton.

Other leading nominees include drama series “Downton Abbey” and two miniseries, “Hatfields & McCoys” and “Hemingway & Gellhorn.”

The Emmy ceremony is scheduled to air on ABC on Sept. 23.

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