Game of Thrones, Homeland Take Top TCA Honors

BEVERLY HILLS: HBO’s Game of Thrones was named program of the year at the 28th annual Television Critics Association (TCA) Awards, while Showtime’s Homeland won outstanding new program.

The FX sitcom Louie won for outstanding achievement in comedy, and its star, Louis C.K., won for individual achievement in comedy. AMC’s Breaking Bad took the win for outstanding achievement in drama. In the drama performance category, Claire Danes won for her lead role in Homeland.

PBS Masterpiece’s Downton Abbey was recognized for outstanding achievement in movies, miniseries and specials. The FOX series So You Think You Can Dance was honored in the reality programming category.

The TCA honored ABC Family’s Switched at Birth with the outstanding achievement in youth programming award. CBS News’ 60 Minutes received the distinction of outstanding achievement in news and information.

This year’s heritage award went to the classic sitcom Cheers, which ran on NBC from 1982 to 1993. The career achievement award was presented to late-night host David Letterman.

“The past year in television offered a wide variety of standout programming. Viewers were treated to shows that were fearless, thought-provoking and original, spanning far beyond the traditional conventions,” said TCA president Candace Havens. “Whether it was the hard-hitting drama of Homeland, the elegance of Downton Abbey, the brash honesty of Louie or any of our other winners—truly, there was something for everyone. The TCA is proud to honor these outstanding programs with the help of the talented and award-winning Bryan Cranston.”