"30 Rock" & "Mad Men" Lead Emmy Nominees

61st Emmy nominations have been announced Thursday morning. A recent rule change by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences increased the number of nominees in major categories to allow for new faces and series to share the spotlight with Emmy veterans.

Tina Fey's NBC satire-rich sitcom, "30 Rock" received a leading 22 Emmys, the most any comedy series has received in Emmy history, while the '60s retro series, AMC's stylish, "Mad Men" led the drama pack with 16 bids. Both were big winners last year, taking best comedy series and best drama, respectively.

I have to say, "Mad Men" is just fantastic, and the best show ever. "30 rock" is a fun series but it is too silly. Also some of the best series on TV I really liked are coming up empty in the major categories, and failed to earn nods, such as "Grey's Anatomy(ABC)", "True Blood(HBO)" and "Friday Night Lights(NBC)". By the way, the Mad Men: Season 2's DVD was also just released on Tuesday.

The Emmy Awards will host by Neil Patrick Harris Sept. 20 on CBS from the Nokia Theatre in LA. Check Emmys for full list of Nominees.

Friday Night Lights: The Season 3 DVD out today

Some televised dramas focus on families, others on singles and couples, but NBC's Emmy-winning series Friday Night Lights, inspired by the best-selling novel and theatrical film, "Friday Night Lights", among the finest shows of the decade, takes on an entire town.

After stumbling in its 2nd season, Friday Night Lights came into Season 3 with something to prove. The 1st season was a true marvel – delivering some of the most poignant and involving stories on television, through the seemingly simple story of the town of Dillon, Texas and their passion for the local high school football team. The season 3 represents one of the most interesting attempts ever to keep a great, but lightly watched series alive.

I can say that overall, Friday Night Lights is being praised as "one of the best series on TV." I love this show. Check NBC Online for more storylines, details, photos, and watch episodes online for free! Also the final five episodes of Friday Night Lights Season 3 will be available on Hulu through September.