Broadcast Television Journalists Association gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Monday night to announce the winners of their fledgling television awards.
They played it safe and went with ratings in most cases. As always “The Big Bang Theory” took home the most awards. Too bad their wasn’t a big bully category Sheldon would have been a shoo in for that one. Better ratings is always an indicator of a better show. Time slots can make a difference.
Celebrity presenters for the show were Malin Akerman, Angela Bassett, Miranda Cosgrove, Hugh Dancy, Cat Deeley, Josh Gad, Johnny Galecki, Seth Green, Allison Janney, Tatiana Maslany, Maria Menounos, Elisabeth Moss, Kunal Nayyar, Jack Osbourne, Adam Pally, Sarah Paulson, Aubrey Plaza, Kevin Rahm, John Ratzenberger, Emmy Rossum, Jimmy Smits, Eric Stonestreet and Sam Trammell.
Check out the hits and misses below.
Best Comedy Series: The Big Bang Theory (CBS)
Best Actor in a Comedy Series: Louis C.K., Louie (FX)
Best Actress in a Comedy Series: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep (HBO)
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Simon Helberg, The Big Bang Theory (CBS)
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (Tie): Kaley Cuoco, The Big Bang Theory (CBS); Eden Sher, The Middle (ABC)
Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series: Patton Oswalt, Parks and Recreation (NBC)
Best Drama Series (Tie): Breaking Bad (AMC); Game of Thrones (HBO)
Best Actor in a Drama Series: Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad (AMC)
Best Actress in a Drama Series: Tatiana Maslany, Orphan Black (BBC America)
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Michael Cudlitz, Southland (TNT)
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Monica Potter, Parenthood (NBC)
Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series: Jane Fonda, The Newsroom (HBO)
Best Movie or Mini-Series: Behind the Candelabra (HBO)
Best Actor in a Movie or Mini-Series: Michael Douglas, Behind the Candelabra (HBO)
Best Actress in a Movie or Mini-Series: Elisabeth Moss, Top of the Lake (Sundance)
Best Supporting Actor in a Movie or Mini-Series: Zachary Quinto, American Horror Story: Asylum (FX)
Best Supporting Actress in a Movie or Mini-Series: Sarah Paulson, American Horror Story: Asylum (FX)
Best Reality Series (Tie): Duck Dynasty (A&E); Push Girls (Sundance)
Best Reality Series — Competition: The Voice (NBC)
Best Reality Series Host: Tom Bergeron, Dancing with the Stars (ABC)
Best Talk Show: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (Comedy Central)
Best Animated Series: Archer (FX)
Critics’ Choice Television Icon Award: Bob Newhart
thalo Magazine‘s Critics’ Choice Inspiration Award: Bunheads (ABC Family)
Most Exciting New Series:
The Bridge (FX)
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (ABC)
Masters of Sex (Showtime)
The Michael J. Fox Show (NBC)
Ray Donovan (Showtime)
Under the Dome (CBS)