CanWest continues to be the home for quality programs as evidenced by the Emmy Award nominations announced yesterday.

House, Boston Legal and freshman hit Heroes will be vying for Outstanding Drama series, while The Office tries for Emmy #2 in the Outstanding Comedy category.

CanWest programs garnered more nominations than any other broadcaster in the major acting categories*. From Steve Carrell in The Office, to Sally Field in Brothers and Sisters, Neil Patrick Harris in How I Met Your Mother, to Hugh Laurie in House, Global and CH consistently deliver the characters and stories that garner the highest accolades.

Highlights of the Emmy nominations include many programs with multiple nominations including:
The Office - 9
Heroes - 8
Boston Legal - 6
My Name is Earl - 6
24 - 6
House - 5
Brothers and Sisters - 3
How I Met Your Mother - 3
Saturday Night Live - 3

The Full list can be seen here

Congratulations to all the nominees!
The Emmy's will be handed out in September.

*major acting categories include lead and supporting in drama and comedy series