Mad Men, the acclaimed drama set in the world of advertising in the 1960s, has picked up 16 nominations for US TV's Emmy awards.

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30 Rock, which took best comedy at last year's awards, leads the comedy nominees with 17 nods.

The Primetime Emmy Awards, now in their 60th year, will be announced at a Los Angeles ceremony on 21 September.

Mad Men will compete against Emmy stalwarts House and Lost, as well as serial killer drama Dexter, and Damages - which also earns a nod for star Glenn Close.

30 Rock, the spoof comedy about life in network television, vies with the US remake of British hit The Office, Two and a Half Men, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Entourage.

However long-running hits Grey's Anatomy and Desperate Housewives failed to make a showing in the best series categories.

(BBC)

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