The "Big Bang Theory" took home the most awards from "Critics Choice" Monday night, beating out "Louis," "New Girl," "Veep," and "Parks and Recreation."
The "Big Bang Theory" recently finished its sixth season leaving viewers hanging on the edge of their seats. They will have to wait until the fall to see what is going to happen between comedy power couple Leonard and Penny.
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Kaley Cuoco took home the award for best supporting actress and her "Big Bang Theory" costar Simon Helberg won for best supporting actor. The "Big Bang Theory" was named the best comedy series of the year.
Other TV favorites besides "The Big Bang Theory" took home a few Critics Choice Awards. The Hit AMC show "Breaking Bad" and HBO's "Game Of Thrones" both won for best drama. "Breaking Bad" actor Bryan Cranston won for best actor in a drama. Best actress in a drama went to Tatiana Maslany for her role in the BBC America show "Orphan Black." Elizabeth Moss who plays Peggy in "Mad Men" won for her role in the BBC miniseries "Top of the Lake."
Matt Damon and Michael Douglas were competing against each other for the best actor in a movie or miniseries award. Douglas beat out his HBO costar Matt Damon and snagged a best actor award for his portrayal of Liberace in the film "Behind the Candelabra." The HBO original film took home the award for best movie or miniseries as well.
It was a good night for HBO besides "Game of Thrones" and "Behind the Candelabra," recurring actress Jane Fonda won best guest for her role as Leona Lansing in the Aaron Sorkin drama "The Newsroom."
There were a few notable TV shows that did not receive awards or nominations at Monday night's Critics Choice Awards. "Glee," "American Idol," "Scandal," and "House of Cards," were noticeably left out of the ceremony.
Legendary Hollywood comedian Bob Newhart was celebrated with a "Television Icon Award." "Happy Days" leading man Henry Winkler a.k.a "the Fonz" honored Newhart's outstanding career with a heartfelt speech.
With the Critics Choice Awards done the focus shifts to the Emmy's. Some see the Critics Choice as a preview of what is to come at the Emmys. Nominations will be announced July 18 in Hollywood at the Leonard H. Goldenson Theater.
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