Television Nominees

• Outstanding Comedy Series

  

  The Game

  winner

  BET

  Behind the scenes of the life of football stars and the women who love them.

  

  Glee

  FOX

  A hopeful teacher attempts to save McKinley High's glee club from obscurity while helping a group of talented kids realize their true star potential

  

  The Mindy Project

  FOX

  A young doctor balances her personal and professional life, surrounded by quirky co-workers in a small office.

  

  Modern Family

  ABC

  Jay has grown children, grandchildren and a gorgeous young wife, who has a preteen son of her own; all together they must bridge generational, cultural and social gaps.

  

  The Soul Man

  TV Land

  The Soul Man revolves around Reverend Boyce "The Voice" Ballentine, an R&B superstar-turned-minister who takes over as preacher of his father's church.

• Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series

  

  Don Cheadle

  winner

  "House Of Lies" (Showtime)

  A comedy about a cutthroat group of co-workers at a powerful management consultant firm. Marty is the big money earner with a complicated family life at home.

  

  Anthony Anderson

  "Guys with Kids" (NBC)

  Three thirty-something dads who try to hold on to their youth as they face the responsibilities of having kids.

  

  Damon Wayans, Jr.

  "Happy Endings" (ABC)

  Happy Endings is a raucous comedy about six dysfunctional thirty-something friends living in Chicago.

  

  Donald Faison

  "The Exes" (TV Land)

  Newly single Stuart (David Alan Basche), ladies’ man Phil (Donald Faison) and homebody Haskell (Wayne Knight), share an apartment owned by their divorce attorney, Holly (Kristen Johnston).

  

  Hosea Chanchez

  "The Game" (BET)

  Behind the scenes of the life of football stars and the women who love them.

• Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series

  

  Cassi Davis

  winner

  "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" (TBS)

  Multi-generational family comedy centered on faith, family and fun.

  

  Amber Riley

  "Glee" (FOX)

  The series follows a hopeful teacher who attempts to save McKinley High's Glee Club from obscurity while helping a group of talented kids realize their true star potential.

  

  Kellita Smith

  "The First Family" (Syndicated)

  Features the hilarious events of the day to day White House life of African-American U.S. President William Johnson and his immediate and extended family members.

  

  Tatyana Ali

  "Love That Girl" (TV One)

  Love That Girl is a comedy series that follows the life of newly divorced Tyana Jones after she returns home to Los Angeles in search of a new life.

  

  Wendy Raquel Robinson

  "The Game" (BET)

  Behind the scenes of the life of football stars and the women who love them.

• Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

  

  Lance Gross

  winner

  "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" (TBS)

  Multi-generational family comedy centered on faith, family and fun.

  

  Aziz Ansari

  "Parks and Recreation" (NBC)

  A comedy that follows Leslie Knope, a mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks and Recreation Department and her tireless efforts to make the town just a little bit more fun.



  

  Craig Robinson

  "The Office" (NBC)

  A hilarious workplace comedy set in a paper supply company in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

  

  Donald Glover

  "Community" (NBC)

  The critically acclaimed "Community," is a smart, exuberant half-hour comedy series about a tight-knit study group at Greendale Community College.

  

  Tracy Morgan

  "30 Rock" (NBC)

  30 Rock follows the behind-the-scenes antics of a variety show.

• Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

  

  Vanessa Williams

  winner

  "Desperate Housewives" (ABC)

  The final season of the hit ABC comedy "Desperate Housewives" featuring an all-star cast including Vanessa Williams as "Renee Perry."

  

  Anna Deavere Smith

  "Nurse Jackie" (Showtime)

  A comedy about an NYC nurse struggling with a drug problem. Gloria Akalitus, the former Nursing Manager, receives a demotion and adjusts to her role in the hospital.

  

  Gabourey Sidibe

  "The Big C" (Showtime)

  A series about suburban mom Cathy Jamison’s life with cancer, Andrea is her student living with the Jamison family who develops a newfound appreciation for her African heritage.

  

  Gladys Knight

  "The First Family" (Syndicated)

  Features the hilarious events of the day to day White House life of African-American U.S. President William Johnson and his immediate and extended family.

  

  Rashida Jones

  "Parks and Recreation" (NBC)

  A comedy that follows Leslie Knope, a mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks and Recreation Department and her tireless efforts to make the town just a little bit more fun.

• Outstanding Drama Series

  

  Scandal

  winner

  ABC

  A former communications director to the President of the United States, leaves the White House to open her own prominent crisis management firm.

  

  Boardwalk Empire

  HBO

  "Boardwalk Empire" is set in Atlantic City, "The World’s Playground", at the dawn of Prohibition.

  

  Grey’s Anatomy

  ABC

  The Doctors of Seattle Grace hospital deal with life or death consequences while struggling to maintain personal relationships and dilemmas.

  

  Treme

  HBO

  "Treme" follows New Orleanians as they rebuild their lives in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

  

  True Blood

  HBO

  "True Blood" follows waitress and part-faerie Sookie Stackhouse who can hear people’s thoughts and vampire Bill Compton.

• Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series

  

  LL Cool J

  winner

  "NCIS: Los Angeles" (CBS)

  The Naval Criminal Investigation Service's Office of Special Projects takes on the undercover work and the hard to crack cases in LA.

  

  Dulé Hill

  "Psych" (USA)

  A novice sleuth is hired by the police after he cons them into thinking he has psychic powers that help solve crimes.

  

  Hill Harper

  "CSI:NY" (CBS)

  CSI: NY is about forensic investigators who use high-tech science to follow the evidence and solve crimes in the Big Apple.

  

  Michael Clarke Duncan

  "The Finder" (FOX)

  A quirky one-hour procedural centering on a remarkable man with an eccentric personality and a unique gift to help others recover what they’ve lost.

  

  Wendell Pierce

  "Treme" (HBO)

  "Treme" follows New Orleanians as they rebuild their lives in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

• Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series

  

  Kerry Washington

  winner

  "Scandal" (ABC)

  Olivia Pope, former communications director to the President, has opened up her own prominent crisis management firm to protect and defend the public images of the nation's elite.

  

  Chandra Wilson

  "Grey's Anatomy" (ABC)

  Dr. Bailey once again puts her professional life ahead of her personal life much to the dismay of all who know and care about her.

  

  Khandi Alexander

  "Treme" (HBO)

  "Treme" follows New Orleanians as they rebuild their lives in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

  

  Regina King

  "SouthLAnd" (TNT)

  Gritty police drama based on the professional and personal lives of Los Angeles Police officers and detectives.

  

  Sandra Oh

  "Grey's Anatomy" (ABC)

  Grey's Anatomy follows the interns and residents of Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital as they try to balance their personal lives with the demands of their medical training.

• Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

  

  Omar Epps

  winner

  "House M.D." (FOX)

  An antisocial maverick doctor who specializes in diagnostic medicine does whatever it takes to solve puzzling cases that come his way using his crack team of doctors and his wits.

  

  Clarke Peters

  "Treme" (HBO)

  "Treme" follows New Orleanians as they rebuild their lives in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

  

  Dev Patel

  "The Newsroom" (HBO)

  The Newsroom follows a news team on its mission to reclaim the legacy of Murrow and Cronkite in the face of a fickle audience, corporate mandates and tangled person relationships.

  

  Rockmond Dunbar

  "Sons of Anarchy" (FX)

  Sons of Anarchy is a drama with comedic undertones that explore an outlaw motorcycle club's desire to protect its livelihood and ensure that their town, Charming, remains charming.

  

  Rocky Carroll

  "NCIS" (CBS)

  The NCIS Team, Naval Criminal Investigative Services,led by "Special Agent Leroy Gibbs, investigates and solves criminal cases involving Marine and Navy personnel in the Washington DC area.

• Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

  

  Loretta Devine

  winner

  "Grey's Anatomy" (ABC)

  As Adele's alzheimer condition continues to deteriorat her husband considers altering their living situation.

  

  Archie Panjabi

  "The Good Wife" (CBS)

  Alicia returns to practicing law after her husband's sex and corruption scandal lands him in prison. She transforms herself from embarrassed political wife to resilient career woman.

  

  Joy Bryant

  "Parenthood" (NBC)

  Parenthood is a one-hour drama that follows the trials and tribulations of the very large, very colorful and imperfect Braverman family.

  

  Lucy Lui

  "SouthLAnd" (TNT)

  Gritty police drama based on the professional and personal lives of Los Angeles Police officers and detectives.

  

  Rutina Wesley

  "True Blood" (HBO)

  "True Blood" follows waitress and part-faerie Sookie Stackhouse who can hear people’s thoughts and vampire Bill Compton.

• Outstanding Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special

  

  Steel Magnolias

  winner

  Lifetime

  An updated version of the play and 1989 film, Steel Magnolias chronicles the lives of six women in Louisiana, supporting each other through their triumphs and tragedies.

  

  Sugar Mommas

  GMC TV

  The story of three 40-something women who start a bakery together to fulfill their own sweet desires to be independent women.

  

  Raising Izzie

  GMC TV

  Raising Izzie is the story of two young orphaned sisters (Kyla Kenedy and Victoria Staley) and the caring teacher (Vanessa Williams) who changes their lives forever.

  

  Hallmark Hall of Fame’s FIRELIGHT

  ABC

  D.J., a counselor at a women's correctional facility, develops a force of firefighters to battling fires and natural disasters. All to change the way the girls see themselves.

  

  Abducted: The Carlina White Story

  Lifetime

  True story of the kidnapping of Carlina White, who was abducted as an infant and solved her own kidnapping and reunited with her biological parents 23 years later.

• Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special

  

  Cuba Gooding, Jr.

  winner

  "Hallmark Hall of Fame's FIRELIGHT" (ABC)

  D.J., a counselor at a women’s correctional facility, develops a force of firefighters to battling fires and natural disasters. All to change the way the girls see themselves.

  

  Afemo Omilami

  "Steel Magnolias" (Lifetime)

  Steel Magnolias chronicles the lives and friendship of six women in Louisiana supporting each other through triumphs and tragedies and pondering topics that truly unite and celebrate women.

  

  Michael Jai White

  "Somebody's Child" (GMC TV)

  A divine twist of fate causes Constance and her son Douglas to open their hearts to an ex-convict, Benjamin. Constance's confession collides her past and present.

  

  Rockmond Dunbar

  "Raising Izzie" (GMC TV)

  Raising Izzie is the story of two young orphaned sisters (Kyla Kenedy and Victoria Staley) and the caring teacher (Vanessa Williams) who changes their lives forever.

  

  Tory Kittles

  "Steel Magnolias" (Lifetime)

  Steel Magnolias chronicles the lives and friendship of six women in Louisiana supporting each other through triumphs and tragedies and pondering topics that truly unite and celebrate women.

• Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special

  

  Alfre Woodard

  winner

  "Steel Magnolias" (Lifetime)

  An updated version of the play and 1989 film, Steel Magnolias chronicles the lives of six women in Louisiana, supporting each other through their triumphs and tragedies.

  

  Jill Scott

  "Steel Magnolias" (Lifetime)

  An updated version of the play and 1989 film, Steel Magnolias chronicles the lives of six women in Louisiana, supporting each other through their triumphs and tragedies.

  

  Keke Palmer

  "Abducted: The Carlina White Story" (Lifetime)

  True story of the kidnapping of Carlina White, who was abducted as an infant and solved her own kidnapping and reunited with her biological parents 23 years later.

  

  Phylicia Rashad

  "Steel Magnolias" (Lifetime)

  An updated version of the play and 1989 film, Steel Magnolias chronicles the lives of six women in Louisiana, supporting each other through their triumphs and tragedies.

  

  Queen Latifah

  "Steel Magnolias" (Lifetime)

  An updated version of the play and 1989 film, Steel Magnolias chronicles the lives of six women in Louisiana, supporting each other through their triumphs and tragedies.

• Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series

  

  Kristoff St. John

  winner

  "The Young and the Restless" (CBS)

  Kristoff St. John plays Neil Winters.

  

  Aaron D. Spears

  "The Bold and the Beautiful" (CBS)

  The Bold and the Beautiful is the world's most watched daily dramatic serial, seen by a daily viewing audience of millions of people in more than 100 countries.

  

  Erik Valdez

  "General Hospital" (ABC)

  ABC's General Hospital is a multi award winning, daytime drama, and the longest running TV show still in production.

  

  James Reynolds

  "Days of Our Lives" (NBC)

  In these scenes, Abe experiences the tragedy of losing the love of his life and wife Dr.Lexi Carver.

  

  Rodney Saulsberry

  "The Bold and the Beautiful" (CBS)

  The Bold and the Beautiful is the world's most watched daily dramatic serial, seen by a daily viewing audience of millions of people in more than 100 countries.

• Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series

  

  Tatyana Ali

  winner

  "The Young and the Restless" (CBS)

  The Young And The Restless is the thirty-year-old soap that centers on the saga between two wealthy families (the Newmans and the Abbotts) in the cosmetics industry.

  

  Angell Conwell

  "The Young and the Restless" (CBS)

  Angell Conwell play Leslie Michaelson.

  

  Julia Pace Mitchell

  "The Young and the Restless" (CBS)

  Julia Pace Mitchell plays Sofia Winters.

  

  Kristolyn Lloyd

  "The Bold and the Beautiful" (CBS)

  The Bold and the Beautiful is the world's most-watched daily dramatic serial, with a daily viewing audience of millions of people in more than 100 counties.

  

  Shenell Edmonds

  "One Life to Live" (ABC)

  One Life to Live premiered in 1968 and was known for focusing on cultural and socioeconomic differences between the wealthy Buchanans to the working-class Evans family.

• Outstanding News/ Information

  

  Unsung

  winner

  TV One

  This biographical series shines a spotlight on influential and talented artists who are overdue to get their due, and the impact of their music on popular culture.

  

  Ask Obama Live: An MTV Interview with The President

  MTV

  MTV's "Ask Obama Live” is the first time in this campaign that Obama has focused solely on young voter’s concerns, in a live sit down interview.

  

  Judge Mathis

  Syndicated

  A nationally syndicated, reality-based court show presided over by former Detroit area District Court Judge Greg Mathis.

  

  Save My Son with Dr. Steve Perry

  TV One

  Save My Son is a powerful and gripping unscripted, television documentary series that profiles the struggles of African American Boys. It's more than television it's a movement.

  

  Washington Watch with Roland Martin

  TV One

  Washington Watch with Roland Martin, a weekly public affairs series, highlights issues of importance to the African American community through interviews and roundtable discussions with key officials, journalists and newsmakers.

• Outstanding Talk

  

  The View

  winner

  ABC

  President Barack Obama and The First Lady Michelle Obama were guests on THE VIEW. We discussed their personal relationship and plans for the upcoming election.

  

  Don’t Sleep!

  BET

  Don't Sleep!, hosted by T. J. Holmes, takes on the day's politics, pop culture and current events to keep the Black community engaged, entertained and in the know.

  

  Oprah’s Lifeclass

  OWN

  Oprah returns home to Harpo Studios in Chicago and takes the stage as teacher in one of the world's biggest classrooms to share principles that guide our lives.

  

  Oprah’s Next Chapter

  OWN

  In this new, weekly, primetime series, Oprah steps outside of the studio for riveting, enlightening and in-depth conversations with newsmakers, celebrities, thought leaders and real-life families.

  

  Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell

  FX

  Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell dissects a multitude of topics including politics, pop culture, race, religion, and the media. The series features commentary and sketch comedy.

• Outstanding Reality Series

  

  Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s

  winner

  OWN

  When Robbie Montgomery, a former Ikette, suffered a collapsed lung and had to stop singing, she poured her talents into another creative venture - a soul food restaurant.

  

  Dancing with the Stars

  ABC

  A performance reality-competition program where professional dancers are paired with celebrities to learn and perform new ballroom dances each week.

  

  Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel

  HBO

  Real Sports produces watchdog journalism that covers one of the biggest-monied and fastest-growing industries in America - the sports industry.

  

  The X Factor

  FOX

  An unscripted competition series and the world's only $5 million audition that gives viewers the opportunity to help discover the next global superstar or breakout music group.

  

  Tia & Tamera

  Style

  "Tia & Tamera" looks inside the lives of twins Tia and Tamera who learn how to balance their successful acting careers with the pressures of their personal relationships.

• Outstanding Variety

  

  Black Girls Rock

  winner

  BET

  A bold awards special celebrating exceptional women of color. BGR honors entertainment icons, trailblazers, and young community advocates- inspiring girls to strive for their personal bests.

  

  Oprah and the Legendary Cast of Roots 35 Years Later

  OWN

  Oprah gives cameras unprecedented access to the cast of the record-setting mini-series "Roots" and marks the 35th anniversary of the TV event that changed America and television forever.

  

  Oprah’s Master Class

  OWN

  An unprecedented look into the minds of true modern masters, selected by Oprah for their unique impact on the world.

  

  The First Graduating Class: Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls

  OWN

  The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa's first-ever graduating class pursue their dream to change their life's trajectory.

  

  Verses & Flow

  TV One

  Verses & Flow is a half-hour weekly variety show, broadcasted on TV One. This season brings passionate, thought-provoking performances from some amazing poets and music guests.

• Outstanding Children

  

  Kasha and the Zulu King

  winner

  BET

  Based on the Prince And The Pauper, a poor AmaZulu boy, sold into slavery, returns to the land of his birth to find himself.

  

  Degrassi

  TeenNick

  Degrassi, an award-winning series, gives a realistic portrayal of teen life by featuring a diverse cast of characters who navigate relevant high-school issues.

  

  The Legend of Korra

  Nickelodeon

  The legend of the Avatar continue with Korra, a teenaged girl who must master the elements.

  

  The TeenNick HALO Awards 2012

  Nick@Nite

  TeenNick, Nick Cannon, and celebrity friends are back to honor and celebrate 5 amazing teens from across the US who are helping and leading others in their communities.

  

  The Weight of the Nation for Kids

  HBO

  The "Weight of the Nation for Kids" spotlights facts and myths about America’s obesity epidemic.

• Outstanding Performance in a Youth/ Children

  

  Loretta Devine

  winner

  "Doc McStuffins" (Disney Junior block on Disney Channel)

  "Doc McStuffins" is an imaginative animated series about Doc, a six-year-old girl who communicates with and heals stuffed animals and broken toys out of her backyard playhouse clinic.

  

  China Anne McClain

  "A.N.T. Farm" (Disney Channel)

  This comedy series revolves around Chyna, an 11-year-old musical prodigy who attends high school as part of the prestigious A.N.T. (Advanced Natural Talents) program.

  

  Keke Palmer

  "Winx Club" (Nickelodeon)

  A children's series depicting the lives of 5 fairies that fight evil.

  

  Nick Cannon

  "The TeenNick HALO Awards 2012" (Nick@Nite)

  TeenNick, Nick Cannon, and celebrity friends are back to honor and celebrate five amazing teens from across the US who are helping and leading others in their communities.

  

  Tyler James Williams

  "Let It Shine" (Disney Channel)

  16-year-old Cyrus, an aspiring musician, has a gift for rhyme but must find the self-confidence to take the stage and perform his rap song.