SCANDAL Among ABC's 45 Emmy Nominations!

ABC received 45 nominations for the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards this morning, including nods for Kerry Washington and Connie Britton, both for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.

"It's incredibly gratifying to have the talent and hard work of the people both in front of and behind the camera on our series acknowledged by the Academy with these nominations," said Paul Lee, President, ABC Entertainment Group. "From Kerry Washington, Connie Britton, Jimmy Kimmel, Steve Levitan, Chris Lloyd and the amazing cast of 'Modern Family,' to Tom Bergeron, Anthony Bourdain, 'Shark Tank' and 'Dancing with the Stars,' I'm so pleased the Academy has recognized our incredible talent with these nominations."

In addition to Washington and Britton's nominations, "Modern Family" received 12 nods, including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Supporting Actress for Julie Bowen and Sofía Vergara, and Outstanding Supporting Actor for Ed O'Neill, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Ty Burrell.

"Dancing with the Stars" received 9 nominations, including Outstanding Reality Competition Program, and Tom Bergeron for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program. Anthony Bourdain was also recognized in the Outstanding Host category for his work on the freshman series "The Taste."

"Jimmy Kimmel Live" received its second consecutive nomination for Outstanding Variety Series. Since moving to 11:35 p.m., the show has enjoyed its most watched season ever.

Fan favorite "Shark Tank" was also nominated for Outstanding Reality Program for a second year in a row.

Following is a complete list of ABC's Emmy Award nominations:

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series

Nashville • ABC • ABC Studios • Lionsgate

Connie Britton as Rayna James

Scandal • ABC • ABC Studios

Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope

Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Reality-Competition Program

Dancing With The Stars • ABC • BBC Worldwide Productions

Tom Bergeron, Host

The Taste • ABC • Kinetic Content, LLC

Anthony Bourdain, Host

Outstanding Reality-Competition Program

Dancing With The Stars • ABC • BBC Worldwide Productions

Conrad Green, Executive Producer

Ashley Edens-Shaffer, Co-Executive Producer

Joe Sungkur, Co-Executive Producer

Deena Katz, Senior Producer

Tara West, Senior Producer

Daniel Martin, Senior Producer

Jonty Nash, Senior Producer

Marcy Walton, Producer

Peter Hebri, Producer

Ashley Shea Landers, Producer

Outstanding Variety Series

Jimmy Kimmel Live • ABC • ABC Studios in association with Jackhole Industries

Outstanding Comedy Series

Modern Family • ABC • Picador Productions & Steve Levitan Productions in association with 20th Century FOX Television

Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series

Scandal • ABC • ABC Studios

Dan Bucatinsky as James Novack

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series

Modern Family • ABC • Picador Productions & Steve Levitan Productions in association with 20th Century FOX Television

Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Mitchell Pritchett

Ed O'Neill as Jay Pritchett

Ty Burrell as Phil Dunphy

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series

Modern Family • ABC • Picador Productions & Steve Levitan Productions in association with 20th Century FOX Television

Sofia Vergara as Gloria Pritchett

Julie Bowen as Claire Dunphy

Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series

Modern Family • ABC • Picador Productions & Steve Levitan Productions in association with 20th Century FOX Television

Nathan Lane as Pepper Saltzman

Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series

Modern Family • Arrested • ABC • Picador Productions & Steve Levitan Productions in association with 20th Century FOX Television

Gail Mancuso, Director

Outstanding Writing For A Variety Series

Jimmy Kimmel Live • ABC • ABC Studios in association with Jackhole Industries.

Gary Greenberg, Writer

Molly McNearny, Writer

Tony Barbieri, Writer

Jonathan Bines, Writer

Sal Iacono, Writer

James Kimmel, Writer

Rick Rosner, Writer

Danny Ricker, Writer

Eric Immerman, Writer

Jeff Loveness, Writer

Josh Holloway, Writer

Bess Kalb, Writer

Joelle Boucai, Writer

Bryan Paulk, Writer

Outstanding Directing For A Variety Series

Jimmy Kimmel Live • Episode 13-1810 • ABC • ABC Studios in association with Jackhole Industries

Andy Fisher, Director

Outstanding Special Class Programs

The Oscars • ABC • Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science

Outstanding Reality Program

Shark Tank • ABC • Sony Pictures Television

Mark Burnett, Executive Producer

Clay Newbill, Executive Producer

Phil Gurin, Executive Producer

Yun Lingner, Co-Executive Producer

Max Swedlow, Co-Executive Producer

Jim Roush, Co-Executive Producer

Carl Hansen, Co-Executive Producer

Bill Gaudsmith, Supervising Producer

Joni Day, Supervising Producer

Becky Blitz, Senior Producer

Outstanding Casting For A Comedy Series

Modern Family • ABC • Picador Productions & Steve Levitan Productions in association with 20th Century FOX Television

Jeff Greenberg, CSA, Casting Director

Outstanding Choreography

Dancing With The Stars • Routines: Heart Cry / Stars • ABC • BBC Worldwide Productions

Derek Hough, Choreographer

Allison Holker, Choreographer

Dancing With The Stars • Routines: Hey Pachuco / Para Los Rumberos / Walking On Air • ABC • BBC Worldwide Productions

Derek Hough, Choreographer

Outstanding Costumes For A Series

Once Upon A Time • Queen Of Hearts • ABC • ABC Studios

Eduardo Castro, Costume Designer

Monique McRae, Assistant Costume Designer

Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Comedy Series

Modern Family • Party Crasher • ABC • Picador Productions & Steve Levitan Productions in association with 20th Century FOX Television

Ryan Case, Editor

Outstanding Hairstyling For A Multi-Camera Series Or Special

Dancing With The Stars • Episode 1608 • ABC • BBC Worldwide Productions

Mary Guerrero, Department Head Hairstylist

Kimi Messina, Key Hairstylist

Jennifer Mazursky, Additional Hairstylist

Sean Smith, Additional Hairstylist

Cyndra Dunn, Additional Hairstylist

Gail Ryan, Additional Hairstylist

The Oscars • ABC • Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Anthony Wilson, Department Head Hairstylist

Barbara Cantu, Assistant Department Head Hairstylist

Maria Valdivia, Key Hairstylist

Cynthia Romo, Hairstylist

Luke O'Connor, Hairstylist

Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction For A Variety Series

Dancing With The Stars • Episode 1605 • ABC • BBC Worldwide Productions

Simon Miles, Lighting Designer

Matthew Cotter, Lighting Director

Suzanne Sotelo, Lighting Director

Outstanding Makeup For A Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic)

Once Upon A Time • The Evil Queen • ABC • ABC Studios

Sarah Graham, Department Head Makeup Artist

Juliana Vit, Additional Makeup Artist

Naomi Bakstad, Additional Makeup Artist

Outstanding Makeup For A Multi-Camera Series Or Special (Non-Prosthetic)

Dancing With The Stars • Episode 1603 • ABC • BBC Worldwide Productions

Zena Shteysel, Department Head Makeup Artist

Angela Moos, Key Makeup Artist

Patti Ramsey Bortoli, Additional Makeup Artist

Barbara Fonte, Additional Makeup Artist

Sarah Woolf, Additional Makeup Artist

Julie Socash, Additional Makeup Artist

The Oscars • ABC • Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Bruce Grayson, Department Head Makeup Artist

Barbara Fonte, Assistant Department Head Makeup Artist

Patty Bunch, Key Makeup Artist

Farah Bunch, Makeup Artist

Ken Schoenfeld, Makeup Artist

Eryn Krueger Mekash, Makeup Artist

Outstanding Music Direction

The Oscars • ABC • Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

William Ross, Music Director

Outstanding Music Composition For A Series (Original Dramatic Score)

Last Resort • Captain • ABC • Middkid Productions, Big Sun Productions in association with Sony Pictures Television

Robert Duncan, Composer

Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics

Nashville • I'll Never Get Out Of This World Alive / Song Title: Nothing In This World Will Ever Break My Heart Again • ABC • ABC Studios

Sarah Jane Buxton, Music & Lyrics

Kate York, Music & Lyrics

The Neighbors • Sing Like A Larry Bird / Song Title: More Or Less The Kind Of Thing You May Or May Not Possibly See On Broadway • ABC • ABC Studios

Alan Menken, Music & Lyrics

Glenn Slater, Music & Lyrics

Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (Half-Hour) And Animation

Modern Family • My Hero • ABC • Picador Productions & Steve Levitan Productions in association with 20th Century FOX Television

Stephen A. Tibbo, Production Sound Mixer

Brian R. Harman, Re-Recording Mixer

Dean Okrand, Re-Recording Mixer

Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Variety Series Or Special

The Oscars • ABC • Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Paul Sandweiss, Audio Director

Thomas Vicari, Orchestra Mixer

Biff Dawes, Music Mixer

Pablo Munguia, Protools

Kristian Pedregon, Package Mixer

Josh Morton, Package Mixer

Emily McDonnell, Package Mixer

Patrick Baltzell, FOH Mixer

Michael Parker, Monitor Mixer

Bob LaMasney, Audience Sweetener

Last Resort • Captain • ABC • Middkid Productions, Big Sun Productions in association with Sony Pictures Television

David Altenau, VFX Supervisor

Tim Jacobsen, VFX Producer

Tiffany Smith, VFX Producer

Matt Von Brock, CG Supervisor

Aldo Ruggiero, CG Artist

Bruce Coy, CG Artist

Ignacio Garceron, CG Artist

Jason Fotter, Compositing Supervisor

Brian Williams, Compositor

Jim Sharp, Stunt Coordinator

Outstanding Stunt Coordination For A Comedy Series Or A Variety Program

Modern Family • ABC • Picador Productions & Steve Levitan Productions in association with 20th Century FOX Television

Jim Sharp, Stunt Coordinator

Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Series

Dancing With The Stars • Episode 1610A • ABC • BBC Worldwide Productions

Charles Ciup, Technical Director

Brian Reason, Camera

Hector Ramirez, Camera

Larry Heider, Camera

Dave Levisohn, Camera

Bert Atkinson, Camera

Bettina Levesque, Camera

Adam Margolis, Camera

Damien Tuffereau, Camera

Easter Xua, Camera

Mike Malone, Camera

Ron Lehman, Camera

Rob Palmer, Camera

Seth Saint Vincent, Camera

John O'Brien, Video Control

Jimmy Kimmel Live • Episode 12-1776 • ABC • ABC Studios in association with Jackhole Industries

Ervin D. Hurd, Technical Director

Kris Wilson, Camera

Ritch Kenny, Camera

Parker Bartlett, Camera

Greg Grouwinkel, Camera

Randy Gomez, Camera

Garret Hurt, Camera

Bernd Reinhardt, Camera

Guy Jones, Video Control

Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special

The Oscars • ABC • Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Outstanding Art Direction For Variety Or Nonfiction Programming

Dancing With The Stars • Episode 1608A • Episode 1610A • ABC • BBC Worldwide Productions

James Yarnell, Production Designer

David Edwards, Art Director

Jason Howard, Set Decorator

The Oscars • ABC • Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Derek McLane, Production Designer

Joe Celli, Art Director

Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction For A Variety Special

The Oscars • ABC • Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Robert A. Dickinson, Lighting Designer

Robert Barnhart, Lighting Designer

Jon Kusner, Lighting Director

Andy O'Reilly, Lighting Director

Outstanding Directing For A Variety Special

The Oscars • ABC • Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Don Mischer, Director

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