this is the first emmy win and 16th nomination for jon hamm. it s been a terrible mistake, clearly. thank you for that. an emotional surprise, comedian tracy morgan made a triumphant return to the stage, receiving a standing ovation after recovering from a car crash. i finally regained consciousness, i was just ecstatic to learn that i wasn t the one who messed up. he hasn t lost his touch. history was made when viola davis became the first african-american woman to win best actress in a drama. the only thing that separates women of color from anyone else is opportunity. you cannot win an emmy for roles that are simply not there.
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grabbing an he emmy for her performance in how to get away with murder. this is the first emmy win and 16th nomination for john hamm. reporter: another first, john hamm, ninally scooping up an emmy for outstanding lead actor in a drama for his iconic role as the tortured done draper on mad men after seven previous losses. it s been a terrible mistake, clearly. reporter: hbo dominating with a whopping 43 victories. their fantasy series game of thrones being crowned best drama, beating out mad men, defeating the west wing by winning more emmys in a single year than any other series. i miss you guys so much. reporter: surprising everyone, tracy morgan, marking his return by presenting best drama.