Article: `NYPD Blue' Defies Critics; Record 26 Emmy Nominations For ABC's Racy Police Drama

"NYPD Blue," which in its freshman year has cost ABC some nervous advertiser dollars and a few anxious, primarily Southern affiliates, paid off big yesterday, receiving a record 26 Emmy nominations, including seven for its cast.

The critically acclaimed, if criticized, series was nominated as best drama as it dominated the 46th annual prime-time television awards, announced by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in Los Angeles. The 26 nominations were the most ever for a regular series, exceeding the 21 for "Hill Street Blues" in 1980-81. Both shows are from producer Steven Bochco. The 1977 miniseries "Roots," with 37, received the most nominations ever.

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