‘Mildred Pierce’ and ‘Mad Men’ Battle for Most Emmy Wins

The Takeaway

The Emmy Awards are this Sunday night, and its winner might be the most hard to predict in years. Five of the drama and comedy series contenders are first-time nominees, as are many of the nominated actors –  including Timothy Olyphant, for “Justified,”  and Martha Plimpton, for “Raising Hope.” “Mildred Pierce”  leads the nominations, with twenty one total, and “Mad Men” is close behind with nineteen. Who will bring home the most statues? We’re speaking with television blogger  Delaina Dixon  about her predictions for TV’s biggest night.

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