TV Golden Globe Nominee Reactions

HBO's hit series "Entourage" has been nominated for three Golden Globes. Kevin Connolly, who plays Vinnie Chase's manager on the show, is up for Best Actor in a Comedy Series. "When my phone started ringing this morning, my instinct was that something was wrong because I've never picked up the phone to good news at 5:30 am. I could feel the excitement in the voices on the machine so I was unsure what was going on. I called my mom who started to cry, she's so excited, I can't wait to bring her as my date. This is an incredible honor, I am thrilled. Thank you so much HFPA, this means the world to me," Kevin says.

"House M.D." doctor Hugh Laurie has a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Television Drama Series. "I am thrilled. Nine feet tall and thrilled," he says about hearing the news.

"Mad Men" was nominated for three Golden Globes: Best Television Drama Series, Best Actor in a Television Drama Series and Best Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series. January Jones was nominated for Best Actress and Jon Hamm is up for Best Actor.

Hamm reacts to his nomination, "I am humbled and flattered to be named among the company of excellent actors for this year's nomination. Additionally I am incredibly proud that the hard work of all of our cast and writing and production staff and crew was recognized in the show's nomination. Lastly I am thrilled that my co-star January Jones's work was recognized this year. To be recognized and validated among the community is an honor indeed. Many, many thanks to the HFPA!"

HBO's miniseries "John Adams" is up for four Golden Globes -- including the man who played "John Adams" himself Paul Giamatti, who is nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture made for Television.

"It is a hugely gratifying honor to be recognized by the Hollywood Foreign Press. I am also really happy the mini-series continues to generate so much enthusiasm. It was a great experience to be a part of," Giamatti says.

"30 Rock" has been nominated for three Golden Globes: Best Television Comedy or Musical Series, Tina Fey is up for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Comedy or Musical Series and Alec Baldwin is nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Comedy or Musical Series.

“I am thrilled and deeply indebted to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association,” Baldwin said about his nomination.

The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards will air Jan. 11 on NBC.

Published 12/11/08 by