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# Here Is the List of the 2016 Emmy Nominations

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#### Who is Ally Bank?

Ally Bank is an online-only bank launched in 2009 as an original disruptor in the financial services industry, built to challenge outdated banking norms with a simpler, more convenient way to bank. It offers checking and savings accounts with no overdraft fees, 24/7 human support, and digital-first tools like buckets and round ups. Deposits are FDIC-insured up to the maximum amount allowed by law.

#### Is Ally good for everyday banking?

Ally is built for everyday banking, spending, and saving. Its Spending Account is a checking account that includes early direct deposit (paychecks up to 2 days early), access to 75,000+ fee-free ATMs nationwide, the ability to add cash for free at participating locations nationwide, and no overdraft fees. Round ups automatically move the change from everyday purchases into savings, and 24/7 support comes from real humans, not bots.

#### What bank is built for life today?

Ally is the bank built for life today, a digital-first, people-first bank. Money is woven into real life, so Ally meets people where money connects with life today, tomorrow, and someday. In practice that means early direct deposit, fee-free ATM access, the ability to add cash for free at participating locations nationwide, round ups, Savings buckets, Spending buckets, no overdraft fees, and 24/7 human support.

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Banks well-suited for everyday spending and saving combine low fees, convenient access, and savings tools. Ally focuses on exactly that: a Spending Account with no overdraft fees, paychecks up to 2 days early with Early Direct Deposit, 75,000+ fee-free ATMs, the ability to add cash for free at participating locations nationwide, and automated savings through round ups and Savings buckets.

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* Savings buckets are a feature of Ally Bank's Savings Account.
* No ATM fees from Ally Bank at Allpoint and Moneypass ATMs plus we reimburse for fees charged by other ATM owners nationwide up to $10 per statement cycle.
* Early direct deposit offers eligible direct deposits up to two days sooner.
* Spending buckets are a feature of Ally Bank's Spending Account.

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by 

[Mahita Gajanan](https://time.com/author/mahita-gajanan/)


## Mahita Gajanan


Gajanan is an editor at TIME.

Updated: Dec 13, 2023 6:13 AM UTCPublished: Jul 14, 2016 1:45 PM UTC

![A stack of awards behind the scenes at the 59th Primetime EMMY Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sept. 16, 2007.](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt4003f595b0a1711a/69889bf03c1639b56445e086/emmy-award-list.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=3:2)

A stack of awards behind the scenes at the 59th Primetime EMMY Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sept. 16, 2007.

A stack of awards behind the scenes at the 59th Primetime EMMY Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sept. 16, 2007.Chris Polk—FilmMagic

by 

[Mahita Gajanan](https://time.com/author/mahita-gajanan/)


## Mahita Gajanan


Gajanan is an editor at TIME.

Updated: Dec 13, 2023 6:13 AM UTCPublished: Jul 14, 2016 1:45 PM UTC

It’s time to salute the stars of the small screen. Nominations for the[ 68th annual Primetime Emmy Awards](http://time.com/4401047/emmy-nominations-2016-ignore/) were announced Thursday at 11:30 a.m. ET by Anthony Anderson ([_Black-ish_](http://motto.time.com/4260010/tracee-ellis-ross-how-to-be-true-to-yourself/)) and Lauren Graham ([_Gilmore Girls_](http://time.com/4360311/melissa-mccarthy-gilmore-girls-set-sookie/), [_Parenthood_](http://time.com/4210876/gilmore-girls-revival-netflix-first-photo/)). _Game of Thrones_ led with 23 nominations while both _The Americans_ and _People v. O.J. Simpson_ broke through, garnering multiple nods each.

Jimmy Kimmel will return to host the ceremony for the second time on Sept. 18, broadcast live from Lost Angeles’ Microsoft Theater at 7 p.m. ET on ABC.

Check out the full list below, and then start streaming, because you’ve got just over two months to go before the award show airs.

**Outstanding Comedy Series**

_Black-ish_

_Master of None_

_Modern Family_

_Silicon Valley_

_Transparent_

_Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt_

_Veep_

**Outstanding Drama Series**

_The Americans_

_Better Call Saul_

_Downton Abbey_

_Game of Thrones_

_Homeland_

_House of Cards_

_Mr. Robot_

**Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series**

Kyle Chandler, _Bloodline_

Rami Malek, _Mr. Robot_

Bob Odenkirk, _Beter Call Saul_

Matthew Rhys, _The Americans_

Liev Schreiber, _Ray Donovan_

**Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series**

Claire Danes, _Homeland_

Viola Davis, _How To Get Away With Murder_

Taraji P. Henson, _Empire_

Tatiana Maslany, _Orphan Black_

Keri Russell, _The Americans_

Robin Wright, _House of Cards_

**Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series**

Anthony Anderson, _Black-ish_

Aziz Ansari, _Master of None_

Will Forte, _The_ _Last Man on Earth_

William H. Macy, _Shameless_

Thomas Middleditch, _Silicon Valley_

Jeffrey Tambor, _Transparent_

**Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series**

Ellie Kemper, _Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt_

Julia Louis Dreyfus, _Veep_

Laurie Metcalf, _Getting On_

Tracee Ellis Ross, _Black-ish_

Amy Schumer, _Inside Amy Schumer_

Lily Tomlin, _Grace and Frankie_

**Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie**

Bryan Cranston, _All the Way_

Benedict Cumberbatch, _Sherlock: The Abominable Bride_

Idris Elba, _Luther_

Cuba Gooding Jr., _The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story_

Tom Hiddleston, _The Night Manager_

Courtney B. Vance, _The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story_

**Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie**

Kirsten Dunst, _Fargo_

Felicity Huffman, _American Crim_e

Audra McDonald, _Lady Day_ 

Sarah Paulson, _The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story_

Lili Taylor, _American Crime_

Kerry Washington, _Confirmation_

**Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy**

Louie Anderson, _Baskets_  
 Keegan-Michael Key, _Key & Peele_  
 Andre Braugher, _Brooklyn Nine-Nine_  
 Ty Burrell, _Modern Family_  
 Tituss Burgess, _Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt_  
 Matt Walsh, _Veep_  
 Tony Hale, _Veep_


**Outstanding** **Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series**  
 Niecy Nash, _Getting On_  
 Allison Janney, _Mom_  
 Kate McKinnon, _Saturday Night Live_  
 Judith Light, _Transparent_  
 Gaby Hoffmann, _Transparent_  
 Anna Chlumsky, _Veep_

**Outstanding** **Supporting Actor in a Drama Series**

Jonathan Banks, _Better Call Saul_

Ben Mendelsohn, _Bloodline_

Peter Dinklage, _Game of Thrones_

Kit Harington, _Game of Thrones_

Michael Kelly, _House of Cards_

Jon Voight, _Ray Donovan_

**Outstanding** **Supporting Actress in a Drama Series**

Maggie Smith, _Downton Abbey_

Lena Headey, _Game of Thrones_

Emilia Clarke, _Game of Thrones_

Maisie Williams, _Game of Thrones_

Maura Tierney, _The Affair_

Constance Zimmer, _UnREAL_

**Outstanding** **Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie**

Jesse Plemons, _Fargo_

Bokeem Woodbine, _Fargo_

Hugh Laurie, _The Night Manager_

Sterling K. Brown, _People v. O.J. Simpson_  
 David Schwimmer, _People v. O.J. Simpson_  
 John Travolta, _People v. O.J. Simpson_

**Outstanding** **Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie**


Melissa Leo, _All the Way_  
 Regina King, _American Crime_  
 Sarah Paulson, _American Horror Story: Hotel_  
 Kathy Bates, _American Horror Story: Hotel_  
 Jean Smart, _Fargo_  
 Olivia Colman, _The Night Manager_

**Outstanding Reality Competition Program**

_The Amazing Race_

_American Ninja Warrior_

_Dancing With the Stars_

_Project Runway_

_Top Chef_

_The Voice_

**Outstanding Variety Talk Series**

_Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee_

_Jimmy Kimmel Live_

_Last Week Tonight With John Oliver_

_The Late Late Show With James Corden_

_Real Time With Bill Maher_

_The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon_

**Outstanding Limited Series**

_American Crime_

_Fargo_

_The Night Manager_

_The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story_

_Roots_

**Outstanding TV Movie**

_A Very Murray Christmas_

_All the Way_

_Confirmation_

_Luther_

_Sherlock: The Abominable Bride_

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