Emmy Nominations Announced Thursday July 12, 2001 President Bartlett and his “West Wing” cabinet pulled in 18 nominations, including best show and best actor for both Rob Lowe and Martin Sheen.

Just moments after the nominations, “Extra’s” Dayna Devon talked to Sheen and producer Aaron Sorkin about the show's blockbuster appeal. Sheen said, “I'd watch it even if I wasn't on it and sometimes I watch it and can't believe I’m on it.”

Sorkin said, “I felt great when I heard the news that it's even sweeter the second time. It's harder to be good for two years than it is for one.”

Since Sean Hayes and Patricia Heaton announced the categories, it was only fitting they should be nominated too. Hayes for best supporting actor on “Will and Grace” and Heaton for best comedy actress on "Everybody Loves Raymond."

Marg Helgenberger of “C.S.I.” said the Emmy call came as a big surprise. She was nominated as best actress in a drama. She says, “The phone rang at 5:45 and I thought it was my mother.”

Today the Emmy tribe has spoken. “Survivor” was nominated in a new category for reality shows. ‘Sex and the City” picked up a nomination for best comedy series.

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