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Jul 18 2008, Vikas

HBO got the most Emmy recognition of any U.S. network on Thursday as “John Adams” and “Recount” helped the cable channel grab 85 award nominations and burnish its reputation for quality programs.

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Writer and executive producer Ricky Gervais, from the upcoming HBO show “Ricky Gervais Comedy Special”, speaks during the Television Critics Association summer press tour in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Thursday, July 10, 2008.