‘Modern Family,’ ‘Mad Men’ win best TV series honors at Emmy Awards

‘Modern Family, ‘Mad Men’ win best series at Emmys

LOS ANGELES — “Modern Family” is the winner of the best comedy series Emmy Award.

The show about a new breed of extended American family also won trophies Sunday for best supporting actor for Eric Stonestreet and for writing.

“Mad Men” won its third consecutive Emmy Award as best drama series in Sunday night’s presentations.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP’s earlier story is below.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Mad Men” is winner of a third consecutive Emmy Award as best drama series.

The drama is set in the advertising world in a changing 1960s America.