Good night for ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Family’ TV

Modern Family won a record-tying fifth best comedy series Emmy award last night, while a dominant Breaking Bad captured the top drama gong and a hat trick of acting honours.

Bryan Cranston was named best actor in a drama for Breaking Bad, proving that True Detective nominee Matthew McConaughey’s movie-star appeal could not conquer all.

“I have gratitude for everything that has happened,” said Cranston, whose victory ties him with four-time best drama actor champ NYPD Blue’s Dennis Franz.