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'The Wire,' 'Mad Men' Lead Critic Award Noms

Dramas earn four nominations from television critics

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This series looks at the narcotics scene in Baltimore through the eyes of law enforcers as well as the drug dealers and users.…

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Dominic West
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John Doman
Actor

Frankie R. Faison
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Wood Harris
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Domenick Lombardozzi
Actor

Deirdre Lovejoy
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Premiered: Jun 02, 2002

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