'Sopranos' last season wins Emmy

This year the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences handed out trophies in 29 categories. The Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series went to "The Sopranos." The show first aired on HBO from January 1999 and ended in June 2007. The show revolves around New Jersey mafia boss Tony Soprano (played by actor James Gandolfini), and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the often conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads. Actor James Spader took home the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role in "Boston Legal." This is the third win for Spader, who won an Emmy for the same role on the legal drama "The Practice." Sally Field earned the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of a grieving matriarch by the name of Nora Holden Walker who helps run the family ranching and food distribution business. Actress America Ferrera won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for playing the lead character in "Ugly Betty." As Betty Suarez, Ferrera manages to survive in the cut-throat world of a high fashion with her honest and good-natured ways. The biggest laugh of the night was earned by presenters Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert, after they announced that Ricky Gervais of "Extras" had won the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.

Reuters | September 17, 2007

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