ABC, Showtime Lead GLAAD Award Nominees

By Matt Webb Mitovich
ADAM PALLY HAPPY ENDINGS - "Secrets and Limos" - Jane convinces the gang to make vision boards so they can visualize their way to their dreams, only the universe isn't exactly listening; Brad has a difficult time relating to humorless boss Mr. Forristal (guest star Larry Wilmore) until the guy, a car buff, flips for Max's limo; and Dave is reluctant to introduce his new girlfriend (guest star Noureen DeWulf) to everyone, on "Happy Endings," WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19 (9:31-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/ADAM TAYLOR) ADAM PALLY

ABC — with one drama nod, a few comedy contenders, a daytime soap and Dancing With the Stars in the mix — leads the nominees for this year's GLAAD Media Awards, which honor outstanding images of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. This just weeks after ABC landed in the organization's crosshairs for letting Work It (albeit briefly) punch the clock.

All told, ABC came away with eight nominations, including two in news categories. The next most recognized TV outlet was Showtime, with three noms.

Below is a rundown of the major TV races; a full list of GLAAD Media Award nominees can be found here. The winners will be announced at ceremonies held in New York on March 24, in Los Angeles on April 21, and in San Francisco on June 2.

Outstanding Drama Series (True Blood won in 2011)

Degrassi, TeenNick

Grey's Anatomy, ABC

Pretty Little Liars, ABC Family

Shameless, Showtime

Torchwood: Miracle Day, Starz

Outstanding Comedy Series (Glee and Modern Family tied for the win in 2011)

Exes and Ohs, Logo

Glee, Fox

Happy Endings, ABC

Modern Family, ABC

The Big C, Showtime

Outstanding Individual Episode in a series without a regular LGBT character (30 Rock won last year)

Man Up!, ABC ("Acceptance")

Hot in Cleveland, TV Land ("Beards")

Drop Dead Diva, Lifetime ("Prom")

NCIS, CBS ("Recruited")

Are We There Yet?, TBS ("The Boy Has Style")

Outstanding Reality Program

Dancing with the Stars, ABC

Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys, Sundance Channel

The Glee Project, Oxygen

The Real L Word, Showtime

The Voice, NBC

Outstanding Daily Drama

All My Children, ABC

Days of Our Lives, NBC

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