'Olive Kitteridge' tops Critics' Choice Television Awards

Mini-series "Olive Kitteridge" scooped three prizes at this year's Critics' Choice Television Awards, but lacked representation as its leading stars weren't on hand to accept their trophies.
The drama, based on the award-winning book by Elizabeth Stout, was feted with the Best Supporting Actor and Best Actress in a Movie or Limited Series for Bill Murray and Frances McDormand, respectively, but neither were at the Los Angeles prize-giving to accept their awards, reported Ace Showbiz.
The programme was also named the Best Limited Series, and director Lisa Cholodenko took the stage to accept the honour, but lamented that she was the only one on hand to receive the accolade.

Meanwhile, transgender series "Transparent" scooped up two awards for Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series for Bradley Whitford, and Jeffrey Tambor for Best Actor in a Comedy Series.
Multiple winners also included sitcom "Silicon Valley", which earned the Best Comedy Series prize and Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for T.J. Miller, while "Breaking Bad" spin-off, "Better Call Saul", won two prizes for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Bob Odenkirk and Jonathan Banks, respectively.
Other notable winners included spy drama "The Americans" (Best Drama Series), "Empire" star Taraji P Henson (Best Actress in a Drama Series), David Oyelowo for "Nightingale" (Best Actor in a Movie or Limited Series), Amy Schumer (Best Actress in a Comedy Series), and for the second year in a row, Allison Janney was named Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for "Mom".

In addition, Charlize Theron presented her "A Million Ways To Die In The West" co-star-director Seth MacFarlane with the Louis XIII Genius Award in recognition of his contribution to television.
The ceremony, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, was hosted by TV personality Cat Deeley, who also earned the title of Best Reality Series Host for competition series "So You Think You Can Dance".