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No matter how you do the math, HBO and its powerhouse series ''Game of Thrones'' had a big night at the 67th Emmy Awards. So did George R.R. Martin, whose novels are the wellspring for the fondly nicknamed ''GOT'' and who turned 67 Sunday – the same age as the prime-time Emmys, but likely more venerated for his years. (Image: Reuters) </br>Here's a deeper look at the Emmys by the numbers:
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1. Impressive record set by ''Game of Thrones'': One, with its 12 awards topping the single-season record of nine trophies set by ''The West Wing'' in 2000. (Image: Reuters)
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2. Most tweeted-about stars: Five, including Lady Gaga, Davis, Hamm, Amy Poehler and Tatiana Maslany. (Image: Reuters)
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3. Number of Emmy-related Facebook conversations: 14 million, involving 6.9 million people. (In picture: Actress Amy Poehler; Reuters)
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4. Awards won by ''Mad Men'' star Jon Hamm after being nominated eight times for the drama: One. Number of actors who skipped the stairs and threw themselves on the stage: One, Hamm. (Image: Reuters)
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5. Youngest winner: Uzo Aduba, 34. (Image: Reuters)
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6. Giant and overdue step for the Emmys: One, with Viola Davis the first African-American to win a best drama series actress trophy. (Image: Reuters)
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7. Total number of acting awards won by the sterling ''Mad Men'' cast during its eight-season run: One, Hamm's. (In picture: Jon Hamm (C) holds his award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role on AMC's "Mad Men" while mingling with actors John Slattery and January Jones; Reuters)
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8. Awards won by ''Modern Family'' after being the best-comedy winner for five years running: One – for sound mixing. </br>(In picture: Ty Burrell, left, and Keegan-Michael Key) (AP Photo)
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9. Number of yellow dresses, including Heidi Klum's dress that designer Michael Costello said ''looked like she was wearing Big Bird'': At least five. (AP Photo)
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10. Viewers for the Fox telecast: 11.9 million, a record low. Viewers for the first GOP debate on Fox News: 24 million. Maybe Donald Trump should replace Andy Samberg as Emmys host next year? (Image: Reuters)
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