The usual suspects dominated the 2011 Golden Globe nominations Tuesday morning. Last year's comedy winner, 'Glee,' as well as award favorites 'Modern Family' and 'The Good Wife' earned multiple nods across the television categories.

Many previous nominees and winners -- including 'Mad Men,' Michael C. Hall and Julianna Margulies -- again received accolades from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

But there were surprises and newcomers, as well, such as 'The Big Bang Theory' breaking into the best comedy category and nominations for Piper Perabo for 'Covert Affairs' and Scott Caan for 'Hawaii Five-0.' Two new shows, HBO's 'Boardwalk Empire' and AMC's 'The Walking Dead' broke into the best drama ranks, and actress Katey Sagal received her first nomination (for 'Sons of Anarchy') since 1994.

'Glee' led all nominees with nods in the best comedy, best actor (Matthew Morrison), best actress (Lea Michele), best supporting actress (Jane Lynch) and best supporting actor (Chris Colfer). Emmy winner 'Modern Family' also garnered nominations for best comedy and best supporting actress (Sofia Vergara).

On the drama side, 'The Good Wife' earned best drama, best actress (Margulies) and best supporting actor (Chris Noth) nods, though best supporting actress Emmy winner Archie Panjabi was snubbed. Meanwhile, the Prohibition-era 'Boardwalk Empire' racked up nominations for stars Steve Buscemi and Kelly Macdonald, as well as for best drama.

The hit apocalyptic zombie drama 'The Walking Dead,' one of the fall's most buzzed-about shows didn't receive any acting nominations, but broke into the very tight best drama category.

The 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards will be hosted by Ricky Gervais and air Jan. 16, 2011 on NBC