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The University of Georgia today announced Peabody Awards to critically acclaimed shows such as Showtime’s “Homeland,” HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” HBO’s already canceled “Treme,” NBC’s “Parks and Recreation,” IFC’s “Portlandia” and an oldie but goodie, “Jeopardy.” Atlanta-based CNN received three. The national panel of experts who select the prestigious awards provided small descriptives for each show. – “Homeland”: This serial drama from Showtime is a game of cat and mouse, a psychological thriller and a Rorschach test of post-9/11 doubts, fears and suspicions rolled into one. – “Game of Thrones” : Adapted from dark-age fantasy books… >>

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