LOS ANGELES — "Glee," the spunky TV musical comedy about high school misfits and the teachers who shepherd them, was a top Emmy nominee today with 19 bids, including for best comedy series and stars Matthew Morrison and Lea Michele.

The leading nominee was the gritty, unsparing World War II drama, "The Pacific," with 24 nominations.

Conan O'Brien is gone from NBC's "The Tonight Show" but his short tenure as host is not forgotten: The late-night show with him at the helm nabbed a nomination as best variety, music or comedy series, while resurrected Jay Leno was snubbed in the category.

David Letterman's "Late Show" also was missing from the nominees, after a season in which the host turned an admission of affairs with female staffers and a blackmail attempt into high broadcast drama.

Out of the running for best comedy series is "Two and Half Men" as well as its star, Charlie Sheen, who's been charged in a domestic dispute case involving his wife.

Besides "Glee," other newcomers receiving Emmy recognition include "Modern Family," with nods for best comedy series "The Good Wife," a nominee for best drama and recognition for star Julianna Margulies.

The final season of "Lost" garnered nominations for best drama series.

The most-nominated reality series were "Dancing with the Stars" with nine bids, "The Amazing Race" with seven and "American Idol" with six.