Share ''THE WIRE' UP FOR HUMANITAS HONOR: Episodes from HBO series named among finalists for award saluting exploration of human condition.'

*Episodes of HBO's "The Wire" have been recognized by The Humanitas in its annual awards honoring film and TV writing that explores the human condition. "The Wire" faces competition from ABC's "Boston Legal" and the HBO mini-series "John Adams" in the 60-minute television category. Meanwhile, the writers behind "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly," "Juno" and "Lars and the Real Girl" have been n…