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Friday night at the 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards many of your favorites from daytime drama and talk shows walked away with the golden statuette during the golden anniversary celebration.
Others were not in attendance including: The Bold and the Beautiful’s Thorsten Kaye (Ridge) who took home the gold for the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, and Kelly Clarkson who won Outstanding Talk Show Host and Talk Show.
The late Sonya Eddy (Epiphany, General Hospital) who won posthumously in the Outstanding Supporting Actress category was honored by her friend and business partner, Tyler Ford in an acceptance speech. However, several of this year’s winners were in attendance and in the winner’s circle walk following their victory. Take a look at a few winning moments below.
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Y&R’s Josh Griffith and the writing team from The Young and the Restless, took home Writing Team in a Drama Series honors.
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Susan Lucci (ex-Erica Kane, All My Children) received her Lifetime Achievement Award from Y&R alum, and Daytime Emmy winner, Shemar Moore.
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General Hospital took home both Directing honors and the biggest win of the night for Outstanding Drama Series for the 16th time.
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General Hospital’s Eden McCoy took home some gold for her win in the Outstanding Younger Performer category.
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General Hospital’s Robert Gossett (Marshall) won for the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
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B&B’s Jacqueline MacInnes Wood received her third Daytime Emmy of her career in the Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series category.
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While Kelly Clarkson was unable to attend, her producers and team were present including: EP Alex Duda holding the Emmy.
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Alley Mills received the Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series award for her performance as Heather Webber on GH.
So, who were you most happy to learn received a Daytime Emmy last night? Comment below.
So happy that Alley Mills won. I never watched her in The Wonder Years but I watched her when she played Dr Mike’s sister in Dr Quinn Medicine Woman opposite her real life husband. I wish there was some way they could rehabilitate Heather and put her back on the show full time
I didn’t think GH would win Outstanding Drama for the third year in a row, but I’m glad they did.
I’m sure it wasn’t done on purpose and was just an unfortunate oversight in the moment, but I’m just gonna say this, I thought it was very tacky of Frank Valentini to mention Sonya Eddy and producer Nkeka Garland in his acceptance speech, but not mention Jackie Zeman. I can get not mentioning Tyler Christopher or Billy Miller, because they weren’t current cast members, but to not mention Jackie who was a current cast member, and was a legend on the show for 45 years, was a terrible blunder by Frank.
Congrats to all the winners, but as a GH fan, particularly Sonya Eddy (RIP), Robert Gossett, Eden McCoy, and Ally Mills. I was really disappointed for Jon Lindstrom, who is long overdue and I was pulling for in Supporting Actor. Unless they write a juicy story for Kevin, which is unlikely, this was probably Jon’s last great chance to win, with Ryan meeting his demise.
As an Emmys show, I thought it was fine. They kept things moving and largely kept out the unnecessary filler. The In Memoriam segment was well done. The anniversary tributes for GH and Y&R were nice, although the video package at least for GH looked more like a 2022 highlight video rather than a video celebrating 60 years. And I complain about this every year, but I hate that they don’t use the theme songs from each show when someone wins like they used to, rather than playing generic elevator jazz music.
Hello Dan,
Yes, I thought it was SO tacky that FV did not mention Jakcie Zeman! I was disappointed and felt it was disrespectful… he seemed high or out of it… didn’t he say he felt anxious? The other thing, I thought of… perhaps, he forgot, which missing Jackie Zeman’s is a major cast member to forget.
I don’t know. I hear ya!
I was happy Sonya won for Supporting, but honestly, I never saw her as supporting, there would be months were Epiphany was MIA. I was rooting for Brooke Kerr or and Kelly Thieband – while I support and adore Sonya’s work and award recognition, I felt the award was best deserved by Brooke / Kelly.
I was very happy for Eden McCoy (Jos), Ally Mills (Heather) – (Very pleased for Ally)… and happy for Robert Gossett as Marshal, however, I agree, Jon Lindstrom has been robbed this award for way too long… he had masterful performances this past year as Kevin & Ryan… his scenes with Esme and Heather were brilliant. Maybe GH / (or forgetful FV) can devise a big storyline for Kevin. Kevin is underrated – there is so much opportunity to explore Kevin in more depth. Oh, I would have loved to have seen Genie Francis at the awards.
Side note: As a GH fan, I was very happy (and a bit surprised) to see Rebecca Herbst on the stage… all I could think of was… why oh why is she overlooked for award nomination/recognition. I get it, it depends if the show or actor submits, and some actors can’t be bothered by the Emmy politics, I get that all that, yet Rebecca is gold in every scene she’s in.
I was surprised by the absence of Nicholas Chavez and Finola Hughes. I thought Nicholas would win once again and I thought Finola would win especially with the scenes when Peter dies. I will try to refrain myself from too much commentary for who again and again in that category. While I don’t watch Y&R or B&B, I felt there were more compelling actresses who were more deserving of the award. I’ll leave it there.
As for best actor, I feel like some of those nominated in this category were ho-hum… nothing to write home about. I was pleased GH won for best drama. I felt it was deserving out of the rest nominated in the category.
I too, felt the awards presentation was good. My expectations were low, but it was a good show, not great, but good. The memorials were good, too. Happy to see Anne Heche on there and others… and those we lost too soon (Billy Miller & Tyler Christopher).
Susan Lucci, I’ll say this much… CLASS ACT!!! She looked gorgeous and so well spoken. I didn’t watch AMC but I respect and love Susan… The Streak is OVER!
I am appalled and very disappointed that Jackie Zeman was not mentioned! Laura Wright presented & Eden McCoy won & neither mentioned her. Someone could/should have! That was the biggest blunder of the night. I too miss them playing the show’s theme when the winner is announced. And the GH highlight video was a big disappointment. Otherwise, it was pretty good.
Forgot to say that Stephen Nichols brought me to tears with his recognition of Tyler Christopher. That was one of the most touching moments of the show. And of course I felt for Susan Lucci when she mentioned Helmut!
Sonya Eddy!!!
I don’t understand Kelly Clarkson’s appeal at all and why she and Thorsten Kaye from B&B couldn’t attend the awards. So tacky.
Exactly! I don’t care for either one of these two, but thought with all the hype Kelly’s been getting on her weight loss , she’d want to show it off. She missed another awards show awhile back too, I think.
Both of them live in New York. Thorston Kaye’s wife and kids are in New York and he obviously went to be with them for the holidays. Kelly Clarkson relocated her show there to be closer to her family and was the host of the Rockefeller tree lighting. How strange that they would want to spend the holidays with their family and not prance on the stage in Cali for you complainers…
Josh Griffith looks like his writing: a mess. How he won for writing is a mystery
Exactly, Y&R a mess, CBS needs to wake up and get rid of him! His writing is awful and brings Niki to drink again is old, we’ve seen that before.
Can you imagine what a pain in the butt for Melody to go through this crap again? Can’t be fun and it’s sure getting tiresome already.
Melody loves it when Nikki falls off the wagon, she’s said it quite a bit in interviews over the years. I think she enjoys acting her character this way.
So disappointed that none of the Y&R lead nominated actors/actresses won.
Susan Lucci gave a lovely and memorable speech, as always; and great and so appropriate that Shemar Moore presented the award to her. Loved that he gave a shout out to his “Y&R family” – he never forgets his start.
G,h sucks
I agree Michael …GH is certainly sucking the life right out of the competition!!
I’m so Happy GH won, and for the actors from GH that won, where was Finola Hughes? she was doing press for the show and celebrating with her castmates but I didn’t see her. and I agree that FV seemed out of it and major blunder on his part for not mentioning Jackie Zeman, He could of mention in his speech that it was a difficult year for the show with all their losses and it would of been better then to just single out 2people.
I was wondering what happened to Finola as well. She was noticeable by her absence. If I’m not mistaken, she was listed in advance as one of the presenters. But it didn’t appear she was there. When her category came up, they showed a photo for her. Perhaps she was sick, who knows. Hopefully nothing serious.
Agreed on FV, to me you either mention the name of everybody from the show that passed away this year, or you don’t mention any names at all. I remember when GH won in 1996, there were three deaths from the GH cast in that previous year, John Beradino, Rosalind Cash and Lee Mathis, and Wendy Riche mentioned all three of them in her speech. Frank could have mentioned Sonya, Jackie, Billy, Tyler and Nneka, or just made a general statement that they’ve had a lot loss this year, like you said. The way he did it, mentioning certain names and leaving out others, was not right.
Rosie O’Donnell revealed that she plans to head back to a seat at the table of ABC’s morning talk show The View.
The announcement came during Monday’s episode of The Tangle Podcast where she shared she will participate in “in whatever way they want” her or “just as a guest” for its upcoming 30th season.
The View’s season 30 will kick-off this fall in September. O’Donnell explained, “They’re bringing back all the hosts, I think. And, you know, I’m pretty proud of that show, what it’s become and how it really speaks to the people and to politics.”
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ROSIE ON HER PREVIOUS GO-ROUNDS ON THE VIEW
As fans of The View know, O’Donnell famously had two different one-year stints on the talk show in 2007 and again in 2014- 2015. She often feuded with then co-host Elizabeth Hasselbeck.
However, during her discussion with host, Kyle Ridley on The Tangle Podcast, O’Donnell also noted she often had tense moments with longtime moderator and anchor, Whoopi Goldberg.
O’Donnell also expressed, “Many, many people got the short end of the stick there. It was, you know, it was a factory where people were being churned in and out and their tenuous security, nobody got to be calm. It also was a show at the time that was run by a man. A show created by a woman, for women, about women, and the man was deciding what we should talk about. And that didn’t sit right with me, you know.”
Back in 2023, Brooke Shields had asked Rosie on her podcast, Now What? with Brooke Shields, about how she felt on her two stints at The View and all the controversy that surrounded it. Rosie at that time, stated, “I know this, it’s not the best use of my talent to get in a show where I have to argue and defend basic principles of humanity and kindness. It was not something I’d ever do again.”
You can check out the clip with Rosie and Kyle Ridley discussing her return to The View in some form for its upcoming 30th season below.
Then weigh-in: Would you be excited to see Rosie, even for a one-day or a week guest stint on the upcoming celebratory season of The View, or not so much? Let us know via the comment section.
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In what could prove to be a massive shake-up ahead, both the TV Academy (ATAS), who presides over the Primetime Emmys, and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), who preside over the Daytime Emmys, are in exploratory reunification discussions to merge the two organizations into one.
Both sides received an overwhelming vote and support from their boards to evaluate what a unified Academy could look like. However there is no formal calendar at this juncture for the discussions. In addition, because of the ongoing unification talks that should occur, the TV Academy board has voted to extend all current sitting Governors’ terms by one year so they can see the process through.
Boards at both organizations voted overwhelmingly to evaluate what a unified Academy could make possible: a strong vision for the Academy’s future, more effective thought leadership for the industry, broader service and support for members coast-to-coast, and new momentum and opportunities across the full complement of national Emmy competitions.
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AFTER NEARLY 50 YEARS, CAN THE EMMYS BE UNDER ONE BANNER?
In a joint statement, ATAS and NATAS shared, “Television remains the most powerful medium we have to shape culture and prompt conversations that define us—no matter the size of the screen, With the business of television undergoing such a monumental transformation, this is the right moment to explore a reunification of our Academies, providing our members and our industry with a bolder voice advocating for them and a stronger partner to navigate the future with them.”
If the reunification talks continue, this would be the first time since the two Emmy organizations split back on June 30, 1977 that they have tried to come together, all of this after almost three decades of often uneasy and strained tension between the two.
The most recent joint change came in 2022 when a move of the game show categories went from NATAS to ATAS’ and now are in the Primetime Emmys.
Deadline notes that a unification of the two television academies who overall preside over nighttime and daytime programming would be similar how SAG and AFTRA used to represent performers from completely different dayparts of work.
Could the Daytime Emmys finally see some love in primetime and have their major categories televised as part of the annual kudofest every September? Stay tuned.
Meanwhile, the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony will take place live on Monday, September 14th starting at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT and air on NBC and stream on Peacock emanating from the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. While, the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards will take place on Friday, October 30, time to be announced, live from the Hollywood Palladium and will be streamed on watchtheemmys.tv
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is a service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy Awards for News & Documentary, Sports, Daytime and Children’s & Family programming, as well as achievements in television Technology & Engineering.
The Television Academy (ATAS) strives to shape and advance the dynamic television landscape; cultivate a diverse, inclusive and accessible professional community; and advocate for the television industry while capturing the spirit of a new generation of content creators and industry professionals. Through innovative programs, publications and events, the Academy and its Foundation foster and empower storytellers. The Academy also celebrates those who excel in the industry recognizing their achievements through awards and accolades, including the renowned Emmy Award. Membership in the Academy is open to working professionals in the television industry.
So, would you like to see the Primetime Emmy and the Daytime Emmys fold into one show if the two unions reached a unification arrangement? Do you hope that after almost 50 years, the two organizations can finally make some serious headway? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
Beyond the Gates
53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Tops With 18, ‘Beyond the Gates’ With 15
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the full list of nominees for the upcoming 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, and it was CBS daytime’s The Young and the Restless and broadcast television newest soap opera, Beyond the Gates that racked up the most nominations with 18 and 15, respectively.
General Hospital was next with 13 overall nominations, followed by Days of our Lives with 8 and The Bold and the Beautiful with 7 nods. The full reveal on Tuesday, follows the announcement of several major categories including Lead Actor and Actress on Monday via Extra and Entertainment Tonight and The View today revealing Daytime Drama Series and more.
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmys ceremony are set to take place on Friday, October 30 at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California. The ceremony is currently planned to stream via watch.theemmys.tv and its associated apps. For the second year in a row, both the main Emmys and the Creative Arts will be presented together in one night.
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In a statement, Adam Sharp, President and CEO of NATAS expressed, “We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television, As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”
“Each year, the Daytime Emmy Awards celebrate the creativity, passion, and dedication that drive this vibrant community of storytellers,” said Rachel Schwartz, Head of the Daytime Emmy Awards. “Congratulations to this year’s nominees, whose work continues to entertain, inspire and connect with audiences every day. We look forward to celebrating their remarkable achievements in Hollywood this October.”
The Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work in a variety of genres, including daytime dramas, talk series, entertainment news, culinary, adventure, instructional and legal/courtroom programming. This year’s Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Gold & Silver Circle Inductees, and ceremony host will be announced at a later date.
Now below, check out the nominees in the daytime drama, talk show, entertainment news series and creative arts categories. Congratulations to all!
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Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Stacy Haiduk (as Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives
Karla Mosley (as Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Michelle Stafford (as Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless
Heather Tom (as Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful
Tamara Tunie (as Anita Williams Dupree), Beyond the Gates
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Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Eric Braeden (as Victor Newman), The Young and the Restless
Steve Burton (as Jason Morgan), General Hospital
Scott Clifton (as Liam Spencer), The Bold and the Beautiful
Thorsten Kaye (as Ridge Forrester), The Bold and the Beautiful
Christian Jules Le Blanc (as Michael Baldwin), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Linsey Godfrey (as Sarah Horton), Days of Our Lives
Camryn Grimes (as Mariah Copeland), The Young and the Restless
Beth Maitland (as Traci Abbott), The Young and the Restless
Trisha Mann-Grant (as Leslie Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Amanda Setton (as Brook Lynn Quartermaine), General Hospital
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Sean Dominic (as Nate Hastings), The Young and the Restless
Timon Kyle Durrett (as Bill Hamilton), Beyond the Gates
Michael Graziadei (as Daniel Romalotti), The Young and the Restless
Roger Howarth (as Matt Clark), The Young and the Restless
Mike Manning (as Bradley “Smitty” Smith), Beyond the Gates
Lawrence Saint-Victor (as Carter Walton), The Bold and the Beautiful
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Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series
Braedyn Bruner (as Emma Scorpio-Drake), General Hospital
Al Calderon (as Javier Hernandez), Days of Our Lives
Alice Halsey (as Rachel Black), Days of Our Lives
Giovanni Mazza (as Gio Palmieri), General Hospital
Ambyr Michelle (as Eva Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Arielle Prepetit (as Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne), Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series
Jasmine Burke (as June Hughes), Beyond the Gates
Jeff Kober (as Cyrus Renault), General Hospital
Eva LaRue (as Natalia Rogers-Ramirez), General Hospital
Christopher Sean (as Paul Narita), Days of Our Lives
Ray Wise (as Ian Ward), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
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Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Casting for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series
3rd Hour of TODAY
The Drew Barrymore Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Live With Kelly and Mark
TODAY With Jenna & Friends
The View
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Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host
Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin & Ana Navarro, The View
Kelly Clarkson, The Kelly Clarkson Show
Tamron Hall, Tamron Hall
Jennifer Hudson, The Jennifer Hudson Show
Sherri Shepherd, Sherri
Outstanding Entertainment News Series
Access Hollywood
Entertainment Tonight
Extra
Outstanding Daytime Personality (Daily)
Mona Kosar Abdi, Derek Hough & Terri Seymour, Extra
Cassie DiLaura, Denny Directo, Kevin Frazier, Rachel Smith & Nischelle Turner, Entertainment Tonight
Scott Evans, Zuri Hall, Kit Hoover & Mario Lopez, Access Hollywood
Star Jones & Corey Jovan, Divorce Court
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Outstanding Arts and Popular Culture Program
Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood — An Entertainment Tonight Special
Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter
Variety & CNN Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Working In the Theatre
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Daytime
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
Have Guitar Will Travel World
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Let Frankie Cook,” Getting the Band Back Together
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Outstanding Technical Direction and Video for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 104
The Bold and the Beautiful,” Episode 9511
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade”
The Jennifer Hudson Show, ” Episode 4041
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”
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Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
General Hospital, Episode 15719
The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Episode 5033
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13273
Outstanding Costume Design / Styling for a Daytime Program
The Jennifer Hudson Show, Episode 4140
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Young and the Restless Episode 13149
The Young and the Restless Episode 13273
Outstanding Sound Mixing and Sound Editing for a Live Daytime Program
The Bold and the Beautiful, Episode 9658
The Jennifer Hudson Show Episode 4039
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5007
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13260
Outstanding Lighting Direction for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates Episode 104
General Hospital Episode 15624
The Jennifer Hudson Show Episode 4010
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 6169
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”
Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design for a Daytime Program
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Live with Kelly and Mark Episode 250414
The View Episode 6280
The Young and the Restless Episode 13145
The Young and the Restless Episode 13244
So, what do you think of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations? Who are you happy to see receive a nomination and who do you think was snubbed? Weigh-in via the comment section.
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