General Hospital
Lynn Herring Celebrates 35th Anniversary of Her General Hospital Debut; and ‘We Love Lucy’
Today, April 11th marks the 35th anniversary of the debut of Lynn Herring on General Hospital as Lucy Coe. And wow, when you look at the road this character has gone on played to the hilt by Herring, it has been one entertaining ride for GH fans along the way.
Lucy started out as a mousy librarian, if you can believe that! And of course, she eventually showed all that she was a bombshell. She then became quite the schemer and seductress.
Along the way, Lucy was married to Alan Quartermaine (Stuart Damon), was involved with Scott Baldwin (Kin Shriner), Kevin Collins (Jon Lindstrom) and other men in Port Charles.
At one point, Herring took the character of Lucy to the now defunct Port Charles where she stayed from 1997-2003,
But this one time gold-digger eventually became the champion of the GH Nurses’ Ball and helped raise awareness and funds for HIV/AIDS research. Now, year after year, the one thing you can always look forward to is Herring’s hilarious antics and sincerity in her star turn as the emcee of the annual fundraising event.
On Sunday, the GH tweeted posted: “Lucy Coe knows everything about everyone in Port Charles and we would be lost without her. Please help us congratulate TheLynnHerring on the 35th Anniversary of her #GH debut”.
Lynn responded sharing: “Thank you! Have loved every @GeneralHospital moment!”
Share your congratulations to Lynn via the comment section below, and let us know your favorite Lucy moment too!
Congratulations to Ms. Herring! We love to see Lucy mixing it up in Port Charles! Here’s to many more years of doing so.
Very hearty congratulations to the wonderful Lynn Herring for 35 years of outstanding performances as the unforgettable Lucy Coe. You always dazzle!!!!!!!!
Yes, Congratulations to Lynn for a milestone anniversary. I always enjoy her visits to GH, especially her costume changes during the Nurses Fiasco, er, Ball every year. My favorite moments are watching her deal with the inevitable disasters guaranteed, at the Ball. Never truly flustered for long, she tries valiantly to rescue the proceedings and usually succeeds. I wish she were on more. She can have Gladys’ air time. And T. J. And Jordan. And Martin. And…
Hello Soaphound: I absolutely agree with you about Lynn Herring as Lucy Coe. Like Kin Shriner, Herring excels at playing drama as well as comedy. I actually got to meet her in person at one of the early ABC SuperSoap Weekends at Disney World in Orlando. I approached her as she was getting ready for an event with John J. York, and she was incredibly sweet and happy to pose for a picture. She was also quite gracious inside a theatre where stars were interviewed for one of the events. Those fan weekends were amazing; it’s a shame they ended.
Soaphound-
Has the Lucy Character always been portrayed
as a person on meth/coke/speed?
She surly is portrayed to come off as
a dithering speed freak..
I only know the Lucy character
from her nurse’s ball stuff.
Is that the only role she’s played/know for?
Lynn put 35yrs into GH CONGRATS!! to her.
Always good to see her..
She was Lisanne Gardner on DAYS for a while back in the early 90s. She also did a short run on As The World Turns. I watched her on those shows too. Lucy has always been hyper…no drugs needed. Incredibly fun character to watch!!
Hi James –
whoa! you’ve been watching soaps since the nineties!!
And that’s ‘every day 5 days a week?
You need an award too– 🙂
OK- which was your favorite #1 soap?
I’m GH .. my all-time fav man has been Sonny.
SuOOO
After reading your sweet comment to James, I have to tell you that I have watched the soaps since the 1950s, just about every one that came down the pike! Five days, all day long and somehow I managed to fit in a family. Don’t get me wrong, Iam not bragging, but more admitting to my addiction and the fact of how my life revolved around ” my stories”. Sounds pretty pathetic right? Things were so different then and my daughter watched them right along with me as well as a granddaughter and great-granddaughter. My favorite was probably Guiding Light which is gone but not forgotten. Thanks for letting me babble on. It’s so nice having a place to trade stories and “talk” to people like you and so many others. Stay well, am finally getting up the nerve to get the COVID shot.That’s what I need an award for. Iam so chicken!
Hi Violet — hope you’–re doing well.
___WOW you’ve soaped since the 50s
_________Soap Operas and Rock and Roll .. lol_______
That’s decades before me–
____The way I see it, Violet-The soaps gave you hours of happiness!________
It was your time of the day just for you. AWESOME!
—–(((how did you survive the 20 minutes of commercials?))_______
___When I was volunteering to deliver food and drugs to the housebound seniors (covid19 lockdown)
___One of my ladies said;___
___ 0ooh I’m watching my stories
-then a little talk then she said;
_____When I die I pray heaven has my stories I need to know what happens
–
-I told her no worries heaven will have all her desires.
___And you Violet since the 50s –
I give you a Sope Opera medal, also!!
I’m waiting for my shot I hope it’s soon so I don’t have to worry about dying after a day out.______
It’s a miracle to prevent covid from destroying me and I can get back to normal life!
______Violet– get the shot and live on!!
then you’ll have many many years of your soaps lol 🙂
SuOOO
Loved your comment, you’re a sweetheart, and I’ll treasure my medal. Stay well, hope you get your shot soon.
You stay healthy and well, Violet!
That’s an order 🙂
Su000, please forgive my intrusion here. I just want you (and anyone else reading this) to know that YOU also deserve a medal: for volunteering to deliver food and drugs to housebound seniors (extremely generous of you); for being so sweet and kind to Violet and Nancy, among others; and for promoting the vaccine to prevent Covid. I hope you are able to receive the vaccine(s) soon. Best wishes to you and your loved ones!
Hi James 🙂
Thanks for my medal-
I don’t deserve it but nice to get it-
When seniors are alone and they can’t do for themselves then you do it for them and throw in some personal time and love.
It was no big deal- I am strong and healthy and I enjoyed doing/helping.
Everyone needs the shoot so we can live on without fear, be normal.
A relative died of covid-
It’s a horrible horrible death.
She told me via skype to breathe it was trying to breathe when drowning – she got worse and passed-
roll up your sleeves and breathe!
Take care, James be well.
It will pass and when it does we all need to celebrate life 🙂
Su000, I think the theme of this thread has now become: “Posts we’ve missed” (see Reed). I surely miss the days when we received an email alert about a reply to a post…
I am so sorry I missed this kind reply from you to me back in April. Sorry also to hear about your relative who died of Covid. Back in April, there was so much hope, given that people were getting the vaccine. But now, because of the vaccine deniers, the numbers are rampant again. So instead of eradicating this virus, we’re now living with it. I am hoping to get my booster shot when I am able to do so.
But, again, your volunteerism with seniors is to be commended. You have a selfless, understanding nature, and you are doing extraordinarily admirable work.
Be well, too, Su000.
Jamesj– Thank you 🙂 you’re very kind..
Always a pleasure to be commenting with you 🙂
I get a notice when I get a reply..
That’s how I know you replied LOL 🙂
when you get the email that your post was
approved.. scoot down a bit and it will ask you-
__ to subscribe ..
click on that..then you should get
notifications of replies..
Hope that will work for you..
This board has many bugs..
PS–
I miss the original ”black board” that we would post to.
I really do miss it 🙁
it was friendly family-like and had a good many posts a day, remember???
Hello again, su000! All sincere on my part. Thanks for your kind words as well! And thank you for explaining to me how to subscribe. I have totally missed that.
When I learn that this post is accepted, I will subscribe, sung to the tune of “I Will Survive.” I know you’re too young to remember that song upon release, but I suspect you’ve heard it! And I also miss the “black board.” Anyway, Friend, take care.
Thanks, James– just a reply for you to check if you’re now getting reply notifications..
take care be safe 🙂
It worked, Su000. Thank you. Take care.
Jamesj75
You are right about Su. It goes without saying how much she has done for so many people, as well as her service to the U.S. Before I get maudlin here,you deserve your medal too,the way you befriend everyone and I think your friends are luçky to have you.
Violet, just seeing this now. Just another one I’ve missed… With an assist from Su000, I am not being notified when I have a reply. Thanks for your kind words. Same to you, Friend!
Hi Violet, I don’t believe I’ve had the pleasure. Apologies for commenting on an April post but I finally got current on my viewing and I’m only now reading a year’s worth of GH threads (hate spoilers, so I go full-on news blackout). During the course of catching up, I’ve wanted to respond to many a post from the usual suspects but my failure to remain in the present shouldn’t transport others along with me in the wayback machine…
So, you struck a chord. In this particular thread, Su000 was “conferring awards” upon everyone for some reason or another (and yes, you received one as well, and like you, your acceptance speech was gracious!) and you were relaying to her your history of viewing since the 1950s—at times, four generations of Lemm’s in front of the TV together! What a beautiful memory for you to have—not only of your shows but of who you spent your time with and the conversations they engendered from sharing that time together. Recalling an earlier post of yours, I’m glad that you have a granddaughter or great-granddaughter to troubleshoot the occasional technical issues so that you can engage in this 21st century “watch party” known as MFTV.com. So, back to the chord…my postings of late have been of the Legacy.com variety, so you caught me at my most introspective. It made me recall growing up with my mother’s mother in the house and hearing her “stories” from the 12” B&W TV in the next room (I think she watched the NBC soaps)—while I watched a full slate of ABC soaps from Ryan’s Hope to The Edge of Night on the 19” color F.O.T. TV (“fell off truck,” a gift from the teamsters to my father, our first color TV!). In looking back, I only wish that I had the maturity to spend that time with her, to find something that bridged those 69-years between us. Now that would have been a very satisfying memory to have, but alas, it will have to be revisionist history, because I didn’t make the time. No, my memories instead are of her yelling at me to “wipe my feet” as I came into the house. She wasn’t a particularly happy woman and I certainly didn’t go out of my way to change that, but maybe for those few hours a day watching her “stories,” just maybe she was.
We’re very fortunate to have these enduring shows and this forum that bring us all together. It’s unlike any entertainment out there and while it may never get its due, the impact on generations is undeniable—it’s Americana!
Reed, here I am again injecting myself into a conversation between others. I just want to say it’s good to see you again! Your post allowed me to notice a post from Su000, so that I could make a delayed reply. Also, I enjoyed reading your introspective post here to Violet. Thank you for sharing. Best to you, Friend!
to All– A big group {{{{{HUG}}}}}
Great to be in the company with awesome special people!—
All are– The best of the best 🙂
Beautifully said, Su000. A big group hug, similar to the last episode of Mary Tyler Moore… Cheers!
Su000 “confers medals” and long ago I conferred the nickname to you of the “Dean James” of this site, although Shay’s “Gentleman James” is also befitting for one of the finest and most respectful contributors here (the occasional Sonny rant notwithstanding). And what about Shay? I’m still “in April” but I’ve gotten through five months of GH posts and I haven’t seen a word. I know she would “lurk” but it’s sad to no longer see her as part of the discussion. She’s a terrific writer—probably still uses pen and paper. I hope she’s not going to stay away until 2024—maybe she’s on sabbatical like I’m known to do. Given Violet’s contributions to this site, as well as her love affair with soaps since the 1950s, she might be due a nickname as well, perhaps the “Matriarch” of our community? There’s a nice bunch here—deans, matriarchs, devils, insiders (Steve), impassioned poets (Patrick), war heroes (Su000), and lovely people with flowers for names (Rose, a favorite!). I wanted to reply to any number of your posts, but again, I had to remind myself to stay in the present. And the GH 58th anniversary thread only got 13 posts? While I enjoyed your stroll down memory lane, we as true fans should have had that thread well over 200! If I’m current next year, I’ll be all over it!
Relative to my viewing habits, while Violet “struck a chord” with me, I actually “cut the cord!” With cable out of my life and all my extra free time, I’m actually simultaneously watching GH episodes online from 2012 and today. Such a juxtaposition. It’s pre-Frank—or, as Satan might say, prior to the “dark period”—and I’m really enjoying it. It was the tail end of Garin Wolf and then they brought in Shelly Altman as his co-head writer. I can’t put my finger on it, and as much as I appreciate the stewardship of Chris and Dan, the early 2012 dialogue seemed to pop, it was quicker, wittier, sharper, even coarse at times. My stroll down memory lane actually has a purpose, as 2012 was when my DVR died—along with hundreds of unwatched episodes with it—so I’m really enjoying watching this period and I’ll do so with a keen eye during the regime change, a popular topic on this site.
Apologies for coopting this thread, I was remiss not to give Lynn Herring her due! I remember when her character was introduced on the show. Lynn was a part of so many great stories. She and Kin are two of my favorites—such energy and fun they bring to their roles! I will leave it in the very capable hands of Chris and Dan to ensure Lucy’s character is not a one-trick llama that we trot out each year for the Nurses Ball. Realizing that not everyone can be front and center, they do an excellent job of honoring the history and giving actors meaningful turns.
James, thanks for seeing me in the “recent comments” section— “inject” away, it’s always great to hear from you and it’s been far too long! And for my part, I’ll try to remain on-topic…even if it may not be current. Stay well!
Reed, you’re a kind, thoughtful man whose generosity and insights in these pages have been so important to me and, I’m sure, to the other readers. I have always enjoyed and appreciated your posts (when I have seen them). I know I haven’t always lived up to certain positive characterizations of me, but I thank you sincerely for what you’ve said. I like to think that we are all not as bad as our worst day and not as great as our best day. (For me, the Sonny rants go back a long way; they’re seemingly in my DNA. I do, however, know he has his fans.)
Thanks also for mentioning my posts in the GH 58th anniversary thread. I had to search for the thread to refresh my memory. And you’re right: there should have been an overabundance of posts in that thread, as that was quite a milestone. I’m sure some readers may find it boring for someone (like myself) to drone on and on about GH in the 1970s. I do that with music, too! I must blame this on my DNA, too…
I think that some of us (e.g., writers extraordinaire Shay and yourself) sometimes take breaks and then reemerge — I know I have — akin to a daytime actor leaving a role and then returning. I like your characterizations of some of the regular contributors to this website. I like the way you sum it all up. Violet is indeed worthy of accolades. And Mr. Fairman could easily publish your synopsis of the “nice bunch here” in promotional materials for this site.
Now that Su000 has clued me in on how to learn of replies, I should be more interactive. Anyway, Reed, thank you for everything. And take care, Friend!
Hi Reed and all on this thread. It’s early in the AM. I checked emails and found so many beautiful, heartwarming thoughts and memories from everyone here that really touched me in a way that only this time of night will do. One I will point out…Reed, while they weren’t a total loss, I only wish I had bridged certain younger years with parents and grandparents better. So many stories I would love to ask about and share with them now. And a side of Su000 I didn’t know. Keep well everyone.
Rose, our posts crossed, as I mentioned you in my reply to James (above). As you are one of my favorites, I would have much preferred our paths to have crossed when I drove through your state in July…at no small expense, I might add–$18 in tolls, what the heck! And it was an even longer ride back, I took the scenic route, no tolls, but lots of Mellencamp on the radio! I’m a “hawk” to your “buck” (eye). My current arrangement is a bit of an experiment, opened a map and plopped down a finger—or was it U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Places to Live” (the former sounded better).
It’s good to be back and conversing again, albeit on an April thread. I’ll get current at some point. I’m sure you would have had lots to talk about with “Lucy the librarian” before the glasses came off and the bun came down. All the best to you! And should you be feeling particularly introspective or melancholy due to these crazy times we’re living in, just hop in the car with some Mellencamp on the radio and bask in the heartland—and no toll roads! Off to Big Sky Country tomorrow but not driving…had enough of that!
Reed…I’ve always liked Lucy and they way she reinvented herself since her library days. Except when she wanted to sell the GH to developers once. As for Mellancamp, great driving music. And Ohio, always my heart, but not the Ohio I grew up in. But still interesting…my sister and her husband have been exploring the Indian tribes that populated the state at one time and those ancient BC tribes who built mounds, some of which still remain.
I’ve been watching since the very first episode.
Hey Su, you didn’t see the Lucy character when she was stealing Monica’s husband Allen.
Hi Nancy– 🙂
No, I first saw Lucy when she was doing the Nurses Ball-
You get a medal too!!
Watching since the beginning-
(hmm wonder how many hours that amounts to?
(shocking, I’m sure lol 🙂
Stay well !
I have loved Lucy since her mousy librarian days. Definitely not boring, certainly when compared to the rest of GH characters. Sometimes she can self sabotage even some of her best intentions, but talk about a lady reinventing herself throughout the years with personality and creative ideas. And I always look forward to the nurses ball. Hopefully GH writers and budgets will bring it back to it’s former glory and with great guests. And find a love interest for her.
What happened to the Deception storyline?
I think Sasha overdosed and Maxie got preggers. Maybe they will revisit Deception once Peter is out of the picture. Kind of hope Sasha builds a relationship with Brando and maybe they work together to call out Gladys.
Why would they start the storyline and then make a U turn? Compelling drama needs consistency. This is my issue with the show, in addition to the bloated cast.
I get that. And it seems they are also mixing up almost every single couple. No double wedding. Chase and Willow done. Michael and Sasha done. Jordan and Curtis done. And so on. Maybe as more and more of the cast and crew get vaccinated, then they will be able to have more consistency with the storylines.
Dennis M
I have been wondering if those few episodes were just to set up the scenes for the heart necklace reveal. Nina finally got to see it on Sasha, she was told that Nell was her daughter, etc, etc, etc. Just an idea.
Its still mentioned from time to time. Sasha is over her drug deal, but Maxie us working on this Peter deal… but not a lot has been done since Nina left town
Thank you, Lynn Herring for 35 years on GH/PC for playing a fabulous character. I remember her when she had really short hair and was married to Alan for a hot minute. I don’t believe she’s been on-contract for several years, but I think GH should also devote a special episode for her 35th anniversary with the show. She’s such a colourful, loving character and played so passionately by Lynn. She, too deserves a special episode like Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis) got for her 25 years on GH… but then again she’s always been on-contract. It shouldn’t matter, ABC, do the right thing and celebrate the brilliant Lynn Herring and others, too.
What I said! And where is Genie Francis’ stand-alone epi???
Happy 35th. I love it when you are on. Certainly you are a classy dresser. Espescially at the Nurses Ball.
And where is her stand-alone episode–along with Genie Francis’s?
I guess I am the only one (along with my mother) who thinks “Lucy” is the most annoying character ever. Ugh.
Gloria C Worthy
You are not the only one. I can’t stand her either!
From mousy librarian to barely clad fashion gal doing high kicks for the nurses ball, to realtor, to occasional psychic, to a gal trying to throttle a vampire in Kelly’s, to swinging up and down on a church bell cord with Felicia, to a duck lovin’/doc lovin’ arm twisting nurses ball coordinator… Lucy is very versatile and loveable!! I cant see Lynn ever tiring of Lucy because she’s so versatile. Congratulations Lynn! Here’s to many more years!!
Now that this year’s 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Nominations have been announced, several of the acting nominees will share their reactions and more to learning they are going for gold when the ceremony rolls around on October 30.
However, tonight on Tuesday July 14 beginning at 8pm ET/5pm PT, Michael Fairman once again host his 12th annual Daytime Emmy Nominations special live on You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel.
Scheduled to appear thus far are: Beyond the Gates stars, Lead Actress nominee: Karla Mosley (Dani), Supporting Actress nominee: Trisha Mann-Grant (Leslie), and Supporting Actor nominees: Mike Manning (Smitty) and Timon Kyle Durrett (Bill).
From The Young and the Restless: Lead Actress nominee Michelle Stafford (Phyllis), Lead Actor nominee Christian LeBlanc (Michael), Supporting Actress nominee Camryn Grimes (Mariah) and Supporting Actor nominee Sean Dominic (Nate).
In addition look for General Hospital’s Supporting Actress nominee Amanda Setton (Brook Lynn), from Days of Our Lives, Outstanding Guest Performer nominee, Christopher Sean (Paul) and from The Bold and the Beautiful Lead Actor nominee Scott Clifton (Liam) and Supporting Actor nominee Lawrence Saint-Victor (Carter) plus more featured guests.
So, what did you think of this year’s Emmy nominations for Beyond the Gates, General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless?
Be with us in the live chat with your questions and comments on this year’s nominations and for our special guests.
For upcoming celebrity features, livestreams, special event coverage and more, make sure to “subscribe” to the Michael Fairman Channel.
So, looking forward to tonight’s special show with the nominees? Let us know via the comment section below and if you can’t be with us live, if you have any questions you want posed to our special guests and we just might ask during the broadcast.
Beyond the Gates
53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Tops With 18, ‘Beyond the Gates’ With 16
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 16, respectively.
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 is set to take place on Friday, October 30 at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California.
Photo: CBS
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 and congratulations to all!
Photo: JPI
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
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
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
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
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
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”
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
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.
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’s’ Steve Burton Shares Reaction to His Lead Actor Daytime Emmy Nomination, ‘It Was to Honor Leslie Charleson’
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Award nominations kicked-off on Monday with the announcements of four major categories including, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Daytime Drama Series — Actor, and among the nominees is General Hospital’s Steve Burton (Jason Morgan).
Burton is already a two-time Daytime Emmy winner in the Supporting Actor category for his roles as GH’s Jason and his turn as Dylan McAvoy on Y&R. However, Steve is yet to win in the Lead Actor category and he has received 11 nominations along the way in his daytime career.
Following the reveal that he is a 2026 Daytime Emmy nominee, he and his GH co-star, podcast co-host and comedy show partner, Bradford Anderson (Spinelli) taped a special edition of their That’s Awesome podcast just featuring Burton’s reaction to the news.
Photo: JPI
FOR LESLIE CHARLESON
Steve expressed, “I know it’s such a cliche to say, ‘I’m just so honored to be nominated.’ But truly, I’m so grateful to be nominated, so grateful to just be on the show off and on for 30 plus years and to be nominated with the guys in my category. Just to get the opportunity. Frank (Valentini, executive producer, GH) texted me right away. I was just like, ‘Thank you for the opportunity to get to do what I do.'”
Taking in the moment, Burton thanked those who helped him select the material for his nominated reel. “Unless you win, you don’t get to say things. So. I’m going just say a few things: Elizabeth Korte (co-head writer, GH) helped me a lot with the material, (as did) Michelle Henry, who’s a producer on the show, Laura Wright (Carly, GH), and then my wife Michelle (Lundstrom). I believe it was Jill Phelps who told me that when A Martinez felt like he had a great show or great scenes, he would mark it down. So, when Emmy time comes, you have all the show numbers written down, and you don’t have to think about it, because that’s half the battle (finding the material).
Burton explained how meaningful this nomination is for him, because of playing the scenes of Jason losing Monica, and his closeness with the late, great Leslie Charleson.
“The nomination’s an amazing thing, and it’s beautiful, but really it’s to honor Leslie Charleson. A lot of my material was because of her, and how I started on the show as a Quartermaine, it just means a ton,” shared Burton. “Maurice Benard (Sonny, GH) has obviously has been instrumental, and I’ve said it from day one and I’ll shout it from the rooftops. If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be here, and to be working with the people that we work with is incredible.”
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SHOULD JOHN OLIVER BE NAMED HOST OF THE DAYTIME EMMYS?
During the end of his conversation with Anderson, Steve suggested that the host of the Daytime Emmy should be Last Week Tonight’s John Oliver, who recently guest starred as the head of the WSB named Z on General Hospital, and is soon to show up on Days of Our Lives in a mystery role in August.
Thus far, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has not revealed their host for the upcoming ceremony to be held on October 30 in a venue to be named in Hollywood, California.
You can watch Steve sharing his reaction to receiving his 2026 Lead Actor Daytime Emmy nomination below on a special segment on the That’s Awesome podcast.
Now let us know, are you glad that Steve chose scenes surrounding Jason mourning the loss of the woman that raised him, Monica Quartermaine for his Emmy reel? What do you think of John Oliver as a suggestion to host the Daytime Emmys? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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