This year’s 44th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards was hosted by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) in a gala held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
“What a fantastic evening to be celebrating the life and blood of Daytime television in the magnificent Pasadena Civic Auditorium,” said Bob Mauro, President, NATAS.
Honorees
- Susan Lucci introduced a video tribute to the late Agnes Nixon, creator of All My Children and One Life to Live
- Tim Allen presented a Lifetime Achievement Award to longtime Entertainment Tonight co-anchor Mary Hart
The ceremony, which kicked off with a performance of Rent‘s “Seasons of Love” sung by a choir of soap stars, was hosted by Mario Lopez and Sheryl Underwood, and was live-streamed from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Facebook Live and Twitter.
Presenters
The ceremony included many presenters including Larry King (Larry King Now), Jane Pauley (CBS Sunday Morning), Susan Lucci, Harry Connick, Jr. (Harry), Margaret Cho, Tim Allen, Blair Underwood (GIVE, Quantico), Trisha Yearwood (Trisha’s Southern Kitchen), Nancy O’Dell and Kevin Frazier (ET), Natalie Morales (The Today Show, Access Hollywood), Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne and Aisha Tyler (The Talk), Dr. Mehmet Oz (Dr. Oz), Vanna White (Wheel of Fortune), Mark Steines & Debbie Matenopoulos (Home & Family), Chris Hansen (Crime Watch Daily with Chris Hansen), as well as Tamera Mowry-Housley, Loni Love, Jeannie Mai, and Adrienne Houghton (The Real), Ross Mathews & Garcelle Beauvais (Hollywood Today Live) and Carla Hall and Daphne Oz (The Chew).
Also presenting were cast members from the four daytime soaps, including Bryton James and Mishael Morgan (The Young & the Restless), Kelly Monaco and Dominic Zamprogna (General Hospital), Katherine Kelly Lang and John McCook (The Bold and the Beautiful), and Billy Flynn and Marci Miller (Days of Our Lives).
Special musical performance by Max Ehrich (The Young & the Restless, Under the Dome). Additional appearances by Karla Mosley, Reign Edwards and Jacob Young (The Bold & the Beautiful), Sonya Eddy and Robert Palmer Watkins (General Hospital), Nadia Bjorlin and Eric Martsolf (Days of Our Lives) and Tristan Lake Leabu (The Young & the Restless). Music was provided by Caleb Nelson and The Remotes.
Here are the winners of the 44th Daytime Emmy Awards
- Outstanding Drama Series: General Hospital, ABC
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Scott Clifton, The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS
- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Gina Tognoni, The Young and the Restless, CBS
- Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Hosts: Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Aisha Tyler, Sheryl Underwood, The Talk, CBS
- Outstanding Entertainment News Program: Entertainment Tonight, CBS
- Outstanding Culinary Program: Eat the World with Emeril Lagasse, Amazon
- Outstanding Entertainment Program in Spanish: Destinos
- Outstanding Game Show Host: Steve Harvey, Family Feud, Syndicated
- Outstanding Writing Team, Drama Series: The Young and the Restless, CBS
- Outstanding Talk Show/Entertainment: The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Syndicated
- Outstanding Talk Show/Informative: The Dr. Oz Show, Syndicated
- Outstanding Talk Show/Informative Host: Steve Harvey, Steve Harvey, Syndicated
- Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series: Bryan Craig, General Hospital, ABC
- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Kate Mansi, Days of Our Lives, NBC
- Outstanding Directing Team, Drama Series: General Hospital, ABC
- Outstanding Daytime Talent in a Spanish Language Program: Gaby Natale, host, SuperLatina
- Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series: Jim O’Heir, The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS
- Outstanding Game Show: Jeopardy!, Syndicated
- Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series: Lexi Ainsworth, General Hospital, ABC
- Outstanding Morning Program: Good Morning America, ABC
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Steve Burton, The Young and the Restless, CBS
About The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is a professional 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 Award for News & Documentary, Sports, Daytime Entertainment, Daytime Creative Arts & Entertainment, Public & Community Service, and Technology & Engineering. NATAS membership consists of over 15,000 broadcast and media professionals represented in 19 regional chapters across the country. Beyond awards, NATAS has extensive educational programs including Regional Student Television and its Student Award for Excellence for outstanding journalistic work by high school students, as well as scholarships, publications, and major activities for both industry professionals and the viewing public. For more information, please visit the website at www.emmyonline.tv.
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