Daytime Emmys

The Daytime Emmys are awarded on an annual basis. The awards period runs from the first of January through the end of January each year. The nominees are announced in April, and the winners are named in a nationally televised broadcast in June. The main event is preceded by a star studded red carpet event that features the nominees and other honored guests arriving in style.

Each year's awards show is hosted by well known daytime television celebrities. Past hosts have included Sherri Shepherd of The View and Cameron Mathison of All My Children. The winners are announced by other daytime television personalities, entertainers, and media figures. Past presenters have included Tyra Banks, Susan Lucci, Barbara Walters, and many others.

Award Categories

Soap operas and other television programs broadcast during the daytime hours are eligible to be considered for the awards. Television shows that are aired between two o'clock in the morning and six o'clock in the evening are eligible for the awards program.

Awards are presented in thirteen different categories, which are:

Former Host Cameron Mathison

1. Outstanding Drama Series
2. Outstanding Drama Series Directing Team
3. Outstanding Drama Series Writing Team
4. Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
5. Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
6. Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Show
7. Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
8. Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
9. Outstanding Talk Show (Entertainment)
10. Outstanding Talk Show (Informative)
11. Outstanding Talk Show Host
12. Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series
13. Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series

Past Winners

Since the Daytime Emmy awards program began in 1971, many daytime programs, actors, writers, and producers have been formally recognized for their contributions to daytime television.

Outstanding Drama Series

Genie Francis and Anthony Geary of the GH Cast

Throughout the history of the awards program, the following daytime dramas have received the honor of being named as the year's most outstanding drama series one or more times.

• All My Children
• As the World Turns
• General Hospital
• Guiding Light
• One Life to Live
• The Young and the Restless
• The Doctors
• The Edge of Night (no longer on the air)
• Ryan's Hope (no longer on the air)
• Santa Barbara (no longer on the air)

Outstanding Actors and Actresses

Many talented actors and actresses have been recognized for their outstanding work in daytime drama series throughout the history of the Daytime Emmys. A few of the many

Susan Lucci of All My Children

past winners include:

• Anthony Geary (for his role as Luke Spencer on General Hospital)
• Christian Jules LeBlanc (for his role as Michael Baldwin on The Young and the Restless)
• David Canary (for his dual roles as twin brothers Adam and Stuart Chandler on All My Children)
• Eric Braeden (for his performance as Victor Newman on The Young and the Restless)
• Erika Slezak (for her portrayal of Victoria Davidson on One Life to Live)
• Jeanne Cooper (for her role as Katherine Chancellor on The Young and the Restless)
• Justin Deas (for his role as Buzz Cooper on Guiding Light)
• Kim Zimmer (for her performance as Reva Shayne on Guiding Light)
• Maura West (for her role as Carly Tenney on As the World Turns)
• Maurice Benard (for his portrayal of Sonny Corinthos on General Hospital)
• Michelle Stafford (for her role as Phyllis Summers on The Young and the Restless)
• Peter Begman (for his portrayal of Jack Abbott on The Young and the Restless)
• Susan Lucci (for her performance as Erica Kane on All My Children)

Viewing the Daytime Emmys

Attending the Ceremony

The annual awards ceremony is held at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, CA. Members of the general public are welcome to attend the program, and tickets are available through Ticketmaster. They may be ordered from Ticketmaster.com or can be purchased from any Ticketmaster outlet as well as from the theater's box office. Tickets go on sale in mid-February, and prices are subject to change each year. Tickets to attend the 2007 program ranged from $60 to $150 per person.

Watching the Awards Show from Home

If you're not in Hollywood or don't plan to travel to the area, you can watch the program's live broadcast on ABC from the comfort of your own home.