THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE 45th ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY® AWARDS
Susan Seaforth Hayes and Bill Hayes Honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award
Los Angeles, CA – April 29, 2018 – The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) tonight announced the winners of the 45th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards at a grand gala held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, Southern California.
“What a fantastic evening to be celebrating Daytime television in the magnificent Pasadena Civic Auditorium,” said Chuck Dages, Chairman, NATAS. “The National Academy is excited to be honoring the men and women who make Daytime television one of the staples of the entertainment industry.”
The evening’s show was hosted by the charming and talented Mario Lopez (EXTRA) and Sheryl Underwood (The Talk), and included many star-studded presenters such as Marie & David Osmond, Jane Pauley (CBS Sunday Morning), Loretta Swit and Jamie Farr, Tom Bergeron (Dancing with the Stars), Peter Marshall, Larry King (Larry King Now), Chris Harrison (Who Wants to be a Millionaire/The Bachelor), Nancy O’Dell and Kevin Frazier (ET), Valerie Bertinelli (Valerie’s Home Cooking), Julie Chen, Eve, Sara Gilbert (The Talk), Adrienne Houghton, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Loni Love, and Jeannie Mai (The Real), Gaby Natale (Super Latina), Mark Steines, Debbie Matanopoulis (Home and Family), A.J. Gibson, Viveca A. Fox, Martha Byrne and Elizabeth Hubbard, and Gloria Allred, plus Brandon McMillan (Lucky Dog), Kellie Pickler and Ben Aaron (Pickler & Ben). Also presenting were cast members from the four daytime soaps, including Deidre Hall, Suzanne Rogers, Sal Stowers and Greg Vaughan (Days of Our Lives), Carolyn Hennesy, Finola Hughes, Michelle Stafford, Chris Van Etten and Laura
1 Wright (General Hospital), Katherine Kelly Lang, Heather Tom and Rena Sofer (The Bold & the Beautiful), and Sharon Case and Kristoff St. John (The Young & the Restless) and from the digital soaps, James Bland (Giants), Molly Burnett (Relationship Status), Anne Marie Cummings (Conversations in LA) and Kristos Andrews (The Bay). There was a special musical performance by Joely Fisher. Caleb Nelson and The Remotes provided music.
The Daytime Emmy Awards recognize outstanding achievement in all fields of daytime television and are presented to individuals and programs broadcast from 2:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. during the 2017 calendar year.
The 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards is a presentation of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Yangaroo, Inc. is the official provider of the Digital Media Distribution System Awards Management Solution (“DMDS”) for the submission, judging and voting of all programs in the 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.
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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 16,000 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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3 The 45th Annual Daytime Emmy® Award Winners
Multiple Winners by Network
Network Total CBS ……………………………………… 7 NBC ……………………………………… 5 Syndicated …………………………… 4 ABC ……………………………………… 3 PBS ……………………………………… 2 Univision …………………………….. 2
Multiple Winners by Program
Program Total Days of Our Lives …………………. 5 General Hospital …………………. 2 The Young and the Restless …. 2
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PROGRAMS
DRAMA Drama Series 6 Digital Daytime Drama Series 6
NON‐ DRAMA Culinary Program 6 Game Show 7 Legal/Courtroom Program 7 Morning Program 8‐9 Morning Program in Spanish 10 Talk Show Informative 10 Talk Show Entertainment 11 Entertainment Program in Spanish 11 Entertainment News Program 12
PERFORMERS
DRAMA Lead Actress in a Drama Series 13 Lead Actor in a Drama Series 13 Supporting Actress in a Drama Series 13 Supporting Actor in a Drama Series 13 Younger Actress in a Drama Series 13 Younger Actor in a Drama Series 14 Guest Performer in a Drama Series 14
NON‐ DRAMA Culinary Host 14 Daytime Talent in a Spanish Language Program 14 Game Show Host 14 Informative Talk Show Host 15 Entertainment Talk Show Host 15
CRAFTS
DRAMA Drama Series Writing Team 15 Drama Series Directing Team 16
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Outstanding Drama Series
Days of Our Lives NBC Executive Producer Ken Corday Co-Executive Producers Albert Alarr, Greg Meng Producer Janet Spellman-Drucker Coordinating Producer Randy Dugan
Outstanding Digital Daytime Drama Series
The Bay The Series Amazon Executive Producers Gregori J. Martin, Wendy Riche, Kristos Andrews, Michael W. Ferro, Jr. Co-Executive Producers Anthony Aquilino, Celeste Fianna, Carol C. Hedgepeth, Jonathan Hung Senior Producer Nadine Aronson Supervising Producer Jared Safier Line Producer Chrystal Ayers Producers Matthew Ashford, Devin Devasquez, Mary Beth Evans, Steve Harris, Jake Hunter, Jim Kierstead, Ronn Moss, Jesse Murphy, Eric Nelsen, Sainty Nelsen, Christopher Wray, Bulet Rush, Jeremy Snyder, Karrueche Tran
Outstanding Culinary Program
A Chef's Life PBS Executive Producer Amy Shumaker Producers Cynthia Hill, Vivian Howard Co-Producers Shirlette Ammons, Jenn Cromling, Ben Knight, Selena Lauterer, Rex Miller
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Outstanding Game Show
The Price Is Right CBS Executive Producers Mike Richards, Jennifer Mullin Co-Executive Producer Evelyn Warfel Co-Producers Stan Blits, Sue MacIntyre Game Producer Chris Donnan Show Producers Heather Allen, Camille Keller, Lauren Wilkins Supervising Prize Producer Eric Mills Coordinating Producer Gina Edwards Nyman Producer Adam Sandler
Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program
Judge Mathis SYNDICATED Executive Producers Bo Banks, Gus Blackmon, Alonzo Brown, Vicangelo Bulluck Co-Executive Producer Gretchen Kurtz Supervising Producers Jordan Frank, Dani Garcia Coordinating Producers Michael Hart, Justin Ochonicki, J. N’deye Walton Producers Lisa Bergman, Courtney Brooks, Elizabeth Fritch, Christine Haworth, Demetrius Moore, Erin Primmer Solis, Alissa Schulze Duffy, Jonathan Sebastien, Jana K. Spoleti Host Judge Greg Mathis Co-Host Doyle Devereux
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Outstanding Morning Program
Good Morning America ABC Anchors Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, Michael Strahan, Lara Spencer, Amy Robach, Ginger Zee Weekend Anchors Ron Claiborne, Paula Faris, Dan Harris, Rob Marciano, Adrienne Bankert Correspondents Dan Abrams, Jim Avila, Gio Benitez, Dr. Richard Besser, Abbie Boudreau, Mary Bruce, Juju Chang, Chris Connelly, Linsey Davis, Kendis Gibson, Matt Gutman, Lama Hasan, T.J. Holmes, Sunny Hostin, Linzie Janis, Rebecca Jarvis, Tory Johnson, Jonathan Karl, Neal Karlinsky, David Kerley, Tom Llamas, Diane Macedo, Alex Marquardt, Phillip Mena Terry Moran, Steve Osunsami, Alex Perez, Eva Pilgrim, Martha Raddatz, Gloria Riviera, Deborah Roberts, Brian Ross, Clayton Sandell, Mara Schiavocampo, Ryan Smith, Pierre Thomas, Cecilia Vega, Nick Watt, Kanya Whitworth, Bob Woodruff, Becky Worley, David Wright Chief Health and Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton Senior Executive Producer Michael Corn Executive Producers Roxanna Sherwood, Chris Vlasto Executive Broadcast Producer, 7am Hour Angela Ellis Executive Broadcast Producer, 8am Hour Simone Swink Executive Broadcast Producers John Ferracane, Ethan Nelson Chief Editorial Producer Santina Leuci Chief of Tape Content and Production Seth Fenton Senior Broadcast Producers Pete Austin, Christine Brouwer, Mike Milhaven Senior Broadcast Producer, Futures & Special Programming Margo Baumgart Director/Producer Lily Olszewski Senior Producers Sandra Aiken, Karen Leo, Chris Donovan, Alberto Orso, Vanessa Weber, Maureen White News Senior Producer Kenneth Kneeland Senior Producer, Special Projects Morgan Zalkin Senior Producers, Los Angeles David Herndon, Michael Kreisel Supervising Editorial Producer Justin Weaver Senior Editorial Producers Mark Robertson, John Santucci Coordinating Producers Cathy Becker, Kristopher Campbell, Carolyn Durand, Ross Eichenholz, Elena Genovese-Picard, Kelly Hagan, Katie Kastens, Yoni Mintz, Brian O'Keefe, Sabrina Parise, Sabrina Peduto, Margaret Pergler, Lauren Sher, Emily Stanitz
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Coordinating Producer / Senior Book Producer Patty Neger West Coast Editorial Producer Sabina Ghebremedhin Deputy Editorial Producer Shah Rahmanzadeh Producers Joanne Aran, Jade Anderson, Brandon Baur, Taylor Behrendt, Diane Benneian, Clark Bentson, Tara Berardi, Ismaela Best, Michael Bickal, Brandon Bodow, Carlos Boettcher, Elisabeth Bognar, Connor Burton, Matthew Busekroos, Brandon Chase, Trinity Chavez, Jessica Church, Matthew Claiborne, Stephan Cohen, Courtney Condron, Michael Conte, Jesse Convertino, Kirstyn Crawford, Nicole Curtis, Lawrence Dechant, Patrick J. Doherty, Regina Donizetti, Stefan Doyno, Ali Dukakis, Taylor Dunn, Ali Ehrlich, Frank Elaridi, Janine Elliot, Ronal Ellison, Caitlin Fallon, Jilian Fama, Conor Ferguson, Andy Fies, Kaitlyn Folmer, Shaun Francis, Kevin Freeman, Cassidy Gard, Chris Geerdes, Cliff Gelb, Danielle Genet, Jessica Goldberg, Alexandria Goodson, Joan Griffin, Rashid Haddou, Cameron Harrison, Jennifer Harrison, Brian Hartman, Josh Haskell, Amy Hayden, Marilyn Heck, Sarah Herndon, Angus Hines, Heidi Jensen, Mariam Khan, Ilana Katz, Gitika Kaul, Amanda Keegan, Alison Kenworthy, Erin Keohane, Katie Kindelan, Matt Knox, Jason Kuang, Sarah Kunin, Kelly Landrigan, Roger Lee, Jennifer Leong, Danielle Patrice Librizzo, Jeffrey Lowe, Jonah Lustig, Chris Marderosian, Katelyn Marmon, Serena Marshall, Christene Martin, Kelly McCarthy, Janice McDonald, Matthew McGarry, Kelly McKelvey, Bonnie McLean, Kevin McMillen, James Meek, Sarah Messer, Shardé Miller, Victoria Morini, Julia Moser, Anthony Morrison, Matthew Mosk, Eliza Murphy, Phoebe Natanson, Anthony Navarrete, Bruno Nota, Alexandra Oxborough-Yankus, Felicia Patinkin, Nicole Pelletiere, Jennifer Pereira, Nia Phillips, George Pilla, Alyssa Pone, Bartley Price, Kim Randolph, Florinda Ricks, Daisha Riley, Charles Rivera, Bruno Roeber, Sara Russell, James Scholz, Katherine Scoones, Molly Shaker, Tenzin Shakya, Aliki Shinas, Faryn Shiro, Scott Shulman, Stuart Sia, Lisa Sivertsen, Natasha Singh, Liz Sintay, Jordan Smith, Nathan Smith, Daniel Steinberger, Elsie Strong, Gina Sunseri, Sandra Temko, Seniboye Tienabeso, Thea Trachtenberg, Mike Trew, Sohel Uddin, Ellen Van De Mark, Jim Vojtech, Douglas Vollmayer, Gerry Wagschal, Stephanie Wash, Jennifer Watts, Misha Wee, Robyn Weil, Janet Weinstein, Ariella Weintraub, Alisa Wiersema, Anna Wild, Nicole Wilkins, Scott Withers, Grace Wong, Gary Wynn, Angelique Yack, Derick Yanehiro, Suzanne Yeo, Robert Zepeda Producer/Editors Cameron Brock, Jeannine Brown, Jennifer Chambers, Jonathan Cordell, Cliff DeGray, Macy Jones, Gerald Mahoney, Robert F. McLaughlin Jr., Michele Molnar, Ki Jung Park, Judd Parson, Norberto Petrello, Jeremy Phillips, Cybele Policastro, Mike Proser, Daniel A. Recalde, Steven Rogalinski Producer/Writers Jay Alpert, Rich Bagala, Mark Berman, Talia Cadet, Jaqueline Calayag, Ellen Carl, Nicole Clarity, Zoe Cianciolo, Alisha Davis, Chris Elam, Leyla Fayyaz, Cassilee Kahn Goldberg, Raquel Hecker, Edmund Levin, Brett Levy, Ariel Mandell, Teri Mariani, Patrick Mason, Dennis Murray, Ty Peterson, Adriana Pratt, Joe Spacek, Christina Summers, Greg Tufaro, Joe Tuzzo Laura Zaccaro Entertainment Producers Cleopatra Andreadis, Monica Escobedo, Eric Jones Segment Producers Alyssa Acquavilla, Katie Conway, Michael Del Moro, Hallie Eisenpress, Henderson Hewes, Kate Hodgson, Matthew Johnston, Anthony McMahon, Paige More, Doug Lantz, Matt Stone, Anastasia Williams Meteorologist Producers Max Golembo, Melissa Griffin, Daniel Manzo, Dan Peck, Samantha Wnek Operations Producers Julie Amar, Megan Dohmlo, Robert Dominguez, Seth Easter, Matthew Jakl, Cameron Jones, Sharon Lechleiter, Kyle Morris, Larry Peterson, Maria Stefanopoulos, Kim Supsak
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Outstanding Morning Program in Spanish
Despierta America Univision Executive Producer Luz Maria Doria Senior Producers Conchi Alfonso, Carmen Herrera, Gilcia Marquez, Aura Subuyuj, Malli Valdes Senior Show Writer/Producer Francisco J. Arboli General Producer Victor Santiago Producers Marisela Santos, Mike Abay, Yoly Arocha-Mayor, Luis Camilo, David Canton, Juan Jose Cardona, Julieta Cespedes, Jorge Curbelo, Carlen Espinosa, Marco Galvez, Ivanhoe Jaramillo, Marcela Libreros, Claudia Marquez, Ines Marrou, Linnet Martinez, Luis Guillermo Mendoza, Angel Meneces, Estrella Morejon, Paloma De La Nuez, Tania Orduna, Oscar Lopez Peralta, Michel Prado, Daniel Ramirez, Astrid Rivera, Jessica Rodriguez, Marianela Rodriguez, Pedro L. Rosario, Karina Rosendo, Kimberly Shepherd, Lesley Vega Producer/Writer Camila Mendoza Co-Hosts Ana Patricia Gamez, Francisca Lachapel, Karla Martinez, Satcha Pretto, Alan Tacher, William Valdes Correspondents Andrea Chediak, Paola Gutierrez, Maria T. Interiano, Birmania Rios, Luis Sandoval, Orlando Segura, Addis Tunon
Outstanding Talk Show Informative
The Dr. Oz Show SYNDICATED Executive Producer Amy Chiaro Co-Executive Producers Stacy Rader, Laurie Rich Senior Supervising Producers Eric Beesemyer, Andrea D'Ambrosio, Kathy Gulinello, Michele Wasserman Supervising Producers Dr. Mehmet Oz, Christine Byun, Ali Perry Senior Producers James Avenell, Dr. Michael Crupain Special Features Producer Lauren Pacheco Producers Andrea Chessler, Sabrina Clay, Lisa Cohen, Dean Dimitruk, Jennifer DiRossi, Dr. Tom Flaherty, Brooke Jacobsen, Sasha Mitchell-Fuller, Nicole Romanella, Martin Toub, Nancy Vaden, Ann Varney, Jessica Yankelunas Consulting Producers Kevin Boyer, Rob Dauber Line Producer Jon Coniglio
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Outstanding Talk Show Entertainment
The Talk CBS Executive Producers Sara Gilbert, John Redmann Co-Executive Producers Heather Gray, Kristin Matthews Senior Supervising Producer Ed Horwitz Supervising Producers Derek Che, Steve Cunniff, Becky Orenstein, Anjie Taylor Senior Producers Lauren Danza, Matt Silverstein, Julie Taylor Producers Jordy Altman, Daphne Carr, Melisa Costello, Deirdre Dod, Jen Furmaniak, Sarah Goldsmith, Masumi Ideta, Jody Jennings, Branden Johnston, David Lowenstein, Toni Magon, Adam Mitropoulos, Eddie Mujica, Marc Anthony Nicolas, Megan O' Toole, Chris Rich, Rudy Robles, Beth Sherman, Danny Verdugo, Bobby Whisnant, Jr. Line Producer Gregory Cahill
Outstanding Entertainment Program in Spanish
Destinos CNN en Español Executive Producers Sheri England, Matthew Vigil Producer/Writer Natali Monterrosa Anchor/Writer Alejandra Oraa Producer/Editor Diana Díaz Writer/Copy Editor Dinorah Rosas
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Outstanding Entertainment News Program
Entertainment Tonight CBS Executive Producer Sharon Hoffman Co-Executive Producers Erin Johnson, Rick Joyce Senior Supervising Producers Bridgette Jones, Mylin Watkins Supervising Producers Claudia Cagan, Ron Glines, Carolyn Greenspan Rosen, Daniel A. Henry Jr., Whitney Nevill-Wallace, Amy Purnell Silberman, Brenda Rodriguez, Dan Schanks, Joe Siyam, Jama Suchomel Senior Producers Felidette Blasucci, Eliza Cost, Erik Photenhauer, John Rizzotti, Chris Russell, Ray Slaboda Coordinating Producers Jeff Angulo, Spencer Barkley, Donna Barns, Scott Barton, Leon Coleman, Michael De Lazzer, John Kornarens, Jose Medina, Gillian Perdeau, Debbie St. John, Ben Wallace Producers Andrew Bartlett, Fernando Jr. Buccat, Brian Campbell, Michael Gavlak, Kevin Gershan, Karlo Gharabegian, Michael Novitz, Christopher Perez, Jennifer Peros, Robert Phillips, Alex Polansky, Michael Probert, Sean Skinder, Kayley Stumpe, Vanessa Volek, Christopher Wiard Segment Producers Kelly Agnes, Elise Backus, David Batista, Tiffini Bauder, Megan Bauer, Andre Bonilla, Jonathan Brauninger, Brianna Campbell, Frank Caponegro, Ben Carpino, Patrick Chapman, Joseph Corral, Tracie De La Rosa, Rebecca Dingilian, Shannon Duston, Marisa Fassino, Brendon Geoffrion, Stacie Gottsegen, Larry Haro, Adam Hayes, Jillian Higley, Rande Iaboni, Angelique Jackson, Miyoko Jackson, Leslie Kawaguchi, Michael Kettering, Erica Kim, Sarah Kim, Amber Kincaid, Marina Knapp, Emily Lefkowitz, Stas Lipovetskiy, Haig Mackey, Elizabeth Mortham, Fabiola Munguia, Darla Murray, Steve Noble, Bari Novak, Heidi Ortlip, Andy Reyes, Craig Rice, Christina Robinson-Wrong, Jeremy Samples, Rachel Stern, Daniel Sublett, Kelsey Tlush, Steve Wilks Co-Host Kevin Frazier, Nancy O'Dell Correspondents Keltie Knight, Cameron Mathison, Carly Steel, Nischelle Turner
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Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Eileen Davidson, as Ashley Abbott The Young and the Restless CBS
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
James Reynolds, as Abe Carver Days of Our Lives NBC
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Camryn Grimes, as Mariah Copeland The Young and the Restless CBS
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Greg Vaughan, as Eric Brady Days of Our Lives NBC
Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series
Chloe Lanier, as Nelle Benson General Hospital ABC
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Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series
Rome Flynn, as Zende Forrester The Bold and the Beautiful CBS
Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series
Vernee Watson, as Stella Henry General Hospital ABC
Outstanding Culinary Host
Lidia Bastianich, Host Lidia's Kitchen PBS
Outstanding Daytime Talent in a Spanish Language Program
Lili Estefan, Host El Gordo y la Flaca Univision
Outstanding Game Show Host
Wayne Brady, Host Let's Make a Deal CBS
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Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host
Steve Harvey, Host STEVE SYNDICATED
Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host
Adrienne Houghton, Loni Love, Jeannie Mai, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Co-Hosts The Real SYNDICATED
Outstanding Drama Series Writing Team
Days of Our Lives NBC Head Writers Ron Carlivati, Dena Higley Head Writer/Creative Consultant Ryan Quan Creative Consultant Sheri Anderson Breakdown Writers Lorraine Broderick, Rick Draughon, Jeanne Marie Ford, Dave Ryan, Elizabeth Snyder, Tyler Topits Script Editor Fran Myers Script Writers David Cherrill, Lisa Connor, Carolyn Culliton, Richard Culliton, Cydney Kelley, David Kreizman, David A. Levinson, Rebecca McCarty
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Outstanding Drama Series Directing Team
Days of Our Lives NBC Directors Albert Alarr, Sonia Blangiardo, Grant Johnson, Scott McKinsey, Steven Williford Associate Directors Kevin Church, Michael Fiamingo, Joseph Lumer, Jenee Muyeau, Lugh Powers, Samantha Stone Stage Managers Francesca Bellini De Simone, Stuart Howard Production Associates Brenda Freedman, Holly Metts, Sara Peterson, Lucy Yalenian
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