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The Daytime Emmy Awards return with a bang, celebrating an impressive array of talent across daytime television, from legendary actors to groundbreaking programs.

• Apr 20, 2024

AceShowbiz - The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards are gearing up to be an extraordinary celebration of the diverse and dynamic world of daytime television. Scheduled for June 7, the event promises to honor the creative forces both in front of and behind the camera that keep audiences engaged and entertained.

In an impressive display of talent, the nominees for this year's awards span a wide range of categories, including daytime dramas, talk shows, culinary series, and lifestyle programs. This year's nominations highlight the rich variety of content that daytime TV offers.

"We are happy to once again honor the creative talent both in front of and behind the camera of America's favorite Daytime programs," said Adam Sharp, President and CEO of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

A notable mention this year is Dick Van Dyke, who at 98 years old becomes the oldest nominee in the awards' history for his guest appearance on "Days of Our Lives." Van Dyke's nomination adds a touch of Hollywood legend to the awards, emphasizing the Daytime Emmys' embrace of talent across generations.

Streaming platforms and cable channels have brought forth a mix of traditional and new content, illustrating the evolving landscape of daytime TV. For instance, "Neighbours," an Amazon Freevee reboot of the popular Australian soap, marks Amazon's first Daytime Drama Emmy nomination, bringing international flair to the competition.

The culinary world is also well-represented, with nominations for stars like Selena Gomez, Valerie Bertinelli, and Zooey Deschanel for their respective cooking shows. These nominations underscore the growing influence of culinary programming in daytime television, blending entertainment with instructional cooking tips.

In the lifestyle category, Robert Downey Jr.'s series, "Downey's Dream Cars," has caught the attention of the Academy, highlighting the increasing popularity of lifestyle programs that offer viewers a peek into the lives and passions of their favorite celebrities.

The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards not only celebrate the achievements of those in front of the camera but also acknowledge the creativity and hard work of the writing and directing teams. Categories such as "Outstanding Writing for a Daytime Non-Fiction Program" and "Directing Team for a Single Camera Daytime Non-Fiction Program" showcase the talent behind the acclaimed shows that have become staples of daytime viewing.

As the Daytime Emmys continue to adapt and expand, the inclusion of digital and streaming content, alongside traditional broadcast programming, promises a bright future for daytime television. The awards ceremony, set to air on CBS and stream on Paramount+, is eagerly anticipated by fans eager to see their favorite shows and stars recognized for their contributions to daytime TV.

Daytime Drama Series:

• "The Bay"
• "The Bold and the Beautiful"
• "Days of Our Lives"
• "General Hospital"
• "Neighbours"
• "The Young and the Restless"

Daytime Talk Series:

• "The Jennifer Hudson Show"
• "The Kelly Clarkson Show"
• "Tamron Hall"
• "Turning The Tables with Robin Roberts"
• "The View"

Entertainment News Series:

• "Access Hollywood"
• "Entertainment Tonight"
• "Extra"

Culinary Series:

• "Be My Guest with Ina Garten"
• "Family Dinner"
• "Selena + Chef: Home for the Holidays"
• "Valerie's Home Cooking"
• "What Am I Eating? With Zooey Deschanel"

Legal/Courtroom Program:

• "Hot Bench"
• "Judy Justice"
• "Justice for the People with Judge Milian"
• "The People's Court"
• "We the People with Judge Lauren Lake"

Travel, Adventure and Nature Program:

• "Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory"
• "Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper"
• "Guy's All-American Road Trip"
• "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild"
• "Street Somm"

Instructional/How-To Program:

• "Fixer to Fabulous"
• "Fixer Upper: The Hotel"
• "Hack My Home"
• "Martha Gardens"
• "Windy City Rehab"

Lifestyle Program:

• "Downey's Dream Cars"
• "George to the Rescue"
• "Growing Floret"
• "Homegrown"
• "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones"

Arts and Popular Culture Program:

• "Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids"
• "King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch"
• "Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter"
• "Oprah and “The Color Purple” Journey"
• "Variety Studio: Actors on Actors"

Educational and Informational Program:

• "African Queens: Njinga"
• "Harlem Globetrotters Play It Forward"
• "Ireland Made with Love"
• "Leveling Lincoln"
• "What Really Happened: America's Wild"

Daytime Special:

• "Culture Quest: Ukraine"
• "Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade"
• "97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade"
• "Recipe for Change: Celebrating Black Men"
• "Unexpected"

Short Form Program:

• "Catalyst"
• "The Dads"
• "Hollywood Atelier: Rob Pickens"
• "How Una Pizza Napoletana Became the No. 1 Ranked Pizza in the World"
• "Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre"

Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress:

• Tamara Braun as Ava Vitali - "Days of Our Lives"
• Finola Hughes as Anna Devane - "General Hospital"
• Katherine Kelly Lang as Brooke Logan - "The Bold and the Beautiful"
• Annika Noelle as Hope Logan - "The Bold and the Beautiful"
• Michelle Stafford as Phyllis Summers - "The Young and the Restless"
• Cynthia Watros as Nina Reeves - "General Hospital"

Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor:

• Eric Braeden as Victor Newman - "The Young and the Restless"
• Scott Clifton as Liam Spencer - "The Bold and the Beautiful"
• Thorsten Kaye as Ridge Forrester - "The Bold and the Beautiful"
• Eric Martsolf as Brady Black - "Days of Our Lives"
• John McCook as Eric Forrester - "The Bold and the Beautiful"

Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress:

• Jennifer Gareis as Donna Logan - "The Bold and the Beautiful"
• Linsey Godfrey as Sarah Horton - "Days of Our Lives"
• Courtney Hope as Sally Spectra - "The Young and the Restless"
• Allison Lanier as Summer Newman Abbott - "The Young and the Restless"
• Emily O'Brien as Gwen Rizczech - "Days of Our Lives"

Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor:

• Robert Gossett as Marshall Ashford - "General Hospital"
• Bryton James as Devon Winters - "The Young and the Restless"
• Wally Kurth as Justin Kiriakis - "Days of Our Lives"
• A Martinez as Nardo Ramos - "The Bay"
• Mike Manning as Caleb McKinnon - "The Bay"

Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series:

• Linden Ashby as Cameron Kirsten - "The Young and the Restless"
• Ashley Jones as Dr. Bridget Forrester - "The Bold and the Beautiful"
• Alley Mills as Heather Webber - "General Hospital"
• Guy Pearce as Mike Young - "Neighbours"
• Dick Van Dyke as Mystery Man/Timothy Robicheaux - "Days of Our Lives"

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"
• Mark Consuelos, Kelly Ripa - "Live with Kelly and Mark"
• Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Natalie Morales, Jerry O'Connell, Sheryl Underwood - "The Talk"
• Tamron Hall - "Tamron Hall"

Culinary Host:

• Lidia Bastianich - "25 Years with Lidia: A Culinary Jubilee"
• Valerie Bertinelli - "Valerie's Home Cooking"
• Eduardo Garcia - "Big Sky Kitchen with Eduardo Garcia"
• Emeril Lagasse - "Emeril Cooks"
• Sophia Roe - "Counter Space"
• Buddy Valastro - "Legends of the Fork"

Daytime Personality - Daily:

• Frank Caprio - "Caught in Providence"
• Kevin Frazier, Nischelle Turner, [c=Matt Cohen, Cassie DiLaura], Denny Directo, Will Marfuggi, Rachel Smith - "Entertainment Tonight"
• Deborah Norville, Steven Fabian, Lisa Guerrero, Ann Mercogliano, Jim Moret, Les Trent - "Inside Edition"
• Robert Hernandez, Star Jones - "Divorce Court"
• Judge Judy Sheindlin, Whitney Kumar, Kevin Rasco, Sarah Rose - "Judy Justice"

Daytime Personality - Non-Daily:

• Samantha Brown - "Samantha Brown's Places To Love"
• Derrick Campana - "The Wizard of Paws"
• Christian Cooper - "Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper"
• Zoe Francois, Andrew Zimmern - "Holiday Party with Andrew & Zoë"
• Jet Tila - "Ready Jet Cook"

Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series:

• "The Bay"
• "The Bold and the Beautiful"
• "Days of Our Lives"
• "General Hospital"
• "The Young and the Restless"

Writing Team for a Daytime Non-Fiction Program:

• "African Queens: Njinga"
• "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild"
• "Reconnecting Roots"
• "Super Animals"
• "Team Rubicon"

Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series:

• "The Bay"
• "The Bold and the Beautiful"
• "Days of Our Lives"
• "General Hospital"
• "The Young and the Restless"

Directing Team for a Single Camera Daytime Non-Fiction Program:

• "African Queens: Njinga"
• "Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids"
• "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones"
• "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild"
• "Searching for Soul Food"
• "TrueSouth"

Directing Team for a Multiple Camera Daytime Non-Fiction Program:

• "Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade"
• "The Drew Barrymore Show"
• "The Kelly Clarkson Show"
• "Turning The Tables with Robin Roberts"
• "The View"

Outstanding Music Direction and Composition:

• "African Queens: Njinga"
• "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones"
• "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild"
• "Mysteries of the Faith"
• "Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre"

Original Song:

• "Shine" - "General Hospital"
• "Unexpected Truth" - "Unexpected"
• "We're Home" - "Reconnecting Roots"

Lighting Direction:

• "General Hospital"
• "The Jennifer Hudson Show"
• "The Kelly Clarkson Show"
• "The View"

Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video:

• "The Bold and the Beautiful"
• "Days of Our Lives"
• "Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade"
• "The Kelly Clarkson Show"

Cinematography:

• "African Queens: Njinga"
• "Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory"
• "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones"
• "Living For The Dead"
• "Oracles of God: The Story of the Old Testament"

Single Camera Editing:

• "African Queens: Njinga"
• "Drive with Swizz Beatz"
• "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones"
• "Oprah and The Color Purple Journey"
• "Searching for Soul Food"

Multiple Camera Editing:

• "Family Ingredients"
• "The Kelly Clarkson Show"
• "Team Rubicon"
• "TrueSouth"
• "The Wizard of Paws"

Outstanding Live Sound Mixing and Sound Editing:

• "The Jennifer Hudson Show"
• "The Kelly Clarkson Show"
• "The Talk"
• "Tamron Hall"

Sound Mixing and Sound Editing:

• "African Queens: Njinga"
• "Downey's Dream Cars"
• "Drive with Swizz Beatz"
• "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones"
• "Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre"

Main Title and Graphic Design:

• "African Queens: Njinga"
• "Car Masters: Rust to Riches"
• "Searching for Soul Food"
• "Super Animals"
• "Tex Mex Motors"

Casting:

• "African Queens"
• "Days of Our Lives"
• "General Hospital"
• "Start Up"
• "The Young and the Restless"

Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design:

• "African Queens: Njinga"
• "The Drew Barrymore Show"
• "General Hospital"
• "The Kelly Clarkson Show"
• "The View"
• "The Young and the Restless"

Costume Design/Styling:

• "African Queens: Njinga"
• "The Bold and the Beautiful"
• "The Jennifer Hudson Show"
• "Sherri"

Hairstyling and Makeup:

• "African Queens: Njinga"
• "The Drew Barrymore Show"
• "Sherri"
• "The View"
• "The Young and the Restless"