Plot Synopsis

The Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards has been honoring excellence in all fields of daytime broadcast production since 1974. The Emmy is awarded in more than 60 categories, including acknowledgements for series, performers and all other technical and creative areas. The Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy, which honors the crafts behind the shows, are typically awarded in an untelevised ceremony one or two days before the Daytime Emmy Awards, which honors lead, supporting, and younger actor/actress in a drama series, as well as many other categories. The Daytime Creative Arts and Entertainment Emmy Awards, which honors the crafts behind the shows, were given out on Friday, June 20, 2014 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles in a non-televised ceremony, where Russell Morash, the creator of how-to television, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement award. Two days later on Sunday, June 22, 2014, Kathy Griffin hosted the 41st DAYTIME EMMY AWARDS, which took place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel and was streamed live online at www.daytimeemmys.net beginning at 8pm ET/5pm PT with red-carpet coverage beginning two hours earlier: 6pm ET/3pm PT. At this year's ceremony, Emmy Awards were handed out for 25 categories, including several new ones, including: Entertainment News; Outstanding New Approaches Drama Series; Outstanding Morning Program in Spanish; Outstanding Entertainment Program in Spanish; and Outstanding Daytime Talent in a Spanish-Language Program.
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Hosted by Nischelle Turner and Kevin Frazier, the 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards premiered on Friday, December 16, 2024 from 9-11pm ET (live)/PT (tape) on CBS from the Westin Bonaventure Los Angeles. The two-hour program is available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+ (live on Paramount+ with Showtime and on-demand on Paramount+ Essential).

Actor Shemar Moore present the Lifetime Achievement Honor to Susan Lucci. Moore famously presented Lucci with her landmark first Daytime Emmy Award in 1999 after she had been nominated in the lead actress category 19 times for her portrayal of Erica Kane in ALL MY CHILDREN. At the time of opening the envelope, Moore famously exclaimed, "the streak is over!" in what is frequently cited as one of the greatest awards show moments in history.

Jennifer Nettles will perform "Life is Sweet" for the In Memoriam segment, which pays tribute to the stars and contributors in the field of daytime whom we lost this past year. The song originally premiered on the Daytime Emmy-nominated television show "American Anthems" and is also nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for original song.

Presenters for the evening will include icons of daytime as the show pays tribute to 50 years, including Lauralee Bell (Y&R), Peter Bergman (Y&R), Michael Damian (Y&R), Don Diamont (B&B), Mary Beth Evans (DAYS OF OUR LIVES), Akbar Gbajabiamila (THE TALK), Drake Hogestyn (DAYS OF OUR LIVES), Finola Hughes (GENERAL HOSPITAL), Amanda Kloots (THE TALK), A Martinez (THE BAY), John McCook (B&B), Melody Thomas Scott (Y&R), Heather Tom (B&B), Donnell Turner (GENERAL HOSPITAL), Kym Whitley (THE BAY) and Laura Wright (GENERAL HOSPITAL). Maury Povich and Connie Chung make special appearances to present the Gold & Silver Circle honorees and the In Memoriam tribute, respectively.

Nominees include:

OUTSTANDING DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES
The Bay (Popstar! TV)
The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)
Days of Our Lives (NBC/Peacock)
General Hospital (ABC)
The Young and the Restless (CBS)

OUTSTANDING DAYTIME TALK SERIES
The Drew Barrymore Show (Syndicated)
The Jennifer Hudson Show (Syndicated)
The Kelly Clarkson Show (Syndicated)
Live With Kelly and Ryan (Syndicated)
Today With Hoda and Jenna (NBC)

OUTSTANDING DAYTIME TALK SERIES HOST
Drew Barrymore, The Drew Barrymore Show
Kelly Clarkson, The Kelly Clarkson Show
Tamron Hall, Tamron Hall
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest, Live With Kelly and Ryan
Sherri Shepard, Sherri

OUTSTANDING ENTERTAINMENT NEWS SERIES
Access Hollywood
E! News (E! Entertainment)
Entertainment Tonight
Extra
Inside Edition

OUTSTANDING CULINARY SERIES
Family Dinner
Jose Andres and Family in Spain
Martha Cooks
Roadfood: Discovering America One Dish at a Time
Selena + Chef

OUTSTANDING CULINARY HOST
Kardea Brown, Delicious Miss Brown (Food Network)
Ina Garten, Be My Guest With Ina Garten (Food Network)
Guy Fieri, Guy's Ranch Kitchen (Food Network)
Emeril Lagasse, Emeril Cooks (Roku)
Justin Sutherland, Taste the Culture (TBS/TNT/TruTV)
Andrew Zimmern, Family Dinner (Magnolia Network)

OUTSTANDING LEGAL/COURTROOM PROGRAM
Caught in Providence
Hot Bench
Judge Steve Harvey
Judy Justice
The People's Court

OUTSTANDING LIFESTYLE PROGRAM
Eat This With Yara (AJ+)
For the Love of Kitchens (Magnolia Network)
George to the Rescue (NBC)
Life After Death With Tyler Henry (Netflix)
Mind Your Manners (Netflix)
The Established Home (Magnolia Network)

OUTSTANDING TRAVEL, ADVENTURE, AND NATURE PROGRAM
Down to Earth With Zac Efron (Netflix)
Guy's All-American Road Trip (Food Network)
The Hidden Lives of Pets (Netflix)
Island of the Sea Wolves (Netflix)
Reel Destinations (Focus Features)
Wild Babies (Netflix)

OUTSTANDING INSTRUCTIONAL/HOW-TO PROGRAM
Amanda Gorman Teaches Writing and Performing Poetry (MasterClass)
Fixer Upper: The Castle (Magnolia Network)
Idea House: Mountain Modern (Roku)
Instant Dream Home (Netflix)
Martha Gardens (Roku)

OUTSTANDING DAYTIME PROGRAM HOST
Danielle Brooks, Instant Dream Home (Netflix)
Mike Corey, Uncharted Adventure (The Weather Channel)
Zac Efron, Down to Earth With Zac Efron (Netflix)
Kevin O'Connor, This Old House (PBS/Roku)
Martha Stewart, Martha Gardens (Roku)

ARTS AND POPULAR CULTURE PROGRAM
American Anthems (PBS)
Kings of Leon @ O2 (YouTube)
My Bluegrass Story (RFD-TV)
Variety Power of Women: Changemakers (Lifetime)
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors (PBS)
Working in the Theatre (AmericanTheatreWing.org)

EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL PROGRAM
Book of Queer (Discovery+)
The Earth Unlocked (The Weather Channel)
The Future Of (Netflix)
Harlem Globetrotters Play It Forward (NBC)
Historian's Take (PBS)
Italy Made With Love (PBS)
Vikings: The Rise and Fall (National Geographic)

OUTSTANDING DAYTIME SPECIAL
96th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day (NBC)
All Boys Aren't Blue (Amazon Prime Video)
Behind the Table: A View Reunion (Hulu)
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day (ABC)
Extra: Cheslie Kryst 1991-2022 (SYNDICATED)
The House That Norm Built (PBS/Roku)
Recipe for Change: Standing Up to Anti-Semitism (YouTube Originals)

OUTSTANDING SHORT FORM PROGRAM
Asian American Stories of Resilience and Beyond (World Channel)
Dressed (Focus Features)
Finding Pause (Healthline)
Handmade (YouTube)
My Mark Featuring Marcus Samuelsson (Conde Nast/Bon Appetit)
Ready Jet Cook (Food Network)

OUTSTANDING LEAD PERFORMANCE IN A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES: ACTRESS
Sharon Case as Sharon Newman, The Young and the Restless (CBS)
Melissa Claire Egan as Chelsea Lawson, The Young and the Restless (CBS)
Finola Hughes as Anna Devane, General Hospital (ABC)
Jacqueline Macinnes Wood as Steffy Forrester, The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)
Michelle Stafford as Phyllis Summers, The Young and the Restless (CBS)

OUTSTANDING LEAD PERFORMANCE IN A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES: ACTOR
Maurice Benard as Sonny Corinthos, General Hospital (ABC)
Peter Bergman as Jack Abbott, The Young and the Restless (CBS)
Billy Flynn as Chad DiMera, Days of Our Lives (NBC/Peacock)
Thorsten Kaye as Ridge Forrester, The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)
Jason Thompson as Billy Abbott, The Young and the Restless (CBS)

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING PERFORMANCE IN A DRAMA SERIES: ACTRESS
Krista Allen as Dr. Taylor Hayes, The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)
Sonya Eddy as Epiphany Johnson, General Hospital (ABC)
Stacy Haiduk as Kristen DiMera, Days of Our Lives (NBC)
Brook Kerr as Dr. Portia Robinson, General Hospital (ABC)
Kelly Thiebaud as Dr. Britt Westbourne, General Hospital (ABC)

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING PERFORMANCE IN A DRAMA SERIES: ACTOR
Nicholas Chavez as Spencer Cassadine, General Hospital (ABC)
Chad Duell as Michael Corinthos, General Hospital (ABC)
Daniel Feuerriegel as EJ DiMera, Days of Our Lives (NBC/Peacock)
Robert Gossett as Marshall Ashford, General Hospital (ABC)
Jon Lindstrom as Dr. Kevin Collins/Ryan Chamberlain, General Hospital (ABC)

OUTSTANDING YOUNGER PERFORMER IN A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES
Cary Christopher as Thomas DiMera, Days of Our Lives (NBC/Peacock)
Victoria Grace as Wendy Shin, Days of Our Lives (NBC/Peacock)
Eden McCoy as Josslyn Jacks, General Hospital (ABC)
Henry Joseph Samiri as Douglas Forrester, The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)

GUEST PERFORMANCE IN A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES
Steve Burton as Harris Michaels, Beyond Salem (Peacock)
Cassandra Creech as Dr. Grace Buckingham, The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)
Alley Mills as Heather Webber, General Hospital (ABC)
Robert Newman as Ashland Locke, The Young and the Restless (CBS)
Kevin Spirtas as Dr. Craig Wesley, Days of Our Lives (NBC/Peacock)

OUTSTANDING WRITING TEAM FOR A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES
The Bay (Popstar! TV)
Beyond Salem: Chapter Two (Peacock)
The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)
Days of our Lives (NBC/Peacock)
General Hospital (ABC)
The Young and the Restless (CBS)

OUTSTANDING WRITING TEAM FOR A DAYTIME NON-FICTION PROGRAM**
Book of Queer (Discovery+)
The Drew Barrymore Show (Syndicated)
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (Syndicated)
Island of the Sea Wolves (Netflix)
The Kelly Clarkson Show (Syndicated)
**Due to submission count, this category is a merged Writing Team for a Daytime Non-Fiction Series and Writing Team for a Daytime Non-Fiction Special. All entries in both categories were judged by the same panel

OUTSTANDING DIRECTING TEAM FOR A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES
The Bay (Popstar! TV)
Beyond Salem: Chapter Two (Peacock)
The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)
Days of Our Lives (NBC/Peacock)
General Hospital (ABC)
The Young and the Restless (CBS)
OUTSTANDING DIRECTING TEAM FOR A SINGLE-CAMERA DAYTIME NON-FICTION PROGRAM
Ask This Old House (PBS/Roku)
Big Sky Kitchen With Eduardo Garcia (Magnolia Network)
Home (Apple TV+)
Island of the Sea Wolves (Netflix)
Wild Babies (Netflix)

DIRECTING TEAM FOR A MULTIPLE-CAMERA DAYTIME NON-FICTION PROGRAM
American Anthems (PBS)
The Drew Barrymore Show (Syndicated)
Entertainment Tonight (Syndicated)
The Kelly Clarkson Show (Syndicated)
The View (ABC)

OUTSTANDING MUSIC DIRECTION AND COMPOSITION
The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)
The Hidden Lives of Pets (Netflix)
Home (Apple TV+)
Island of the Sea Wolves (Netflix)
The Kelly Clarkson Show (Syndicated)

OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL SONG
"Darling Darling," General Hospital (ABC)
"Everyone Dances," The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)
"Life is Sweet," American Anthems (PBS)
"Only There," Joni Table Talk (Daystar)
"Pocket Change," American Anthems (PBS)

OUTSTANDING LIGHTING DIRECTION
The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)
The Drew Barrymore Show (Syndicated)
General Hospital (Syndicated)
The Kelly Clarkson Show (Syndicated)
The View (ABC)

OUTSTANDING TECHNICAL DIRECTION, CAMERAWORK, VIDEO
The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day (ABC)
The Jennifer Hudson Show (Syndicated)
The Kelly Clarkson Show (Syndicated)
The Talk (CBS)
The View (ABC)
The Young and the Restless (CBS)

OUTSTANDING CINEMATOGRAPHY
The Hidden Lives of Pets (Netflix)
Home (Apple TV+)
Island of the Sea Wolves (Netflix)
Italy Made with Love (PBS)
Wild Babies (Netflix)

OUTSTANDING SINGLE-CAMERA EDITING
Big Sky Kitchen With Eduardo Garcia (Magnolia Network)
The Hidden Lives of Pets (Netflix)
Home (Apple TV+)
Island of the Sea Wolves (Netflix)
Wild Babies (Netflix)

OUTSTANDING MULTIPLE-CAMERA EDITING
Articulate With Jim Cotter (PBS)
Behind the Table: A View Reunion (Hulu)
Book of Queer (Discovery+)
Emeril Cooks (Roku)
The Kelly Clarkson Show (Syndicated)
Rachael Ray (Syndicated)

OUTSTANDING LIVE SOUND MIXING AND SOUND
Days of Our Lives (NBC/Peacock)
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (Syndicated)
The Jennifer Hudson Show (Syndicated)
The Kelly Clarkson Show (Syndicated)
The Young and the Restless (CBS)

OUTSTANDING SOUND MIXING AND SOUND EDITING
Car Masters: Rust to Riches (Netflix)
Down to Earth With Zac Efron (Netflix)
The Hidden Lives of Pets (Netflix)
Home (Apple TV+)
Island of the Sea Wolves (Netflix)
Wild Babies (Netflix)

OUTSTANDING MAIN TITLE AND GRAPHIC DESIGN
Book of Queer (Discovery+)
Car Masters: Rust to Riches (Netflix)
The Drew Barrymore Show (Syndicated)
Down to Earth With Zac Efron (Netflix)
Instant Dream Home (Netflix)

OUTSTANDING CASTING
Book of Queer (Discovery+)
Days of Our Lives (NBC/Peacock)
General Hospital (ABC)
Start Up (PBS)
The Young and the Restless (CBS)

OUTSTANDING ART DIRECTION/SET DECORATION/SCENIC DESIGN
General Hospital (ABC)
The Kelly Clarkson Show (Syndicated)
The Talk (CBS)
The View (ABC)
The Young and the Restless (CBS)

OUTSTANDING COSTUME DESIGN/STYLING
The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)
Book of Queer (Discovery+)
General Hospital (ABC)
Sherri (Syndicated)
The Jennifer Hudson Show (Syndicated)

OUTSTANDING HAIRSTYLING AND MAKEUP
The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)
The Jennifer Hudson Show (Syndicated)
The Kelly Clarkson Show (Syndicated)
Red Table Talk (Facebook Watch)
Sherri (Syndicated)
Tamron Hall (Syndicated)

PROMOTIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Access Hollywood/"Tow Yard" (Syndicated)
The Drew Barrymore Show/"Drew's Got the Beat" (Syndicated)
The Jennifer Hudson Show/"EGOT, Hope, and Joy, and Magic" (Syndicated)
Sherri/"Sherri: Fun. Joy. Laughter." (Syndicated)
Tamron Hall/"Women Reclaiming Their Power: Michelle Branch & Angela Simmons" (Syndicated)