34TH ANNUAL DAYTIME ENTERTAINMENT EMMY AWARDS
PRESENTED IN A STAR-STUDDED TELECAST ON CBS
Bob Barker Joins a Host of Daytime Stars In Honoring the Best of Daytime Television
Los Angeles, CA. – June 15, 2007 – The 34th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards were presented at Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre tonight and telecast live on the CBS Television Network (9-11 PM, ET; tape delay to the West Coast). The two-hour star-studded telecast featured Dr. Phil McGraw presenting a tribute to legendary game show host Bob Barker, who is retiring from "The Price is Right" after 35 years as host, and over 50 years in show business and whose final episode was telecast that day.
Excited fans were seated on the stage as the Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards were presented. Throughout the telecast, daytime celebrities were interviewed backstage in the Kmart Studio Blue by daytime stars, including Soapnet’s Lisa Rinna.
Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards were presented for performances and programs in 13 categories, including Outstanding Lead Actor/Actress in a Drama Series, Outstanding Game Show Host, Outstanding Talk Show, Outstanding Performer in a Children’s Series and Outstanding Drama Series. Presenters included Phil Donahue, Vivica A. Fox, Mario Lopez, Ellen DeGeneres (“The Ellen DeGeneres Show”), Tyra Banks (“The Tyra Banks Show’), Jerry Springer ("The Jerry Springer Show"), Alex Trebek ("Jeopardy!") and Barbara Walters, Joy Behar and Elisabeth Hasselbeck ("The View") plus the stars of all the Emmy-nominated daytime dramas.
Peter Bergman ("The Young and the Restless") and John McCook ("The Bold and the Beautiful") presented the Lee Phillip Bell Tribute Package, honoring television pioneer Lee Phillip Bell, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award. She is the co-creator, along with her late husband, William J. Bell, of CBS's long-running daytime dramas "The Young and the Restless" and "The Bold and the Beautiful."
On June 14, Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards were presented primarily in the creative arts categories at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland in Hollywood. At that ceremony, James Lipton, creator, executive-producer, writer and host of the 12-time Emmy-nominated Bravo series, “Inside the Actors Studio,” was presented a Lifetime Achievement Award. Lee Phillip Bell received her Lifetime Achievement Award and a special honor to Mike Douglas was presented.
A breakdown of all the Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards by broadcast, cable and broadband entities as tabulated by the independent certified public accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche LLP is as follows
JUNE 14 JUNE 15 TOTAL JUNE 14 JUNE 15 TOTAL
CBS 7 9 16 ITSALLINYOURHANDS.COM 1 0 1
PBS 13 2 15 KIDS WB! 1 0 1
SYNDICATED 9 2 11 LIFETIME 1 0 1
NBC 5 0 5 MTV 1 0 1
DISCOVERY KIDS 2 0 2 NICKELODEON 1 0 1
FOOD NETWORK 2 0 2 NOGGIN 1 0 1
A&E 1 0 1 OZONE INC. 1 0 1
CARTOON NETWORK 1 0 1 TRAVEL CHANNEL 1 0 1
DISNEY CHANNEL 1 0 1
A complete list of the June 15 award recipients in all categories, a network-by-network tally and a list of programs with multiple winners, as tabulated by Deloitte & Touche LLP, is attached. The final page includes a recap of programs with multiple awards, including awards from June 14. This information is also available on the NATAS website at www.emmyonline.tv.
The 34th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards was a presentation of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) in cooperation with the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS). The Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards ceremony was sponsored by American Airlines, Kmart, PURPOSE® and Soapnet.com. Charles Fazzino was the Official Artist of the 34th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards, and created the commemorative program cover.
The 34th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards was produced by White Cherry Entertainment for the second consecutive year. Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss were the executive producers. Glenn Weiss directed the special, written by Dave Boone.
The Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards are presented to daytime television programs broadcast between the hours of 2:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. The eligibility period for all awards was January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006.
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, Technology & Engineering, and Business & Financial Reporting. Beginning in 2006, NATAS began recognizing programming produced for the Internet, cell phones, and portable media players with its new Broadband Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Content for Broadband and Portable Delivery. Excellence in Primetime programming and international programming is recognized by its affiliate, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Regional Emmys are given in 19 regions across the United States. Beyond awards, NATAS has extensive educational programs including National 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.
Outstanding Drama Series Directing Team
AS THE WORLD TURNS * CBS
MARIA WAGNER, DIRECTOR
MICHAEL EILBAUM, DIRECTOR
JOHN O'CONNELL, DIRECTOR
HABIB AZAR, DIRECTOR
SONIA BLANGIARDO, DIRECTOR
JENNIFER PEPPERMAN, DIRECTOR
CHRISTOPHER GOUTMAN, DIRECTOR
MICHAEL KERNER, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
CAROL SEDWICK, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
JANET ANDREWS, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
JAMES KOWAL, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
BRIAN LYDELL, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
JENNIFER BLOOD, STAGE MANAGER
NANCY BARRON, STAGE MANAGER
ALEXANDRA ROALSVIG, PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE
BRETT HELLMAN, PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series
AS THE WORLD TURNS * CBS
MAURA WEST AS CARLY SNYDER
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS * CBS
CHRISTIAN LEBLANC AS MICHAEL BALDWIN
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series
GENERAL HOSPITAL * ABC
GENIE FRANCIS AS LAURA SPENCER
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series
GENERAL HOSPITAL * ABC
RICK HEARST AS RIC LANSING
Outstanding Younger Actress In A Drama Series
AS THE WORLD TURNS * CBS
JENNIFER LANDON AS GWEN MUNSON
Outstanding Younger Actor In A Drama Series
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS * CBS
BRYTON MCCLURE AS DEVON HAMILTON
Outstanding Performer In A Children's Series
SESAME STREET * PBS
CAROLL SPINNEY AS OSCAR THE GROUCH
SESAME STREET * PBS
KEVIN CLASH AS ELMO
Outstanding Game Show Host
THE PRICE IS RIGHT * CBS
BOB BARKER, HOST
Outstanding Talk Show Host
THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW * SYN
ELLEN DEGENERES, HOST
Outstanding Drama Series
GUIDING LIGHT * CBS
ELLEN WHEELER, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
ALEXANDRA JOHNSON, PRODUCER
MARIA MACINA, PRODUCER
JAN CONKLIN, COORDINATING PRODUCER
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS * CBS
LYNN MARIE LATHAM, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
JOSH GRIFFITH, CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
JOHN F. SMITH, CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
EDWARD SCOTT, SUPERVISING PRODUCER
KATHRYN FOSTER, PRODUCER
JOHN FISHER, COORDINATING PRODUCER
Outstanding Talk Show
THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW * SYN
ELLEN DEGENERES, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
MARY CONNELLY, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
ANDY LASSNER, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
ED GLAVIN, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
JIM PARATORE, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
DEREK WESTERVELT, COORDINATING PRODUCER
JASON GABEL, SENIOR PRODUCER
MELISSA GEIGER SCHRIFT, SENIOR PRODUCER
JONATHAN NORMAN, SENIOR PRODUCER
KAREN KILGARIFF, PRODUCER
LORI BLACKMAN, PRODUCER
VIKKI ANN ERNST, PRODUCER
KARA R. HOGAN, PRODUCER
MARGARET PERGLER, PRODUCER
MATTHEW WRIGHT, PRODUCER
KAREN ANDERSON, PRODUCER
MARGARET SMITH, PRODUCER
ALISON BALIAN, PRODUCER
DANNY CEBALLOS, PRODUCER
LIZ FELDMAN, PRODUCER
KEVIN A. LEMAN II, PRODUCER
DEREK CHE, PRODUCER
CHRISTINE SCHOMER, PRODUCER
BRADFORD BRILLOWSKI, PRODUCER
MELISSA COSTELLO, PRODUCER
Outstanding Drama Series Writing Team
GUIDING LIGHT * CBS
DAVID KREIZMAN, HEAD WRITER
DONNA SWAJESKI, CO-HEAD WRITER
JILL LORIE HURST, WRITER
CHRISTOPHER DUNN, WRITER
LLOYD GOLD, WRITER
PENELOPE KOECHL, WRITER
DAVID SMILOW, WRITER
ROYAL MILLER, WRITER
TITA BELL, WRITER
BRETT STANEART, WRITER
KIMBERLY HAMILTON, WRITER
REBECCA HANOVER, WRITER
DAVID RUPEL, WRITER
CHARLOTTE GIBSON, WRITER
MIKE COHEN, WRITER
34th ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY AWARDS
NETWORK TOTALS
June 14 June 15 Total
CBS 7 9 16
PBS 13 2 15
SYNDICATED 9 2 11
ABC 7 2 9
NBC 5 0 5
DISCOVERY KIDS 2 0 2
FOOD NETWORK 2 0 2
A&E 1 0 1
CARTOON NETWORK 1 0 1
DISNEY CHANNEL 1 0 1
ITSALLINYOURHANDS.COM 1 0 1
KIDS WB! 1 0 1
LIFETIME 1 0 1
MTV 1 0 1
NICKELODEON 1 0 1
NOGGIN 1 0 1
OZONE INC. 1 0 1
TRAVEL CHANNEL 1 0 1
34th ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY AWARDS
MULTIPLE WINNERS
June 14 June 15 Total
As the World Turns 4 3 7
Sesame Street 6 2 7
The Ellen DeGeneres Show 4 2 6
The Young and the Restless 0 3 3
General Hospital 0 2 2
Guiding Light 0 2 2
One Life to Live 2 0 2
Paula’s Home Cooking 2 0 2
Reading Rainbow 2 0 2
The Tyra Banks Show 2 0 2
The View 2 0 2
