Daytime Emmy Awards

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The Daytime Emmy Awards are accolades presented by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) in recognition of excellence in American daytime television programming. The awards were first given out in 1974 and are among the most prestigious awards in the television industry.

History[edit | edit source]

The Daytime Emmy Awards were first awarded in 1974, following the establishment of the Emmy Awards in 1949. The awards were created to recognize outstanding achievement in daytime television, which includes soap operas, talk shows, game shows, and other programming that airs between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.


The Daytime Emmy Awards feature a wide range of categories, including but not limited to:

  • Outstanding Drama Series
  • Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
  • Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
  • Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
  • Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
  • Outstanding Younger Performer in a Drama Series
  • Outstanding Game Show
  • Outstanding Talk Show
  • Outstanding Morning Program
  • Outstanding Culinary Program

Notable Winners[edit | edit source]

Over the years, many notable television shows and personalities have been honored with Daytime Emmy Awards. Some of the most awarded shows include:

Ceremony[edit | edit source]

The Daytime Emmy Awards ceremony is typically held annually, with the location and date varying each year. The event is often broadcast on television, allowing fans to watch their favorite daytime stars receive their awards.

Related Awards[edit | edit source]

The Daytime Emmy Awards are part of the larger Emmy Awards family, which also includes the Primetime Emmy Awards and the International Emmy Awards. Each of these awards focuses on different segments of the television industry.

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD