35th Annual Daytime Emmys

[DanJKroll]

Hey soap fans, here is our official soapcentral.com Daytime Emmy thread. This thread is designed for fans of all the soaps to discuss the nominees, the possible winners and general reaction.

As always, we have extensive coverage of this year's Daytime Emmys. Here are links for your convenience.

Complete coverage of the nominations:
http://www.soapcentral.com/soapcentral/news/2008/0430-emmy_noms.php

Complete list of Emmy nominees:
http://www.soapcentral.com/soapcentral/news/2008/0430-emmy_noms_list.php

NEW! Video blog commentary on this year's nominations
Drama Series - http://www.soapcentral.com/video/index.php?vid=080430-01
Lead Actor - http://www.soapcentral.com/video/index.php?vid=080430-02
Lead Actress - http://www.soapcentral.com/video/index.php?vid=080430-03
Supporting Actor/Actress - Coming Soon
Younger Actor/Actress - Coming Soon

Coverage of last year's Emmy ceremony:
http://www.soapcentral.com/soapcentral/news/2007/0615-emmy_coverage.php

Daytime Emmy archive with all the previous winners:
http://www.soapcentral.com/soapcentral/awards/emmys/index.php

[buddharich]

CBS' domination of the nominations - were the blue ribbon panels stacked with CBS employees?? SHOCKED at how poorly OLTL did in the acting categories! ABC only received 3 acting nominations, 1 for each show! (David Canary for AMC; Brian Kerwin for OLTL; and Tony Geary for GH) - that is shocking!

The Best Lead Actress category is completely CBS. Within the 4 non-younger acting categories there are only 3 NEW nominees (Thaao Penghlis of Days, Nicole Forrester of GL, Brian Kerwin of OLTL, and Daniel Cosgrove of GL).

Where are: Allison Sweeney? Kristin Alderson? TUC WATKINS? Robin Strasser? And this is just the tip of the iceberg!

WTF? Vail Bloom? Tammin Sursok? Heather Tom? Thaao Penghlis? Jeanne Cooper in the LEAD category?? Hmmm....

23 of the 30 acting nominations went to CBS shows... 4 to NBC, and only 3 to ABC?? Hmmmm.... rigged in favor of CBS this year??

[Sephora Slave]

I'm not too surprised at any of the nominations. I think they are about right. Nicole Forrester has done a terrific job as the "new' Cassie on GL. Gina T. and Chrystal Chapell never fail to deliver even with bad writing. Disappointed, yes but not surprised that OLTL did not do better.

Daytime Emmy awards are pretty political and more about name rec. and popularity within the industry, IMO. TSJ not getting nominated and he should have won for the execution was the last straw for me. Nelson Branco from TV Guide Canada calls TSJ brilliant or genius and I totally agree. Maybe next year ABC can do better. Like maybe AMC will get a nod for "Best Pole dancing" episode. I don't think I'll even bother to watch.

[we.are.clouds]

It's ridiculous. So many good actors/actresses got cheated. The majority from ABC. Where's Robert S. Woods, Erika Slezak, Robin Strasser, Michael E. Knight, Bradford Anderson, Kirsten Storms..etc, etc.

All good actors with good materal who got SCREWED.

Yet. The ones nominated from OLTL and GH were Brian Kerwin and Tony Geary. TG, hasn't even been on much. And, Brian Kerwin hasn't even been on OLTL for six months. And, I just don't see any work powerful enough since then to even be nominated. (on the scripting part, not on him)

David Canary did get the nom for AMC. Which, is the only one that I understand.

I think the people who nominated either worked for CBS, or wore a blindfold and picked the nominees out of a bag with paper shreds with their names wrote on them.

[marymoss]

I was really disappointed that Michael Park wasn't nominated. I thought he had a great year last year what with Carly "dying" and then leaving her at the altar. I thought for sure he was a shoe-in.

[annachunky]

Wow CBS had the most noms again. No surprise there. They really need to come up with a better system. None of my favorites were nominated this year so I won't be watching the show. And people wonder why the Emmy's have low ratings.

[DenverDave]

Well, I'm disappointed that ABC didn't do better but I'm really happy for Kerwin and the fact that OLTL is up for Best Show which I think it has a good chance of winning. If they submitted the two shows of Asa's death, I don't know how they could lose.

[falicee53]

If we are lucky, the PTB at ABCD are going to have coniptions and heads are going to roll the likes of which we have never seen. The proof is in the pudding, so to speak!:-?

[we.are.clouds]

But sadly. Knowing ABC. Heads will roll on the wrong people (the actors) Not Frons and his cronies.

I still believe that they are purposely trying to kill their soaps.

[amberalex]

I totally get that AMC has not been on top of its game but some of those actors have taken a crap storyline and given PHENOMINAL performances. I'm thrilled that DC got a nomination but what about Alecia,Thorston,hell even Sabine kicked some ass with Thorston in the hole. Ya know everyone else aside AMC was the Kendall show and she gave an unbelieveable and fantastic job with everything they threw at her. I really hope that if she leaves the show that she goes somewhere that genuinally appreciates her and she gets the recognition she truelly deserves.

[GHFANFIRST]

how does the nomination process work anyway???

[auntystephie]

wow
i realy like gh but i am upset the it an nob for best writing and show i am but the show and the write i has been bad for an while now
i am way upset the tc didn't get nob for the get job he did whin he found out emily died
steph

[whowants2no]

I can't wait to see some of the scenes that were submitted.

As for GH I'm tired of the mob wars! It's the same thing year after year.

I'll bet that next year AMC's Debbi Morgan will be in the running!:)

[Rad123]

You know i really dont know what 2 say about this years nominations. Its just heartbreaking that the ABC soaps got absolutely no love, but im happy DAYS finally is getting recognized. On the other hand so many worthy actors and actresses got left out. Kathy Breier and Cathrine Hickland were phenomonal last year. That court room scene when Lindsey stood up and admitted that she killed Spencer made me stop what I was doing and watch her perform, yet she got passed up? Another example is Alicia Minshew. This girl makes me cry. But her not getting nominated is the blame on AMC for being cowards and not prenominating her in the LEAD catorgory. She could go head to head with Maura West and Michelle Stafford. And finally Kirsten Storms. I hate to say this but she is a prime example of when people leave days and go 2 another soap they get better lol. She too had a phenomenal year and she was shut out by the Y&R. Speaking of Y&R...HOW DID THEY GET NOMINATED FOR OUTSTANDING DRAMA?! I said if they got nominated in that catorgory I would scream and sure nuff I did. Mighty loud too. That show sucked last year. That spot so belonged to B&B. This was B&B's year(Katherine Kelly Lang once again got shut out).The acting was great and the storytelling was even better (aside for that whole phoebe/rick/constantine thing).Also guiding light, i love you, but i thinkATWT should have taken your spot. ATWT was bad at times but every soap has that one storyline that you question what the heck is going on in the back. Overall I think this was a very confusing year in voting the nominations. So many people got shut out(and if you think im hating on Y&R, i think Melody Thomas Scott was another actress who was screwed). But here's to hoping that the industry is paying CLOSE attention this year because we already have some actors who are acting their butts off and trying to get themselves a nomination.

[ap215]

AMC has a total of 8 nominations interesting.

[Smith]

IMO one of the most glaring omissions was Jeffrey Carlson for his scenes at the beginning of the year where he showed up to Bianca's as Zoe. That should have at least garnered at nomination.

Bobbie Eakes should have been nominated for the scenes following Babe's death. Alicia Minshew should have been nominated for scenes from the Crash storyline. Thorsten Kaye should have been in there for the final days in the hole.

Kirsten Storms should have been nominated for Georgie's death. Bradford Anderson should have been nominated because he is far better and has way more story than most of those younger actors.

Kathy Brier, Catherine Strickland, Bob Woods... all should have been nominated.

[cordial33]

All I can say is Tyler Christopher (GH) was completely robbed of a nomination. If ANYONE on GH deserved it this year, it was him.

[bwilsonwriter]

I felt that Phillip Jeanmarie (Vincent) on Passions deserved on. I know that Passions consider to be the joke of the industry, but Phillip is a very exceptional entertainer and he is willing to go an extra mile with his role. He played the role Vincent with a lot of range. He is the black Tom Pelphrey of Passions. I dont even understand why James Stevenson of last year got the nom yet PJ not only received more material last year than James but he was pretty much a frontburner.

Also other people from other soaps got robbed too.

Something needds to be change with the voting process and I heard some fans said they will be tuning out and so will I out of boycotting. I will be looking more at the Emmy pictures on wireimages to see whose going to show up.

[PineValley19210]

It's basically the same people from CBS soaps as in year's prior. I don't think the acting on Y & R was that exceptional to warrant more nominations than the other two networks combined

[GabrielMorgan]

It is just me or has the Emmys gone completely insane these days?

Seriously, it’s not that Anthony Geary isn’t an amazing actor, but he hardly had any groundbreaking performances in 07, he was gone for half the year.

Steve Burton or Tyler Christopher would have been better choices for GH since both actors brought heart-breaking performances during the Black and White Ball storyline and not to mention the MC Hostage Crisis.

I wouldn’t be surprised if they give GH the award for Best Drama just for the Metro Court Hostage Crisis storyline during the Feb Sweeps. I mean, they did it in 06 when they give GH best drama for the November 05 Train Wreck.

What is this with all Y&R acting nominations? I mean, yes Y&R has brilliant actors but do they seriously need all three freakin’ slots!?!?

I’m surprised that GH had no acting nominations in Lead Actress, Supporting Actress and Actor considering that 07 had the GH cast gave some of the best performances I’ve ever seen in recent years. Natalia Livingston was amazing during the MC Hostage Crisis, and then Rebecca Herbst definitely came out strong this year with her performances during Baby Jake’s kidnapping and Emily’s death. And why no Bradford Anderson? That boy is like a gem in the daytime acting group, he can do comedy, he can do drama, he can do anything? So why has there not been a single nomination for him!?!?! And I cannot believe they overlooked Kirsten Storms as Maxie, her performance at Georgie’s Funeral was just tear-jerking.

GH may not be the best when it comes to writing, but its acting cast is just as amazing and brilliant as the Y&R cast. So why is it every year that GH has so many overlooked actors? GH’s got some of the most amazing actors on Daytime for gods’ sake!!

Wow, the Emmys really suck. They need a better system.

But then again, I’m not surprised that the Emmys suck, after all, this is the same Emmys that overlooked Trevor St. John last year for the Todd’s Execution scenes despite OLTL earning Best Drama because of that storyline. Seriously, TSJ practically carried that storyline and they give him no award.

Emmys suck big time. Really, do they just copy ballots from past years and have random slot machines? Because half the nominations doesn’t even make sense!

[flex22v]

No disrespect to Tony Geary but I think at this point, he gets nominated just because he is Tony Geary, not because of anything great he is doing on screen. He is hardly on and when he is on, his stories aren't meaty or anything. I get that he paid his dues and he's earned his schedule, etc - but just existing forever shouldn't get you Emmy nominations............


I think ABC has been off its A game for quite a while so while the ABC soaps are my viewing favorites, even I can admit they aren't up to par. I don't see some mass conspiracy or rip off in the way the nominations fell. When 4 actors dominate the majority of all stories on each soap, there isn't going to be a whole lot of great work for anyone else to make reels with.

[Doquinn76]

I'm in SHOCK Caitlin and Marcy were not nominated. COME ON NOW! Caitlin was AMAZING far superior to those Y&R Vamps especially that Jana character ::rolls eyes:: And Marcy has been the little engine that could for YEARS.

Ok we all know that Crystal and Gina are good now can we nominate others from GL? I'm actually glad Nicole got nominated although I loathe Cassie I think Nicole is a good actress. I was rooting for Beth Chamberlain to FINALLY get a nomination. The Genie Francis of GL hahaha

What amazes me is how some folks get picked and others dont. Personally I don't think it's an Emmy telecast if Jeanne Cooper isn't nominated. Now that's one performer I can totally make the nomination acception for. But enough with nominating Michelle Stafford, Christian LeBlanc, and Greg Rikaart. They are good move on folks!

[pinkatlfish]

I felt that Phillip Jeanmarie (Vincent) on Passions deserved on. I know that Passions consider to be the joke of the industry, but Phillip is a very exceptional entertainer and he is willing to go an extra mile with his role. He played the role Vincent with a lot of range. He is the black Tom Pelphrey of Passions. I dont even understand why James Stevenson of last year got the nom yet PJ not only received more material last year than James but he was pretty much a frontburner.

Also other people from other soaps got robbed too.

Something needds to be change with the voting process and I heard some fans said they will be tuning out and so will I out of boycotting. I will be looking more at the Emmy pictures on wireimages to see whose going to show up.The needed to give PJ something.

[Doquinn76]

what about Beth Ehlers??? No nomination?? Are they serious? GL should NOT have been nominated for that horrible year they had writing wise.

[liquidice]

All I can say is Tyler Christopher (GH) was completely robbed of a nomination. If ANYONE on GH deserved it this year, it was him.
that's what I was thinking....Tyler's performance during Emily's death was so raw and heart-wrenching

was surprised on one hand at the lack of noms for ABC (they should re-name them the CBS Emmys this year), then on the other hand I wasn't....Frons and the ABC brass haven't cared about putting out quality material all year, and they get overlooked come awards season....I feel sorry for the tremendously talented actors who have to put up with getting snubbed year after year b/c TPTB decide not to give them material worthy of their vast talents...I was so mad that Alicia Minshew got overlooked YET AGAIN....she really shined despite the crap she was given

I was SO happy to see Days get a handful of noms...there are so many talented vets on there that get overlooked EVERY SINGLE YEAR...I'll really be rooting for Thaao Penghlis to finally win his first Emmy--his transformation from cool, sophisticated Tony to psychopathic Andre is a thing of beauty

[kristal1122]

Kirsten Storms was screwed!!!!

How can 3 actresses from Y&R receive a nomination for crap storylines and Kirsten not recieve a nomination from the Georgie's death storyline arc?

Unbelievable!:[:[:[

[ashh576]

Who does everyone think will when Uutstanding Younger Actor. I thought Van Hansis had it in the bag last year...so hopefully this year he'll take it.

[JAELYNPOOH]

I am first and foremost a fan of Days so I am beyond thrilled with their nominations. But I do have to say I was shocked at the younger actress nominations for Y&R. If any one of their pre noms deserved something it was Christel, she was great. I dont think Tammin, Vail or Emily did anything worthy of an Emmy, so that category is just between Rachel and Jennifer, I hope Rachel wins. I was also shocked that GH didnt get more acting nods. Tony Geary is a good actor but I agree that he just gets nominated because his name is Tony Geary. If anyone from that show deserved one its Tyler, and Kirsten Storms broke my heart. Natalia is supurb. I also agree that it is enough of the repeat nods, give Michelle, Christian, Maura, Jeanne, Tony names a rest. Laura Wright also got robbed. The emmys are truly a popularity contest when CBS can completly dominated each category.

[unchainedheart]

I'm upset ATWT wasn't nominated for best drama but very surprised that GL was and received so many acting nominations. The show is consistently the lowest rated soap on tv now and it's direction/production style is terrible.

I wish that Michael Park and Austin Peck were nominated for best lead and supporting actors..I thought both did phenomenal and I think Maura West and Van Hanis have it in the bag to win this year. I don't see Jen Landon making it a three-peat for her..her story was too baby overloaded, though she had some great scenes so I'd have to see her nomination reel. I was also surprised that Martha Byrne didn't receive a nomination for her diet pill addiction and Dusty's death storyline..I figured she'd be a sentimental fave.

[Lucky1138]

Did the Emmy peeps even notify ABC to let them know they could nominate themselves, or did CBS just nominate a few ABC and Days actors to throw off suspicion that they are doing all the nominating here?

Christian LeBlanc was barely on screen last year on Y&R, no storyline, and Y&R itself was beyond boring last year! Tony Geary, like he needs another Emmy!:rolleyes: Plus, he can hardly be called lead actor anymore when he's never there! Tyler Christopher should have had his spot, the man suffered greatly this year on screen!!! Thaao Penghlis, he is good but seems Twilight Zone-ish to see DAYS here!

Jeanne Cooper, who I love and is very deserving, also does not belong in the lead actress catagory either. Laura Wright from GH has practically done every emotion humanly possible on screen in the last year, it reeks of conspiracy that she is nowhere here!

The writers of Y&R get nominated even though they were fired for writing the most boring year of Y&R ever! :] CBS must fill that ballot box to the rim! Does ABC not try to nominate or what is happening? I complain alot about the ABC soaps, but some of the acting is better than the vanilla nominees in some of these catagories from CBS. And GL instead of ATWT? I don't watch either, but have heard nothing good about GL this year but lots about ATWT. Tammin Sursok? She has a total of like 2 hours screen time from this last year! She is never on!!!

Is this just a way to send a message to Frons? It's not fair to the hard working ABC soap actors it sure seems....lemme guess, the Emmys are on CBS this year? :]

[daysfan1965]

I am overly ecstatic about DAYS being nominated in 4 acting categories! Thaao Penghlis, Judi Evans, Darin Brooks, and Rachel Melvin ALL deserve to be nominated and ultimately win in their respective categories. Congratulations to all four of them! Beautiful work, good going, and I hope to see their names, along with more DAYS actors on the ballots next year!

[Soaper410]

Honestly I know some people think CBS/NBC ganged up on ABC and they might well have but....

All the ABCs shows right now are not good (at least imo). Amazing acting can only carry you so far. I mean GH had Metro Court Hostage which was great and then the rest of the year was :-\ . With the exception of KS (Maxie), I can't think of a single ABC actor that was ROBBED!

TC (Nicholas) and RH (Elizabeth) had the material but but honestly it was SUPER risky putting them in lead. I think the format still sees Lead Actor/Actress as something for older actors who have been on daytime for eons. LW was great but I can't remember 1 specific episode for her (2008 should be her year)

With that being said, there are clearly flaws in the submit 1 tape thing!

[PANTISHA1]

I think these Actors/Actress should have been nominated:

Kathy Brier
Catherin Hickland
Tuc Watkins
Kristen Storms
Katherine Kelly Lang

There were alot of great actors who didn't deserve to be nominated this year as well as many so so actors who shouldn't ever be nominated...you figure which ones are which.

[whowants2no]

Christian LeBlanc was barely on screen last year on Y&R, no storyline, and Y&R itself was beyond boring last year!

Out of Y&R's 252 episodes last year CLB appeared 145 times - that's over half of the episodes.

CLB's character Michael Baldwin was involved in many story lines to prove CLB is Emmy worthy. I am forgetting many, but off the top of my head:
Michael's son, Fen, was kidnapped by Sheila.
Michael is Genoa City's only attorney and represented his BFF Phyllis, his mother Gloria, his brother Kevin and Kevin's friends (Amber & Daniel) in their lawsuits. Other clients include Victor Newman and Drucilla Winters.
His brother Kevin also nearly died because he was locked in a freezer that was filling with smoke because Kevin's girlfriend, Jana, tried to kill him by setting the place on fire.
Michael helped his mother bring down their family's enemy Jack in Senate hearings.
His wife, Lauren was trapped under a collapse parking garage.On top of that, CLB ad libs and brings his wit to the character of Michael which leaves many in awe. He's a scene stealer!:clap:

[NCGuy70]

I only watch CBS soaps mostly, and I am VERY MAD that Katherine Kelly Lange (Brooke, B&B) was not even nominated again!!! :[ There is no excuse for that. That so many people still root for Brooke is testament to her talents!!!

Love ya, Jeanne Cooper, but you weren't a LEAD actress last year...or the year before for that matter! :[

I was hoping Martha Byrne would've gotten a nod...just make ATWT squirm. :D

Despite a horrible year under the regime of Lynn Marie Latham, Y/R, was still better than a lot of the other on the air. I hate to say this, but I hope Y/R doesn't win. It was good, but I think OLTL was better from what I was reading.

[IDSNL]

Thaao Penghlis for Days ahead of Peter and Stephen? What a joke.

I guess Geary will get nominated every year whether he deserves it or not.

[SailorGalaxia]

I only watch CBS soaps mostly, and I am VERY MAD that Katherine Kelly Lange (Brooke, B&B) was not even nominated again!!! :[ There is no excuse for that. That so many people still root for Brooke is testament to her talents!!!

Love ya, Jeanne Cooper, but you weren't a LEAD actress last year...or the year before for that matter! :[

I was hoping Martha Byrne would've gotten a nod...just make ATWT squirm. :D

Despite a horrible year under the regime of Lynn Marie Latham, Y/R, was still better than a lot of the other on the air. I hate to say this, but I hope Y/R doesn't win. It was good, but I think OLTL was better from what I was reading.

Well I was kind of upset that B&B only got 1 nom for acting which I am glad that Heather Tom (Katie, B&B) got it. Congrats Heather!!!!!!

But I do believe that Katherine Kelly Lange (Brooke, B&B) should have gotten a nom to.

Basically, I am just upset that B&B didn't get the respect they deserved in terms of acting

[jacintos09]

I know I shouldn't be surprised because TSJ got screwed after Todd's execution, but I call absolute BS on Kirsten Storms not getting nominated. There is no way on God's green earth that you'll convince me that she didn't deserve it, especially the Y&R girls. I mean, I like Y&R, but I don't think any of those girls turned in better performances than KS did.

I'm also ticked about Brad Anderson not being nominated.

That being said, I'm glad to see Days getting some actor nominations for a change, though I'm still wondering where the heck Ali's nom is.

I love the fact that "You're the Freak" got nominated :D.

[SexySonnyC]

I love GH and watch the entire ABCD lineup; I have not been all that impressed with ABCD this year, esp. AMC and OLTL.
Yet, many actors got cheated, the most heart-breaking being:

Alicia M. - Kendall (AMC)
Kathy B. - Marcie (OLTL)
Trevor SJ. - Todd (OLTL)
Kristin - Starr (OLTL)
Allison S. - Sami (DAYS)
Kirsten S. - Maxie (GH)
Michael P. - Jack (ATWT)
Rick H. - Ric (GH)

[buddharich]

Worst ommissions:

Alicia Minshew, AMC
Austin Peck, ATWT
Allison Sweeney, DAYS
Bradford Anderson, GH
Kristen Storms, GH
Kimberly McCullough, GH
Marcy Rylan, GL
Ron Raines, GL
Robin Strasser, OLTL
TUC WATKINS, OLTL
Kristin Alderson, OLTL
Brandon Buddy, OLTL
Brittany Underwood, OLTL
Catherine Hickland, OLTL
Judith Chapman, Y&R

Worst nominations:

Heather Tom, B&B
Thaao Penghlis, DAYS
Tammin Sursok, Y&R
Vail Bloom, Y&R
Bryton McClure, Y&R

Nominated in the wrong category:

Jeanne Cooper, Y&R
Christian J. LeBlanc, Y&R
Gina Tognoni, GL

Best surprises:

Judi Evans, DAYS
Rachel Melvin, DAYS
Darin Brooks, DAYS

Worst ommissions in the pre-noms:

Elizabeth Hubbard, ATWT
Jason Thompson, GH
Stuart Damon, GH
Jane Elliot, GH
Leslie Charleson, GH

[beard_rrp]

I am really disappointed this year. Once again CBS dominates the Emmys. How embarrassing is it for ABC to be airing the show this year and only three people from their soaps are nominated. We have so many talented actors/actresses on ABC, but for some reason they are getting over looked again this year in favor of CBS. I know for one I won't be watching this year, because as we all know, the actors/actresses from CBS will win the trophies. No wonder the telecast has very low ratings anymore, none of the ABC or NBC fans watch because none of their favorites are nominated. IMHO, the voting is rigged. This is not an award based on the quality work of the actors and actresses, but just some popularity contest for the networks.

[BethCfan]

Beth Chamberlin should had got a nom.
The Emmys suck

[Greenlee19]

These Emmy nominations are lame. I'm SO angry that Marcy Rylan wasn't nominated for GL.

CBS deserved to dominate the Emmy's IMO, AMC, OLTL (though it was so much better than the rest) and GH were all pretty bad this year.

[therox_fan08730]

I'm really disappointed not one ABC actress got nominated.

The Emmy voting system stinks...perhaps the ABC soaps were lackluster this year but the stars deserve to be recongized.

I'm very happy that OLTL got nominated for best drama and writing(go Ron!) :)

[PAsoapfan]

It's such a crock that Neither Sabine Singh nor Tyler Christopher received a Nod total BULCRAP.

[buddharich]

My personal emmy picks:

Best Series: One Life To Live
Best Lead Actor: Christian J. LeBlanc, Y&R (real pick: Ron Raines, GL)
Best Lead Actress: Maura West, ATWT (real pick: Robin Strasser, OLTL)
Best Supporting Actor: Trent Dawson, ATWT (real pick: Tuc Watkins, OLTL)
Best Supporting Actress: Gina Tognoni, GL (real pick: Alicia Minshew, AMC)
Best Younger Actor: Van Hansis, ATWT
Best Younger Actress: Jennifer Landon, ATWT (real pick: Kristin Alderson, OLTL)
Best Directing: OLTL
Best Writing: OLTL
Best Song: "You're The Freak", OLTL

I believe that four shows really did collude in order to get the lion's share of acting nominations: Y&R, ATWT, GL & DAYS got 26 out of 30 acting nominations - AMC, B&B, GH & OLTL got 1 each!!

My solution: the daytime emmys should be done like the Tony awards: a blue ribbon panel should be selected to watch all of the shows all year round (I'll volunteer!) - THEY decide which category a performer belongs in (so that Jeanne Cooper will be recognized as a SUPPORTING actress and Alicia Minshew would be recognized as a LEAD) as far as categories goes. They should meet and really discuss the nominations & come to CONSENSUS decisions. This would be MUCH more fair and would get away from bloc voting, which was so blatant this year.

[carlsonfan]

All I can say is

JEFFREY CARLSON
JEFFREY CARLSON
JEFFREY CARLSON

His omission is a joke. A really bad joke.

Destroys any credibility of the Awards for me. :-S

[AMCteamslater01]

I know I probably have my rose colored glasses on, but I think that atleast one actor/actress from each show should be nominated in each category. That way representing all soaps and see what happens. I truly believe that there are worthy actors/actresses on each show for these categories.

[butterflyheaven]

I think that Sabine Singh should have gotten nominated for potraying Greenlee on All my Children,she did such a good job during the whole trapped underground storyline. Also I agree Kristen Storms should have gotten nominated and I think Jeffrey Carlson should have gotten a nomination for playing Zarf/Zoe. The whole storyline he had was phenomanal and he was an incredible actor. I just wish more people got nominated from the ABC soaps,since those are the only ones I watch mostly and I can fairly judge the actor's performances. Though recently I started watching As The Word Turns and Guiding Light.

[enigmatic]

I am very surprised that they overlooked Katherine Kelly Lang (B&B) again ... Martha Bryne (ATWT) and Melody Scott (Y&R) who all had such great storylines in favor of Jeanne Cooper (who is great but not a lead IMO) and Michelle Stafford (who is great too, but frankly did nothing that amazing this year compared to the other three).

No Michael Park .. no Scott Bryce :(

And its absolute sacrilege to not nominate Judith Chapman (Y&R) and nominate Heather Tom (B&B) ... HT has done nothing .. zilch .. nada as Katie on B&B, while Judith has been consistently brilliant.

How on earth do they decide who gets nominated ?

[renewedamcfan]

I, too would have rather seen Scott nominated over Cooper, who is supporting. Stafford is great. I think Brier and that Tuc guy who played David on OLTL were definitely snubbed, and so were Chapman and Shackelford.

As for AMC, Kaye and Billy Miller were snubbed, but the show was awful this year. Kaye is stuck in a lousy storyline. I know the girl who plays Kendall on AMC has extremely zealous fans on this board, but the academy prefers controlled, mature performances rather than what she delivers. Next year, AMC will do better with Debbi Morgan definitely and Darnell Williams probably getting nods. Their work has been outstanding since they came on board and it has elevated the show (but not the ratings).

[lctcheermom]

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Where are: Allison Sweeney? Kristin Alderson? TUC WATKINS? Robin Strasser? And this is just the tip of the iceberg!

WTF? Vail Bloom? Tammin Sursok? Heather Tom?

Oh I so agree with you! I was thinking what about Tuc and Cathriene Hickland ( Lindsey OLTL!!) and the two you mentioned above from Y&R????:o Nothing against the actresses but come on!! ?? Best younger actress?? and also the girl that plays Jana on Y&R. JIMO none of those three deserved it at all!!

[lctcheermom]

All I can say is Tyler Christopher (GH) was completely robbed of a nomination. If ANYONE on GH deserved it this year, it was him.


I agree! I don't want GH much anymore because of all the mob s_ _ _ all the time. But TC was GREAT! with the scenes when Emily died!

[Rowdy]

(Kirsten Storms was screwed!!!!How can 3 actresses from Y&R receive a nomination for crap storylines and Kirsten not recieve a nomination from the Georgie's death storyline arc?)

I agree...

There were rumours in years' past re y&r just nominating everyone and getting way with it...where are the rules and who is in charge..Y&R is boring boring boring.

Many of the prior names mentioned are from GH..should have been nominated.

Who knows who and how are they getting way with it?

Very discourage..almost enuf to not watch the awards..

[powermommie2]

i doubt i will watch the awards this year. abc was totally shut out. There are a lot of great actors/actresses and they were all overlooked. I am very unhappy. Who exactly decides the nominees. I think we the viewers should be able to submit our choices of who should be nominated as we are the ones who watch them. Without us viewers where would they be?

[ollie000]

the most powerful actors in the most powerful storis were passed over for rather lame ones.

This is not an award based upon performances nor talent.
This has become vote for your pal or vote politically for your network.

The actors and other participants casting votes have disgraced themselves enormously.

[menoe1]

Ok, so I get that CBS has some great soaps, well only ATWT and GL, but seriously, Y&R and B&B? I don't think so. And if GH was nominated for best soap, why was only 1 actor nominated in all the categories. Not to mention one that is only on 6 mos. of the year. That makes no sense considering there are some other great actors on that show (Maurice BErnard, hello!!) :-?(:|:(
How much did the exec's at CBS have to pay to get all those nominations, seriously?

[Anastasia38]

Is there a place that lists the episodes submitted by each nominee including categories like Best Drama, Directing & so on? Thanks in advance.

[hazky]

I'm really disappointed that Marcy Rylan was not nominated. She was far better than anyone nominated in that category.

[cre8tiveflo]

I find it interesting that GH has 1 nod for 1 actor in the series and yet still manages to get into the best drama AND writing categories.

And at this point, IF GH can only come up with AG who is a great actor but spends more time away than in scenes on the show then GH is really doomed.

As for writing and best drama, give me a break.

[hawkgirl]

All I can say is Tyler Christopher (GH) was completely robbed of a nomination. If ANYONE on GH deserved it this year, it was him.

Here here. ITA. I thought for sure Tyler was a shoe in. Also Bradford and Kristen I expected to see. Also Trevor (OLTL). And poor LaLucci....screwed again.

[GL1979]

I am most disappointed that Caitlin Van Zandt (Ashlee on GL) didn't get nominated.

NBC should be glad they got 4 acting nominations, they only have one show! My friend who has watched Days & only Days for over 30 years quit watching it this year.

I really like Brian Kerwin on OLTL, glad he got a nomination. One of the great things about him is how likable he has made Vicky - I was so tired of her, until she started working in the diner & dating Charlie.

Some of the younger women should think about Lead actress next year, they are just as likely to get a nomination there, the supporting category is extremely competitive. Alicia Minshew comes to mind.

[oldtimeyr]

I think it looks like they threw these up in the air and just picked them up off the floor. They're horrible. I stopped really putting any faith in the Daytime awards eons ago.

[ollie000]

Thaao Penghlis for Days ahead of Peter and Stephen? What a joke.

I guess Geary will get nominated every year whether he deserves it or not.

Stephen Nichols was a powerhouse with his brainwashing story.
None compare and Thaoo had practically a frivolous filler story.

This is political and NOT AN AWARD FOR TALENT OR PERFORMANCES
its time to cancel the emmys for they are a farce and those who voted have done a grievous disservice and made a mockery of their own profession.
I have no respect for them at all now.

[Music805]

Which episodes are they submitting?

[bakedghoti]

they forged ahead with the changes in the emmy voting system allowing each show to submit 3 actors per category. that's why the panel had so many dvds to watch, and voted based on not watching the submitted scenes. 2 actors per category is enough.

michael logan from tvguide.com reported that there would be many wrong nominations. it looks like people nominated many big names who were previous (multiple) nominees/winners in the past because the panel members were too lazy to watch all those scenes. and that's because there were too many nominees, thanks to tom o'neil and nelson branco!

either way, the emmys are a complete joke. although cameron mathison looked handsome and debonaire presenting the nominees.

[bakedghoti]

has anyone heard if the soap's cancellation will be mentioned?

[bakedghoti]

b&b's lack of nods: hmmmmm. they used to do so well at the emmys. la flannery used to get nods and wins all the time and the younger set (torkildsen, finnigan) were getting the gold.

the show not getting a best show nod is ok: even if a nom is based on a few episdoes, the show is wildly uneven anyway!

la lang not getting a nod for brooke's rape: it was great work, but the emmys are such a joke anyway!

la flannery not getting a nod: that was ok since steph didn't really do much and la flannery has so many emmys as it is.

heather tom getting a nod: :]. she's a good actress, but come on! katie didn't do anything emmy worthy last year!

oltl: overrated tuc watkins didn't snag an emmy nod!

atwt: the panel did not nominate jake silbermann despite the brouhaha surrounding luke/noah!

[DanNJ316]

The fact that Tyler Christopher didn't get a nomination is a real travesty. His work during the week of Emily's death was some of the best I have seen in a number of years. When I saw his performance during that time, I thought for sure he'd be a shoe-in to at least get a nomination, and it didn't happen, which is a real shame. It's an indictment of the nominating process that performances like this go overlooked.

I love Tony Geary, but other than the Christmas Eve episode, which he was fantastic in, he didn't do much of anything all year. He's already won, what four or five times now? He should step aside and let some of the other guys on GH have the chance. I think Maurice Benard is always great, no matter what garbage they give him to work with, and he never seems to get recognized.

They might as well call this show "The CBS Daytime Emmy Awards" because that's pretty much what they are. I don't plan on watching.

[tierraje]

I'm really upset that Kristen Storms(Maxie Jones, GH) didn't make the final cut. But I also understand seeing as none of her juicy material came til 2008. So hopefully next year my girl will make it.

[liquidice]

It's gonna be really interesting between Van Hansis and Tom P.....I thought Van was gonna win it last year when Luke came out--this year with the whole Luke/Noah thing I could really see him winning...Tom certainly deserved to win last year too....I'm so glad he was nominated this year too....the whole Jon/Tammy marriage, Tammy's death and Jon's "death" and goodbye to Reva was the best stuff all year IMO....TP tore those scenes up when Tammy died...I'd love to see him win

I thought KKL's work during Brooke's rape was riveting, but she ALWAYS gets screwed come Emmy time....I think she's only gotten a nod maybe 3 times at most over the years

[bakedghoti]

hansis will win thanks to the huge media bias/push from glaad, perez hilton, soap journalists, etc.

[whowouldguess]

I just got my first laugh of the morning. I took time to read the entire list of nominations. GL received a nomination for camera work:rolleyes:??? I must admit it is getting better..but an Emmy nomination??

[jetsfan001]

The ABC soaps got snubbed - big time! There were many actors/actresses who should have absolutely been nominated.

I am totally disgusted that the great work by ABC actors was totally overlooked!

From GH - I can't believe Bradford Anderson, Kirsten Storms, Nancy Lee Grahn and Carolyn Hennesy were overlooked :[

On OLTL - the worst omissions to me were Erika Slezak, Catherine Hickland, Robert S. Woods :-{

[JustMeAngel]

Wow! ABC really got snubbed! Alot of great Actors/Actresses got snubbed whom have been mentioned above! :[

Well this is one year I won't bother watching at all! They should just announce, "Welcome to the 35th Annual Daytime Emmy Award Show...featuring and starring CBS"! :rolleyes:

*shaking head disgusted with the whole process*

[LeMaCh]

GH fans have no reason to watch this year :(. Well except for the Outstanding Drama Series, that's it though. Because IMO Tony Geary shouldn't even be up there anymore, he's only on for a few months during the year and it's unfair to those who work their butt off alllll year.

[JustMeAngel]

^^^ITA! I am a big GH fan and am so dissappointed. I love TG, but, he's off more than he's on. He's earned those long vacations I know, but there have been so many other fine standout performances by others on GH, especially TC, he really got rooked. Sadly they are not recognized and its really a travesty IMHO.

As I said above, I really have nothing to watch the Emmy's for this year. I love AMC and OLTL, but even those chosen from those soaps(the very few), well........its just not right IMO.

Just not worth getting excited to watch the daytime Emmy's anymore.

[marie0277]

I think GH alot of GH actors were robbed...Steve Burton, Rebecca Hearst, Brandon Anderson, Tyler Christopher...as much as I love Tony Geary, I dont understand why he was nominated...I wont bother watching the Emmys this year...

[Lucky1138]

How are the nominees selected? It looks like CBS stuffed alot of envelopes and ABC never got theirs at all!:-?

I would have bet my life Kathy Brier and Tyler Christopher would be on the list somewhere, instead we have a few popular catalog models from CBS!
That's all I'm gonna say bout that, I don't need the hate mail!:]

[Antonio8885]

The nominations are a travesty! Actors in the wrong categories, others totally undeserving!

There were so many overlooked performances in 2007! Most notably: Tyler Christopher and Katherine Kelly Lang, the real best actor and actress of the year!

Like I said in another thread, if CBS had to hog the Best Actress spotlight, couldn't they have gone with: Kim Zimmer, Melody Thomas Scott, Katherine Kelly Lang, Susan Flannery and Beth Ehlers instead??? What about Martha Byrne and Terri Colombino, two actresses who made the most out of thankless roles!

I love Crystal Chappell, but technically she was a supporting actress this past year.

The Younger Actress category is a total joke! While I'm happy for Rachel Melvin and the strong DAYS showing (go Thaao, Judi & Darin!), Jennifer Landon is due to three-peat in a year that just wasn't great for her character or ATWT! That awful dual role was just ridiculous!

I for one am boycotting the telecast (which is always horrendous!).

[Jadengale]

All I can say is Tyler Christopher (GH) was completely robbed of a nomination. If ANYONE on GH deserved it this year, it was him.


I totally agree with you. i would have surely thought it would be Tyler's year. He did some incredible scenes as well as Nancy lee Grahn. I'm just soo shocked. I am a GH fan and Y&R fan but still.

[crazyk8e1]

All I can say is Tyler Christopher (GH) was completely robbed of a nomination. If ANYONE on GH deserved it this year, it was him.

I could not agree more...Many of his scenes about Emily at least looked to have been really difficult to do. Overall, though, I feel that GH was robbed of nominations because of great talent. The writing had been bad, okay it was crappy most of the time, but I felt that the actors did a great job with what they were dealt.

[Mz_Nikki74]

I think these Actors/Actress should have been nominated:

Kathy Brier
Catherin Hickland
Tuc Watkins
Kristen Storms
Katherine Kelly Lang

There were alot of great actors who didn't deserve to be nominated this year as well as many so so actors who shouldn't ever be nominated...you figure which ones are which.

Add to that Tyler Christopher and Bradford Anderson and you have my list of WTH were they thinking to not nominate these people?!?!

I think they need to move the Daytime Emmy's to cable, and totally take the networks out of the equations as far as hosting the awards are concerned. This crap reeks of network nepotism. :[

[buddharich]

Predictions:

Drama Series: One Life To Live
Lead Actor: Peter Bergman, The Young and The Restless
Lead Actress: Maura West, As The World Turns
Supporting Actor: Kristoff St. John, The Young And The Restless
Supporting Actress: Gina Tognoni, Guiding Light
Younger Actor: Van Hansis, As The World Turns
Younger Actress: Jennifer Landon, As The World Turns
Directing: One Life To Live
Writing: One Life To Live

4 of the 5 Lead Actor nominees have a collective total of 15 previous emmys.

I wouldn't mind if Jeanne Cooper won a career award, but I honestly think Maura West was so outstanding as Carly in both the kidnapping storyline and esp. the "Carly is dying" storyline.

CBS will win all the acting awards, but ABC will sweep the Series, Directing & Writing prizes.

Kelley Menighen-Hensley is the only supporting actress nominee who has not won before.

4 out of 5 nominees are exactly the same as last year in the lead actor, lead actress & younger actor categories. Younger actress has only 1 of the same nominees; supporting actress has 2 of the same nominees, 3 for supporting actor. So it's "round up the usual suspects" for the most part!

[carolinabell2]

hansis will win thanks to the huge media bias/push from glaad, perez hilton, soap journalists, etc.

Van has had some pretty groundbreaking material to work with, however, if a win in this category is based solely on acting ability, it would be hands down a win for Tom Pelphry. If the tapes he submitted were the ones around the time of Tammy's death, he should win hands down. Totally brilliant. I am a fan of Hansis, but just based on the acting skills, it should be Tom

[amc218]

I was upset to see that ABC did not have more nominations.. Major stars from AMC were left out:Where was Michael E. Knight, Thorsten Kaye(it is about time he won), Alicia Minshew(she is on practically every day and had powerful material last year), Bobbie Eakes(who was great in scenes with David Canary), Jacob Young(always great), and the new and wonderful Billy J. Miller?On a CBS note, I like most of the nominees and am a huge fan of ATWT and Y&R but what about Michael Park. He should already have won an emmmy and last year he had amazing material with Carly's dying and the wedding that didn't happen. Michael and Maura work very well together and should both have been nominated. I think Jennifer Landon will win again which is awesome. I know the Cleo story wasn't great but she did a good job with the role. Plus she had powerful scenes with the miscarriage. I think the Y&R's actresses should not have all been chosen. I think Kahil(Lily) is a better actress. I really really hope Jesse Soffer wins YA this year. He has deserved it the past two times and lost. His acting style is subtle but that can be better then some of the other nominees over the top acting style. I love Van but he had a better year in 2006. I was surprised to that Jake was not there. Both actors make the Nuke story work. I think Maura West will win LA again. She did an amazing job with the tumor story and JJ's kindnapping. I love JC but Kay was more supporting in 2007. She should have won before. MS is always good but didn't have the powerful scenes she had in 2006. I am not sure about LA. I think David Canary and Peter Bergman both had great years. I was very happy to see Kelly Mennighan-Hensley was nominated for SA. She is a great actress and is very deserving.There are lots of good choices here and it is hard to say who will win. Best Suppporting Actor- I am glad to see Trent nominated again and very excited about Austin Peck. Austin is an actor that is both great at comedy and drama. He came on the show and took the old character Brad and made him into someone the fans love. Plus he made everyone fall in love with Bratie. On an NBC note, I don't watch Days but I was very happy to see the actors finally getting some recognition after a long dry spell. I think Passions should have had some acting nominations. Ben Masters is wonderful, the actor playing Vincent/Valerie had some amazing scenes, and Lindsay Hartley is always a scene stealer. Sonya

[ollie000]

I am overly ecstatic about DAYS being nominated in 4 acting categories! Thaao Penghlis, Judi Evans, Darin Brooks, and Rachel Melvin ALL deserve to be nominated and ultimately win in their respective categories. Congratulations to all four of them! Beautiful work, good going, and I hope to see their names, along with more DAYS actors on the ballots next year!

Disagree for this was not Thao's year. This shows the awards are actors popularity amongst the voting group of actors and producers but really the guy had little story and was not a lead this year.

Stephen Nichols had powerful performances with brain washing and that they over look this fine actors proves only the worthlessness of these nonsense awards. After all the pimping of Geary year after year even when he does little proves this means nothing and those who provide these awards are just placating a network but care nothing about honoring fine work and talent.

I will not bother to watch this stupid non award show. for its a farce.

[slim0720]

i am a HUGE gh fan and also a y&r fan but mainly out of loyalty because i've watching it for 15 years...i am much more into gh....

but general hospital definitely got screwed....the youger actress category...vail bloom?! she is so boring! and tammin? she hardly had any storyline....kirsten storms...and even julie m bergen deserve it way more!....and devon on y&r i can't believe he's nominated! i actually thing he's a terrible actor....bradford anderson should have definitely been in that category instead!...and also tyler christopher did an amazing job too in 07!

[aragorngirl]

All I can say is Tyler Christopher (GH) was completely robbed of a nomination. If ANYONE on GH deserved it this year, it was him.


Anthony Geary???? For what?!
Tyler Christopher was unbelievably snubbed and he's done the best work on that show from last year than all of the males combined!!!! I shouted at the tv I was so upset!

[ollie000]

The emmys are a farce now.

Its not about talent nor performance any longer.

They should be cancelled for they have become a mockery and the actors and producers who vote are only showing their disrespect

[ladyromance]

For B&B, Katherine Kelly Lang was robbed! For as good as she is EVERY year, playing Brooke on B&B, nevermind that she was part of the original cast when the show started in 1987, (i've been a loyal watcher that long except for the years i was in college) she has NEVER been nominated! NEVER...and who gets the B&B nod instead? Heather Tom was mediocre. (I liked her better as Victoria on Y&R) What has she done this year??! What the heck?? KKL has always been amazing with the rape, with the taking away of her kids...She better get the nomination for next year, after her recent superb job with Katie's heart transplant and Storm's death...If I were her, I would consider leaving the show. Twenty years of excellent acting and NOTHING to show for it. Susan Flannery, who does just as well playing Stephanie, has won twice. SO NOT FAIR!

My second rant is ATWT's Scott Bryce and even Jeffrey Meeks who replaced him afterwards, both playing Craig were also robbed! They showed the dark side of Craig....Sorry, i can't remember the specifics but they were both good. Another good one was Kelly Mehigan Hensley, who plays Emily...Emily has certainly matured this past year with the drama with Paul at the cliff and her holding Paul hostage, etc....

Oh and why can't it just it be the "Soap Opera Digest Awards"? (or is that on cable) I remember way back when, when it was like this, for just the soap operas...All of a sudden it merged with all daytime tv..games shows, talk shows, children's shows..WASTE of time...why not just have an awards show for the soaps! (that way, even the "little guys"-technical folks can be honored on stage, instead of mentioned on screen) I hate having to watch an entire awards show about all of other mediums of daytime and then wait till the very end for them to award the best daytime drama!

[daysfan1965]

Disagree for this was not Thao's year. This shows the awards are actors popularity amongst the voting group of actors and producers but really the guy had little story and was not a lead this year.

Thaao had quite a few powerful perfomances, earning him a rightful spot on the Lead Actor ballot. Trust me, it is well deserved.

[SamCarlyKate]

I'm still flabbergasted at the fact that Katherine Kelly Lang did NOT get a nomination. Her acting was superb and its a travesty shes not getting recognized for it.

Im not suprised ABC got snubbed considering how terrible their shows have been, but Alicia Minshew not being on the ballot is outrageous! She had soo many good scenes. I think Sabine also deserves a nomination, she took the awful character of Greenlee and turned her into a temporary heroine.

Tony Geary's nomination should have went to Tyler, he had soo much going on last year. Tammin/Vail have not even had a significant storyline...i thought Adrienne Leon was still playing the role last year anyways? Tammin hasn't done anything.

[atwt007]

I must say that I was surprised by the nominations. I am a religious watchers of CBS soaps, but I do feel as though some of them got the shaft. I was surprised that B&B only got one acting nomination.

People from Y&R who I feel should have received a nomination:

Melody Thomas Scott (Lead Actress)
Judith Chapman (Supporting Actress)
Christel Khalil (Younger Actress)
Either Thad Luckinbill, Michael Graziadei, or Daniel Goddard (Supporting Actor)

Those who I feel shouldn't have received the nomination:
Jeanne Cooper ( I love her, but I don't think she should have received a Lead Actress nomination)
Vail Bloom ( While at first I thought she was good, after the Ji Min case died down then she became less frequent on the screen)
Tammin Sursok ( She hasn't been in hardly any storylines since she has been brought in as a replacement)
Bryton McClure ( He's hardly ever shown and when he is he is too busy fawning over Lily)

Those who I feel should have received a nomination from B&B:
Either Susan Flannery or Kelly Katherine Lang (Lead Actress)
Hunter Tylo (Supporting Actress)
Jack Wagner or Ronn Moss (Lead Actor)
Mackenzie Mauzy (Younger Actress)

Those who I feel should have received a nomination from ATWT:
Martha Byrne or Terri Colombino (Lead Actress)
Michael Park, Grayson McCouch, or Scott Bryce (Lead Actor)
Austin Peck (Supporting Actor)
Ewa da Cruz (Supporting Actress)
Alexandro Chando (Younger Actress)

Those who I feel should have received a nomination from GL
Murray Bartlett, Ricky Paul Goldin, or Ron Raines (Lead Actor)
Beth Ehlers (Lead Actress)
John Driscoll (Younger Actor)
Caitlin Van Zandt, Marcy Rylan, or Bonnie Dennison (Younger Actress)
Mandy Bruno (Supporting Actress)
Bradley Cole (Supporting Actor)


These are just some of my opinions, feel free to respond.

[atwt007]

Sorry but I put down Kelly Katherine Lang, but I meant Katherine Kelly Lang.

[toomuchtime]

With Soapnet I'm able to watch nearly all of the soaps, and the noms made little sense....there were a lot of other actors who should have bee nominated for great work this past year....the writing across the boards got pretty bad this past year in most all of them......and the shows suffered, but the actors still did a great job for the most part...sad list, even though I agree with several of them (Michael on Y&R for example)...but some of them....what was the criteria for some of those......put that against some of the scenes done by others already named in this thread.....not a good list...

[Lisainred]

If we are lucky, the PTB at ABCD are going to have coniptions and heads are going to roll the likes of which we have never seen. The proof is in the pudding, so to speak!:-?

No kidding. Guza needs to go from GH. I'm very disappointed that Tyler Christopher and Laura Wright were totally dissed. Both have done outstanding work for more than the past year. I hope they are well compensated financially, at least. They really draw the viewers in, not scare them off like the constant violence and Mob scenes do.

[Lisainred]

Disagree for this was not Thao's year. This shows the awards are actors popularity amongst the voting group of actors and producers but really the guy had little story and was not a lead this year.

Stephen Nichols had powerful performances with brain washing and that they over look this fine actors proves only the worthlessness of these nonsense awards. After all the pimping of Geary year after year even when he does little proves this means nothing and those who provide these awards are just placating a network but care nothing about honoring fine work and talent.

I will not bother to watch this stupid non award show. for its a farce.

Award shows are usually incredibly boring anyway. I only watched DE's two or three years ago when Rick Springfield, Tristan Rogers and Emma Samms were featured. LOVE all three!

[ilovebree]

I was shocked that Days got so many nomination. But happy that they did because they never do. I thought that ABC would get more noms like for AMC but nope nothing.

[ollie000]

I was shocked that Days got so many nomination. But happy that they did because they never do. I thought that ABC would get more noms like for AMC but nope nothing.

The wrong actors received the nominations from Days.
I think this is producers and writers hype rather than based upon talent and performance.
The emmys are indeed now a farce.

Add to that most of the names appear every year and its no longer based upon the years work, the performances, etc. Its just producers promotion of the same old and basically its catering and pandering to a select few actors.

These awards have lost their meaning and luster because of the politics involved. Its no longer meaningful in any way shape or form.

Look at GH, its always Geary even if his role had been minimal. So why bother.

[mariewilsonfan]

How on God's green earth did Marie Wilson get left out? Kelly Hensley got nominated and she hasn't had a story that was worth anything for quite a while. Marie has been acting her little heart out, and was shunned yet again. I am hugely disappointed in the nomination.%(

[eyeHEARTmen]

it's no wonder that award shows fail to garner any ratings!

After just reading the nominations, and let me say that I am a fan of Y&R, but Jeanne Cooper and Bryton McClure have nominations? How? There were more actors on this show, as well as others who showed a huge range this year. I like both actors, but c'mon!

[Andy2003]

It amazes me that GH is up for best drama when the ratings had been going down before the strike. What's even worse, is that the actors in the MC storyline was exceptional and they weren't even nominated.

I know I may be the lone person in this, but I think Anthony Geary did deserve a nomination. I thought it was incredible acting when Luke had to tell Lulu about the rape, and I loved her reaction. It wasn't over the top like many of Lulu's reactions.

As for Kirsten Storm. Who could forget her eulogy at her sister's funeral. Absolutely amazing. Too bad she isn't recognized for her acting skills.

Lastly, Tyler Christopher was robbed of a nomination. His performance during the B & W ball was outstanding.

Let's hope ABC remembers the nominating process in 2009. I would hate to see Laura Wright, Kirsten Storm and Maurice Bernard ignored. "Michael's Shooting," has brought out the best in Laura and Maurice.

[abcsoaps]

I am really disappointed this year. Once again CBS dominates the Emmys. How embarrassing is it for ABC to be airing the show this year and only three people from their soaps are nominated. We have so many talented actors/actresses on ABC, but for some reason they are getting over looked again this year in favor of CBS. I know for one I won't be watching this year, because as we all know, the actors/actresses from CBS will win the trophies. No wonder the telecast has very low ratings anymore, none of the ABC or NBC fans watch because none of their favorites are nominated. IMHO, the voting is rigged. This is not an award based on the quality work of the actors and actresses, but just some popularity contest for the networks.

I definitely agree on that note. I watch GH & OLTL & have for a long time, anyhow there were definitely people on both soaps that should've been nominated.

[karlynno]

I, too am upset that Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke Logan) was not nominated this year, again. I am also upset that Jack or Lily from ATWT were not nominated, either. As far as Allison Sweeney from Days, haven't we all seen enough of her? Also, doesn't it say alot about the talented actors of Y & R with such awful writing, they can still come out on top? I will certainly be watching the award show, and cheering those who were nominated, and not be eating "sour grapes." THERE IS ALWAYS NEXT YEAR, ABC! :]

[antv]

I would have to agree in reference to Kirsten Storms. Although, in the past I've not been a fan of the character Maxie...She has since grown on me. In looking at the acting ability of this young actress, I would have to say she should have been nominated.

I found it very interesting that Tony Geary was the only one that received a nomination from GH and David Canary for AMC. I guess that is an indication of how those two shows are viewed. I can't wait to see what happens next year.

:-?

[DaysFan4Life_20]

I am overly ecstatic about DAYS being nominated in 4 acting categories! Thaao Penghlis, Judi Evans, Darin Brooks, and Rachel Melvin ALL deserve to be nominated and ultimately win in their respective categories. Congratulations to all four of them! Beautiful work, good going, and I hope to see their names, along with more DAYS actors on the ballots next year!

I agree! Every YEar this show gets overlooked. It is number one all on the poles but never gets recongnition from the emmy's. Alison sweeny and Kristen Alfanso should have been nominated so many times of the past 10 years. The year they killed Zack was some of the best acting on that show with Kristen and Peter. Also Drake and Deidra Hall get over looked a lot. I hope they start looking at their work and giving them the recognition they deserve.

[JAELYNPOOH]

I, too am upset that Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke Logan) was not nominated this year, again. I am also upset that Jack or Lily from ATWT were not nominated, either. As far as Allison Sweeney from Days, haven't we all seen enough of her? Also, doesn't it say alot about the talented actors of Y & R with such awful writing, they can still come out on top? I will certainly be watching the award show, and cheering those who were nominated, and not be eating "sour grapes." THERE IS ALWAYS NEXT YEAR, ABC! :]

My favorite show is Days hands down, but I also watch Y&R,OLTL,GH and AMC, while I am happy that Days got 4 acting noms this year, I was very suprised at how many noms Y&R got. I dont think all the nominees from Y&R deserved it. Jeanne Copper did not deserve it, neither did Tammin Sursok, I am so tired of seeing Michelle Stafford and Christian Leblanc although they are great actors. Yes Y&R has some very talented actors, but Judith Chapman can act circles around all three younger actress noms yet she didnt get nominated. I would boycott the show like I did last year if Days didnt get noms this year. The Emmy doesnt represent what it used to years ago, now its just a populairty contest with CBS pulling the strings. Also Tony Geary only got nominated because he is "Tony Geary" and not because he was the best. I guess thats the reason why he gets to make his own schedule. This years nominees are not a fair repensentation of daytime and the process needs to change pronto.

[cobra_rial]

I can't believe how many wonderful actors and actresses were not even mentioned. And some of the ones nominated were just jokes!!

[Antonio8885]

~MY IDEAL LIST (ONLY IN MY DREAMS!)~

BEST DAYTIME DRAMA
THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL (CBS)
DAYS OF OUR LIVES (NBC)
GENERAL HOSPITAL (ABC) The MC Hostage Crisis Seals The Deal!
GUIDING LIGHT (CBS) Based solely on February Sweeps!
ONE LIFE TO LIVE (ABC)

BEST ACTOR
Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos, GH)
Peter Bergman (Jack Abbott, Y&R)
Steve Burton (Jason Morgan, GH)
Tyler Christopher (Nikolas Cassadine, GH) The performance of the year!
Jack Wagner (Nick Marone, B&B)

BEST ACTRESS
Kristian Alfonso (Hope Brady, DAYS)
Susan Flannery (Stephanie Forrester, B&B)
Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke Logan, B&B) Truly overlooked & underrated every year!
Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki Newman, Y&R)
Laura Wright (Carly Corinthos Jacks, GH)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Justin Bruening (Jamie Martin, AMC) For his heartbreaking scenes after Dixie's death!
Patrick Duffy (Stephen Logan, B&B)
Grayson McCouch (Dusty Donovan, ATWT)
Greg Vaughan (Lucky Spencer, GH)
Tuc Watkins (David Vickers, OLTL)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Terri Colombino (Katie Peretti, ATWT) Makes it look so damn easy!
Jane Elliot (Tracy Quartermaine Spencer, GH)
Carolyn Hennesy (Diane Miller, GH)
Kelley Menighan-Hensley (Emily Stewart, ATWT)
Gina Tognoni (Dinah Marler, GL)

BEST YOUNGER ACTOR
Eddie Alderson (Matthew Buchanan, OLTL) Don't ever SORAS this kid!
Blake Berris (Nick Fallon, DAYS)
Brandon Buddy (Cole Thornhart, OLTL)
Jesse Soffer (Will Munson, ATWT)
James Stevenson (Jared Casey, PASSIONS)

BEST YOUNGER ACTRESS
Kristen Alderson (Starr Manning, OLTL)
Bonnie Dennison (Daisy Lewis, GL)
Mackenzie Mauzy (Phoebe Forrester, B&B)
Marnie Schulenburg (Alison Stewart, ATWT) The discovery of the year!
Kirsten Storms (Maxie Jones, GH)

[hawkgirl]

Kirsten Storms was screwed!!!!

How can 3 actresses from Y&R receive a nomination for crap storylines and Kirsten not recieve a nomination from the Georgie's death storyline arc?

Unbelievable!:[:[:[

I totally agree. She was awesome (as always), but even more so with G's death. %(

[donnagbsn]

I have to strongly disagree that Tony gets nominated for his name only. Yes, he's not always on but when he is every scene comes to life. I'm curious what he submitted because I don't remember when exactly the "Luke at the pearly gates" scenes aired but if that was on his tape - he SO deserves it. Like when he when a couple of years ago, the scenes at Lucky's beside when he thought he was dying and he sang to him - brilliant and so moving. Last year he was nominated for the scenes around losing Laura again. He - more than anyone on that show - can actually make me cry, in a good way.

I totally agree with everyone's comments about Bradford Anderson - he too is brilliant. But someone suggested that he has better material than others in the younger actor category - Bradford is 28 and I believe the cut-off for that one is 25. So he was submitted in the supporting category and, just like the Oscars ,I don't know if comedy is as respected as it should be. Also, I don't know what Bradford submitted. Here's hoping next year he has a couple of eps that show both his comedic and dramatic chops to where no one can overlook them.

[MegaOneLifeFan]

Where to begin? First of i am over the moon OLTL netted 11 nominations in total..especially for Best Drama and Writing. Brian Kerwin's nomination was a surprise to me. I was also surprised,shocked, and ticked off for the lack of acting nods for OLTL. The major cast performers that were prenommed were totally shut out. Sickening!! Hope there is a better turnout next year for acting nods. Now onto the other shows and nominees. I am happy Gina Tognoni made the ballot once again..and i predict her winning Supporting Actress. Also happy for David Canary. I hope and pray he wins..but i think it is between him and Bergman. As for the Y&R nominee's..what a crock of u know what. DISGUSTING!! Jeanne Cooper for Lead Actress? Greg Rikkart again? the 3 girls for Younger Actress? What the hell for? What did they do that was so special? I wont even get started on Christian LeBlanc. GH and Y&R for Best Drama is crap. Those shows did NOT have a good year last year. I think i would have rather seen Days make the Best Drama ballot along with B&B. Y&R should be ashamed of themselves for there GROSS list of prenoms and now the actual Emmy nominee's. The only good nominees from that soap who deservesto be there is Peter Bergman and Kristoff St John. Crystal Chappell for Lead Actress is ok..as is Maura West. It is just too bad Bobbie Eakes was overlooked.

[whowouldguess]

I have been a soap fan since 1960...ATWT and that "vamp" of the time, Lisa hooked me:x I have always been a CBS fan..i.e. Edge of Night, etc. The lineup (and/or child's nap time) 12:30-3:30:]
I can't think of a better actress than Maura West..this woman makes everyone else look perfect.:clap: Trent Dawson..a jewel in the crown of ATWT..who says comedic timing is not necessary on soaps;)
Young Van/Luke..a great soap opera find. He and Tom Phelphy of GL will be the next great actors of stage/screen:x
On GL..well, CC rocks!! Her character, Olivia, is one of the true nasty ones we love to hate. Gina L...also rocks. Yet, another multi talented and multi layerd charater.
I love my CBS!!!

[philalan]

I agree, I recorded and watch daily for several weeks. It was great acting every day.
She should have been nominated.

[soapbaby]

The 2007 Daytime Emmy Nominations are a TRAVESTY and leads to the mistrust of the system by which nominations are selected and leads to the lack of respect for the art-form by critics and the fans. Some years, fans disagree on 1 or 2 out of 5 nominations in a given category, but not like this year in which the many disagree with 4 or 5 out of the five nominations in every category.

I will not watch this year's telecast.


Glaring omissions included:

Steve Burton (Jason Morgan, GH)
Michael Park (Jack Snyder, ATWT)
Tyler Christopher (Nikolas Cassadine, GH)

Melody Scott Thomas (Nikki Newman, Y&R)
Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke Logan, B&B)
Lindsay Hartley (Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald Crane, PASSIONS)

Tuc Watkins (David Vickers, OLTL)
Austin Peck (Brad Snyder, ATWT)
Greg Vaughn (Lucky Spencer, GH)
Ted Shackleford (Jeffrey Bardwell, Y&R)
Bradford Anderson (Damian Spinelli, GH)

Marcy Rylan (Lizzie Spaulding, GL)
Kathy Brier (Marcie McBain, OLTL)
Orlagh Cassidy (Doris Wolfe, GL)
Carolyn Hennessy (Diane Miller, GH)

Brittany Underwood (Langston Wilde, OLTL)

[ollie000]

They mean nothing now.
Look at the nominess and those left out.
The omissions are glaring & so many nominated whose work this year was hardly anything and certainly not award worthy.

Its become politics and it has no merit.

[GL1979]

Nominated in the wrong category:

Jeanne Cooper, Y&R
Christian J. LeBlanc, Y&R
Gina Tognoni, GL




Most years especially this year (2008) I would agree with you about Gina and she should be in the best actress category, but in 2007 she had just one storyline, her head injury. that story was in the summer and throughout most of the beginning of the year she was on the back burner and in the fall her story was pretty minimal, board members were frequently complaining that she was missing. Zimmer, Ehlers & even Chappell all got way more air time in 07.

[kahlmom]

ABC got screwed. I won't watch the awards this year. How the heck can GH get nominated for best show yet no actors from there was nominated :-?

[rplott]

ABC was left out in the nominations. I can't believe that there was not one ABC soap actress that was nominated and only Adam(David Canary) and Luke(Anthony Geary) out of the guys were nominated. I am not sure I will even watch. /:-}

[DiCrane]

I'm getting sick and tired of Y&R nominating Jeanne Cooper (Katherine Chancellor) for best actress, just so she can win 1 more emmy before she retires. It's Tacku and disrespectfull to other ladys who should of been nominated instead of her. By the way Y&R shouldn't even be nominated for best daytime drama. That show was not it's best compared to let's say AS THE WORLD TURNS

[buddharich]

DiCrane, Jeanne Cooper has never won an emmy, despite having more nominations than anybody without winning (10 daytime, 2 primetime). I agree she belongs in the supporting actress category nowadays, though.

[pinkatlfish]

I felt that Phillip Jeanmarie (Vincent) on Passions deserved on. I know that Passions consider to be the joke of the industry, but Phillip is a very exceptional entertainer and he is willing to go an extra mile with his role. He played the role Vincent with a lot of range. He is the black Tom Pelphrey of Passions. I dont even understand why James Stevenson of last year got the nom yet PJ not only received more material last year than James but he was pretty much a frontburner.

Also other people from other soaps got robbed too.

Something needds to be change with the voting process and I heard some fans said they will be tuning out and so will I out of boycotting. I will be looking more at the Emmy pictures on wireimages to see whose going to show up.He really did work his butt off.

[MariaS]

I've always nopticed that whatever station, be it CBS, ABC or NBC, is hosting the awards always gets the most nominations. I haven't watched The Emmys in years. I think they are truly boring and noone gets nominated that deserves to be nominated therefore noone wins that truly deserves to win.

It used to drive me nuts that none of the people from Days Of Our Lives won anything but Deidre Hall.

[mackenziec]

I agree that Tony Geary gets a nomination every year because he is Tony Geary and not for his acting, the same as Susan Lucci was nominated for 19 years because she was Susan Lucci. Her acting never impressed me.
I think that Nicole Forester did not deserve a nomination. She is a one note, milk toast actress. She has no emotion and she has two blank stares that are in every scene. There are too many really good actresses who got overlooked. I can think of many actresses who deserved to be nominated for "leading actress" and Nicole Forester is certainly not one of them.

[liquidice]

I've always nopticed that whatever station, be it CBS, ABC or NBC, is hosting the awards always gets the most nominations. I haven't watched The Emmys in years. I think they are truly boring and noone gets nominated that deserves to be nominated therefore noone wins that truly deserves to win.

It used to drive me nuts that none of the people from Days Of Our Lives won anything but Deidre Hall.
Diedre actually has never won an Emmy....she's won half a dozen awards from Soap Opera Digest as Best Actress, but never an Emmy...Days has always been grossly overlooked

[buddharich]

BEST ACTRESS

1. Maura West, ATWT
2. Jeanne Cooper, Y&R
3. Michelle Stafford, Y&R
4. Nicole Forrester, GL
5. Crystal Chappell, GL

BEST ACTOR

1. Christian J. LeBlanc, Y&R
2. David Canary, AMC
3. Anthony Geary, GH
4. Peter Bergman, Y&R
5. Thaao Penghlis, DAYS

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

1. Gina Tognoni, GL
2. Judi Evans, DAYS
3. Kelley Menighen-Hensley, ATWT
4. Tracey E. Bregman, Y&R
5. Heather Tom, B&B

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

1. Trent Dawson, ATWT
2. Brian Kerwin, OLTL
3. Greg Rikaart, Y&R
4. Daniel Cosgrove, GL
5. Kristoff St. John, Y&R

BEST YOUNGER ACTRESS

1. Jennifer Landon, ATWT
2. Rachel Melvin, DAYS
3. Emily O'Brien, Y&R
4. Tammin Sursok, Y&R
5. Vail Bloom, Y&R

BEST YOUNGER ACTOR

1. Van Hansis, ATWT
2. Tom Pelphrey, GL
3. Jesse Lee Soffer, ATWT
4. Darin Brooks, DAYS
5. Bryton McClure, Y&R

BEST DRAMA SERIES

1. OLTL
2. Y&R
3. GL
4. GH

WRITING

1. OLTL
2. GL
3. Y&R
4. GH

[octoberbaby57]

It seems as if GH is being punished for the mob wars. Putting the story line aside, some of the best acting on TV can be seen on this show. TO have them all ignored is a complete disregard for fans as usual. All of these theories come up about why cable TV beats network TV. It is very simple, cable pays real close attention to what the public wants. Then they deliver. I realize this is just a soap. But what is a little escapism when the News is so horrible? The mob stories aren't realistic anyway so why give them so much attention. I like that Maurice (Sonny) Benard has these fights with himself over right and wrong. That fight can be found in everyone. Not just a pretend mobster. Nobody does that battle better then him. Steve (Jason) Burton is brilliant as the loyal friend and also has great depth when he has to be selfless. Tony (Luke) Geary is the most well rounded actor around. Period. Roche ( Jerry) is a powerhouse. You can see him wrestling with his choices as he watches life moving on and he can't REALLY move with it. Spinelli, a complete charmer who delivers on the promise of that charm. And the women. Elizabeth (saint/sinner), Carly (sinner/ saint), Robin (immature 1st time mother), Epiphany (wise/ pained and grounded mother of the earth) , Monica (afflicted/ guilt ridden woman) Claudia( empty), Lulu (confused/ confusing teen with lots of growing up to do) and the underrated Maxie (torn, guilty, damaged, used) are acted out by the best actresses in that industry. Hands down. To think that these actors would be overlooked for whatever reasons is a real shocker. They do their jobs so well people get really mad about the mob. Even though the Sopranos knocked off more people an episode than Sonny or Jason in the whole time they have been in the biz. Shame on whoever made these choices. I know I won't be watching and neither will my friends.

[Diann]

The fact that Tyler Christopher didn't get a nomination is a real travesty. His work during the week of Emily's death was some of the best I have seen in a number of years. When I saw his performance during that time, I thought for sure he'd be a shoe-in to at least get a nomination, and it didn't happen, which is a real shame. It's an indictment of the nominating process that performances like this go overlooked.

I love Tony Geary, but other than the Christmas Eve episode, which he was fantastic in, he didn't do much of anything all year. He's already won, what four or five times now? He should step aside and let some of the other guys on GH have the chance. I think Maurice Benard is always great, no matter what garbage they give him to work with, and he never seems to get recognized.

They might as well call this show "The CBS Daytime Emmy Awards" because that's pretty much what they are. I don't plan on watching.
That is the best idea I have seen on all of these suggestions. This year it way too uneven. Is this to boost cbs ratings?

[SandyGambler]

Why is Melody Thomas Scott not nominated??
During the explosion story line and the birth of
her grandson she was the most outstanding of all
the other actors. Her scenes with no makeup
seemed very "real life" and why this actress is
not receiving more recognition is beyond me!

[lijenn]

About the Daytime Emmy nods, I have to be honest here: I am SO happy that CBS and NBC got more nods in the acting categories. Yes, even NBC with its one show received more nods than the show with the most wins for Outstanding Drama, General Hospital! The people in charge of making sure we fans remain loyal and in love are letting us down BIG TIME and having them practically left off the ballot is a good way to announce that the quality of GH is slipping.

Don't get me wrong, I disagree with several of the actors nominated and omitted. Tammin Sursok, Vail Bloom and Emily O'Brien shouldn't be anywhere near the final ballot; Kirsten Storms, Julie Berman and Christel Khalil should be their replacements! However, GH's lack of romance and influx of violence is the reason they are not favored anymore. Let's think back to the last nominations for the Best Drama prize: Hospital Fire, Train Wreck, Metro Court. As time has passed, the submissions have gotten more and more violent!

I also believe that the Outstanding Drama and Best Lead Actor nominations GH received were given out of loyalty and nostalgia. Tony Geary has played Luke in this I-Don't-Care mode for the past couple of years and he is still placed on the ballot because he is legend to the soap genre. He is the only regular cast member remaining from GH's most glorious time, and once he leaves, there will be a HUGE void. But, he does not deserve to win an Emmy over Peter Bergman (Jack, Y&R) or Christian LeBlanc (Michael, Y&R). These guys are amazing and they bring their best to the dialogue each day, including most of those days Mr. Geary was away. I feel the same is true for GH's chances of winning Outstanding Drama.

There has to be major changes to GH before it is able to compete against the other soap operas. More married couples and romance would be a good start. Less guns and mob storylines would be another. The other shows are trying to change, while GH is staying true to being Sopranos-lite. I have been hearing that Maurice Benard is growing tired. I like Mr. Benard’s work, but I am growing tired of Sonny, too. Perhaps showing Sonny (and his mob ties) the door could the fresh breath of air this show needs.

[Ellen Bay]

I think I am the only one who thinks Laura Wright has been overlooked for best actress. She is by far the best Carley GH ever had.

I agree that Rick Hearst and Kirsten Storms were overlooked and Tuc Watkins from OLTL.

I have been watching ABC soaps for years but have recently started to watch two of the CBS soaps, GL and Y&R. I love GL.

I don't think Tony Geary deserves the nomination, the academy loves him. I knew they were setting him up for a nomination with that whole "I did it my way" scene. It was so hoakey.

[Mrs.Ric Lansing]

I'm sorry to have to say this but I feel that GH was like forgotten this year and as a fan of GH for six years to me that is unexceptible... Lets think back to the day on The View when the nominations were announced there were no GH actors to present the list... I think that the fact that all five nominees for Lead actress are from one network is just unexceptible... Nancy lee Grahn should of been a nominess... For supporting actor Rick Hearst for sure should of been...Its just totally unexceptible its like Gh is being excluded from everything these days... for crying out loud Gh is not the enemy...

[buddharich]

The four shows nominated for best series all had particular episodes and storyline arcs that I think got them their nominations - consistency doesn't seem to win emmy gold in this category, which is why GH could very well win despite its shortcomings. And it will be solely because of the Metrocourt hostage crisis episodes back in February 2007. For one month, the show was on fire, but the rest of the year the show was pretty awful.

One Life To Live had excellent episodes with Asa's death/wake/funeral. I'm predicting OLTL is going to be the surprise winner over GH and Y&R. OLTL is definitely the best comedy series on daytime, with David, Dorian, Roxy, the late Asa, even Vicki all hilarious. The show had its ups and downs in 2007 but was still better than any of the other wildly uneven shows.

Y&R had its "out of the ashes" drama last year. The acting was better, I thought, than the actual story. Y&R is always a strong possibility for the win, but I'm thinking ABC will win the top emmy and CBS will win the acting emmys this year.

Guiding Light had standout episodes way back in February with Tammy's death & aftermath. GL had the advantage of having "ITL" (In the Light) episodes that would concentrate on just one or two characters and have a storyline like a movie in their Wednesday episodes. Even though the show is so low rated it has done remarkably well on emmy night the past several years, winning in a tie last year with Y&R the drama series award.

I think OLTL will win, with GH having the outside chance. We'll know on June 20th!

[cuesgirl]

Yay and I get to see them this year! Last year i was in the hospital having a baby and missed them. At least NBC got a few nods this year.

CBS all the way baybay! :)

[ghneedsgenie]

[Thaao P. gives a knockout performance even if he is just standing there, IMHO. TG for General Hospital, as much as I love TG, WHAT FOR? He was barely there? This process is so flawed and no one seems to care to fix it. Kristian Alfonso keeps getting ignored, Nancy Lee Grahn (and that's a travesty!), Carolyn Hennessy wuz ROBBED. The actors even admit they don't watch everything and they vote for their friends. Vail Bloom? C'mon, now. That's a stretch. She was barely on.:o




QUOTE=DanJKroll;6898067]Hey soap fans, here is our official soapcentral.com Daytime Emmy thread. This thread is designed for fans of all the soaps to discuss the nominees, the possible winners and general reaction.

As always, we have extensive coverage of this year's Daytime Emmys. Here are links for your convenience.

Complete coverage of the nominations:
http://www.soapcentral.com/soapcentral/news/2008/0430-emmy_noms.php

Complete list of Emmy nominees:
http://www.soapcentral.com/soapcentral/news/2008/0430-emmy_noms_list.php

NEW! Video blog commentary on this year's nominations
Drama Series - http://www.soapcentral.com/video/index.php?vid=080430-01
Lead Actor - http://www.soapcentral.com/video/index.php?vid=080430-02
Lead Actress - http://www.soapcentral.com/video/index.php?vid=080430-03
Supporting Actor/Actress - Coming Soon
Younger Actor/Actress - Coming Soon

Coverage of last year's Emmy ceremony:
http://www.soapcentral.com/soapcentral/news/2007/0615-emmy_coverage.php

Daytime Emmy archive with all the previous winners:
http://www.soapcentral.com/soapcentral/awards/emmys/index.php[/QUOTE]

[ghneedsgenie]

GH does not need to be up for best show. It was so-so at best this year. The acting is good but the writing is below average these days and predictable. They are in dire need of a new regime. %(

[ghneedsgenie]

[To me, MTS does not get nominated because she is not as strong as the other actors in the same category. She's just not a very strong actor. Besides that, everything they put her in is 5 sizes too tight. She is not a heavy woman and she looks sooooo big on camera when in reality she is not.


QUOTE=SandyGambler;6998903]Why is Melody Thomas Scott not nominated??
During the explosion story line and the birth of
her grandson she was the most outstanding of all
the other actors. Her scenes with no makeup
seemed very "real life" and why this actress is
not receiving more recognition is beyond me![/QUOTE]

[solic]

I hope Theo Peghlis who plays Tony Dimera on Days of our lives wins a Emmy i really like him.

[Happy1015]

Let me give you my take on the noms...

Some of you said that AG did not deserve this honor for best actor--AG deserved this honor. I mean, look at his body of work this year, especially with the "pearly gates" segement. I was surprized that MB was not nominated. Believe it or not, this man carried the whole show. And why were people like CC and JL was nominated for best actress and for what? (I guess given GL's leaving ATWT this year it may have been an sympathy nomination for her).

Unfortnatly, GH was a joke this year and maybe the mob story may have been on its way out anyways.


It is too bad that Darnell Williams, Debbi Morgan and David Rasche's body of work did not qualify for the nomination period nor start in time. These three people were worthy of an Emmy nod. I just hope the nominating committee remember them next year and have them be included in next year's noms.

[ollie000]

Those voting admitted to not even watching all the scenes.

Those omitted deserved more than those nominated.
the emmys truly have become a farce.

All involved all who voted should be admonished and shamed.

[thetodbot]

I agree. How has Kristen Alderson never received one. She carries storyline daily all year round. Kathy Brier broke my heart too this year. It comes down to cbs has 4 shows, ABC has 3, NBC has 1. There is block voting for sure. If Port Charles was still on the air ABC would have racked up some more noms.

[appleridge]

On youtube on the emmys channel there are all categories with the emmy reels

This who should win:
Directing- GH-Metrocourt explosin

Drama Series OLTL Asa's Death and Funeral

Writing- OLTL Asa's Death and Funeral

Lead Actor- It could go to either David Canary on AMC when he found out that Krystal's kid is not his or to Anthony Geary of GH talking to Tracy about his heart bypass

Lead Actress- Michelle Stafford for her dual role of Phyllis and Shelia or Maura West of ATWT when Carly thought she was dying of cancer

Supporting Actress-Either Kelly Hensley of ATWT during the prositution story or GIna Togononi of GL when she was in the hospital and had memory loss

Supporting Actor- Can go to either Brian Kerwin of OLTL when Charlie talked ro Jared for the first time in years or to Greg Rikkart of Y&R when he had Jana handcuffed and was talking to her about her crimes

Younger Actor- Could go to either Van Hansis of ATWT when Luke was dealing with Noah's coming out and back and forth between him and Maddie or Tom pelphrey of GL when Jonathan was talking to Tammy and Cassie following Tammy's accident

Younger Actress- Could go to either Jennifer Landon of ATWT as she was dealing with the fall out of burying Adam after his attack and then his disapperance or Rachel Melvin of Days when chelsea found out that Nick slept with her mom, Billie and confronted them both

Those are my picks

what are the picks, you guys see winning?

[buddharich]

I think One Life To Live will win for Best Drama Series, Best Writing & Best Supporting Actor (Brian Kerwin), based on their submissions. General Hospital will win the directing award.

Maura West & Jennifer Landon will repeat their wins from last year (it will be 3 in a row for Ms. Landon) in the lead and younger actress categories.

Peter Bergman will win the Best Actor prize, although David Canary & Anthony Geary had superb emmy reels.

Van Hansis or Tom Pelphrey - I so want Van Hansis to win, since Tom Pelphrey has an emmy (2 years ago). I just hope we don't have a repeat of last year's fiasco where one of the other actors (Bryton McClure) snuck in and won (undeservedly).

It's the supporting actress category that I can't figure out. I could see Kelley Menighen-Hensley or Gina Tognoni winning, but I keep on having this strange hunch that Judi Evans will actually win the award - why? Because she played two completely different characters (excellently) who are quite different in her emmy reel (Bonnie & Adrienne). I would be shocked and unhappy if Heather Tom were to win, since she had such a small amount of screen time and nothing terribly interesting in 2007 (she has had a major storyline this year).

Best Drama Series: One Life To Live (ABC)
Best Actor: Peter Bergman, The Young And The Restless (CBS)
Best Actress: Maura West, As The World Turns (CBS)
Best Supporting Actor: Brian Kerwin, One Life To Live (ABC)
Best Supporting Actress: Judi Evans, Days Of Our Lives (NBC)
Best Younger Actor: Van Hansis, As The World Turns (CBS)
Best Younger Actress: Jennifer Landon, As The World Turns (CBS)
Best Directors: General Hospital (ABC)
Best Writers: One Life To Live (ABC)

17 more days until we know!! (;

[appleridge]

I agree with most of those since for the acting I picked two it could be

Although wasnt fond of PB. His acting which is good was a typical Jack reaction

as for JE on Days. I love her but comedy hardly wins. Also I didnt see an addrienne clip on that reel it was just Bonnie with Connor right?

[buddharich]

JE's second episode she plays Adrienne and it's more drama. I think the contrast might win it for her. I don't know why. I think Gina Tognoni should win, and even though she's not my favorite Emily, Kelley Menighen-Hensley could win it, too, she submitted really well.

[gucci25]

I am soo GLAD DOOL got so MANY NOMINATIONS, I HOPE they WIN atleast ONE!!!!

[buddharich]

These are my opinions on what would be the biggest surprises/shockers on June 20th!

Best Series: I'd be most shocked & surprised if Guiding Light were to win again this year. The low ratings for the show reflects some serious problems with the show's production choices in 2007.

Best Lead Actor: Thaao Penghlis would be a complete shock (& disappointment!). Again this year, this is an impossible to predict category! My jaw would drop a mile if Thaao were to win.

Best Lead Actress: I would be shocked but not unhappy if supporting actress Jeanne Cooper were to win. I love her, she's always wonderful, but she didn't have much material in 2007. The other four had much richer material, but Jeanne Cooper is a legend and is always compelling to watch.

Best Supporting Actor: I was really surprised to see Daniel Cosgrove of Guiding Light on the list of nominees. He's a good actor, but there were definitely other actors who deserved recognition more (particularly Tuc Watkins of OLTL). I'd be incredibly surprised if DC were to win.

Best Supporting Actress: perennial emmy nominee Heather Tom, who won twice for Y&R and was nominated for OLTL, would be quite a shock (& disappointment) if she were to win for her tiny role on B&B last year (she got a big storyline this year but had nothing much to do last year).

Best Younger Actor: I'd be shocked if Jesse Lee Soffer bested Van Hansis (& Tom Pelphrey) for his generally excellent work as Will Munson on ATWT. It wouldn't be unlike David Lago winning a few years ago, though. I expected Van or Tom to win last year, and Bryton McClure went home with the emmy. This category has been notorious for giving awards to actors we never hear from ever again (whatever became of Monti Sharp, Kevin Mambo, Jordi Vilasuso, David Lago, Justin Gocke, Andrew Kavovit, Chad Brannon?). I like Jesse, but would be quite shocked if he were to win.

Best Younger Actress: Vail Bloom or Tammin Sursok, both from Y&R, would be complete & total shocks. I would be surprised but not shocked if Emily O'Brien or Rachel Melvin were to win, but Vail or Tammin would make my jaw drop! They are good actresses, but not brilliant ones, like the passed over Kristin Alderson & Brittany Underwood of OLTL. (I still don't get why KA never gets nominated!) I really expect Jennifer Landon to "three-peat" even though I don't think she should win (I'd write in Kristin Alderson!)

[just deb]

i love gl but i do not see them winning for best series. which is so sad to me. but i wish all the gl actors best of luck .

[edgeofnight]

For the third year in a row, I have won a night's stay at a hotel...and every year I have chosen 'Daytime Emmy' night for my wife and I to go...We've enjoyed ourselves so much, and we're looking forward to our 'little escape from the outside world' next week.

[just deb]

oh that is awesome edgeofnight. happy for you and your wife.

[crazyk8e1]

I know I probably have my rose colored glasses on, but I think that atleast one actor/actress from each show should be nominated in each category. That way representing all soaps and see what happens. I truly believe that there are worthy actors/actresses on each show for these categories.

I feel like I've been thinking this for years...especially since ABC hosts the ceremony, so to see many of their actors not nominated feels like a slap in the face. I don't pay attention to many of the other soaps, only tuning in here and there, so I'm not saying that, for example, the actors/actresses on CBS and Days is not talented, but somehow feel that the ABC soaps don't get the praise by the panel that they deserve.

[Moviegal]

I watch all of the soaps except Passions, so I've seen most of the nominated performances. That being said, IMO this year's "The Trevor St. John - Should Have Won Hands Down But Was Not Even Nominated Award" goes to Katherine Kelly Lang, B&B's Brooke. Although I absolutely hate the character, her rape was the strongest performance of last year by far, and I can only think that her lack of a nomination had to almost be personal. This woman has given a lifetime worth of excellent performances, and the fact that she's never even once been nominated is most unjust.

I've read some people say that it's all about CBS all the time, but truthfully some of the biggest oversights in this year's award process were CBS actors. In addition to KKL, both Martha Byrne of ATWT and Melody Scott Thomas from Y&R deserved nominations in the Lead Actress category. Jeanne Cooper should have been in the Supporting Actress category, and I think she would have won hands down. I also feel that Adrienne Frantz of Y&R and Marcy Ryland of GL were cheated in this category.

I also disagree with those who think that this year's Lead Actress nominations were a carbon copy of previous years. Where's Kim Zimmer, Susan Flannery and Erica Slezak, if that's the case?

As for the ABC actor's, I think that the poor dialogue was what did them in.

Also, I can't believe the 3 girls from Y&R were nominated. Actually, rather than Tammy Sursock, Adrienne Leon should have been nominated...although I think that Emily O'Brien not only deserved her nomination, she just might win. The fact that Kirsten Storms was not nominated is just a shame, because she really was the best last year in t