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THE NATIONAL ACADEMY

OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS OF

THE 48TH ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY® AWARDS

CBS TELEVISION BROADCAST

NEW YORK, JUNE 25, 2021 - The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) tonight announced the winners of the 48th ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY® AWARDS broadcast on the CBS Television Network and Paramount+. The presentation was hosted by Sheryl Underwood of the CBS Daytime Emmy® Award-winning show “THE TALK.” “Tonight, we honor the Daytime community for helping us find our way through the turbulence of the pandemic, increased racial unrest and the chaos of the presidential election as America faced one of its most trying years in our history,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO, NATAS. “This evening celebrated not only the best programming and performances of this year, but reflected on some of Daytime’s biggest icons that have left an indelible mark on our medium.”

In addition to Sheryl Underwood, presenters and others who appeared included Dr. Jennifer Ashton, Amy Roback, T.J. Holmes (“GMA3: What You Need to Know”), Drew Barrymore (“The Drew Barrymore Show”), Nate Burleson (“CBS Sports”/“EXTRA”), Giada De Laurentiis (“Giada at Home”), Gloria Estefan (“Red Table Talk: The Estefans”), Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner (“Entertainment Tonight”), Deidre Hall (“Days of Our Lives”), Tamron Hall (“Tamron Hall”), Jackée Harry and Robert Scott Wilson (“Days of Our Lives”), Bryton James and Brytni Sarpy (“The Young and the Restless”), Sean Kanan (“Studio City”), Rachel Lindsay (“Extra”), Mario Lopez (“Access Hollywood”), Jacqueline MacInnes Wood and Tanner Novlan (“The Bold and the Beautiful”), Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest (“Live with Kelly and Ryan”), Al Roker (“The Today Show”), Michelle Stafford (“The Young and the Restless”), Heather Tom (“The Bold and the Beautiful”), Kelly Thiebaud, Donnell Turner and Cynthia Watros (“General Hospital”).

Others appearing in special segments were Kathie Lee Gifford, Ken Jeong, Robin Roberts, Martha Stewart, and surprise guest appearances by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. Diamond White (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) sang the original composition for the “In Memoriam” segment.

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Twenty-two categories including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Morning Show, Outstanding Culinary Host, Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show, Outstanding Actor and Actress in a Drama Series, plus many more were presented on the CBS broadcast. Many additional categories and winners were announced prior to the show on social media including Outstanding Makeup, Outstanding Hairstyling, Outstanding Costume Design and many more.

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Nominees for both the Daytime Emmy® Awards Children’s Programming & Animation and the Daytime Emmy® Awards Lifestyle Programming categories will be announced on Monday, June 28th, 2021 at 12pm ET/9am PT. The Daytime Emmy Awards Children’s Programming and Animation ceremony will be presented in a stand-alone show streaming on our Emmy® OTT platform on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 8p.m ET. The Daytime Emmy Awards Lifestyle Programming ceremony will be presented on our Emmy® OTT platform on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 8 p.m. ET. The live-stream of the July 17/18 Daytime Emmy® ceremonies will be available on the web at Watch.TheEmmys.TV and via The Emmy® apps for iOS, tvOS, Android, FireTV, and Roku (full list at apps.theemmys.tv). The program and many other Emmy® Award events can be watched anytime & anywhere on this platform powered by Vimeo.

The 48th ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY® AWARDS is produced by NATAS and Associated Television International (ATI), which previously produced Daytime Emmy® Award ceremonies on The CW in 2009 and on CBS in 2010, 2011 and 2020. Adam Sharp and Steve Ulrich are Executive Producers from NATAS, while David McKenzie is Executive Producer and Director from ATI. All voting was tabulated by the accounting firm of Lutz & Carr, LLP. A full list of tonight’s winners follows and is also available on our website, www.emmyonline.tv

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ABOUT NATAS

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is a service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational, and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy® Awards for News & Documentary, Sports, and Daytime television programming, as well as achievements in television Technology & Engineering. NATAS membership consists of more than 18,000 broadcast and media professionals represented in 19 regional chapters across the United States Beyond awards, NATAS provides extensive educational programs through its Foundation, including regional and national scholarships and Student Production Awards.

NATAS Contact: Paul Pillitteri ppillitteri@emmyonline.tv (NATAS) B. Harlan Boll (BHB PR) Harlan@bhbpr.com 626-296-3757

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Categories Announced on Telecast PROGRAMS Drama Series ................................................................................................................................................... 6 Limited Drama Series .................................................................................................................................. 6 Game Show ..................................................................................................................................................... 7 Legal/Courtroom Program ................................................................................................................. 7-8 Morning Show ......................................................................................................................................... 9-10 Informative Talk Show ............................................................................................................................... 11 Entertainment Talk Show ........................................................................................................................ 12 Entertainment News Program ........................................................................................................ 13-14 Daytime Special Event ............................................................................................................................. 14 Daytime Non-Fiction Special ................................................................................................................ 14 DRAMA PERFORMERS Performance By a Lead Actress in a Drama Series………………………… ...................................... 15 Performance By a Lead Actor in a Drama Series…………………………… ....................................... 15 Performance By a Supporting Actress in a Drama Series ......................................................... 15 Performance By a Supporting Actor in a Drama Series ............................................................. 15 Younger Performer in a Drama Series ............................................................................................... 16 Guest Performer in a Drama Series .................................................................................................... 16 HOSTS Culinary Host ................................................................................................................................................ 16 Game Show Host ........................................................................................................................................ 16 Informative Talk Show Host ................................................................................................................... 16 Entertainment Talk Show Host ............................................................................................................. 16 WRITING Writing Team for a Drama Series .......................................................................................................... 17 DIRECTING Directing Team for a Drama Series ...................................................................................................... 17

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Categories Announced on Social Media CRAFTS Daytime Promotional Announcement .............................................................................................. 17 Music Direction and Composition for Daytime Program ......................................................... 18 Original Song ................................................................................................................................................ 18 Lighting Direction for a Drama or Daytime Fiction Program .................................................. 18 Lighting Direction ....................................................................................................................................... 18 Technical Team for a Drama or Daytime Fiction Program ....................................................... 19 Technical Team ............................................................................................................................................ 19 Multiple Camera Editing for a Drama or Daytime Fiction Program ..................................... 19 Sound Mixing and Editing for a Drama or Daytime Fiction Program .................................. 19 Live and Direct to Tape Sound Mixing ............................................................................................. 20 Casting for a Drama or Daytime Fiction Program ....................................................................... 20 Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design for a Drama or Daytime Fiction Program ..................................................................................................................... 20 Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design ............................................................................... 20 Costume Design/Styling for a Drama or Daytime Fiction Program .................................... 21 Costume Design/Styling ......................................................................................................................... 21 Hairstyling for a Drama or Daytime Fiction Program .................................................................. 21 Hairstyling ...................................................................................................................................................... 21 Makeup for a Drama or Daytime Fiction Program ...................................................................... 22 Makeup ........................................................................................................................................................... 22

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Outstanding Drama Series

General Hospital ABC Executive Producer Frank Valentini Senior Producers Mary Kelly Weir, Michelle Henry Producer Jennifer Whittaker Brogdon Coordinating Producer Nneka Garland

Outstanding Limited Drama Series

Studio City Amazon Prime Video Executive Producers

Timothy Woodward Jr, Sean Kanan Co-Executive Producers Lauren De Normandie, Brian Levine, Jason Antognoli Supervising Producer Michele Kanan

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Outstanding Game Show

Jeopardy! SYNDICATED

Executive Producer/Writer Mike Richards, Harry Friedman Editorial Producer/Writer Billy Wisse, Michele Loud Supervising Producers Lisa Broffman, Rocky Schmidt Consulting Producer Ken Jennings Senior Producer Deb Dittmann Coordinating Producer Bob Sofia Producers Brett Schneider, Maggie Speak Senior Segment Producer Rebecca Erbstein Segment Producers Grant Loud, Sarah Whitcomb Foss Contestant Producers Corina Nusu, John Barra Writers Debbie Griffin, Jim Rhine, Mark Gaberman, John Duarte, Robert McClenaghan, Matt Caruso

Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program

The People's Court SYNDICATED

Executive Producers

Stu Billett, David Scott Co-Executive Producer Jeff Kopp Supervising Producer Philip Vandervort Senior Producer Michele Eppolito

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Producers Theresa Milana, Lori Mooney, Kristi Nizzo, Kathryn Posch, Lauren Ahmadi Segment Producers Monique Gallo, Giulia Milana Line Producer Rob Cahoon Host Judge Marilyn Milian Co-Hosts Judge John Schlesinger, Douglas McIntosh, Doug Llewelyn, Harvey Levin

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Outstanding Morning Show

CBS Sunday Morning CBS

Executive Producer

Rand Morrison Anchor Jane Pauley Executive Editor and Special Coverage Jason Sacca Senior Producers Ed Forgotson, Ramon Parkins, Amy Rosner Broadcast Producers Jon Carras, Alan Golds Editorial Producer Cathy Lewis Planning Producer Robin Sanders Booking Producer Emily Lazar Producer/Director Nora Gerard Producer/Head Writer Tom Harris Senior Contributing Correspondent Ted Koppel Correspondents Serena Altschul, Rita Braver, Luke Burbank, Lee Cowan, Seth Doane, Nancy Giles, Conor Knighton, David Pogue, Mo Rocca, Faith Salie, Tracy Smith, Susan Spencer, Martha Teichner Contributing Correspondents John Dickerson, Jim Gaffigan, Steve Hartman, Dr. Jon Lapook, David Martin, Erin Moriarty, Kelefa Sanneh, Jill Schlesinger Producers Sari Aviv, Mikaela Bufano, Deirdre Cohen, Kate D'Arcy Coleman, Gabriel Falcon, John Goodwin, Mark Hudspeth, Jay Kernis, Michelle Kessel, Young Kim, Julie Kracov, Sara Kugel, Kay M. Lim, Robbyn McFadden, Amol Mhatre, Anthony Laudato, Reid Orvedahl, Mary Raffalli, David Rothman, Aria Shavelson, Dustin Stephens, Mary Lou Teel, Amy Wall, Mary Walsh, Amiel Weisfogel

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Producers/Editors Lauren Barnello, David Bhagat, Chad Cardin, Joseph L. Frandino, Ed Givnish, Remington Korper, Henry Ledesma, Mike Levine, Ben McCormick, George Pozderec Brian Robbins, Carol A. Ross, Emanuele Secci, David Small, Steven Tyler Segment Producers Robert Marston, Charis Satchell, Juan Torres-Falcon Field Producers Mike Hernandez, Efrain Robles, Henry Bautista Coordinating Producer Larry Elardo Visual Arts Producers Jessica Frank, Brian Lapreziosa, Mitch Butler, Bob Pook, Diane Robinson Digital Producer Roman Feeser Web Producer David S. Morgan Communications Producer Richard Huff Operations Producer Cliff Vreeland Videotape Operations Producer Neal Kassner Meteorologist Producer Addison Green

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Outstanding Informative Talk Show

Red Table Talk Facebook Watch

Executive Producers

Jada Pinkett Smith, Ellen Rakieten, Miguel Melendez, Jack Mori, Mashawn Nix Co-Executive Producers Gene Bernard, Meghan Hoffman Supervising Producers Jen Friesen, Felicia Miller-Stehr Senior Producer Jillian King Senior Content Producer Jordan Pease Line Producers Martha Chaput, Lucy Yu Segment Producers Lesley Corral, Sevan Hovannisian, Camille Jordan, Glenn Milley, Hope Nash, Carlellé Mercedes Parr, Jax Tobias Consulting Producer Suzanne Hayward

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Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show

The Kelly Clarkson Show SYNDICATED

Executive Producers

Kelly Clarkson, Alex Duda Co-Executive Producers Kareen Gunning, Kevin Burke Supervising Producers Nik Robinson, Gina Sprehe, Chris Lamson, Austin Mills Coordinating Producers Robert Willrich, Jason Halbert Senior Producers Kevin Hurley, Christina Starzak, Bob Read Producers Karl Newton, Ashley Reynolds, Craig Tomashoff, Dan Sterchele, Jeanne-Marie Bremer, Anthony Caleca, Dave Hettrick Segment Producers Brandon Harris, Courtney Jackson, Caesar Rivera, Megan Barry Consulting Producer Jordan Watland Senior Line Producer Jonna Walsh Line Producer Tegan Kinane

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Outstanding Entertainment News Program

Entertainment Tonight SYNDICATED

Executive Producer

Erin Johnson Senior Supervising Producer Mylin Watkins Supervising Producers Scott Barton, Claudia Cagan, Brianna Campbell, Carolyn Greenspan Rosen, Daniel A. Henry Jr., Joseph Jerome, Steve Noble, Amy Purnell Silberman, Andy Reyes, Dan Schanks, Joe Siyam, Jama Suchomel, Kelsey Tlush Senior Producers Felidette Blasucci, Ron Glines, Leslie Kawaguchi, Whitney Nevill-Wallace, Jacob Pickar, John Rizzotti, Brenda Rodriguez, Ray Slaboda Coordinating Producers Andy Ackland, Donna Barns, Charlotte Blain, Greg Bowyer, Oscar Branham, Kurt Braun, Paul Buscemi, Paola Casanova, Bridget Fallon, Brendan Gill, Tom Girskis, Jason Gomez, Shawn Gordon, Steve Hamre, Michael Hanson, Bary Hiba, Joe Hindin, Fadi Khabbaz, Karen Ok, Aareon Payne, Paul Pearman, Kyra Rickert, Matthew Rueger, Chanel Sassoon, William Schwartz, Russ Simon, Gillian Smith, Rachel Stern, Michael Stewart, Jack Swiker, Ben Wallace, Steve Watson, Katie Wolski Senior Field Producer Michael De Lazzer Senior Graphics Producer Erik Photenhauer Producers Jeff Angulo, Andrew Bartlett, Andre Bonilla, Fernando Jr. Buccat, Brian Campbell, Frank Caponegro, Patrick Chapman, Leon Coleman, Shannon Duston, Kevin Gershan, Karlo Gharabegian, Larry Haro, Adam Hayes, John Kornarens, Brad Magon, Faviola Munguia, Michael Novitz, Christopher Perez, Robert Phillips, Michael Probert, Victor Ruiz Torrescano, Sean Skinder, Daniel Sublett, Mike Trahan, Christopher Wiard Segment Producers Kelly Agnes, Elise Backus, Tiffini Bauder Traylor, Alexandra Blair, Jonathan Brauninger, Ben Carpino, Rebecca Dingilian, Simone Corbett, Joseph Corral, Brendon Geoffrion, Helen Gomez, Mannie Holmes, Jillian Higley, Rande Iaboni, Sarah Kim (solowey), Amber Kincaid, Marina Knapp, Emily Lefkowitz, Elizabeth Mortham, Marcus Mulick, Darla Murray, Heidi Ortlip, Gillian Perdeau, Christina Robinson-Wong, Nikki Snook, Debbie St. John

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Host Kevin Frazier Correspondents Nischelle Turner, Keltie Knight, Lauren Zima, Matt Cohen, Rachel Smith

Outstanding Daytime Special Event

Space Launch Live: America Returns to Space Discovery and Science Channel

Executive Producers Aaron Fishman, Michael Miller, Scott Lewers, Caroline Perez, Gretchen Eisele, Todd Hoffman Co-Executive Producers Eddie Delbridge, Kevin Harding, Tarin Laughlin Supervising Producer Lindsey Foster Blumberg Producer Andrew Lessner Supervising Story Producer Jessica Tomke Segment Producer Madison Williams Consulting Producers Gayle Depoli, Dave Boone, Rachel Steinman, Sarah Barker Co-Host/Consulting Producer Christian Davenport Host Chris Jacobs Outstanding Daytime Non-Fiction Special

Creators for Change on Girls' Education with YouTube Originals Michelle Obama Executive Producers Joanna Forscher, Chad Mumm, Dana Olkkonen, Mark W. Olsen Co-Executive Producer Chloe Chapman Line Producer Stef Gordon

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Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, as Steffy Forrester The Bold and the Beautiful CBS

Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Maurice Benard, as Sonny Corinthos General Hospital ABC

Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Marla Adams, as Dina Mergeron The Young and the Restless CBS

Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Max Gail, as Mike Corbin General Hospital ABC

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Outstanding Younger Performer in a Drama Series

Victoria Konefal, as Ciara Brady Days of Our Lives NBC

Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series

Cady McClain, as Jennifer Horton-Deveraux Days of Our Lives NBC

Outstanding Culinary Host

Ina Garten Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro Food Network

Outstanding Game Show Host

Alex Trebek Jeopardy! SYNDICATED

Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host

Larry King Larry King Now Ora TV

Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host

Kelly Clarkson The Kelly Clarkson Show SYNDICATED

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Outstanding Writing Team for a Drama Series

The Young and the Restless CBS Head Writer Josh Griffith Associate Head Writers Amanda L. Beall, James Harmon Brown, Sara Endsley Writers Jeff Beldner, Sara Bibel, Brent Boyd, Michael Conforti, Christopher Dunn, Janice Ferri Esser, Lynn Martin, Natalie Minardi Slater, Teresa Zimmerman

Outstanding Directing Team for a Drama Series

General Hospital ABC

Directors Frank Valentini, Larry Carpenter, William Ludel, Gary Tomlin, Phideaux Xavier, Denise Van Cleave, Tina Keller Associate Director Allison Reames Smith, Teresa Cicala, Christine Magarian Ucar, Marika Kushel, Peter Fillmore, Paul Glass, Dave MacLeod Stage Managers Craig McManus, Rob Markham, Kyle Bell Production Associates Jillian Dedote, Nate Hapke

Outstanding Daytime Promotional Announcement

Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous Netflix Executive Producer Michael Vollman Creative Director Laura Carrillo Senior Producer Rick Clifton Associate Producers Ryan Bradley, Seth Fowler Producers Travis Young, Bryan Parill, Jesse Warshal Editors Jeff Hinman, Rachel Parker, Joe Vallero

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Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Daytime Program

The Letter for the King Netflix Composer Brandon Campbell

Outstanding Original Song "Unsaid Emily" Julie and the Phantoms Netflix Composer & Lyricist Michelle Lewis Dan Petty Outstanding Lighting Direction for a Drama or Daytime Fiction Program

Studio City Amazon Prime Video Lighting Director Pablo Diez

Outstanding Lighting Direction

Odd Squad PBS Director of Photography Gayle Ye

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Outstanding Technical Team for a Drama or Daytime Fiction Program

General Hospital ABC Technical Directors Kevin Carr, Chuck Abate Camera Operators Craig Camou, Barbara Langdon, Dean Cosanella, Vicki Walker Video Control Antonio Simone

Outstanding Technical Team

Sesame Street HBO Technical Director Tom Guadarrama Senior Video James Meek Camera Operators Frank Biondi, Jerry Cancel, Shaun Harkins, Mark Britt

Outstanding Multiple Camera Editing for a Drama or Daytime Fiction Program

Julie and the Phantoms Netflix Editor Don Brochu

Outstanding Sound Mixing and Editing for a Drama or Daytime Fiction Program

The Letter for the King Netflix Re-Recording Mixer Howard Bargroff

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Outstanding Live and Direct-to-Tape Sound Mixing

The Kelly Clarkson Show SYNDICATED

Production Mixer, Pre-Production Mixer, Post-Production Mixer James Slanger Production Mixer Bob Lewis FOH MIXER Eddie Marquez Music Mixer Robert Venable

Outstanding Casting for a Drama or Daytime Fiction Program

General Hospital ABC Casting Director Mark Teschner Casting Coordinator Lisa Booth

Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design

for a Drama or Daytime Fiction Program

Endlings Hulu Production Designer Ron Stefaniuk Art Director Jim Goodall

Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design

Odd Squad PBS Production Designer Amanda Vernuccio Art Directors Sean Moore, Stephen Depko Set Decorator Darren Pickering

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Outstanding Costume Design/Styling for a Drama

or Daytime Fiction Program

Julie and the Phantoms Netflix Costume Designers Soyon An, Eilidh McAllister

Outstanding Costume Design/Styling

The Baby-Sitters Club Netflix Costume Designer

Cynthia Summers Assistant Costume Designer Kelsey Chobotar Costumers Sanchia Wong, Anthony Lewis, Daria Magnusson

Outstanding Hairstyling for a Drama or Daytime Fiction Program

The Letter for the King Netflix Head Hairstylist Frances Hounsom

Outstanding Hairstyling

The Real SYNDICATED Head Hairstylist Roberta Gardener-Rogers Hairstylists Ray Dodson, Noogie Thai, Rachel Mason, Robear Landeros, Vickie Mynes, Angela Stevens

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Outstanding Makeup for a Drama or Daytime Fiction Program

Dash & Lily Netflix Head Makeup Artist Liz Coakley Key Makeup Artist Jacqueline Bensaid Makeup Artist Rebecca Levine Outstanding Makeup

The Real SYNDICATED Head Makeup Artist Melanie Mills Makeup Artists Glen Alen, Motoko Clayton, Julie Jules