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5th Daytime Emmy Awards
The 5th Daytime Emmy Awards were held on Wednesday, June 7, 1978, on ABC, to commemorate excellence in American daytime programming from the previous year (1977). The awards were hosted by ''Family Feud'' host Richard Dawson, who also won an award for best game show host. Airing from 3 to 4:30 p.m. EST, the telecast preempted ''General Hospital'' and ''The Edge of Night''. Winners in each category are in bold. Outstanding Daytime Drama Series *''All My Children'' *''Days of Our Lives'' *''Ryan's Hope'' *''The Young and the Restless'' Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series *Matthew Cowles (Billy Clyde Tuggle, ''All My Children'') *Lawrence Keith (Nick Davis, ''All My Children'') * James Pritchett (Dr. Matt Powers, '' The Doctors'') *Michael Storm ( Dr. Larry Wolek, ''One Life to Live'') *Michael Levin (Jack Fenelli, ''Ryan's Hope'') * Andrew Robinson (Frank Ryan, ''Ryan's Hope'') Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series *Mary Fickett (Ruth Martin, ''All My Childre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York Hilton
The New York Hilton Midtown is the largest hotel in New York City and world's 101st tallest hotel. The hotel is owned by Park Hotels & Resorts and managed by Hilton Worldwide. At 1,929 rooms and over 150,000 sq ft of meeting space, the hotel is the largest Hilton in the continental U.S. The 47-floor building, north of Rockefeller Center at Sixth Avenue and 53rd Street, has hosted every U.S. president since John F. Kennedy as well as the Beatles. The world's first handheld cell phone call was made by hotel guest Martin Cooper in front of the hotel in 1973. President Donald Trump delivered his 2016 United States presidential election victory speech at the hotel. History The project was developed by Hilton Hotels Corporation, the Rockefeller Group, and the Uris Buildings Corporation. The original architect was Morris Lapidus and he proposed to build a curved Fontainebleau Hotel-style building. However, Lapidus had to withdraw since he was also designing the competing Americana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Doctors (1963 TV Series)
''The Doctors'' is an American daytime soap opera television series which aired on NBC from April 1, 1963, to December 31, 1982. There were 5,155 episodes produced, with the 5,000th episode airing in May 1982. The series was set in Hope Memorial Hospital in a fictional New England town called Madison. From anthology to serial On , ''The Doctors'' debuted as an anthology series rather than a conventional soap opera, a very ambitious concept for that time. Stories were originally self-contained within one episode and featured various medical emergencies. On , because of the obvious burdens and expense of casting for separate stories each day and due to ratings being lower than expected, stories were expanded to weekly arcs with a new plot introduced every Monday and concluding that week on Friday. This, however, was only marginally more successful than the daily anthology format had been. Beginning on , ''The Doctors'' ceased its experimental anthology format and became a tradit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julie Olson Williams
Julie Olson Williams is a fictional character and member of the Horton family on the NBC daytime drama, ''Days of Our Lives'', a long running serial about working class life in the fictional town of Salem. The character of Julie was introduced as a 16-year-old when the show premiered in 1965, with 19-year-old Charla Doherty being the first actress to play Julie. The role is unsuccessfully recast twice with Catherine Dunn in 1967, followed by Catherine Ferrar from 1967 until 1968. The role is then taken over by actress Susan Seaforth Hayes in 1968, who still portrays the character to this day. Julie is the last remaining character from the pilot, and Hayes the earliest-appearing actor to currently appear on the serial. Hayes is most recognizable in the role, having portrayed the character in the show all seven decades it has been on the air. Doug Williams and Julie Olson were the first super couple in the history of the daytime industry. The January 12, 1976 cover of ''Time'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susan Seaforth Hayes
Susan Seaforth Hayes (born Susan Seabold; July 11, 1943) is an American dramatic actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Julie Williams on the NBC drama '' Days of Our Lives'', and her intermittent portrayal of Joanna Manning on the CBS daytime drama ''The Young and the Restless''. She began playing the role of Julie on ''Days of Our Lives'' in 1965, and is the only actor to appear on the show for all seven decades it has been on the air. Seaforth Hayes still regularly appears on ''Days'' as Julie. Career Susan Seaforth grew up in Hollywood, where she was active in theater as a teenager. Her mother, Elizabeth Harrower (1918–2003), was an actress and screenwriter who eventually became a part of the writing teams of ''The Young and the Restless'' and '' Days of Our Lives''. Her father, Harry Seabold, lived with his bride for 90 days during World War II, through his basic training near Oklahoma City. He shipped out after his daughter was conceived and remained overs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Victoria Wyndham
Victoria Camargo, known professionally as Victoria Wyndham (born May 22, 1945), is an American actress best known for her role as Rachel Cory Hutchins, Rachel Cory on the soap opera ''Another World (TV series), Another World''. Personal life Born Victoria Camargo, Wyndham is the daughter of Florence Skeels and Mexican Americans, Mexican-American stage and screen actor Ralph Camargo. Her sister is stage actress Felice Camargo. Wyndham's sons are actor Christian Camargo (né Christian Minnick) and photographer Darian Minnick. Early career Wyndham first started her acting career as understudy in the role of Hodel in the Broadway theatre, Broadway production of ''Fiddler on the Roof''. She went on to perform cabaret with Lily Tomlin for two years at Upstairs at the Downstairs. Daytime television credits Wyndham first made a name for herself when she played Charlotte Waring Fletcher Bauer, (posing as Tracy Delmar) on the soap opera ''Guiding Light'' from 1967 to 1971. When she left ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iris Wheeler
Iris Wheeler is a fictional character from the daytime soap opera, '' Another World''. First portrayed by Beverlee McKinsey from 1972 until 1980, Iris was one of the show's most iconic characters and received her own short-lived spin-off, ''Texas''. Carmen Duncan took over the role from 1988 until 1994. Casting Having previously appeared on ''Another World'' as Emma Frame in May 1972, Beverlee McKinsey so impressed Harding Lemay (then-head writer), he created the role of Iris for her to return. Manipulative and scheming Iris was a staunch contrast to meek and dowdy Emma. Character history Backstory Iris was a glamorous socialite who traveled the world looking for excitement. She had a happy and privileged childhood as the daughter of wealthy publisher, Mac Cory and his wife, Emily. Iris was the product of an affair between Mac and Sylvie Kosloff. Sylvie was sent to prison while pregnant with Iris. She asked Emily to adopt her daughter and she agreed. Iris grew up believing Emi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beverlee McKinsey
Beverlee McKinsey (August 9, 1935 – May 2, 2008) was an American actress. She is best known for her roles on daytime serials, including Iris Wheeler, Iris Cory Carrington on ''Another World (TV series), Another World'' and the spin-off series ''Texas (TV series), Texas'' from 1972 to 1981 and Alexandra Spaulding on ''Guiding Light'' from 1984 to 1992. Early life McKinsey was born Beverlee Magruder in McAlester, Oklahoma, McAlester, Oklahoma, on August 9, 1935. She was the daughter of Warren and Jewell Magruder of McAlester. McKinsey graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1956 with a bachelor's degree in Drama. Her professional career began in the New York theater. She understudied the leading role of newlywed Corie in the original Broadway theatre, Broadway production of ''Barefoot in the Park'' and was given the opportunity to perform the role opposite Robert Redford several times. She also co-starred as Honey in the London production of ''Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laurie Heineman
Laurie Heineman (born August 4, 1948 in Chicago) is an Americans, American actress and teacher, probably best known for the role of Myra in the John G. Avildsen film ''Save the Tiger'' and for originating the role of Sharlene Frame on ''Another World (TV series), Another World''. Laurie grew up in Rye, New York, and attended the Midland (elementary) School, where her career was influenced by celebrated teacher Albert Cullum; and graduated from Rye High School before attending Radcliffe College. Currently she teaches Shakespeare and other classics to home schoolers, and runs workshops at libraries and private events throughout New England and in New York City. Heineman is a board certified art therapist who brings spoken word events to seniors, and she is an experienced teacher, and the co-author of a book on teaching Shakespeare''AP Classroom, A Midsummer Night's Dream'' She played Sharlene Frame Watts Matthews from 1975–77 and was awarded the 5th Daytime Emmy Awards, Daytime E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erica Kane
Erica Kane is a fictional character from the American ABC Daytime soap opera ''All My Children''. The character was portrayed by actress Susan Lucci from her debut on January 16, 1970, until the last broadcast television episode on September 23, 2011. Erica is 15 years old when ''All My Children'' debuted in 1970. Lucci was expected to guest star on Prospect Park's continuation of ''All My Children'' in 2013, but the appearance never came to fruition due to the show's second cancellation. Erica is considered to be the most popular character in American soap opera history. ''TV Guide'' calls her "unequivocally the most famous soap opera character in the history of daytime TV," and included her in their 2013 list of The 60 Nastiest Villains of All Time. Character creation Background Agnes Nixon created Erica Kane in the 1960s as part of the story bible for ''All My Children'', a light-hearted soap opera focusing on social issues and young love. Nixon unsuccessfully attempted to sel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susan Lucci
Susan Victoria Lucci (born December 23, 1946) is an American actress, television host, author and entrepreneur, best known for portraying Erica Kane on the ABC daytime drama ''All My Children'' during that show's entire network run from 1970 to 2011. The character is considered an icon, and Lucci was called "Daytime's Leading Lady" by ''TV Guide'', with ''The New York Times'' and the ''Los Angeles Times'' citing her as the highest-paid actor in daytime television. As early as 1991, her salary had been reported as over $1 million a year. During her run on ''All My Children'', she was nominated 21 times for the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. She won only once, in 1999, after the 19th nomination; beginning in the late 1980s her status as a perpetual nominee for the award attracted significant media attention. Lucci has also acted in other TV series, as well as occasionally in film and on stage. She had multi-episode guest appearances on the serie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary Fickett
Mary Fickett (May 23, 1928 – September 8, 2011) was an American actress, best known for her roles in the American television dramas, ''The Nurses'', ''The Edge of Night'' — as Sally Smith (1961), and as Dr. Katherine Lovell (1967–68) — and as Ruth Parker Brent Martin #1 on ''All My Children'' (1970–1996; 1999–2000). Early life and career Fickett was born in Buffalo, New York and raised in Bronxville, a suburb of New York City. She attended Wheaton College in Massachusetts, and made her theatrical debut in 1946 on Cape Cod. In 1949, she made her Broadway debut appearing in ''I Know My Love'', a comedy starring Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. Fickett studied acting at New York City's Neighborhood Playhouse under Sanford Meisner and started her television career working on "Television Theatre" programs like Kraft Television Theatre in the 1950s. Her first feature film was ''Man on Fire'' alongside Bing Crosby in 1957. In 1958, she received a Tony Award nomination as Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
