48th Daytime Emmy Awards

The 48th Daytime Emmy Awards, presented by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), honored the best in U.S. daytime television programming in 2020. It took place on June 25, 2021, as a remotely-produced special due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2][3]

48th Daytime Emmy Awards
Awarded forOutstanding achievement in daytime television
DateJune 25, 2021
LocationVarious locations via video-conferencing
CountryUnited States
Presented by
Hosted bySheryl Underwood
Highlights
Most awardsGeneral Hospital (4)
Outstanding Drama SeriesGeneral Hospital
Outstanding Game ShowJeopardy!
Websitetheemmys.tv/daytime/
Television/radio coverage
NetworkCBS
Viewership2.54 million[1]
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Actress and television host Sheryl Underwood hosted the ceremony for the fifth consecutive time, though this was her first time hosting solo.[4]

Ceremony information

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The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) announced in December 2020 that they plan to have the Daytime Emmy Awards remain virtually for a second consecutive year due to uncertainty over the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]

In April 2021, CBS signed a two-year deal to televise the Daytime Emmys, also allowing the ceremonies to be streamed on Paramount+ both in 2021 and 2022.[3][5]

Winners and nominees

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The standard nominations were announced on May 25, 2021.[6][7][8] Winners in each category are listed first, in boldface.[9][10]

 
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series winner
 
Max Gail, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series winner
 
Victoria Konefal, Outstanding Younger Performer in a Drama Series winner
 
Cady McClain, Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series
 
Ina Garten, Outstanding Culinary Show Host winner
 
Alex Trebek won Outstanding Game Show Host posthumously
 
Kelly Clarkson, Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host winner
 
Larry King won Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host posthumously

Programming

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Outstanding Drama Series Outstanding Limited Drama Series
Outstanding Game Show Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program
Outstanding Morning Program Outstanding Entertainment News Program
Outstanding Informative Talk Show Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show

Acting

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Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor in a Drama Series Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Younger Performer in a Drama Series Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series

Hosting

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Outstanding Culinary Show Host Outstanding Game Show Host
Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host

Directing/Writing

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Outstanding Drama Series Directing Team Outstanding Drama Series Writing Team

References

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  1. ^ Bunch, Rebecca. "Friday TV Ratings 6/25/21: Daytime Emmys Abysmal, Olympic Gymnastic Trials Easily Lead". The TV Ratings Guide. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  2. ^ a b Schneider, Michael (December 1, 2020). "Daytime Emmys and Other NATAS Award Ceremonies to Remain Virtual in 2021". Variety. United States. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Pedersen, Erik (April 1, 2021). "Daytime Emmys: CBS & NATAS Ink Two-Year Broadcast Deal For Awards Show". Deadline Hollywood. United States: Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
  4. ^ "Sheryl Underwood, Daytime Emmy(R) Award-Winner and Host of CBS' Daytime Emmy(R) Award-Winning Show The Talk, to Host the "48th Annual Daytime Emmy(R) Awards" Friday, June 25 on CBS" (Press release). CBS. June 8, 2021. Retrieved February 2, 2022 – via The Futon Critic.
  5. ^ Weprin, Alex (April 1, 2021). "CBS Inks Two-Year Deal For Daytime Emmys". The Hollywood Reporter. United States. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
  6. ^ Lewis, Errol (May 21, 2021). "DAYTIME EMMYS: NATAS Reveals When Nominations Will Be Announced, Teases Sneak Peek of This Year's Broadcast and More". Soap Opera Network. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
  7. ^ "The 48th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Nominations". New York: emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  8. ^ Hipes, Patrick (May 25, 2021). "Daytime Emmy Awards Nominations Unveiled, Include Posthumous Noms For Alex Trebek, Larry King". Deadline. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  9. ^ Pedersen, Erik (June 25, 2021). "Daytime Emmys Winners List – Updating Live". Deadline. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
  10. ^ "THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS OF THE 48TH ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY® AWARDS CBS TELEVISION BROADCAST" (PDF). National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. 2021. Retrieved June 27, 2021.