Sheryl Underwood of “The Talk” hosted the 48th Annual Daytime Emmys Awards on June 25.
Alex Trebek, who died of pancreatic cancer seven months ago at 80 years old, was posthumously awarded Outstanding Game Show Host. This was his third consecutive win and sixth overall in the category. He was nominated a record 32 times in his 37-year tenure as the host of “Jeopardy!”
Trebek’s son, Matt, and daughter, Emily, stood behind the host’s podium on the quiz show’s set to accept his award.
“For as long as we can remember, he was always so proud to be a part of ‘Jeopardy!’, to work on a show that was based on knowledge, risk and the challenge — people had to think,” Trebek’s son said. “He loved every bit of it.” Emily added, “He was always excited to go to work, even during his battle with cancer. He was so fortunate that he was able to do what he loved, and we know that he not once took it for granted.”
“Jeopardy!” also won Outstanding Game Show, and executive producer Mike Richards dedicated the award to Trebek. “He was more than just a game show host, he was a legend, a towering figure,” Richards said in pre-taped remarks. “He believed that ‘Jeopardy!’ was more than just a game show. He loved it because it stood for facts, competition, and the celebration of intelligence.”
Larry King, who died in January at 87, won Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host for his eponymous show. His sons Chance and Cannon accepted on his behalf.
“This last season was a testament to his love for broadcasting,” Chance King said. “As much as he is gone, he is with us in our hearts forever.”
“General Hospital” was the biggest winner of the Daytime Emmys leading with 6 wins, including Outstanding Drama Series, and Maurice Bernard and Max Gail respectively winning Outstanding Lead and Supporting Actors in a Drama Series.
New-to-daytime Kelly Clarkson, and her eponymous talk show made quite a splash with 3 wins, including Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show and Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host.
Full Winners List:
WINNERS
Outstanding Drama Series
General Hospital (ABC)
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 Informative Talk Show Host
Larry King
Larry King Now (Ora TV)
Outstanding Entertainment News Program
Entertainment Tonight (Syndicated)
Outstanding Daytime Non-Fiction Special
Creators for Change on Girls’ Education with Michelle Obama (YouTube Originals)
Outstanding Writing Team for a Drama Series
The Young and the Restless (CBS)
Outstanding Game Show Host
Alex Trebek
Jeopardy! (Syndicated)
Outstanding Limited Drama Series
Studio City (Amazon Prime Video)
Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series
Cady McClain as Jennifer Horton-Devereaux
Days of Our Lives (NBC)
Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host
Kelly Clarkson
The Kelly Clarkson Show (Syndicated)
Outstanding Directing Team for a Drama Series
General Hospital (ABC)
Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program
The People’s Court (Syndicated)
Outstanding Younger Performer in a Drama Series
Victoria Konefal as Ciara Brady
Days of Our Lives (NBC)
Outstanding Culinary Host
Ina Garten
Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro (Food Network)
Outstanding Morning Show
CBS Sunday Morning (CBS)
Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show (Syndicated)
Outstanding Daytime Special Event
Space Launch Live: America Returns to Space (Discovery and Science Channel)
Outstanding Game Show
Jeopardy! (Syndicated)
Outstanding Informative Talk Show
Red Table Talk (Facebook Watch)
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Max Gail as Mike Corbin
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 Makeup
The Real (Syndicated)
Outstanding Makeup for a Drama or Daytime Fiction Program
Dash & Lily (Netflix)
Outstanding Hairstyling
The Real (Syndicated)
Outstanding Hairstyling for a Drama or Daytime Fiction Program
The Letter for the King (Netflix)
Outstanding Costume Design/Styling
The Baby-Sitters Club (Netflix)
Outstanding Costume Design/Styling for a Drama or Daytime Fiction Program
Julie and the Phantoms (Netflix)
Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design
Odd Squad (PBS)
Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design for a Drama or Daytime Fiction Program
Endlings (Hulu)
Outstanding Casting for a Drama or Daytime Fiction Program
General Hospital (ABC)
Outstanding Live and Direct-To-Tape Sound Mixing
The Kelly Clarkson Show (Syndicated)
Outstanding Sound Mixing And Editing for a Drama or Daytime Fiction Program
The Letter for the King (Netflix)
Outstanding Multiple Camera Editing for a Drama or Daytime Fiction Program
Julie and the Phantoms (Netflix)
Outstanding Technical Team
Sesame Street (HBO)
Outstanding Technical Team for a Drama Or Daytime Fiction Program
General Hospital (ABC)
Outstanding Lighting Direction
Odd Squad (PBS)
Outstanding Lighting Direction for a Drama or Daytime Fiction Program
Studio City (Amazon Prime Video)
Outstanding Original Song
“Unsaid Emily”
Julie and the Phantoms (Netflix)
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Daytime Program
The Letter for the King (Netflix)
Outstanding Daytime Promotional Announcement
Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous / Launch Campaign (Netflix)