FLASHBACK: Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series

Nelson Branco has been advocating the return of the "Guest Performer" category at the Daytime Emmy Awards, including the latest "Nelson Ratings" today. Here's a look back on the winner of this category when it actually existed in 1987. And by the way, I totally agree with Nelson - bring it back! At the 1987 Daytime Emmy Awards, held on June 30 at the Sheraton Centre Hotel in New York, John Wesley Shipp won as Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series for SANTA BARBARA. Shipp played the short-term role Martin Ellis on the show and won a second straight Emmy. He won in 1986 as Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Douglas Cummings on AS THE WORLD TURNS. The other "guest performer" nominees that year were: - Pamela Blair, ALL MY CHILDREN; ABC - Terrence Mann, AS THE WORLD TURNS; CBS - Celeste Holm, LOVING; ABC - Eileen Heckart, ONE LIFE TO LIVE; ABC

New Martha Byrne Interview

1 Two-time Emmy winning actress Martha Byrne, who left AS THE WORLD TURNS after more than two decades in April, has given a wonderful interview with TV Guide Canada's Nelson Branco. Byrne, like many soap actors I've met, seems to really understand the issues plaguing daytime soaps today. "Daytime is all about character, which is why it’s always been successful. The problem is when you try to infuse plot into a character’s life without explaining why, well, the viewers tune out. Fans need to know why someone is acting the way they do — and we need to see the consequences of those actions. Because I’m writing a lot now, I have Marland’s bible and rules near my desk — which is all about one thing: character, character, character! The stories will take off themselves, and like you said, flow organically if the character comes first. If you focus on plot, then it’s also very difficult for the actor because the character’s growth and trajectory is [thickly veiled]. It’s no secret Douglas respected the fans. I kept a New York Times article in which he was quoted: 'The audience is always two steps ahead of me; I got to find a way to stay three steps ahead of them. So my goal is to be unpredictable.' That’s what an audience wants to see — period."

Soap Stars Love Their Emmy Gift Events

SKINN Dimitri James, Tassi Company and BEAUTYLASH MD were on hand at LA Confidential Magazine's Celebrity Green Gifting Chateau during the 60th Primetime Emmy Week. Peter Reckell, Patrika Darbo, Ashley Jones and Kate Linder were there to collect free stuff! The event was held at the H.M. Warner private estate located in Hancock Park in Los Angeles on September 18, 19 & 20. 1 1 1 1 1

Jeff Branson Is GL's New Shayne Lewis

1 Soap Opera Digest is reporting that Emmy-nominated actor Jeff Branson (ex-Jonathan, ALL MY CHILDREN) has been tapped to fill the the long-awaited recast role of GUIDING LIGHT's Shayne Lewis. Branson left Pine Valley earlier this year and will be heading to Springfield on December 1 as Josh and Reva's son, who had recently gone missing in Afghanistan. Branson is the eighth actor to play the part. Shayne was last seen on-screen back in 2004 when Marty West was playing the character. The other actors who have played Shayne over the years include Travis Cartier (#1), Sean Gaffney (#2), Bret Cooper (#3), Garett Stevens (#4), Tony Michael Donnelly (#5) and Billy Kay (#6).

More Harsh Words For Palin From McClain

1 Former ALL MY CHILDREN and AS THE WORLD TURNS Emmy winner Cady McClain has spoken out again about the Republican nominee for Vice President, Sarah Palin: "If you don’t 'believe' in abortion- let’s talk when your wife is carrying her rapists baby. Until then, you don’t know what the f*ck you are talking about. If you don’t believe polar bears are facing exticntion- here’s what the Washington Post has to say. Ad if you go to the polls and actually cast a vote for Hillary Cliton- you might as well add Kermit the Frog for her VP, for as much it good it will do this country. C’MON folks. The Hillary ride is OVER. If you don’t like what I have to say… don’t read my blog." See: Related Post

Big DAYS Casting News!

1 Soap Opera Digest is reporting that not only has Galen Gering (ex-Luis, PASSIONS) been hired on DAYS as an FBI agent, but so has Eric Martsolf (ex-Ethan, PASSIONS) — as a recast for Brady. You can also catch Martsolf in an episode of NCIS on CBS on November 11th.

Classic Soap Videos: The Susan Lucci Edition

In honor of her debut on DANCING WITH THE STARS tonight, here are some other memorable Susan Lucci appearances on shows (and a commercial) not named ALL MY CHILDREN. FANTASY ISLAND: Who could ever forget this soap-filled episode from 1983. SCOTT NEVINS VARIETY HOUR: A 2005 interview at Caroline's on Broadway. HOME SHOPPING NETWORK: Susan's 3-piece Soft Dressing Lounge Set! RIUNITE: Her famous 1977 commercial.

Primetime Emmy Award Winners

Here is a complete list of winners at Sunday's 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards presented by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences: - Drama Series: "Mad Men," AMC. - Comedy Series: "30 Rock," NBC. - Actor, Drama Series: Bryan Cranston, "Breaking Bad," AMC. (ex-Doug, LOVING) - Actress, Drama Series: Glenn Close, "Damages," FX. - Actor, Comedy Series: Alec Baldwin, "30 Rock," NBC. (ex-Billy, THE DOCTORS) - Actress, Comedy Series: Tina Fey, "30 Rock," NBC. - Reality-Competition Program: "The Amazing Race." - Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program: Jeff Probst - "Survivor." - Supporting Actor, Drama Series: Zeljko Ivanek, "Damages," FX. (ex-Sammy, THE EDGE OF NIGHT) - Supporting Actress, Drama Series: Dianne Wiest, "In Treatment," HBO. - Supporting Actor, Comedy Series: Jeremy Piven, "Entourage," HBO. - Supporting Actress, Comedy Series: Jean Smart, "Samantha Who?," ABC. - Miniseries: "John Adams," HBO. - Made-for-TV Movie: "Recount," HBO. - Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Paul Giamatti, "John Adams," HBO. - Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Laura Linney, "John Adams," HBO. - Supporting Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Tom Wilkinson, "John Adams," HBO. - Supporting Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Eileen Atkins, "Cranford" (Masterpiece Theatre), PBS. - Directing for a Drama Series: "House" - "House's Head" Greg Yaitanes. - Writing for a Drama Series: "Mad Men" - "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" (Pilot) Matthew Weiner. - Directing for a Comedy Series: "Pushing Daisies" - "Pie-Lette" Barry Sonnenfeld. - Writing for a Comedy Series: "30 Rock" - "Cooter" Tina Fey. - Variety, Music or Comedy Series: "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart." - Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program: Don Rickles - "Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project." - Directing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program: "80th Annual Academy Awards" Louis J. Horvitz. - Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program: "The Colbert Report." - Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special: "Recount" Jay Roach. - Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special: "John Adams" Kirk Ellis. List of winners in the creative arts categories of the 60th annual Primetime Emmy Awards from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences: Animated Program (for Programming Less Than One Hour): "The Simpsons: Eternal Moonshine of the Simpson Mind," Fox. Animated Program (Programming One Hour or More): "Imaginationland" (South Park), Comedy Central. Art Direction for a Multi-Camera Series: "How I Met Your Mother: The Yips, No Tomorrow, Miracles," CBS. Art Direction for a Single-Camera Series: "Mad Men: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes (Pilot)," AMC. Art Direction for a Miniseries or Movie: "John Adams," HBO. Art Direction for a Variety, Music or Nonfiction Programming: "80th Annual Academy Awards," ABC. Casting for a Comedy Series: "30 Rock," NBC. Casting for a Drama Series: "Damages," FX Networks. Casting for a Miniseries, Movie or Special: "John Adams," HBO. Choreography: "So You Think You Can Dance: Routine: Hummingbird and Flower, "The Chairman's Waltz," Fox. Cinematography for a Half-Hour Series: "Californication: Pilot," Showtime. Cinematography for a One-Hour Series: "Mad Men: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: Pilot," AMC. Cinematography for a Miniseries or Movie: "John Adams: Independence," HBO. Cinematography for Nonfiction Programming: "Deadliest Catch: No Mercy," Discovery Channel. Cinematography for Reality Programming: "Carrier: Rites of Passage," PBS. Commercial: "Swear Jar," Bud Light. Costumes for a Series: "The Tudors: Episode 202," Showtime. Costumes for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special: "John Adams," HBO. Costumes for a Variety, Music or Special Program: "Frank TV: Ballpark Frank," TBS. Interactive Media Programming (Juried Award: Possibility of more than one award): Interactive Fiction: The Heroes Digital Experience, NBC.com; Interactive Nonfiction: Disney Channel Games Digital Media Event, Disney Channel. Directing for Nonfiction Programming: "This American Life: Escape," Showtime. Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series: "Breaking Bad: Pilot," AMC. Single- or Multi-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series: "Pushing Daisies: Pie-Lette," ABC. Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Miniseries or a Movie: "Recount," HBO. Picture Editing for a Special (Single or Multi-Camera): "Justin Timberlake: FutureSex/LoveShow," HBO. Picture Editing for Nonfiction Programming: "Autism: The Musical," HBO. Picture Editing for Reality Programming: "Top Chef: First Impressions," Bravo. Picture Editing of Clip Packages for Talk, Performance, Award or Reality-Competition Program (Area Award: Possibility of more than one award): "American Idol: Episode 733 (David Cook Goes Home), Fox; "Jimmy Kimmel Live: 5th Anniversary Show," ABC. Hairstyling for a Single-Camera Series: "Mad Men: Shoot," AMC. Hairstyling for a Miniseries or Movie: "Cranford: Masterpiece," PBS. Hairstyling for a Multi-Camera Series or Special: "Saturday Night Live: Host, Tina Fey," NBC. Lighting Direction (Electronic, Multi-Camera) for Variety, Music or Comedy Programming: "50th Annual Grammy Awards," CBS. Main Title Design: "Mad Men," AMC. Makeup for a Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic): "Tracey Ullman's State of the Union: Episode 102," Showtime. Makeup for a Multi-Camera Series or a Special (Non-Prosthetic): "Dancing With the Stars: Episode 503," ABC. Makeup for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special (Non-Prosthetic): "Tin Man," Sci Fi Channel. Prosthetic Makeup for a Series, Miniseries, Movie or a Special: "John Adams," HBO. Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score): "Pushing Daisies: Pigeon," ABC. Music Composition for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special (Original Dramatic Score): "The Company: Night 1," TNT. M usic Direction: "Movies Rock," CBS. Original Music and Lyrics: "Jimmy Kimmel Live," ABC. Original Main Title Theme Music: "Pirate Master: Episode 102," CBS. Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: Tim Conway, "30 Rock," NBC. Guest Actor in a Drama Series: Glynn Turman, "In Treatment," HBO. Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: Kathryn Joosten, "Desperate Housewives," ABC. Guest Actress in a Drama Series: Cynthia Nixon, "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," NBC. Special Class, Not Exclusively Made-for-Television Variety, Music, Comedy Event Program: "Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival Chicago (Great Performances), PBS. Special Class, Classical Music or Dance Program: "New York City Opera: Madama Butterfly (Live from Lincoln Center), PBS. Special Class, Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Program: "Battlestar Galactica: Razor Featurette 4," Sci Fi Channel.com. Special Class, Short-Format Nonfiction Program: "Great Moments from the Campaign Trail," The History Channel/VOD. Special Class, Awards Program: "The 61st Annual Tony Awards," CBS. Special Class, Short-Format Animated Program: "Camp Lazlo: Lazlo's First Crush," Cartoon Network. Children's Program (Area Award: Possibility of more than one award): "Classical Baby (I'm Grown Up Now): The Poetry Show," HBO; "Nick News with Linda Ellerbee: The Untouchable Kids of India," Nickelodeon. Nonfiction Special: "Autism: The Musical," HBO. Nonfiction Series (Area Award: Possibility of more than one award): "American Masters," PBS; "This American Life," Showtime. Reality Program: "Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List," Bravo. Exceptional Merit in Nonfiction Filmmaking: "White Light/Black Rain," HBO. Writing for Nonfiction Programming: "The War: Pride of Our Nation," PBS. Sound Editing for a Series: "Smallville: Bizarro," CW. Sound Editing for a Miniseries, Movie or Special: "John Adams: Don't Tread on Me," HBO. Sound Editing for Nonfiction Programming (single or multi-camera): "The War: When Things Get Tough," PBS. Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (one-hour): "Lost: Meet Kevin Johnson," ABC. Sound Mixing for a Miniseries or Movie: "John Adams: Don't Tread on Me," HBO. Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (half-hour) and Animation: "30 Rock: Episode 210," NBC. Sound Mixing for a Variety or Music Series or Special: "50th Annual Grammy Awards," CBS. Sound Mixing for Nonfiction Programming (single or multi-camera): "American Masters: Tony Bennett: The Music Never Ends," PBS. Visual Effects for a Series: "Battlestar Galactica: He That Believeth In Me," Sci Fi Channel. Variety, Music or Comedy Special: "Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project," HBO. Special Visual Effects for a Miniseries, Movie or Special: "John Adams: Join or Die," HBO. Stunt Coordination: "Chuck: Chuck Versus the Undercover Lover," NBC. Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control for a Series: "Dancing With the Stars: Episode 502A," ABC. Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control for a Miniseries, Movie or Special: "50th Annual Grammy Awards," CBS. Individual Achievement in Animation (possibility of more than one award): "Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends: Mondo Coco," Cartoon Network; "Creature Comforts America: Self Image, Winging It, Art," CBS. Voice-Over Performance: Keith David, narrator, "The War: A Necessary War," PBS. Governors Award: Preserve Our Planet Campaign, National Geographic Channel.

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