IN OUR OPINION

April 30, 2008

— 2008 Daytime Emmys

From Elaine G. Flores
So, the 35th Annual Daytime Emmy nominations were just announced a little while ago, and I'm already vexed. I simply don't understand the system: There are countless glaring omissions and a few laughable head-scratchers who made the cut. I can't believe the Younger Actress category could overlook a spitfire like GH's Kirsten Storms (Maxie). Shelley Hennig (Stephanie, DAYS) kicked some serious butt in one of DAYS's most compelling stories with campus rapist Ford Decker. And while three of the Younger Actress nominations went to Y&R, how on earth did Christel Khalil who carried the youth storylines as Lily not get a slot? The perennial snubbing of Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke, B&B) is just outrageous. After Brooke's rape last year, there was an episode where she vowed to get her life back. It was very moving and raw, and I distinctly recall getting chills and saying to myself how this was gonna be her year. Apparently not. I hope someone is paying attention to the scenes she had this week at Katie's bedside. Why is Alicia Minshew, who jumps through hoops as AMC's Kendall, not a nominee? And another thing, I know the Emmys love to reward sobbing and screaming, but I wish they paid more attention to the value of endearing quirkiness. As I was howling at my pal Danielle McClure's desk, she goes: "Funny never wins, Elaine. Funny never wins." I adore Bradford Anderson's Spinelli on GH and I wish the people who came up with this list had recognized him. The guy has waaaaaaay more to do than some other people in the Younger Actor category. I know this is a long shot, but another GHer Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) is very talented and would have made a fresh addition to the Supporting category. To my way of thinking, she beautifully exemplifies what it means to be a supporting actress. On the bright side, I'm really glad that ATWT's Trent Dawson (Henry) is there to represent the character actors. And Emily O'Brien's Jana on Y&R is certainly a colorful character, from the Amy Winehouse hair on down. I'm really glad that DAYS received so many nominations, especially that bankable cutie Darin Brooks as Max. But only one for GH? Seriously? Isn't that just too bad for Laura Wright (Carly), Maurice Benard (Sonny) and Steve Burton (Jason). You know, the stars of the show. And I loved OLTL's Paris, Texas storyline so I'm happy Brian Kerwin (Charlie) is nominated, but I think OLTL was robbed — especially in the Lead and Supporting Actress categories. I could go on, but all of this complaining has made me tired and hungry so I'm gonna go get some lunch now.

Reader Comments

Posted Wed Apr30, 2008, 3:55 PM — By Colleen Harris

Big WORD! This is just a joke, I mean really come on. If daytime wants to be taken seriously it's time to stop block voting like your picking who is going to be homecoming queeen and look at the work!

Posted Wed Apr30, 2008, 9:23 PM — By kt
ITA! I seriously can't believe that Y&R's Vail Bloom and Tammin Sursok were nominated! They shouldn't even be on the #1 show! At least Emily O'Brien has some acting chops! This is just ridiculous, no wonder the daytime ratings are down.

Posted Fri May 2, 2008, 2:31 PM — By Linda
Elaine, Absolutely agree that Alicia Minshew was ROBBED! Her work in 2007 was stellar and considering how much AMC demands of her (and yet constantly abuses her and Kendall), she deserved the darn award gift wrapped. And since we've learned some people didn't even bother to watch the submitted tapes, the awards themselves are just one huge joke.

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