Daytime Emmy Thoughts
General Hospital may be the comeback kid, but its night at the Daytime Emmy Awards was not spectacular.
I'm not sure how audience and critics will assess the show, but I had a few thoughts.
The show seemed disorganized and under-rehearsed, if it was rehearsed at all.
The In Memoriam section was annoying, as the camera kept panning away from the photos out to the singers, so that one of the people honored was never seen in close-up. And given all the years that Jeanne Cooper was on The Young and the Restless, a one-minute montage would have been nice.
My final thought is the after-winning interviews. Bad idea. The winners were in such a daze after receiving an Emmy that it was hard for them to express themselves. More awkwardness.
The most intelligent speech was given by Victoria Slezak about the future of soap opera. Very succinct. However, she didn't mention the future of the Daytime Emmy broadcasts.
Confrontations on Friday's 'GH'
On Friday's General Hospital, Tracy confronts Luke about the results of his tests.
Alexis confronts Shawn about Franco's shooting.
Franco confronts Lauren about their relationship.
Also: Morgan has a realization, and he also recognizes Big Alice from wrestling!
You can read all about it here.
Daytime Emmy Winners!
And they are:
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
The Bold and The Beautiful, CBS
Days Of Our Lives, NBC
The Young and The Restless, CBS
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series
General Hospital, ABC
The Young and the Restless, CBS
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series
Bold and the Beautiful, CBS
Days Of Our Lives, NBC
General Hospital ABC
The Young and The Restless, CBS
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful
General Hospital, ABC
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Younger Actress In A Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS
Days Of Our Lives, NBC
General Hospital, ABC
Outstanding Younger Actor In A Drama Series
Days Of Our Lives, NBC
The Young and the Restless, CBS
Outstanding Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful won for best writing team. B&B also picked up Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Directing Team, Outstanding Lighting Direction (tied with Young and the Restless), Outstanding Costume, and Outstanding Hairstyling.
General Hospital won a Creative Arts Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Multiple Camera Editing, along with One Life to Live.
The Young and the Restless picked up a Creative Arts Emmy for Outstanding Lighting Direction (tied with B&B), Outstanding Art Direction/Set Direction/Scenic Design, Outstanding Casting and Outstanding Makeup.
Days of Our Lives won a Creative Arts Emmy for Live & Direct to Tape Sound Mixing for a Drama Series.
Congratulations to all the winners.
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Possible Major Shocker Coming on 'GH'
Rumors (hard to come by these days under the new regime) are swirling, but nothing is definite. Just a lot of hints.
Supposedly a shocker is coming, and it may have to do with the character of Franco. Whatever it is, if it involves Franco, it's going to be divisive.
A while back, a similar rumor circulated that concerned identity, and we were told then that there was going to be a very mysterious and shocking summer ahead on GH.
If it toys with General Hospital's history - and the writers have respected that history thus far -- I'm going to be unhappy.
However, I'll admit, I can't wait for something shocking to happen. But be prepared. It will engender a lot of discussion, both positive and negative, whatever it is.
Daytime Emmy Awards on Sunday!
Those of you who get HLN, don't forget that the Daytime Emmy Awards are Sunday, June 16 at 8 p.m.
The Talk will feature some of the winners on their Monday show.
Enjoy!
Felix Dubois and His Alter Ego
Marc Anthony Samuel plays Felix Dubois, but the hardworking actor in real life is a serious actor with experience in many different areas of performing.
Meet Samuel -- and Felix -- here.
Photo: ABC
Olivia Hallucinates on Monday's 'GH'
Olivia has a hallucination that seems to happen seconds later on Monday's General Hospital.
Laura visits Lulu.
Felix dares Britt to have an amniocentesis.
Sabrina and Patrick have their date, dessert to follow.
You can read all about it here.
Sonny Tables a Hit, but Has Carly? -- Friday's 'GH'
On Friday's General Hospital, concerned about Danny's illness, Sonny calls off the hit on Franco for the moment. But is the impulsive Carly going to pursue Franco anyway?
Kiki/Lauren wants her new rich family to front her money for an apartment.
Ava and Franco come to blows over Kiki/Lauren.
Actually, so do Michael and Morgan -- Michael wants Morgan out.
Britt wins the blood test battle and also the file battle.
You can read all about it here.
When Cousins Marry
If any of you saw the musical version of The Producers, When Cousins Marry was one of the posters on Max Bialystock's wall. (And for a Six Degrees of Separation Moment, our very own Kelly Sullivan was actually in The Producers on Broadway.)
I'm getting a little nervous about Michael and Kiki. Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't they first cousins? If Jason is Michael's uncle, and Kiki is Franco's son, aren't we talking first cousins here?
I hope the writers realize that.
Some 'GH' Stars to Present at Daytime Emmy Awards
HLN has a nice list of stars lined up to present at the Daytime Emmy Awards.
Celebs include: Kathy Griffin, Nancy Lee Grahn, Rachael Ray, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Erika Slezak, Kristen Alderson, Lindsey Morgan, Freddie Smith, Julie Chen, Sharon Osbourne, Sara Gilbert, Aisha Tyler, Sheryl Underwood, Jason Thompson, Chandler Massey and Jacqueline MacInnes Wood.
Steve Harvey, Betty White, Wayne Brady, Alex Trebek, Todd Newton, Bethenny Frankel, Kris Jenner, Max Ehrich, Bryton James, Hunter King, Corbin Bernsen and Jess Walton were announced earlier.
The awards will be presented on HlN on Sunday, June 16, from 8-10 p.m.