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50 Fabulous Years of Lisa Winner Announced
April Grove of Piqua, Ohio has been announced the winner of the AS THE WORLD TURNS' and CBS.com's casting call contest to celebrate actress Eileen Fulton's 50th anniversary on the show. Grove will appear with Fulton on the show, Tuesday, May 18. . "50 Fabulous Years With Lisa," named after Fulton's character Lisa Grimaldi, invited fans to upload videos of themselves performing cabaret songs to cbs.com. AS THE WORLD TURNS fans voted online for the winner, with input from producers on the top 10 finalists.
"I can't think of a more delightful way to celebrate my 50th anniversary than to collaborate and share the stage with such a talented fan during this special time," said Fulton.
ATWT Scores 13 Daytime Emmy Nominations!
The 37th Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations were announced this morning on The Early Show and CBS received 45 nominations!
The Young and the Restless received 16 nominations, As the World Turns received 13, The Bold and the Beautiful received 11 and Guiding Light received 3. And The Price is Right and Let's Make a Deal received one each. Congratulations to everyone!
CBS will be airing the awards show live, Sunday, June 27th, live from the Las Vegas Hilton.
Check out our list of CBS nominees below!
As the World Turns
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series - Maura West
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Jon Lindstrom
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Michael Park
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series - Julie Pinson
Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series - Marnie Schulenberg
Outstanding Drama Series Writing Team
Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design For a Drama Series
Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design For a Drama Series
Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling for a Drama Series
Outstanding Achievement in Live & Direct to Tape Sound Mixing for a Drama Series
Outstanding Achievement in Makeup for a Drama Series
Outstanding Achievement in Multiple Camera Editing For a Drama Series
Outstanding Stunt Coordination
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Drama Series
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series - Michelle Stafford
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Peter Bergman
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Doug Davidson
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series - Billy Miller
Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series - Christel Khalil
Outstanding Drama Series Writing Team
Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design For a Drama Series
Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design For a Drama Series
Outstanding Achievement in Lighting Direction For a Drama Series
Outstanding Achievement in Live & Direct to Tape Sound Mixing for a Drama Series
Outstanding Achievement in Makeup for a Drama Series
Outstanding Achievement in Multiple Camera Editing For a Drama Series
Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition For a Drama Series
Outstanding Original Song for a Drama Series: "An Angel's Lullaby"
Outstanding Achievement in Technical Direction/Electronic Camera/Video Control For a Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful
Outstanding Drama Series
Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series - Drew Tyler Bell
Outstanding Drama Series Writing Team
Outstanding Drama Series Directing Team
Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design For a Drama Series
Outstanding Achievement For a Casting Director For a Drama Series - Christy Dooley
Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling for a Drama Series
Outstanding Achievement in Makeup for a Drama Series
Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition For a Drama Series
Outstanding Original Song for a Drama Series: "Y.O.U."
Outstanding Stunt Coordination
Guiding Light
Outstanding Lead Actress In a Drama Series - Crystal Chapell
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series - Beth Chamberlain
Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series - Zack Conroy
The Price is Right
Outstanding Game/Audience Participation Show
Let's Make a Deal
Outstanding Game Show Host - Wayne Brady
Helen Wagner, Television Legend, Dies at 91
CBS's AS THE WORLD TURNS mourns the passing of Helen Wagner, who for 54 years played "Nancy Hughes" on the daytime drama. Wagner, 91, passed away in her home in Hudson Valley, N.Y. on Saturday, May 1.
Wagner spoke the first words on AS THE WORLD TURNS when the show premiered on April 2, 1956, and holds the Guinness World Record for playing the same role on television for the longest amount of time. In 2004, Wagner was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. In 2002, she received a plaque on the Buddy Holly Walk of Fame in Lubbock, Texas.
"Helen was beloved by everyone who had the good fortune to work with her," said Barbara Bloom, Senior Vice President, Daytime Programs, CBS. "She was the consummate professional who made Nancy Hughes the mother, wife and grandmother we all wanted to have. We will miss her tremendously, and always treasure the years we spent with her in Oakdale."
"All of us at AS THE WORLD TURNS are deeply saddened by Helen's passing," said Christopher Goutman, Executive Producer. "She is loved by generations of fans and while we will miss her greatly, Helen will always remain the heart and soul of AS THE WORLD TURNS."
Born on September 3, 1918 in Lubbuck, Texas, Wagner studied at Monmouth College in Illinois, earning degrees in dramatics and music. While working at her first professional stage job singing with the St. Louis Municipal Opera, Wagner caught the eye of Oscar Hammerstein, who then cast Wagner in the Broadway production of "Sunny River."
Wagner's other Broadway credits include Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Oklahoma!," "The Bad Seed," "My Name Is Acquilon" and "Love of Four Colonels." She toured as Blanche in "A Streetcar Named Desire" with Lee Marvin, and appeared in regional theater in Illinois as Eleanor in "The Lion in Winter" and in all of the women's roles in "Lovers and Other Strangers."
Before joining AS THE WORLD TURNS in 1956, Wagner appeared on a number of television programs including "Studio One," "Philco Radio Television" and "The World of Mr. Sweeney."
Wagner was married to Broadway producer Robert Willey from June, 1954 until his death in May, 2009.
2010 Daytime Emmys on CBS
THE 37TH ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY® AWARDS will be broadcast Sunday, June 27 (9:00-11:00 Live, PM, ET/delayed PT) from the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas on the CBS Television Network. This is the first time the awards ceremony will take place in Las Vegas.
"The Daytime Emmy Awards are one of the cornerstones of our business and we are thrilled to be back on CBS," said Herb Granath, Chairman, National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). "Last year's show was one of the most entertaining events in our history, and this year's Las Vegas-based broadcast promises to be even more exciting."
Associated Television International (ATI) will produce the show with ATI President and Emmy Award winner David McKenzie serving as executive producer. "After last year's Daytime Emmy Awards, we are delighted to be working with NATAS again," said McKenzie. "Being on the top-rated network gives us the opportunity to reach a wide audience and moving the show to Las Vegas allows us a dazzling range of production choices."
"Daytime series have a loyal and passionate following," said Jack Sussman, Executive Vice President, Specials, Music and Live Events, CBS Entertainment. "We're excited to honor these series and their viewers in primetime with this annual showcase."
Details regarding tickets will be available shortly.
Nominations will be announced on May 12.
The Daytime Emmy Awards recognize outstanding achievement in all fields of daytime television production and will be presented to individuals and programs broadcast from 2:00 AM-6:00 PM during the 2009 calendar year.
THE 37TH ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY AWARDS is a presentation of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in cooperation with the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
All balloting for THE 37TH ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY AWARDS will be compiled by the independent accounting firm of Lutz and Carr, LLP. American Airlines is the official airline of the Daytime Emmy Awards.
Mick Hazen Takes Home Award
Mick Hazen (Parker) won a Young Artist Award in the category of Best Performance in a TV Series. This is the second year in a row that he as won the award.He was the only daytime performer nominated in his category. Way to go Mick!
Party of Seven
Congratulations to PAOLO SEGANTI and his wife Carlotta Chang who welcomes Lucia, a healthy baby girl on December 20. Lucia joins siblings, Stella, Marcello, Maddalena and Pippo. Warm wishes goes out to the whole family.
ATWT Nominated for GLAAD Award
As The World Turns earned a GLAAD Nomination for Outstanding Daily Drama. The GLAAD Awards will be held March 13, 2010 at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. Congratulations to everyone at ATWT.
ATWT Up for DGA Awards
Congratulations goes out to Christopher Goutman and his directoral team who was nominated for a Director's Guild of America Award. The team is recognized for Episode 13457. This is Christopher Goutman's fourth DGA Award nomination. He was previously nominated in this same category for As the World Turns in 2007, 2004, and 1997. Good Luck ATWT!
ATWT Earns WGA Nomination
Congratulations goes out to As The World Turns who earned a WGA nomination in the Daytime Serial category. The WGA Awards are announced February 20, 2010.
ATWT to Broadcast its Final Episode
CBS's daytime drama AS THE WORLD TURNS will broadcast its final episode in September 2010. At the time of its final broadcast, the series will have spanned 54 years and more than 13,000 episodes.
"It's extremely difficult to say good-bye to a long-running series that's been close to our hearts for so long," said Barbara Bloom, Senior Vice President, Daytime Programming. "The almanacs will show AS THE WORLD TURNS as a pioneer of the format, a hallmark for quality with its numerous Emmy's, the launching pad for many television and film stars and a daytime ratings powerhouse for parts of three decades. But, the true legacy of AS THE WORLD TURNS will be the fictional characters and stories of a small Midwest town that resonated every day with millions of viewers over multiple generations, becoming a treasured daytime institution in the process. We thank our partners at Procter & Gamble for the privilege of hosting this beloved series…the actors, writers, producers and crew who worked so hard and shared their amazing talents to bring this series to life...and, of course, the viewers who shared the journey on our network for so many years."