Mimi sizes up the Daytime Emmy Nominations
Never mind all of those divas on TV soap operas. Behind the screen, where real power is wielded, Mimi Torchin reigns as one of the queens of daytime TV journalists. The former editor-in-chief of Soap Opera Weekly is still a columnist for that publication plus, on the web, at Soapnet.com. What does she think of the Daytime Emmy nominations? We asked her media majesty.
Mimi says, "It's a pretty interesting race in every category, though I thought there were some of the worst nomination oversights in years! How did 'One Life's' John Paul Lavoisier not get nominated (I don't know if he fits agewise into younger actor or supporting)? He stole every scene he was in, plays comedy with equal aplomb as drama (not something most soap actors can do) and, as Randy Jackson would say, just "brought it" every time he was on screen. Also, 'Y&R's' Sharon Case and Josh Morrow broke my heart on a regular basis last year pre, during and post Cassie's (their on-screen daughter) death. But sometimes a snub one year pays off the next, which I think will be the case with lead actress nominee Beth Ehlers. She had the year of her career in the previous Emmy year and didn't get a nod. This year she's the frontrunner because, though voting is supposedly done on only two hours' work, I think the press has made it clear she was robbed last year. Finally (aren't you glad you asked?), I think the supporting actress and younger actor will be the hardest categories to judge. I haven't watched the submissions yet so I don't know what scenes they picked, but I would be hard-pressed off the top of my head to choose between 'Y&R's' Tracey Bregman, who had a specatcular year and 'GL's' Gina Tognoni, who was also just sensational. Dinah is now my favorite character on that show. As for younger actor, though I'd go for 'Y&R's' Michael Grazadei, last year's winner (David Lago) was my last choice and so out of left field that without having yet reviewed the submissions I don't even want to hazard a guess as to who will win. Whoever it is, I wonder if he'll do a Chris Walken imitation in his acceptance speech in lieu of thanking anyone, too!"
The Daytime Emmys will be telecast live by ABC at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles on April 28.
Photo: Mimi Torchin is one of daytime TV's top experts who'll pipe soon with her predictions at The Envelope.
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I think Gina Tognoni (Dinah, Guiding Light) should take Best Supporting Actress. She's just sensational (Dinah-mite!). Given the amount of screen time she's been getting, surely she'll move on to the Best Actress category. It seems she's reached the plateau for Best Supporting Actresses that the Academy will want to reward.
Posted by: Joaquin Tucson | April 11, 2006 at 09:23 AM
This years Daytime Emmys are really going to be the Year of CBS! As the World Turns had a phenominal year with their baby switch saga. All of the core characters in this sweeping tale were so beyond great and brilliant that they will all get their awards. Jennifer Landon's performance as Gwen Norback after finding out the truth was so heartbreaking that you really felt her pain. Her performance was heighten even more with Jesse Soffer as Will Munson. They both exhibited two tortured souls that found eachother as soulmates. Jesse Soffer's range of acting was so intense. You couldn't help but root for him. Jennifer Ferrin's performance was also striking as the mother who was mislead of her baby's supposed "death" that she became a meth addict. As Jennifer Munson, Ferrin's did her portrayal of this character justice. Both Grayson McCouch and Trent Dawson were even more endearing on ATWT as they were both great supporting cast members in key storylines. They should all win. As the World Turns exhibited just why they are still at the top of the league as they celebrate 50 YEARS on Television! Congratulations!
Posted by: Catesa | March 24, 2006 at 08:44 PM