Daytime Emmys bittersweet with departing programs

Associated Press

LAS VEGAS

“The Bold and the Beautiful” won drama series honors for the third consecutive year at the Daytime Emmys on Sunday night in a bittersweet ceremony that marked the impending daytime departures of two veteran soap operas along with Regis Philbin and talk show queen Oprah Winfrey.

Executive producer Bradley Bell accepted the trophy, saying, “It’s over the top. We’re so grateful.”

Bell saluted his late father William Bell, who created “The Young and the Restless” and gave the younger Bell his start in the business.

“Dad, we did it,” he said. “Happy Father’s Day.”

Laura Wright, who plays Carly Corinthos on “General Hospital,” won her first Emmy in her first nomination. She joins Finola Hughes in 1991 as the only stars of the ABC soap to win lead actress honors.

“Hell, yeah!” she said, thrusting the trophy in the air. “This has been 20 years of the best career ever.”

Michael Park, who plays Jack Snyder on CBS’ “As the World Turns,” earned lead actor honors.

Scott Clifton won younger actor honors for his role as Liam Cooper on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” one of four trophies the show earned. It tied with “The Young and the Restless” for directing in a drama series.

“The Young and the Restless” won for best writing.

Brittany Allen of “All My Children” earned the show’s final Daytime Emmy, winning for younger actress in a drama series. She is no longer playing the role of Marisa Chandler.

The ABC soap opera, along with the network’s “One Life to Live,” are leaving the air after more than 40 years because of declining ratings.

“My heart breaks for all these people that this is not going to be a part of their lives,” she said backstage about the show’s impending demise. “Having just gone through something like this, I survived. It was scary, but change is a good thing and it opens the door for new opportunities.”

Jonathan Jackson of “General Hospital” and Heather Tom of “The Bold and the Beautiful” won as supporting actor and actress in the live show hosted by Wayne Brady at the Las Vegas Hilton.

Jackson, who plays Lucky Spencer, brought his young son and daughter onstage with him.

“It’s Father’s Day. I couldn’t resist,” he said.

Drama series: “The Bold & The Beautiful.”

Lead actress in a drama series: Laura Wright, “General Hospital.”

Lead actor in a drama series: Michael Park, “As the World Turns.”

Supporting actress in a drama series: Heather Tom, “The Bold and the Beautiful.”

Supporting actor in a drama series: Jonathan Jackson, “General Hospital.”

Game show (tie): “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune.”

Informative talk show: “The Dr. Oz Show.”

Entertainment talk show: “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”

Younger Actor in a drama series: Scott Clifton, “The Bold and the Beautiful.”

Younger Actress in a drama series: Brittany Allen, “All My Children.”

Entertainment talk show: “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”

Drama series directing team (tie): “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “The Young and the Restless.”

Drama series writing team: “The Young and the Restless.”

Talk-show host (tie): Mehmet Oz, “The Dr. Oz Show,” and Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa, “Live with Regis and Kelly.”

Game-show host: Ben Bailey, “Cash Cab.”