Regis & Kelly, Ellen DeGeneres et al. Win 2011 Daytime Emmy Awards

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced the winners of the 38th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards in a live television broadcast on the CBS Television Network from the Las Vegas Hilton last night, June 19, 2011.

Hosted by the entertainer, Wayne Brady, the host of the Daytime Game Show, "Let's Make a Deal," the telecast include an illustrious group of presenters including, Daytime Emmy Award winner Rachael Ray ("The Rachael Ray Show") and Dr. Mehmet Oz ("The Dr. Oz Show") along with Shemar Moore ("Criminal Minds"), the legendary Carol Burnett, Anderson Cooper ("Anderson Cooper 360"), the variety act of Penn & Teller, Meredith Viera (formerly of NBC's "Today Show"), Sherri Shepherd ("The View"), Susan Lucci ("All My Children"), Jillian Michaels ("The Biggest Loser"), along with many of the stars of television's Daytime Drama programs.

Musical performances were made by the inimitable Gladys Knight and Marie Osmond as well as magical presentations by Cirque du Soleil's "Viva Elvis," Jabbawockeez and the Blue Man Group.

The 38th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to game show hosts Pat Sajak of Wheel of Fortune and Alex Trebek of Jeopardy!
In addition, Oprah Winfrey was honored with the Chairman's Crystal Pillar Award for her three decades on network television.

Associated Television International's (ATI) President and Emmy award-winning producer David McKenzie served as executive producer of the broadcast.

The Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards recognize outstanding achievement in all fields of daytime television production and are presented to individuals and programs broadcast from 2:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. during the 2010 calendar year.
The 38th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards is a presentation of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in cooperation with the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. A breakdown of the awards by network, as compiled by the independent accounting firm of Lutz & Carr, LLP, follows.

On Friday evening, the Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy Awards which honors 56 craft categories, the backbone behind everything that is Daytime television, were given out at a special gala at the Westin Bonaventure in downtown Los Angeles. An overflowing crowd of more than 1,000 attendees were treated to a rousing program hosted by Steve Wilkos of "The Steve Wilkos Show," and joined by many of the stars of Daytime television.

The Las Vegas Hilton is the official hotel of the Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards. Spot Shot Instant Carpet Stain Remover is one of the official sponsors of the Red Carpet of the Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards. Hydroxatone is one of the sponsors of the Daytime Emmy Entertainment Emmy Awards and Off The Wall Gifts is the producer of the official Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards Gift Bag and Talent Lounge.

A complete list of tonight's winners follows in addition to a chart showing the combined networks awarded recognition at both the Daytime Broadcast Show and the Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy Awards:

OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES
The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)

OUTSTANDING GAME/AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION SHOW
Jeopardy! (SYNDICATED)

Wheel of Fortune (SYNDICATED)

OUTSTANDING TALK SHOW / ENTERTAINMENT
The Ellen Degeneres Show (SYNDICATED)OUTSTANDING TALK SHOW / INFORMATIVE

The Dr. Oz Show (SYNDICATED)

OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Laura Wright, as Carly Corinthos Jacks - General Hospital (ABC)

OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Michael Park, as Jack Snyder - As the World Turns (CBS)

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Heather Tom, as Katie Logan Spencer - The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Jonathan Jackson, as Lucky Spencer - General Hospital (ABC)

OUTSTANDING YOUNGER ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Brittany Allen, as Marisa Chandler - All My Children (ABC)

OUTSTANDING YOUNGER ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Scott Clifton, as William Spencer III aka Liam Cooper - The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)

OUTSTANDING GAME SHOW HOST
Ben Bailey, as Host - Cash Cab (Discovery Channel)

OUTSTANDING TALK SHOW HOST
Dr. Mehmet Oz, as Host - The Dr. Oz Show (SYNDICATED)
Kelly Ripa, as Host, Regis Philbin, as Host - Live with Regis and Kelly (SYNDICATED)

OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES DIRECTING TEAM
The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)
Directors - Cynthia J. Popp, Michael Stich, Deveney Kelly, Jennifer Howard, Associate Directors - Steven A. Wacker, Clyde Kaplan, Catherine Sedwick, Stage Managers - Douglas Hayden, Laura Yale, Production Associate - Lori Staffier

The Young and the Restless (CBS)
Directors - Andrew Lee, Dean LaMont, Sally McDonald, Mike Denney, Associate Directors - Marc Beruti, Jennifer Scott Christenson, Chris Mullen, Robbin Phillips, Stage Managers - Tom McDermott, Herbert Weaver, Jr., Production Associates - Nancy Ortenberg, Erica Meyer, Vanessa Noland

OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES WRITING TEAM
The Young and the Restless (CBS)
Head Writer - Maria Arena Bell, Co-Head Writers - Hogan Sheffer, Scott Hamner, Writers - Anne Schoettle, Amanda L. Beall, Sandra Weintraub, Teresa Zimmerman, Natalie Minardi Slater, Linda Schreiber, Beth Milstein, Marla Kanelos, Jay Gibson, Janice Ferri Esser, Tom Casiello, Paula Cwikly

For more results from the 2011 Daytime Emmys, visit http://www.emmyonline.tv/

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is a professional service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy Award for News & Documentary, Sports, Daytime Entertainment, Daytime Creative Arts & Entertainment, Public & Community Service, Technology & Engineering, and Business & Financial Reporting. Regional Emmy Awards are given in 19 regions across the United States. NATAS also presents the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Global Media Awards^TM which recognizes excellence in the world-wide intersection of digital entertainment and technology. Emmy Awards given out for primetime programming are presented by our sister organization, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS). Beyond awards, NATAS has extensive educational programs including National Student Television and its Student Award for Excellence for outstanding journalistic work by high school students, as well as scholarships, publications, and major activities for both industry professionals and the viewing public. For more information, please visit the website at www.emmyonline.tv