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More than two decades after the original EMMYs were created, the Daytime EMMY Awards began in 1972. The Daytime EMMYs were handed out as part of the EMMYs ceremonies for the first two years, then, in 1974, were given a show of their own.
Since there are relatively few daytime dramas, there is a great deal of repetition in nominees and winners. Actress Susan Lucci became the poster-woman for perseverance when she won her first EMMY for Best Actress in 1999 following 19 nominations and 19 disappointments.
General Hospital has dominated the Daytime drama awards in recent years, winning eight times since 1995. Guiding Light’s Kim Zimmer has had a remarkable run, winning the first of her five EMMYs in 1985 and her most recent award in 2006.
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