2nd Daytime Emmy Awards

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2nd Daytime Emmy Awards
DateMay 15, 1975
LocationAboard the S.S. Dayliner
Presented by National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
Hosted by Monty Hall and Stephanie Edwards
Highlights
Outstanding Drama Series The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Game Show Hollywood Squares
Television/radio coverage
Network ABC
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The 2nd Daytime Emmy Awards were held on Thursday, May 15, 1975, and broadcast on ABC to commemorate excellence in daytime programming from the previous year (1974). The event was hosted by Monty Hall and Stephanie Edwards. It was uniquely held on board the S.S. Dayliner in the Hudson River between New York City and New Jersey. It had cast off from New York's Pier 81 with 600 invited guests being accommodated for a luncheon before the awards telecast between 1:30-3 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The telecast preempted Let's Make a Deal , The $10,000 Pyramid and The Big Showdown . [1] [2]

Contents

Winners in each category are in bold.

Outstanding Daytime Drama Series

Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series

Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series

Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Special

Best Actress in a Daytime Drama Special

Outstanding Individual Director in a Daytime Drama Series

Outstanding Daytime Drama Series Writing

Outstanding Daytime Drama Special

Outstanding Game or Audience Participation Show

Outstanding Host in a Game Show or Audience Participation Show

Outstanding Entertainment - Children's Series

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