Daytime Emmys salute late TV icons Alex Trebek, Larry King

By Beth Harris, Related Push

Revealed Friday, June 25, 2021 | eleven:55 p.m.

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LOS ANGELES — The Daytime Emmys turned into a adore letter to Alex Trebek, honoring the beloved “Jeopardy!” host and the exhibit seven months just after his death.

Trebek received as match exhibit host and “Jeopardy!” earned match exhibit honors on Friday night time.

ABC’s “General Hospital” claimed 4 trophies, which includes finest drama. Maurice Benard took lead actor honors for the 3rd time as Sonny Corinthos.

Jacqueline MacInnes Wooden of CBS’ “The Daring and the Beautiful” received as lead actress, incorporating to her trophy from two yrs in the past for her role as Steffy Forrester.

It was a family affair, with the little ones of Trebek and Larry King accepting on their late fathers’ behalf.

Trebek’s son, Matt, and daughter, Emily, stood behind the host’s podium on the quiz show’s established. Trebek died of pancreatic cancer in November at age 80.

“For as very long as we can bear in mind, he was constantly so very pleased to be a aspect of ‘Jeopardy!’, to do the job on a exhibit that was based mostly on awareness, chance and the problem — persons experienced to feel,” Trebek’s son stated. “He loved each and every bit of it.”

Emily additional, “He was constantly enthusiastic to go to do the job, even during his struggle with cancer. He was so fortuitous that he was ready to do what he loved, and we know that he not once took it for granted.”

It was Trebek’s 3rd straight victory and sixth all round in the category. He was nominated a record 32 periods during his profession.

Government producer Mike Richards focused the finest match exhibit trophy to Trebek, who hosted for 37 yrs.

“He was more than just a match exhibit host, he was a legend, a towering figure,” Richards stated in pre-taped remarks. “He believed that ‘Jeopardy!’ was more than just a match exhibit. He loved it simply because it stood for details, competition, and the celebration of intelligence.”

Kelly Clarkson’s eponymous speak exhibit earned two trophies. The singer was honored as host, beating out daytime newcomer Drew Barrymore, amid other people, and the exhibit received in the leisure speak category.

Trebek was remembered in a special tribute phase, together with Regis Philbin and King. Philbin died previous July at age 88. Between those people honoring Trebek in taped remarks have been U.S. 1st lady Jill Biden and Canadian Key Minister Justin Trudeau.

“I acquired to speak with him a couple yrs in the past, and he expressed to me how very pleased he was to be a Canadian,” Trudeau stated. “I experienced to tell him that all Canadians are extremely very pleased that he is one of us as properly.”

King, who died in January at age 87, received as educational speak exhibit host for his eponymous exhibit on Ora Television set. His sons, Chance and Cannon, accepted.

“This previous time was a testomony to his adore for broadcasting,” Chance King stated. “As considerably as he is long gone, he is with us in our hearts for good.”

Marla Adams and Max Gail received supporting actor trophies.

Adams plays Dina Mergeron on CBS’ “The Younger and the Restless.” The 82-calendar year-aged actor accepted at dwelling with the Emmy statue on a desk behind her. “Y&R” also received the finest producing category.

Gail appeared on phase even though socially distanced simply because of the coronavirus pandemic to acknowledge for his role as Mike Corbin on “General Medical center.” It was the seventy eight-calendar year-aged actor’s next trophy in the supporting category, acquiring received in 2019. “GH” also received directing honors.

“Red Desk Communicate,” showcasing Jada Pinkett Smith, her daughter, Willow, and her mom, Adrienne Banfield-Norris, received for educational speak exhibit.

Sheryl Underwood of “The Communicate” hosted.