| 44th Daytime Emmy Awards | |
|---|---|
 Official poster | |
| Awarded for | Outstanding achievement in all fields of daytime television |
| Date | April 30, 2017 |
| Location | Pasadena Civic Auditorium Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Presented by | National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences |
| Hosted by | Mario Lopez Sheryl Underwood |
| Preshow host(s) | Carolyn Hennesy[1] |
| Highlights | |
| Most nominations | The Young and the Restless (25) |
| Outstanding Drama Series | General Hospital |
| Outstanding Game Show | Jeopardy! |
| Website | emmyonline |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | Facebook Live Periscope Producer |
| Produced by | Michael Levitt David Michaels David Parks |
The 44th Daytime Emmy Awards, presented by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), "recognizes outstanding achievement in all fields of daytime television production and are presented to individuals and programs broadcast from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during the 2016 calendar year". The ceremony took place on April 30, 2017 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, in Pasadena, California, and began at 5:00 p.m. PST / 8:00 p.m. EST.[2][3] The ceremony, livestreamed in the United States by Facebook Live and Periscope Producer, was executively produced by Michael Levitt, David Parks, and the Senior Vice President of the Daytime Emmy Awards, David Michaels.[4][5] Actors and television hosts Mario Lopez and Sheryl Underwood hosted the ceremony for the first time.[6][7]
In related events, the Academy held its 44th Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony also at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on April 28, 2017.[2] On January 26, 2017, the Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Mary Hart.[3] Soap Opera Digest reported that former All My Children star Susan Lucci would make an appearance at the ceremony, as part of a segment paying tribute to the serial's creator, Agnes Nixon.[8]
- ^ Eades, Chris (April 19, 2017). "Daytime Emmys 2017: GH's Carolyn Hennesy to Host the Red Carpet Show!". ABC Soaps In Depth. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ^ a b "The 44th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Pre-Nominations". Daytime Emmy Awards. New York City: National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. 2017. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
- ^ a b "Lifetime Achievement Honorees for the 44th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards". Daytime Emmy Awards. New York City: National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. January 26, 2017. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
- ^ "The 44th Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations" (PDF). New York City: emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. March 22, 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 13, 2017. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
- ^ "The 44th Annual Daytime Emmy Award Presenters" (PDF). Los Angeles: emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. April 13, 2017. Retrieved April 13, 2017.
- ^ Petski, Denise (2017-04-11). "Mario Lopez & Sheryl Underwood To Host 44th Daytime Emmy Awards". Deadline. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
- ^ "Mario Lopez & Sheryl Underwood announced as Hosts for the 44th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards" (PDF). Daytime Emmy Awards. New York City: National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. 2017. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
- ^ SOD (February 2, 2017). "Susan Lucci returns to Daytime Emmys". Soap Opera Digest. United States: American Media, Inc. Retrieved February 18, 2017.