Actress Linda Dano, who won an Emmy Award for her portrayal of Felicia Gallant on NBC soap opera Another World, recently spoke out on her Facebook page expressing her thoughts about Kathy Griffin hosting the Daytime Emmys on Sunday Night. Dano was not pleased with Griffin's less than classy commentary and the decision to hire her as host of the ceremony.Check out what Dano had to say, in her own words, below about Kathy Griffin and this year's Daytime Emmy Awards.
I need to vent about Kathy Griffin and last night's Daytime Emmy Awards. Named the host by Malachy G. Wienges, Chairman of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences / why I don't know.
Clearly, the TV Academy wanted a buzz worthy host for their live stream-only show, and you can't get much better than filter-less Griffin. Oh, and she delivered. Her entire intro also had nothing to do with daytime TV
I don't know her and she doesn't know me...after last night, I don't care to know her!
She started the night by saying "Welcome to the shit show…this is your night…" Can't imagine anything less classy!
Her claim to fame is that she likes to offend people. Congratulations, mission accomplished.
The Daytime Community is a closely knit community of hard working, very professional, talented people who love entertaining their devoted fans.
I have had the honor to be recognized by The Academy and my fellow performers. I am offended to have someone like Ms. Griffin say things like "We’re making history! Oh god — shit! Guys, I’m sorry if my nipples fall out."
I was truly offended for my fellow members of the Daytime Community but when she repeated something about Susan Lucci that Sarah Michelle Geller told her in confidence (that probably never happened, Kathy Griffin crossed the line!
I won't repeat it here. Look it up if you want to see what she said.
When The Academy selects a host like Kathy Griffin, it's no wonder people have no respect for Daytime.
If you feel like I do, please let Mr. Wienges know. It's the only way The Academy will know that their experiment did not work.
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