Daytime Emmy Awards History: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Marcy Walker

Five talented ladies are nominated in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series category for the 43rd Daytime Emmy Awards-- Nominated are: Finola Hughes (Anna) General Hospital, Mary Beth Evans (Kayla) Days of our Lives, Maura West (Ava) General Hospital, Tracey Bregman (Lauren) The Young and the Restless, and Kassie DePaiva (Eve) Days of our Lives. Only one will end up winning the coveted trophy.  The Outstanding Lead Actress category is always an exciting one. And we have proof!

The clips below feature the winning actresses from previous years accepting their awards:

* Kim Zimmer as Reva Shayne on Guiding Light in 1985
* Marcy Walker as Eden Capwell Castillo on Santa Barbara in 1989
* Linda Dano as Felicia Gallant on Another World in 1993
* Hillary B.Smith as Nora Gannon on One Life to Live in 1994
* Erika Slezak as Victoria Lord Carpenter on One Life to Live in 1995
* Jess Walton as Jill Abbott on The Young and the Restless in 1997
* Cynthia Watros as Annie Dutton on Guiding light in 1998
* Susan Lucci finally winning the Emmy as Erika Kane on All My Children in 1999
* Susan Flannery as Stephanie Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful in 2000
* Michelle Stafford as Phyllis Summers Abbott on The Young and the Restless in 2004
* Kim Zimmer as Reva Shayne Lewis on Guiding Light in 2006
* The late Jeanne Cooper as Katherine Chancellor on The Young and the Restless in 2008
* Maura West as Carly Tenney on As the World Turns in 2010
* Heather Tom as Katie Logan on The Bold and the Beautiful in 2013
* Eileen Davidson as Kristen DiMera on Days of our Lives in 2014
* Maura West as Ava Jerome on General Hospital in 2015

'23 Blast' Premieres in New York City (Photos)

Dylan Baker and Mark Hapka. Photo Credit: Sue Coflin/Max Photos

Emmy-nominated actor Dylan Baker makes his directorial debut in the new movie 23 Blast. When a high school football star is suddenly stricken with irreversible, total blindness, he must decide whether to live a safe, protected life or to summon the courage through playing football to step back into the world.

Written by Bram Hoover and Toni Hoover, 23 Blast is based on the amazing, true story of Travis Freeman. A typical teenager growing up in a small town in Kentucky, Travis is a local hero on and off the field. In the prime of his youth, he is unexpectedly stricken with an infection that destroys his optic nerve; he becomes blind overnight. Travis is played in the film by former Days of our Lives star Mark Hapka.

Also starring are Bram Hoover, Stephen Lang, Max Adler, Alexa PenaVega, Dylan Baker, Kim Zimmer, Becky Ann Baker and Timothy Busfield

Under the influence of parents who love him, a physical therapist who challenges him, a coach who inspires him, and a best friend who he cannot bear to leave behind, Travis shows us what true bravery is by competing on the gridiron, helping his team advance to the State playoffs. We follow Travis and Jerry Baker, his closest friend, from the time they meet on the football field as kids through high school. Jerry’s attraction to the dark side of teenage temptations threatens to pull the friends apart. It is only on the football field where they truly connect.

Depicting a story of hope triumphing over despair, of courage and faith overcoming fear and of victory prevailing over adversity, 23 Blast is designed to encourage and uplift audiences.

The cast also includes Crystal Hunt, Fred Thompson, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Kevin Cooney and Scott Sowers.

23 Blast will be released nationwide on Friday, October 24, but a premiere was held in New York City on Monday night at Regal Cinemas E-Walk Theatre. Check out photos from the event below:

PHOTOS: Opening Night of Kim Zimmer in "Hello, Dolly!"

Kim Zimmer as Dolly Gallagher Levi.
Photo Credit: Sue Coflin/Max Photos

Kim Zimmer, who won four Daytime Emmy Awards for her portrayal of Guiding Light's Reva Shayne, has taken on another iconic character. For the first time in 25 years, The Barn Theatre is presenting Tony Award winning musical, "Hello, Dolly!" Zimmer stars as the beloved matchmaker Dolly Levi in the classic Broadway hit.

Based on Thornton Wilder's 1955 play "The Matchmaker," "Hello, Dolly!" centers around the country's most lovable Matchmaker, Dolly Levi. Humor and romance abounds when the widowed Dolly parades back into Yonkers, New York not only to arrange, meddle and match-up lonely hearts, but with marriage on her mind and a recipe for love in her pocket. With her eye on the impervious Horace, she hatches a scheme to win his heart and heal her own in the process.

Joining Zimmer in this fast-paced, feel-good musical is long-time Barn favorite Robin Haynes as Horace Vandergelder, and Patrick Hunter as Cornelius Hackl, 2nd year apprentice Josh Meredith as Barnaby Tucker, 2nd year apprentice Hannah Eakin as Irene Malloy, and Melissa Cotton as Minnie Fay. Also featured are Jamey Grisham as Ambrose Kemper, 3rd year apprentice Jillian Weimer as Ermengarde and the entire Barn company. Jerry Herman's magnificent score is full of memorable songs including "Put On Your Sunday Clothes," "It Takes a Woman," "Before the Parade Passes By," ""Hello, Dolly!","and "It Only Takes a Moment."

Check out more photos below from opening night on August 19, 2014.

Kim Zimmer to Star in "Hello, Dolly!" at The Barn Theatre School

Kim Zimmer, who won four Daytime Emmy Awards for her masterful portrayal of Guiding Light's Reva Shayne, is about to take on another iconic character. For the first time in 25 years, The Barn Theatre will present the Tony Award winning musical, "Hello, Dolly!" Zimmer stars as the beloved matchmaker Dolly Levi in the classic Broadway hit.

Based on Thornton Wilder's 1955 play "The Matchmaker," "Hello, Dolly!" centers around the country's most lovable Matchmaker, Dolly Levi. Humor and romance abounds when the widowed Dolly parades back into Yonkers, New York not only to arrange, meddle and match-up lonely hearts, but with marriage on her mind and a recipe for love in her pocket. With her eye on the impervious Horace, she hatches a scheme to win his heart and heal her own in the process.

Joining Zimmer in this fast-paced, feel-good musical is long-time Barn favorite Robin Haynes as Horace Vandergelder, and Patrick Hunter as Cornelius Hackl, 2nd year apprentice Josh Meredith as Barnaby Tucker, 2nd year apprentice Hannah Eakin as Irene Malloy, and Melissa Cotton as Minnie Fay. Also featured are Jamey Grisham as Ambrose Kemper, 3rd year apprentice Jillian Weimer as Ermengarde and the entire Barn company. Jerry Herman's magnificent score is full of memorable songs including "Put On Your Sunday Clothes," "It Takes a Woman," "Before the Parade Passes By," ""Hello, Dolly!","and "It Only Takes a Moment."

Classic Episodes Of Daytime Soap Opera 'The Doctors' Featuring Alec Baldwin, Kathleen Turner, Kim Zimmer, and Elizabeth Hubbard!

Kathleen Turner as Nola 

Luken Communications yesterday announced the addition of the classic NBC daytime soap opera The Doctors to Retro TV. As we wait to see this beloved soap return, check out Academy Award nominee Alec Baldwin (Billy Aldrich), Academy Award nominee Kathleen Turner (Nola Dancy Aldrich), and Daytime Emmy Award Winning Actresses, Kim Zimmer (The Original Nola Dancy Aldrich), Hillary B. Smith (Kit McCormick), and Elizabeth Hubbard (Dr. Althea Davis)in classic episodes of The Doctors.

You just may be surprised who else you recognize!

Daytime Emmy Awards History: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Susan Lucci won the Daytime Emmy as
Outstanding Lead Actress in 1999

Four talented ladies are nominated in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series category for the 41st Daytime Emmy Awards--Eileen Davidson as Kristin DiMera on Days of Our Lives, Heather Tom as Katie Logan on The Bold and the Beautiful, Katherine Kelly Lang as Brooke Logan on The Bold and the Beautiful, and Arianne Zucker as Nicole Walker on Days of Our Lives. Only one will end up winning the coveted trophy.  The Outstanding Lead Actress category is always an exciting one. And we have proof!

The clips below feature the winning actresses from previous years accepting their awards:
* Linda Dano as Felicia Gallant on Another World in 1993
* Hillary B.Smith as Nora Gannon on One Life to Live in 1994
* Erika Slezak as Victoria Lord Carpenter on One Life to Live in 1995
* Jess Walton as Jill Abbott on The Young and the Restless in 1997
* Cynthia Watros as Annie Dutton on Guiding light in 1998
* Susan Lucci finally winning the Emmy as Erika Kane on All My Children 1999
* Susan Flannery as Stephanie Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful in 2000
* Michelle Stafford as Phyllis Summers Abbott on The Young and the Restless in 2004
* Kim Zimmer as Reva Shayne Lewis on Guiding Light in 2006
* The late Jeanne Cooper as Katherine Chancellor on The Young and the Restless in 2008