Buena Vista Television Nabs Five Emmy Nods At The 33rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations

Buena Vista Television Nabs Five Emmy Nods At The 33rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations

'Live with Regis and Kelly' and 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' Among Shows Recognized

BURBANK, Calif., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Buena Vista Television garnered five nominations this morning for the 33rd Annual Daytime Emmy(R) Awards. The announcement, made live on ABC's "The View" by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, revealed two award nominations for BVT's ratings powerhouse "Live with Regis and Kelly," and three nominations for the quiz show extraordinaire "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire."

"Live with Regis and Kelly" was nominated for Outstanding Talk Show; co- hosts Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa received the nod for Outstanding Talk Show Host. Likewise, "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" was nominated for Outstanding Game/Audience Participation Show; host Meredith Vieira will defend her 2005 title as Outstanding Game Show Host. The game show also received a nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Technical Direction/Electronic Camera/Video Control.

Hit morning talker "Live with Regis and Kelly" continues to dominate daytime television as co-hosts Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa wake up millions of Americans each day with their winning blend of candor and wit. Currently in its 18th season in national syndication, the show welcomes A-list celebrity guests and the hottest musical performances.

Joining the ranks of pop culture's game show giants, "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" boasts four seasons in national syndication. Host Meredith Vieira heads up the high-stakes quiz show and its renowned tradition of lifelines, final answers and ultimate million-dollar prizes. Vieira took home top honors from the 2005 Daytime Emmy Awards, winning the Emmy for Outstanding Game Show Host.

The ceremony will be broadcast live on ABC on Friday, April 28 from 8-11 p.m. ET.

Buena Vista Television nominees for the 33rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards:

"Live With Regis and Kelly"
Outstanding Talk Show
Michael Gelman, Executive Producer
Regis Philbin, Executive Producer
Albert Bianchini, Producer
Deborah Koenig-Raptis, Producer
Cindy Macdonald, Producer
David Mullen, Producer
John Ogle, Producer
Marco Puglia, Producer
Mariann Sabol-Nieves, Producer
Joanne Saltzman, Producer
Jan Schillay, Producer
Elyssa Shapiro, Producer
Delores Spruell-Jackson, Producer
Jennifer Ulrich, Producer
Anne Marie Williams-Gray, Producer

Outstanding Talk Show Host
Regis Philbin, Kelly Ripa, Co-Hosts

"Who Wants To Be A Millionaire"
Outstanding Game/Audience Participation Show
Michael Davies, Executive Producer
Paul Smith, Executive Producer
Leigh Hampton, Executive Producer/Writer
Vincent Rubino, Co-Executive Producer
Meredith Vieira, Co-Executive Producer
Richard Sirop, Supervising Producer
Jennifer Weeks, Producer
Dominique Bruballa, Line Producer
Matthew Cohen, Director
Stan Hsue, Head Writer
Art Chung, Writer
Amy Ozols, Writer
Eben Russell, Writer
David Wilk, Writer

Outstanding Game Show Host
Meredith Vieira, Host

Outstanding Achievement In Technical Direction/Electronic
Camera/Video Control
Manse Sharp, III, Technical Director
Ron Washburn, Electronic Camera
Bruce Novich, Electronic Camera
James Miller, Electronic Camera
Jim Tufaro, Electronic Camera
Eric Kendra, Electronic Camera
William Akerlund, Electronic Camera
Barry Considine, Electronic Camera
Michael Cunningham, Electronic Camera
Keith Conod, Electronic Camera
Frank Bourassa, Electronic Camera
Yoneet Commare, Senior Video

Source: Buena Vista Television

CONTACT: Kim Harbin of Buena Vista Television, +1-818-460-5066

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