The 20th Annual GLAAD Media Awards were held Saturday evening at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. AS THE WORLD TURNS won this year's GLAAD Award in the "Outstanding Daily Drama" category beating out ALL MY CHILDREN.
There were many ups and down during the Luke and Noah storyline in 2008 and much controversy but the special Gay Pride episode featuring Cyndi Lauper on July 3 was enough by itself to warrant this recognition. Aside from the ending where Noah announced he was joining the Army, this was a near perfect show. It was definitely the gayest episode of daytime drama ever and possibly in broadcast television history. The show also deserves kudos for showing one of the few continuing gay couples in television. Whenever I think about the missteps, I just remind my self about all the other soaps telling a love story between two men and realize there aren't any. It makes me appreciate the visibility.
With GUIDING LIGHT's brilliant Olivia and Natalia story this year, the two P&G soaps are now leading the way in daytime in representing gays on the soaps.
Congratulations to ALL MY CHILDREN as well on their nomination. The Bianca and Reese arc did not turn out exactly how many had hoped but the intentions were good and the actresses dedicated themselves fully to the storyline.
There are still two more GLAAD Awards shows to go with other categories being announced at each. The Los Angeles ceremony will be held on April 18 followed by an event in San Francisco on May 9.
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