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Quiz about The Many Losses of Susan Lucci
Quiz about The Many Losses of Susan Lucci

The Many Losses of Susan Lucci Quiz


Susan Lucci endured nearly two decades of heartache before winning a coveted Emmy for her work on "All My Children". This quiz is devoted to Susan's infamous losing streak.

A multiple-choice quiz by cag1970. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
cag1970
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
168,300
Updated
Dec 03 21
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10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Susan Lucci's losing streak began during the 1977-78 season, when which actress won the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Judith Light won the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Actress in a Drama in 1980-81, playing Karen Wolek on which soap? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In 1982-83, Lucci lost out on the Daytime Emmy to which other "All My Children" player? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The 1984-85 season marked the first time that an actress from a CBS soap opera won the Daytime Emmy during Susan Lucci's losing streak. Which actress, and from which soap opera? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. While Susan Lucci looked on, which "All My Children" castmate nabbed four Daytime Emmys as Outstanding Actor in a Drama? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Finola Hughes, winner of the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Dramatic Actress in 1990-91, originated the role of Victoria, the White Cat, in the London-based company of "Cats" in 1980.


Question 7 of 10
7. Between 1977-78 and 1998-99, the term of Susan Lucci's streak, which of the following soap operas did NOT have a winner in the Outstanding Dramatic Actress category? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The 1997-98 Daytime Emmys were the last awards given before Susan struck pay dirt. Which actress, from which soap opera, won the award that year? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which actress, during Susan's foray through futility, won the most Daytime Emmys in the Outstanding Dramatic Actress category? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. After the 1998-99 season, Susan Lucci finally won her Daytime Emmy Which of the following actresses was NOT among those nominated for the Outstanding Actress Emmy that year? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Susan Lucci's losing streak began during the 1977-78 season, when which actress won the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series?

Answer: Laurie Heinemann

In 1977-78, Susan Lucci was one of seven nominees for this Daytime Emmy, including "All My Children" castmate (and 1972-73 Emmy winner) Mary Fickett. But it was Laurie Heinemann, who played Sharley on NBC's "Another World" from 1975 to 1977, who took home the prize.
2. Judith Light won the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Actress in a Drama in 1980-81, playing Karen Wolek on which soap?

Answer: "One Life To Live"

Though Judith Light won accolades for her soap opera work, she is better known for playing an uptight suburbanite, opposite blue-collar everyman Tony Danza, on the ABC sitcom "Who's The Boss?" She also won the same award in 1979-80, one of the few years Susan was not nominated for the honor.
3. In 1982-83, Lucci lost out on the Daytime Emmy to which other "All My Children" player?

Answer: Dorothy Lyman

After playing Opal Sue for two seasons on "All My Children", Dorothy Lyman tackled situation comedy, first as the trampy Naomi on "Mama's Family"--seen on NBC and in first-run syndication--then as a director of CBS's successful series, "The Nanny". She also directed fellow soap star Judith Light on CBS's short-lived series "The Simple Life" in 1998.
4. The 1984-85 season marked the first time that an actress from a CBS soap opera won the Daytime Emmy during Susan Lucci's losing streak. Which actress, and from which soap opera?

Answer: Kim Zimmer, "Guiding Light"

Known for her ability to cry on command, Kim Zimmer would win the Daytime Emmy three times during Susan's losing streak. She played Reva on "Guiding Light". That same year, Beth Maitland took home the Daytime Emmy for Best Supporting Actress, giving CBS a clean sweep in the female acting categories. Though better known as a singer, Lola Falana starred as Charity Blake on "Capitol" from 1984 to 1986. And Eileen Fulton, a fixture on "As The World Turns" as Lisa, has never won an Emmy.
5. While Susan Lucci looked on, which "All My Children" castmate nabbed four Daytime Emmys as Outstanding Actor in a Drama?

Answer: David Canary

Before playing Adam Chandler, Sr., then Stuart Chandler, on "All My Children", David Canary was a supporting player on "Bonanza" (1967-70 and 1972-73). He also played in a memorable 2-part arc on "Gunsmoke", which was slated to be the series swan song, in 1967. Canary won his Emmys for his work in 1985-86, 1987-88, 1988-89, and 1992-93.
6. Finola Hughes, winner of the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Dramatic Actress in 1990-91, originated the role of Victoria, the White Cat, in the London-based company of "Cats" in 1980.

Answer: True

Another person to add an Emmy to the resume before Susan Lucci, Hughes wound up being cast in the movie "Staying Alive", her first motion picture in the United States, after director Sylvester Stallone saw her work in "Cats" and a stage production of "Song and Dance". At the time she won her Emmy, she portrayed Anna Devane on "General Hospital".
7. Between 1977-78 and 1998-99, the term of Susan Lucci's streak, which of the following soap operas did NOT have a winner in the Outstanding Dramatic Actress category?

Answer: "The Bold and the Beautiful"

Celebrating its Sweet 16th in 2003, "The Bold and the Beautiful" is a relative newcomer to the soap-opera scene. Even though it ran longer than "Ryan's Hope" (1975-1989 on ABC) and "Santa Barbara" (1984-1993 on NBC), and isn't quite as long in the tooth as "The Young and the Restless" (which celebrated 30 years on CBS in 2003), the CBS soap did not yield a winner in this category during Lucci's winless streak.
8. The 1997-98 Daytime Emmys were the last awards given before Susan struck pay dirt. Which actress, from which soap opera, won the award that year?

Answer: Cynthia Watros, "Guiding Light"

"All My Children" landed one nomination in each of the four acting categories in 1997-98, but only Julia Barr, as Outstanding Supporting Actress, went home with Emmy hardware. David Canary (Outstanding Actor nominee) and Michael E. Knight (Outstanding Supporting Actor nominee) joined Lucci on the short end that year.
9. Which actress, during Susan's foray through futility, won the most Daytime Emmys in the Outstanding Dramatic Actress category?

Answer: Erika Slezak

Playing Victoria Lord Buchanan on the ABC soap "One Life to Live", Erika Slezak won five Daytime Emmys during Susan's streak. Kim Zimmer won three times and Judith Light won twice. No one else between 1977-78 and 1998-99, including Robin Strasser ("One Life to Live") won more than one award.
10. After the 1998-99 season, Susan Lucci finally won her Daytime Emmy Which of the following actresses was NOT among those nominated for the Outstanding Actress Emmy that year?

Answer: Kelly Ripa

It was only fitting that Shemar Moore, from CBS's "The Young and the Restless" made the historic announcement ending Susan Lucci's losing streak. Lucci was the only nominee in a category dominated by CBS, including previous winner Kim Zimmer. Kelly Ripa, who would later replace Kathie Lee Gifford opposite Regis Philbin, lost out to Sharon Case from "The Young and the Restless" for the Outstanding Supporting Actress award.

Thanks to "The Emmys" (Third Edition) by Thomas O'Neil (Penguin Putnam, 2000), the Internet Movie Database and TV Tome.com for all the additional information in this quiz!
Source: Author cag1970

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