The Many Losses of Susan Lucci Quiz

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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!