The award has undergone several name changes , originally honoring actors in leading and supporting roles .
The 1st Daytime Emmy Awards ceremony was held in 1974 with Macdonald Carey receiving the award for his portrayal of Tom Horton on Days of Our Lives .
The 1st Daytime Emmy Awards has undergone several name changes , originally honoring actors in leading and supporting roles .
The 1st Daytime Emmy Awards ceremony was held in 1974 with Macdonald Carey receiving the award for his portrayal of Tom Horton on Days of Our Lives .