Steve Burton has received plenty of recognition during his decades as Jason Morgan on General Hospital, but this latest Daytime Emmy nomination hit a little differently. During a recent conversation, Burton reflected on everything from finding out the news to the people who helped make it happen. While he admitted it is easy to say he is honored just to be nominated, he also explained why this particular recognition carries extra meaning because it honors Leslie Charleson’s legacy.
Key Takeaways
- Steve Burton said his latest Daytime Emmy nomination still feels special after more than 30 years on GH.
- Burton found out about the nomination online before he expected the official announcement.
- He thanked Frank Valentini, Elizabeth Corday, Michelle Henry, Laura Wright, and his wife for helping him put together his Emmy reel.
- Burton said the nomination is especially meaningful because it honors the work he shared with the late Leslie Charleson.
A Nomination That Never Gets Old
Burton talked with his That’s Awesome co-host Bradford Anderson (Spinelli) about learning he had been nominated for Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series. After some confusion over when the nominees would actually be announced, Burton stumbled across the list online before expecting to see it. Once he spotted his name, he immediately showed it to his wife, Michelle, who celebrated the moment with him.
Even after more than 30 years on GH, Burton said the excitement has not faded. “It just never gets old,” he shared. He added, “I’m so grateful to be nominated, so grateful, you know, to the show, to just be on this show off and on for 30 plus years.”
Burton also said the nomination makes the months leading up to the Daytime Emmys feel special. There are conversations with fellow actors, celebrations with the cast, and the anticipation of the ceremony itself. It is a busy stretch, but it is one he is happy to experience again.
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Honoring the People Who Helped Him
Burton was also quick to spread the credit around. He thanked Executive Producer Frank Valentini, acting coach Elizabeth Corday, producer Michelle Henry, Laura Wright (Carly), and his wife for helping him figure out his Emmy reel. As he admitted, they’re usually better at remembering his best scenes than he is.
Still, Burton said this nomination represents something even bigger. “The nomination’s an amazing thing, and it’s beautiful, but really it’s to honor Leslie Charleson [Monica],” he explained. “A lot of my material was because of her.”
Before wrapping up, Burton also thanked the GH cast, crew, Maurice Benard (Sonny), and the fans who continue supporting daytime television. He called it a privilege to still be part of the genre after all these years, adding, “It’s just great to be nominated.”
