AceShowbiz - The 2024 Daytime Emmy Awards took place on June 7 at the Westin Bonaventure Los Angeles. Hosted by Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner, the ceremony honored legendary actor Dick Van Dyke with a historic win. At 98 years old, Van Dyke became the oldest actor to receive a Daytime Emmy, for his guest performance as Timothy Robicheaux on "Days of Our Lives".

Upon accepting his award, Van Dyke joked that he felt like a spy from nighttime television. He also poked fun at his age, saying he had been "playing an old man all my life." Despite his advanced age, Van Dyke credited his youthfulness to good genes, his young wife, and a positive attitude.

Van Dyke has enjoyed a long and celebrated career in entertainment. He starred in the hit sitcom "The Dick Van Dyke Show", won five Primetime Emmy Awards, and received a Tony Award for his performance in "Bye Bye Birdie." He has also appeared in numerous films, including "Mary Poppins" and "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang".

Van Dyke's Daytime Emmy win sets a new record for the oldest actor to receive the honor. It is a testament to his enduring talent and the impact he has had on the entertainment industry.

Full winners of night one the 2024 Daytime Emmy Awards:

• Best Daytime Drama Series: "General Hospital"
• Best Daytime Talk Series: "The Kelly Clarkson Show"
• Best Entertainment News Series: "Entertainment Tonight"
• Best Culinary Series: "Be My Guest with Ina Garten"
• Best Daytime Talk Series Host: Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa ("Live with Kelly and Mark")
• Best Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series - Actress: Michelle Stafford ("The Young and the Restless")
• Best Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series - Actor: Thorsten Kaye ("The Bold and the Beautiful")
• Best Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series - Actress: Courtney Hope ("The Young and the Restless")
• Best Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series - Actor: Robert Gossett ("General Hospital")
• Best Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Dick Van Dyke ("Days of Our Lives")
• Best Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series: "General Hospital"
• Best Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series: "General Hospital"
• Best Daytime Personality - Daily: Will Marfuggi, Rachel Smith ("Entertainment Tonight")