Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Guest Performer in a Drama Series is an award presented annually by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences ( NATAS ) and Academy of Television Arts & Sciences ( ATAS ) . It was first awarded at the 7th Daytime Emmy Awards in 1980 , and is given to honor an actor/actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in a guest role while working within the daytime drama industry
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7th Daytime Emmy Awards
Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Guest Performer in a Drama Series