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D E PA R T M E N T 33 KEYFRAME When asked how Phineas and Ferb stands out from other animation series, Daniels notes the sparkling vitality of the show: "I think it just had this amazing heart about it, and a relatability. Everybody who was a part of the show, we all were just really giving a hundred percent on it … It was a labor of love." Daniels believes the show's legacy goes beyond animation. "I think it actually contributes to society," she says, recalling how people who embraced the show found it to be a source of joy. The production received lots of fan art, emails, and letters from people who were excited and delighted with the way that the show portrayed creativity as something to be valued. Parents wrote to share that the show had revolutionized their child's life and inspired them to be imaginative. Of winning two Emmys for Individual Achievement, Daniels says, "It was such a huge blessing and gift" to be given that recognition by her peers. "My heart exploded with gratitude for that." Afterwards, she became involved with the Television Academy, serving as the organization's Governor for animation. She is still on the Peer Group Executive Committee. "It means so much to be able to help boost animation within the whole entertainment community," she says. Another fun aspect of being a governor was that she got to call people and let them know they'd won an Emmy. In one instance, when she announced the news to a recipient, all she heard was a thump. She wasn't sure if he had fainted or dropped the phone. "I'd say the unexpected cool thing about winning an Emmy is that it has a huge amount of joy attached to it, whether receiving it or giving it," she says. "I really, really love the work that I've been able to do with the Academy, being that conduit of joy and helping to raise up my peer group." "I'd say the unexpected cool thing about winning an Emmy is that it has a huge amount of joy attached to it, whether receiving it or giving it." FALL 2022 33