Original Air Date:
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Guests:
Oprah sat down with legendary soap stars and memorable daytime couples who played the roles of Erica Kane (Susan Lucci), Luke (Anthony Geary) & Laura (Genie Francis), Angie Debbie Morgan) & Jesse (Darnell Williams), Tad Martin (Michael E. Knight), and Mrs. Katherine Chancellor (Jeanne Cooper).
Show Summary:
For years soap operas have been keeping the drama, lust, betrayal, love, and loss alive during the daytime hours for millions of adoring fans who can't get enough of the over-the-top story lines. On this episode of The Oprah Show, Oprah brought together some of the genres most legendary stars, reuniting them with their most memorable co-stars and hearing what it was like to have fans that love you, or love to hate you. Guests included Susan Lucci as Erica Kane on All My Children, Genie Francis and Anthony Geary as Luke and Laura on General Hospital, Darnell Williams and Debbie Morgan as Angie and Jesse and Michael E. Knight as Tad Martin from All My Children, and Jeanne Cooper as Katherine Chancellor on The Young and the Restless.
Special Highlights:
This episode featured the following highlights:
- Susan Lucci's 40 year career looks great on her as she stepped out looking amazing for 64, or any other age for that matter.
- With 8 husbands and 11 weddings under her belt on her show, Susan has proved that she is not exactly like Erica Kane as she has been happily married for 41 years.
- Luke and Laura reunited on Oprah's stage and still have one of the most watched weddings in television history with as staggering 30 million viewers.
- The other stars shared how their characters over the years have made an impact on our culture by bringing controversial topics to life on daytime television and giving a voice and face to the stories and sensitive subject matter.
What to Take Away from the Show:
While some daytime soap operas have left the air after many years, the ones that remain still have a loyal following and continue to bring the drama of life into millions of homes every day. Whether watching brings fantasies to life or gives a boost to an otherwise ordinary day at home or gives you something to share with your girlfriends, daytime soap operas have been a staple in the American home for decades, and while some shows have left the air, the remaining series' are working to stay true to their loyal fans.