ABOUT THIS EPISODE
As a birthday treat to himself, Ira lands one of his dream interviews: A conversation with the iconic Deidre Hall, longtime star of Days of Our Lives. In celebration of 50 years since beginning her tenure as Days’ Dr. Marlena Evans, Deidre digs into all things daytime television, from her many on-screen deaths and revivals, her turn on Hacks, to everything you ever needed to know about finding your best lighting in every photo. Plus, Ira stuns Deidre with his seemingly unending recall for Days’ multitude of plot lines.
00:00 Welcome to Feedback with Ira Madison III
01:02 Becoming Marlena Evans and 50 Years on Days of Our Lives
05:17 Life as a Soap Actor
06:36 Working with Writers and Creating Iconic Storylines
09:11 Her Twin Sister's Unexpected Soap Opera Career
12:04 Soap Deaths, Fan Outrage and Bringing Characters Back
15:16 Favorite Storylines: Possession and The Salem Stalker
25:13 How Budget Cuts Changed Days of Our Lives
27:39 Celebrity Fans and Connecting with Viewers
31:18 Daytime TV's Legacy
34:16 Ensemble Storytelling, Favorite Castmates, and John and Marlena
40:12 Rivalries, Friendships, and Playing Marlena Today
43:09 Acting Advice and Guest Starring on Hacks
45:45 Future Crossovers, Dream Roles, and What's Next
47:11 Why Marlena Will Always Be "Doc"
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