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The Locher RoomFrankie Lives On: Alice Barrett-Mitchell Returns to The Locher RoomThe incredibly talented Alice Barrett-Mitchell stopped by The Locher Room to reflect on her career and time in Bay City.Best known for her unforgettable seven-year run as Frankie Frame on NBC’s Another World, Alice has also appeared in Law & Order: SVU, Billions, Chicago Med, Heels, and more—spanning stage and screen.We talked about her journey from growing up in NYC to being inspired by Man of La Mancha at age 10, her soap opera years, collaborating with her daughter Julia, and life today as an artist, wife, and proud mom of two creative daughters.
2025-08-121h 01
The Locher RoomBroadway Star & LGBTQ+ Advocate Jill Powell Joins The Locher Room for a Pride Celebrationhe Locher Room celebrated Pride Month with a very special guest: Jill Powell — Broadway actress, LGBTQ+ advocate, and former As the World Turns cast member.Jill began her professional journey at just 13, performing in national tours, TV commercials, and on Broadway in shows like A Chorus Line, Damn Yankees, and Grand Hotel. Daytime fans will remember her as Marcy Breen on As the World Turns.A proud lesbian mom to Ash, her 31-year-old transgender son, Jill is a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ youth. In this heartfelt conversation, she shares her journey through the arts, motherhood, and advocac...
2025-08-051h 00
The Locher RoomKnots Landing’s Constance McCashin & John Pleshette reunite to share memories, stories from Seaview Circle, and behind-the-scenes moments in this special Locher Room episode.Knots Landing Reunion: Constance McCashin & John Pleshette!We’re heading back to Seaview Circle with Constance McCashin and John Pleshette—beloved for their roles as Laura and Richard Avery on the iconic CBS prime-time series Knots Landing.More than four decades after the show's debut, Constance and John remain close friends. In this special reunion, they share stories from the set, reflect on their characters’ journeys, and talk about their enduring off-screen bond.Constance, returning to The Locher Room, brought nuance and strength to Laura’s unforgettable arc. John, who played the complex Richard Av...
2025-07-291h 08
The Locher RoomStories, Representation & Pride: The Beyond the Gates Cast in The Locher RoomThe Locher Room celebrated Pride Month with cast members from the groundbreaking new daytime drama Beyond the Gates.Joining the conversation:⭐ Mike Manning (Bradley “Smitty” Smith) — two-time Daytime Emmy winner, known for The Bay, Days of Our Lives, This Is Us, and Teen Wolf⭐ Brandon Claybon (Martin Richardson) — seen in Grey’s Anatomy, How to Get Away with Murder, General Hospital, and more⭐ Arielle Prepetit (Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne) — BMF, Found, About My Father⭐ RhonniRose Mantilla (Chelsea Hamilton) — Harmony: A New Musical on Broadway and acclaimed regional theater rolesWe talked about the cast’s roles, the show’s message, and th...
2025-07-221h 04
The Locher RoomTwo of The Young and the Restless' hottest new stars sat down in The Locher Room!Nathan Owens (Holden Novak) and Jermaine Rivers (Damian Kane)—two power players shaking things up in Genoa City Nathan Owens dropped by The Locher Room for a live conversation.Nathan Owens joined the cast in January 2025 as Holden Novak, a savvy businessman whose arrival in Genoa City is stirring up secrets and suspicion—especially after it’s revealed he’s not who he originally claimed to be.Jermaine Rivers made his debut in February 2025 as Damian Kane, a successful entrepreneur and half-brother to Nate Hastings. With deep ties to the show’s core characters, Damian’s entrance has...
2025-06-0357 min
The Locher RoomCelebrate Five Years of The Locher Room with Daniel Cosgrove as He Returns to Daytime!Daniel Cosgrove helped celebrate five years of The Locher Room when he sat down to discuss his return to daytime TV. I surprised Daniel with a visit from his Guiding Light sister, Emmy-winner Gina Tognoni.Daniel has captivated audiences with his dynamic roles across various soap operas, including: Scott Chandler on All My Children, Matt Durning on Beverly Hills, 90210, Bill Lewis on Guiding Light and Aiden Jennings on Days of Our Lives. Most recently, Daniel joined the cast of General Hospital as Ezra Boyle, a cunning politician who debuted on March 21st. In this role, he reunites with fo...
2025-05-271h 24
The Locher RoomAlexandra Chando Talks The 8th Day – Her Feature Directorial Debut on The Locher Room! 🎬Listen to a special episode of The Locher Room featuring Alexandra Chando —actress, director, and now the force behind the thrilling new film The 8th Day which is in theaters and on VOD!Daytime fans will remember Alexandra as Maddie Coleman on As the World Turns and for her dual roles in The Lying Game. Now, she’s stepping behind the camera to direct her first feature film—a gripping crime thriller set in a small Texas town, where the lives of two small-time thugs, a woman desperate to escape, an old lady with a dark secret, and a chec...
2025-03-2727 min
The Locher RoomJourney of Survival and Empathy: A Conversations with Alan on the new documentary For the LivingListen to this profound episode of Conversations with Alan featuring Marc Bennett and Tim Roper, the producers and co-directors of the powerful documentary For the Living.Marc and Tim take us on a journey through humanity’s most essential question: When will we truly say "NEVER AGAIN" and commit to ending the cycle of dehumanization?For the Living tells the incredible story of Marcel Zielinski, a 10-year-old Holocaust survivor who, after escaping Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1945, walked 60 miles through a war zone in search of his surviving family. His journey was later honored by the Ride fo...
2024-12-1946 min
The Locher RoomValarie Pettiford: A Daytime Return and Beyond – in The Locher RoomValarie Pettiford sat down in The Locher Room to talk about her exciting return to daytime television and so much more!Valarie made her debut as “Amy Lewis” on The Young and the Restless on October 29th—a character last seen in 1990. Valarie is no stranger to daytime drama, having previously portrayed Detective Courtney Walker on Another World and “Sheila Price” on One Life to Live.Currently, Valarie is a series regular on BET+’s The Family Business and has a recurring role on CBS’ The Equalizer. She also stars in the upcoming holiday movie Too Many Christmas...
2024-12-101h 18
The Locher RoomVan Hansis Returns to General Hospital: A Daytime Comeback on The Locher RoomListen to this exciting episode of The Locher Room as we welcome back the incredibly talented Van Hansis. Van returned to daytime TV in the role of Lucas Jones on General Hospital, and he’s also a five-time Daytime Emmy nominee. In addition to his return to daytime, Van has been busy over the last few years coaching actors who have booked roles in over 70 network TV shows, feature films, and Broadway productions.Fans of As the World Turns will remember him as the groundbreaking Luke Snyder, and his career continues to thrive with credits including Pau...
2024-11-211h 18
The Locher Room30 Years of Drama: Sharon Case, Joshua Morrow, and Michelle Stafford Celebrate in The Locher Room!Join us in The Locher Room as we celebrate a remarkable milestone with three of daytime television’s brightest stars — Sharon Case, Joshua Morrow, and Michelle Stafford — in honor of their 30-year journey on The Young and the Restless!Michelle Stafford, who originated the role of Phyllis Summers in 1994, is back on Y&R since 2019 and has earned a total of twelve Daytime Emmy nominations, winning twice for Outstanding Lead Actress and once for Outstanding Supporting Actress. With her versatile talent spanning film, television, and digital media, Michelle has been an audience favorite for decades.Sharon Case...
2024-10-311h 10
The Locher RoomConversations with Alan - Heather MorrisListen in to a very special episode of Conversations with Alan featuring award-winning author Heather Morris who joined me from Brisbane, Australia.Heather dropped by to discuss her New York Times Bestselling book, The Tattooist of Auschwitz, which has sold over 13 million copies worldwide since its release in 2018, and the Peacock series of the same name that premiered in May 2024. The series stars Harvey Keitel as Lale Sokolov and Melanie Lynskey as Heather.Heather first met Lale in December 2003, shortly after his wife had passed away. She was told by a friend, that he had a...
2024-10-151h 12
The Locher RoomThe iconic Deidre Hall One-on-One - The Locher RoomGet ready for an unforgettable episode of The Locher Room. The iconic Deidre Hall, beloved for her portrayal of the captivating “Dr. Marlena Evans” on Days of Our Lives since 1976, will sit down for her first interview in The Locher Room.Deidre’s legacy in television history is unparalleled, having appeared in over 5,000 episodes of Days of Our Lives, a feat unmatched by any other performer. She’s not just a daytime star, she’s also a trailblazer, being the first person to star in both a daytime and primetime series with her role in NBC’s Our House....
2024-05-161h 01
The Locher RoomActor, Producer and Writer Marshall Hilliard - The Locher RoomActor, producer and writer Marshall Hilliard sat down with me in The Locher Room to look back at his time playing Hart Jessup on Guiding Light. Marshall gave us an update on Leonard Staab who he replaced in the role. In addition to his role as Hart, Marshall appeared on Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless. Marshall also produced and starred in the 2007 film, Burn.Catch up with Marshall Hilliard right here in The Locher Room.
2024-01-3059 min
The Locher RoomMeet Actor Dominic Burgess - The Locher RoomActor Dominic Burgess sat down with The Locher Room to talk about his incredible career in film and television. He has appeared in over 30 primetime roles in some of the most popular hit series to hit the small screen.Dominic received a ton of media attention and acclaim for his portrayal of Victor Buono in Ryan Murphy’s Feud: Bette and Joan. He recently appeared in Murphy’s new season of American Horror Story Delicate. His first TV credit was on the BBC series and worldwide hit, Doctor Who. Domonic moved to Hollywood in 2007 and made subs...
2024-01-231h 01
The Locher RoomDaytime Confidential's Jamey Giddens - The Locher RoomEmmy Award and WGA winning writer Jamey Giddens was my guest in The Locher Room to look back at his career as the co-owner and editorial director of the popular entertainment news website DaytimeConfidential.com and as a co-host on the site’s companion podcast where he spent over a decade.Jamey is the creator and executive producer of Ambitions, a steamy one-hour drama series from Will Packer Media and Lionsgate TV that aired on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) in 2019. He helped develop Urban Movie Channel’s (UMC) hit, long-running dramedy The Rich and The Ruthless, co-writing the...
2023-12-281h 06
The Locher RoomSinger/DJ, Actress, & Content Creator Lauren Mayhew - The Locher RoomSinger, Actress and Content Creator Lolo (Lauren) Mayhew sat down with me to look back at her time playing “Marah Lewis” on Guiding Light and fill us in on what it has been like touring the US, South Africa, Belgium, Holland, Dubai, and Tokyo to enthusiastic crowds.Lolo is currently a series regular in the DreamWorks hit animated series, TrollsTopia on Hulu and Peacock where she plays “Val Thundershock.” She has played this role for seven seasons. Lolo has also starred in Showtime’s Dexter, CSI, Law and Order, FOX’s 9-1-1, NBC’s Blacklist and most recently CBS’s...
2023-12-2658 min
The Locher RoomLauralee Bell and Tricia Cast (Cricket & Nina) Join Me Live - The Locher RoomReal-life friends and The Young and the Restless co-stars Lauralee Bell and Tricia Cast sat down with me in The Locher Room to look back at their 37 year friendship while we also celebrate 40 years of “Cricket Blair.”Lauralee joined the cast of Y&R back in July of 1983 with Tricia’s “Nina Webster” arriving three years later in 1986. “Cricket” and “Nina” began as rivals fighting over “Phillip Chancellor” but soon emerged as friends just as Lauralee and Tricia are great friends off-screen.Come spend an hour looking back with Lauralee and Tricia.Photo Credit: elaineleephotography.c
2023-11-281h 03
The Locher RoomOne-on-One with Michael Damian - The Locher RoomAward-winning actor, singer, director, writer, and producer Michael Damian sat down with me in The Locher Room to discuss his return to Genoa City and The Young and the Restless.Michael first gained recognition for his 18-year run in the role of rock star Danny Romalotti on the #1 rated daytime television drama. On stage, Michael starred as “Joseph” in the Broadway production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, which broke box office records in both Los Angeles and on Broadway while also earning him a Grammy nomination. In addition to his...
2023-11-211h 02
The Locher RoomAuthor Tom Lisanti: Ryan's Hope - An Oral History of Daytime's Groundbreaking Soap - The Locher RoomDon’t miss an Author’s Afternoon with Tom Lisanti in The Locher Room. Tom stopped by to talk about his new book, Ryan’s Hope: An Oral History of Daytime’s Groundbreaking Soap.The book is out now and is a definitive look at the popular serial from the people who made it so beloved and how it made its way into millions of households through a combination of compelling storylines, incredible publicity, a slew of younger viewers who became loyal fans, and daytime star power that made it so innovative during the Golden Age of Daytime Soap Ope...
2023-11-161h 03
The Locher RoomActress Jane Badler, from the cult classic series, V, Joins Me in The Locher RoomActress Jane Badler from the cult classic series, V, joined me in The Locher Room to tell us about lending her vocals to the new single, Tears of Faith from the Australian electronic pop band, Parralox, fronted by John von Ahlen.The song is a down-tempo electronic dance arrangement about broken relationships and the hope for reconciliation. Its accompanying visual is directed by Leanne Hanley.von Ahlen plays the role of a mad professor, intent on creating his perfect soul mate. Through the power of computers, A.I. and a little bit of magic, he manages...
2023-11-1441 min
The Locher RoomKurt McKinney One-on-One - The Locher RoomFan favorite Kurt McKinney sat down for a one-on-one interview in The Locher Room to look back at his career working in television and film.Kurt made his film debut playing Jason Stillwell in the1985 martial arts film No Retreat, No Surrender. He also appeared in the film Sworn to Justice. He began his martial arts training at the age of 12.In addition to his film roles, Kurt had a number of guest starring roles on some hit prime-time series early in his career including; such Gimme a Break!, Highway to Heaven, and ALF. Recently, he’s...
2023-11-031h 03
The Locher RoomJill Lorie Hurst Turns the Tables on Alan Locher for his BirthdayMy friend Jill Lorie Hurst will turn the tables on ME, Alan Locher as we get together to celebrate MY birthday in The Locher Room on Wednesday, October 18th. Joining Jill will be some friends, my husband Ray and the one & only Kim Zimmer. Don't miss this very special episode of The Locher Room.
2023-10-261h 04
The Locher RoomOne-on-One with Michael Park - The Locher RoomEmmy and Grammy Award-winning actor Michael Park sits down for a one-on-one interview in The Locher Room. Michael is well-known to daytime audiences for his role as the lovable detective, Jack Snyder on As the World Turns. Michael won back-to-back Emmy’s in 2010 and 2011. Michael recently starred in the Hulu drama series, Saint X and in 2022 appeared as Philip Abshire in the HBO series The Time Traveler's Wife. He also played reporter Tom Holloway in the third season of the uber popular Netflix series Stranger Things in 2019.Michael is no stranger to the stage and made hi...
2023-10-241h 01
The Locher RoomConversations with Alan - The Anti-Defamation League's Scott RichmanMy heart aches deeply for what's happening in #Israel.Join me for a profoundly personal edition of Conversations with Alan. Scott Richman of the Anti-Defamation League will be shedding light on the recent terrorist attack Israeli men, women, and children that took place on October 7th."Never Again" resonates even closer to my heart now. Let’s come together, learn, and find ways to combat hate.
2023-10-1755 min
The Locher RoomWriter Julie Poll Sits down in The Locher RoomWriter Julie Poll sits down to look at her 20 plus years as a writer for some of your favorite soap operas.Julie most recently wrote for Gregori J. Martin’s The Bay and was a script writer for As the World Turns. Daytime fans know and treasure Julie’s work from the three anniversary books she wrote for Another World, As the World Turns and Guiding Light. These three books have become collector’s items.Other soap opera credits include General Hospital A Daily Dose Of Your Favorite Soap calendar. Julie was a Consultant for SOAPnet on the...
2023-10-101h 01
The Locher RoomJohn Edward - One of the World's Foremost Psychic Mediums - The Locher Room InterviewDon’t miss one of the world’s foremost psychic mediums, author and lecturer John Edward in The Locher Room. John tells us what it’s been like to help millions over the last four decades with his uncanny ability to predict future events and communicate with those who have crossed over to the Other Side. He will also share his and his mom’s deep connection to Guiding Light.In 2000, John pioneered the psychic phenomena genre with the television program Crossing Over with John Edward on the Syfy network. It was the first television show syndicated worldwide devoted...
2023-09-281h 07
The Locher RoomOne of the Greatest Dance Artists - Kristine W Sits Down in The Locher RoomOne of the greatest dance artists of all time, Kristine W sat down for an interview in The Locher Room to look back at her nearly twenty-five years in music, where she has consistently delivered songs that touch hearts and souls and compel bodies to find the mighty groove out on the dance floor. She’s had 17 #1 singles, tying Mariah Carey for the sixth-most Billboard #1 dance hit.Kristine is lighting up dance floors again with her recent single, “By My Side”, the second soulful pop groove from her soon-to-be-released album. The song is a celebratory homage to the people...
2023-09-261h 01
The Locher RoomA Mental Health Conversation - The Locher RoomPlease join us for a very informative and important mental health conversation in The Locher Room on We are at a unique time in history when more and more people are finally speaking up about their struggles with isolation, anxiety and depression, fear of death and losing loved ones to suicide.Helping to lead this conversation is Dr. Charissa Chamorro who left her career in acting to focus on a career in the mental health profession. Dr. Chamorro specializes in the evaluation and treatment of anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders, ADHD, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Joining...
2023-09-051h 05
The Locher RoomConversations with Alan - Dan Grunfeld 10-26-2022Author and former professional basketball player Dan Grunfeld joins me in The Locher Room for the 16th episode in the Conversations with Alan series.Dan will be here to share the story of his father, former Milwaukee Bucks player and general manager Ernie Grunfeld who is the only athlete in NBA history whose parents survived the Holocaust. As a longtime figure in the public eye, audiences knew very little about his background. His son, Dan, in his book By the Grace of the Game, details what the Grunfeld family had to endure during the Holocaust, how basketball transformed...
2023-08-0451 min
The Locher RoomConversations with Alan - Jane Clementi 10-5-2022Please join me for the 15th episode in the Conversations with Alan series in The Locher Room when Jane Clementi joins me live. Jane will be here to share memories of her son Tyler Clementi, to discuss National Bullying Prevention month and tell us about the upcoming Upstander Legacy Gala.Jane co-founded the Tyler Clementi Foundation to make sure that society learns the consequences of discrimination and bullying, as she learned all too personally through the loss of her son Tyler. At the young age of 18, he became the target of cyberbullying and ended his much too short...
2023-07-1455 min
The Locher RoomTony Award-Winner Michael R. Jackson 9-14-2022Tony Award-winner and one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2022, Michael R. Jackson will join me in The Locher Room. Michael Will be here to talk about his Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning Broadway show, A Strange Loop as well as his love of daytime television and Guiding Light. One of Michael’s favorite daytime actresses, Kim Zimmer (Reva Shayne Lewis) will join Michael for this interview. Both Kim & I saw A Strange Loop and were blown away by this raw and beautiful piece of art. We encourage you all to go see it.A St...
2023-06-231h 10
The Locher RoomRobert Newman - One-on-One 9-1-2022Don’t miss the one and only Robert Newman in The Locher Room. Robert will be here to discuss his run playing Ashland Locke on the number one daytime drama, The Young and the Restless, and his most recent role on stage in Rock of Ages at The Barn Theater. Robert played the beloved Joshua Lewis on and off the canvas at Guiding Light for 28 years. Since Guiding Light, he has appeared on stage, in primetime and on film in several high-profile roles including The Amazing Spider Man 2, Homeland, Inventing Anna, House of Cards, Criminal Minds and Law & Or...
2023-06-161h 07
The Locher RoomAmrita Acharia - Interview 8-25-2022Please join British actress Amrita Acharia in The Locher Room. PST. Amrita will be here to tell us about her starring role in Starz’s The Serpent Queen, a period drama based on the book Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France by Leonie Frieda. The show premieres on September 11th, 2022. Amrita is perhaps best known for her role as Irri, Daenerys Targaryen’s handmaiden, in Game of Thrones opposite Emilia Clarke as well as playing Holly Fox on Neil Cross’s The Sister for ITV opposite Bertie Cavell and Russell Tovey. She can currently be seen reprising her le...
2023-06-0958 min
The Locher RoomToby Poser - Interview 8-24-2022Actress Toby Poser will join me live in The Locher Room on Wednesday, August 24th at 3 p.m. EST / 12 p.m. PST. Toby will be here to talk about her artistic collaboration with her husband and two daughters working together on Wonder Wheel Productions. Wonder Wheel epitomizes a can-do attitude toward independent filmmaking: as cast and crew, they write, act, and shoot; they produce, direct, edit and score it all.Guiding Light fans will remember Toby for her role as the wicked “Malibu Madam,” Amanda Spaulding. Toby’s career began in NYC theater, acting in productions Off-Broadway including Mike L...
2023-06-0256 min
The Locher RoomDavid Gregory - Interview 8-11-2022Actor David A. Gregory will join me in The Locher Room. David will be here to tell us about his recent role guest starring opposite Neil Patrick Harris in the new Netflix comedy, Uncoupled. David is perhaps best known for his role as Robert Ford on the daytime sudser One Life to Live. David has also had recurring roles on “The Good Fight”, “Insatiable”, “Constantine”, and “Deception.” In addition to these, he has also appeared on “Instinct”, “Shades of Blue”, “Bull”, “The Night Shift”, “Elementary”, “Law & Order”, & “Gossip Girl”. Other credits include How Do You Know (dir. James L. Brooks), the title role in Dirty Sexy Sai...
2023-06-021h 03
The Locher RoomAriana Muenker - Interview 8-10-2022Ariana Muenker will be my guest in The Locher Room.Ariana will be here to look back at her roles in daytime and fill us in on what she is doing today. Daytime fans will remember Ariana for her roles Christie Rogers and Christine Valere on Guiding Light, Annie Stewart and Melinda Gray Spencer on As the World Turns, Marianne Rudolph on Another World, Amanda Kirkland on Ryan’s Hope and Kimberly Brady on Days of Our Lives.Don’t miss the chance to catch up with Ariana in The Locher Room.Original Airdate: 8/10/2022
2023-05-261h 00
The Locher RoomLeigh J. McCloskey - Interview 7-6-2022Artist, Author and Actor Leigh J. McCloskey will join me in The Locher Room to look back at his acting career that spans four decades.Leigh is known to daytime audiences for his roles on Santa Barbara (Ethan Asher), General Hospital (Damian Smith), The Young and the Restless (Dr. Kurt Costner) and One Life to Live (Drake Faraday).In addition to his daytime TV roles, he starred in three primetime series, the hit show Dallas where he played Mitch Cooper for two seasons and returned to the show as a guest star numerous times. Leigh also...
2023-04-211h 05
The Locher RoomE.J. Bonilla - InterviewPlease join actor E.J. Bonilla in The Locher Room. E.J. will go head-to-head with John Lithgow in the upcoming FX series The Old Man premiering June 16th and he will be here to tell us all about this new role.E.J. began his career at 16 years old and got his big break when he joined the cast of Guiding Light playing Rafe Rivera. The role earned him a Daytime Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Younger Actor.Since then, E.J. has built an impressive resume. His first full length feature, the 2009 Sundance Film Festival...
2023-04-071h 03
The Locher RoomMishael Morgan - Interview 6-16-2022Please join Emmy nominee Mishael Morgan in The Locher Room. Mishael returned to the CBS daytime drama The Young and the Restless in September 2019 as Amanda Sinclair and received her first nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress.Mishael previously played the role of fan favorite Hilary Curtis from May 2013 to July 2018. She received two consecutive Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role.Mishael impressed producers at her first audition and landed a role in the music video for Trey Songz, “Wonder Woman.” Soon after, she scored her first series regular roles as T...
2023-04-0757 min
The Locher RoomGeneral Hospital - Cynthia Watros & Laura Wright 6-8-2022.Daytime Emmy Award winners and this year’s nominees for Outstanding Lead Performance, Cynthia Watros and Laura Wright will join me in The Locher Room. These two incredible talents will be here to look back at their time first meeting and working on Guiding Light and tell us what it has been like going toe to toe on ABC’s General Hospital.Join us for a fun hour in The Locher Room.Original Airdate: 6/8/2022
2023-03-311h 05
The Locher RoomFlorencia Lozano - Interview 5-13-2022Actress and writer Florencia Lozano will join me in The Locher Room to discuss her most recent film project, Life After You. Florencia made her television debut as Tea Delgado on ABC’s One Life to Live in January of 1997 and brought her character over to General Hospital in May of 2012.Life After You centers around a suburban family's struggle with the death of their 19-year-old son, following an overdose of heroin that was laced with fentanyl. The movie explores the questions of who and what is responsible for this tragedy and follows their journey to answer these qu...
2023-03-031h 02
The Locher RoomConversations with Alan - Tyler Gildin 4-20-2022Please join me for the 14th episode in the Conversations with Alan series live in The Locher Room when director and producer Tyler Gildin stops by to discuss his award-winning documentary, The Starfish.The Starfish is the untold story of a man’s struggle to not only succeed, but to accept himself and his circumstances during one of the most infamous periods of history—where it took sacrifice, courage, and at times the open hearts of others to survive. Herb’s tenacity, dedication, and determination to become something in the face of so many obstacles, is what makes his ul...
2023-02-1742 min
The Locher RoomPatricia Bruder Debrovner - Interview 4-1-2022Patricia Bruder Debrovner who played Ellen Lowell Stewart on As the World Turns will join me live in The Locher Room to help me celebrate the second Anniversary of The Locher Room as we take a look back at her career in show business and her 30 years on As the World Turns.Patricia has been married to her childhood sweetheart, Chuck Debrovner, for 63 years. The couple have two daughters Caroline and Diane and two granddaughters Allison and Jane. Patricia and Chuck have been active members of the New York Society for Ethical Culture for many years. Since 2005, Patricia...
2023-01-271h 02
The Locher RoomAnthony _Sully_ Sullivan - TV Personality turned Hemp Farm Entrepreneur 2-25-2022Please join Anthony “Sully” Sullivan, who you may recognize from being the “OxiClean Guy,” in The Locher Room. Sully took a detour on his television career when his daughter was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder and needed an alternative to the prescription medication which robbed her of her personality.This desperate Dad entered a unique 2nd act as the owner of a hemp farm born out of his want and need to find alternative drugs for his young daughter. MONTKUSH is based on 116-acres in Vermont where Sully spent two years living in an AirStream on top of a mou...
2022-12-3054 min
The Locher RoomConversations with Alan - ADL's Limor Vink 2-23-2022Please join me for the 13th episode in the Conversations with Alan series in The Locher Room to meet Limor Vink, the Anti-Defamation League's Regional Coordinator of the New York/New Jersey office.Limor will be here to share her story about her remarkable grandparents; one a Holocaust survivor and the other a Righteous Gentile who helped save the lives of the Lowenstein family in the Netherlands during World War II. Two very different stories, but each powerful in their own right. Limor and I have a unique connection to the Netherlands and to WWII.After...
2022-12-231h 05
The Locher RoomConversations with Alan - Judy Shepard (Matthew Shepard's mother) 1-26-2022Judy Shepard will be my guest for a very special Conversations with Alan episode in The Locher Room. Judy will join me to discuss the impact of her son Matthew's murder, which was motivated by anti-gay hate, and the incredible work of the Matthew Shepard Foundation in their efforts to carry on Matthew's legacy. Judy will share what we can all do to make this world a more accepting place for everyone, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity and expression, or sexual orientation. In October 1998, Matthew’s death moved many thousands of people around thewo...
2022-11-251h 05
The Locher RoomConversations with Alan - Dr. Dan French 1-5-2022Please join me for the 11th episode in the Conversations with Alan series in The Locher Room. I will be speaking with Dr. Dan French, an author, educator and doctor of rhetoric. The Miriam-Webster definition of rhetoric; “often disapproving language that is intended to influence people and that may not be honest or reasonable”. As we approach the first anniversary of the January 6th Capitol insurrection, we will look back on how rhetoric has played a very important and dangerous part in so many historical events.Dr. French earned his PHD in Rhetoric from the University of South Flor...
2022-10-211h 10
The Locher RoomKimberlin Brown - Interview 11-22-2021Actress Kimberlin Brown, who has portrayed one of the most popular villainesses in daytime television history, “Sheila Carter,” on The Bold and the Beautiful joins me in The Locher Room. In her role of “Sheila Carter,” Brown debuted on The Young and the Restless in 1990 and crossed over to The Bold and the Beautiful in 1992. For the next three decades, Brown has played “Sheila Carter” on both shows. Brown’s recent credits include the film Five Hour Friends, co-starring Tom Sizemore, American Hero, and the award-winning short The Necklace. Brown’s career began when she was discovered by fa...
2022-09-021h 13
The Locher RoomConversations with Alan - Andrew Lapin 11-17-2021Please join me for the 10th episode in the Conversations with Alan series in The Locher Room to meet journalist Andrew Lapin. Andrew will be here to discuss his new podcast series RADIOACTIVE that explores the life and legacy of Father Charles Coughlin, America's “High Priest of Hate” and notorious antisemite.In the 1930s and 1940s, Coughlin became one of the first to use radio as a platform to preach religion, politics, and hate to an audience of some 30 million listeners weekly. Coughlin’s growing fanbase came with clout and he soon had the ears of stars in celebr...
2022-08-191h 04
The Locher RoomKevin Mambo - Interview 11-10-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomTwo-time Emmy Award-winning actor Kevin Mambo visited The Locher Room to look back at his incredible career.Mambo can currently be seen on the new Netflix drama, Hit & Run. The series tells the story of a man searching for the truth behind his wife's death who becomes caught up in a dangerous web of secrets and intrigue stretching from New York to Tel Aviv. Mambo plays an NYPD detective with a wry sense of humor who has seen it all and nothing can phase him. The series...
2022-08-051h 05
The Locher RoomVictor Miller - Interview 10-29-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomEmmy Award-winning writer Victor Miller will be my guest in The Locher Room. Victor introduced the world to Jason Voorhees when he wrote the original Friday the 13th film. In addition to Jason, Victor wrote for several daytime dramas including All My Children, Another World, Guiding Light and One Life to Live. Victor was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, raised in Long Island. He graduated from Yale University with a BA in English and Tulane University in with an MA in Theatre and Speech. He was co-founder...
2022-07-2254 min
The Locher RoomRick Dennis & Patrick Howe - The Production Designers Episode 10-28-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomProduction Designers Rick Dennis and Patrick Howe will be my guests in The Locher Room to discuss their incredible work designing sets for As the World Turns and Guiding Light. Rick Dennis spent 23 years from 1986 - 2009 as Guiding Light's Production Designer earning seven Daytime Emmy Nominations for his work in Springfield. After Guiding Light went off the air, Rick has worked as an Art Director / Production Designer on a number of prime-time series including The Americans, Homeland, Madame Secretary, The Following to name a small few.
2022-07-221h 06
The Locher RoomJudith McConnell - Interview 10-22-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomActress Judith McConnell will be my guest in The Locher Room.Judith was born in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and started dance classes at age 6. She has continued with dance for most of her life and today she takes a weekly tap and jazz class. She was accepted and attended the renowned Carnegie Mellon School of Acting.Upon leaving college, Judith went to New York City and immediately landed a commercial. Shortly thereafter, she was offered a role in a pilot shooting in Los Angeles. In LA...
2022-07-151h 07
The Locher RoomTwist Out Cancer and it's Brushes with Cancer Program 10-21-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomTune-in to The Locher Room for a very special episode dedicated to the international non-profit charitable organization, Twist Out Cancer. If you or anyone you know has been touched by cancer like I have, you won't want to miss this episode.Twist Out Cancer provides psychosocial support to individuals touched by cancer through creative arts programming. The organization was founded on the principle that when you share, the world opens up. Its signature program is Brushes with Cancer, which is a six month program that matches those...
2022-07-151h 05
The Locher RoomAn Author's Afternoon - Vincent Van Patten 10-20-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomPlease join me for An Author's Afternoon with new author Vincent Van Patten in The Locher Room. Vincent is a Californian native who calls Del Mar his home. He is a writer, media creator, and co-host of The Dare to Dream Podcast. Most importantly, he considers himself an inspired citizen of our ever-changing world motivated by a love for travel, history, spirituality, personal growth, and human connection.Last year, Vincent was encouraged by somebody he admired to tell his story, as he see's the world now. This...
2022-07-081h 03
The Locher RoomAn Author's Afternoon - Tina Andrews, Rodger Howard and R.A. Revis 10-13-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomPlease join me for An Author’s Afternoon live in The Locher Room to meet three talented writers who will be here to share their stories with all of you.Tina Andrews is an author and an actress who appeared in ROOTS and played Valerie Grant on Days of Our Lives. She received a Writers Guild Award for her Sally Hemings: An American Scandal and followed that up with a bio-pic on Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis.Andrews is often referenced as a Historical Griot, and he...
2022-07-081h 06
The Locher RoomMichael Lowry - Interview 10-14-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomActor Michael Lowry will stop by The Locher Room to share memories from his incredible career and his daytime television roles on All My Children (Jake Martin), As the World Turns (Les Sweeney), The Bold and the Beautiful (Dr. Hillman), One Life to Live (Ross Rayburn) and Days of Our Lives (Dr. Clay Snyder). Do not miss the chance to catch up with this talented actor next Thursday in The Locher Room.Original Airdate: 10/14/2021
2022-07-081h 06
The Locher RoomSearch for Tomorrow - Reunion 10-15-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomTune-in to The Locher Room for a look back at Search for Tomorrow with two actresses and good friends, Maree Cheatham (Stephanie Wyatt) and Lisa Peluso (Wendy Wilkins Carter).Maree has been a working actress for over 60+ years and is knowns to daytime audiences for her roles on Search, General Hospital and Port Charles (Charlene Simpson), Passions (Mona) and Days of Our Lives (Marie Horton). She is best known to movie audiences for roles in Beetlejuice, Mr. and Mrs. Smith and The Wedding Singer. As Maree puts...
2022-07-081h 05
The Locher RoomGay Sons and Mothers -- Celebrating National Coming Out Day 10-8-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomPlease join me for a very special episode of The Locher Room featuring coming out stories about gay sons and their mothers as we celebrate National Coming Out Day.Joining me for this special episode will be Psychotherapist Rick Miller who became curious about the relationship between gay men and their mothers, a theme resonating throughout his clinical practice which led him to explore this special relationship in depth. He found that virtually no one was writing about this critical bond. Rick launched the nonprofit organization, Gay...
2022-06-241h 01
The Locher RoomConversations with Alan - ADL's Scott Richman 10-6-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomPlease join me for the ninth episode in the Conversations with Alan series in The Locher Room to meet Scott Richman, the Anti-Defamation League's Regional Director of the New York/New Jersey office. Scott will be here to discuss the rise of hate and antisemitism in our country and around the world. In addition, Scott will tell us about his work which includes incident response, anti-bias education, legislative initiatives, educational programs, fundraising and leadership development – all designed to fight antisemitism and combat hate in all its forms. He will br...
2022-06-241h 06
The Locher RoomAn Author's Afternoon - Jeremy Murphy 10-6-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomPlease join me for An Author's Afternoon featuring public relations' snarkiest publicist and new author, Jeremy Murphy. Jeremy expertly chronicles his hatred, love, indifference, amusement, and scorn for the profession in F*ck Off, Chloe due out March of 2022. From entitled millennials to surly reporters, obnoxious clients, and cumbersome, color-coded “trackers,” Murphy takes a scalpel and glass of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to the PR industry in a searing, hilarious, and pissy voice that his own psychiatrist finds “deeply concerning.” His collection of annoyances shed light on the industry’s idiosyncrasies, insanities...
2022-06-1758 min
The Locher RoomDARK SHADOWS AND BEYOND THE JONATHAN FRID STORY 9-30-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomPlease join me for a very special look at Dark Shadows and Beyond The Jonathan Frid Story in The Locher Room. This is the first feature-length documentary devoted to Canadian-born actor Jonathan Frid, who became a television sensation with his portrayal of guilt-ridden vampire Barnabas Collins on Dark Shadows, the 1966 – 1971 daytime drama that remains a beloved cult classic today. Joining me to talk about Jonathan and the documentary is Emmy-winning soap opera producer Mary O’Leary (The Young And The Restless, General Hospital, One Life To Live, Another World, Guid...
2022-06-121h 02
The Locher RoomGENERATIONS - Reunion 9-29-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomPlease join us for a very special look at back at the groundbreaking daytime drama Generations in The Locher Room. Joining us for this reunion are creator and Executive Producer Sally Sussman along with cast members Jonelle Allen (Doreen Jackson), George DelHoyo (Rob Donnelly), Rick Fitts (Martin Jackson), Kelly Rutherford (Sam Whitmore), Robert Torti (Lt. Kyle Masters), and Nancy Sorel (Monique McCallum).Generations premiered on NBC from March 27, 1989, to January 25, 1991. The show was groundbreaking as television's first fully integrated daytime soap featuring from its inception an African-American...
2022-06-101h 29
The Locher RoomChristopher Goutman - Interview 9-24-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomCome celebrate The Locher Room's 200th episode with Emmy Award-winning producer and director Christopher Goutman.Chris has spent most of his career working as a director, producer, and writer. He started his career as an actor appearing on The Doctors, Search for Tomorrow, The Edge of Night and Texas. Chris served as the Executive Producer for Another World and As the World Turns as well as directed episodes from nine different daytime dramas. He created and produced two web series, In Turn and L.A...
2022-06-091h 02
The Locher RoomLinda Dano - Interview 9-22-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomActress, author, and businesswoman joined me in The Locher Room to reminisce about her time playing Felicia Gallant on Another World, Rae Cummings on One Life to Live, Lena Kendall on Guiding Light, and her most recent role of Vivian Alamain on Days of Our Lives. Linda's One Life to Live character Rae also had a cross-over on Port Charles, All My Children and General Hospital. She has published books, hosted her own talk show Attitudes and supports many charitable organizations. Don't miss the chance to catch-up with Linda .
2022-06-031h 11
The Locher RoomPeter Marc Jacobson 9-16-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomExecutive Producer, writer, director, actor and singer, Peter Marc Jacobson was my guest to talk about his incredible career working in film, TV and on stage in The Locher Room.Peter started his career in front of the camera, guest starring on memorable series such as Murphy Brown, Beverly Hills 90210, The Facts of Life, Dynasty, and Too Close for Comfort. Peter appeared on film in Spread, Movers and Shakers and GORP. After 15 years of unsold pilots, SAG dues and psychotherapy bills, he and his Encino...
2022-05-271h 17
The Locher RoomAn Author's Afternoon - Melissa Braverman, Dr. Ziva Bakman-Flamhaft and Ben Levin 9-1-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomPlease join me in The Locher Room to meet three talented authors with three distinct stories to share.Melissa Braverman's new book Notes From A Single Gal In The City – Reflections On Dating & Mating is inspired by her popular blog, SingleGalNYC. The book offers insights about today's dating culture as well as advice geared towards singles 30+ for navigating it. Hailed by fans of her SingleGalNYC blog as New York’s real-life Carrie Bradshaw, Melissa has been through it all. From online dating disasters and the trials of text...
2022-05-131h 01
The Locher RoomAn Author's Afternoon with Leslie Anne Frye-Thomas 8-26-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomTune-in to The Locher Room for an Author's Afternoon to meet Leslie Anne Frye-Thomas. Leslie Ann is an Emmy-Award-winning writer, wife, and foster mother turned adoptive mom—with an unapologetic passion for black queer stories. Her debut novel, "Pum Pum Rock — There's No Place Like Homo" tells the story of a young Jamaican woman who, years after surviving a brutal conversion therapy attempt, returns home not just to face her demons—but to bury them. Original Airdate: 8/26/2021
2022-05-1348 min
The Locher RoomCarolyn and Richard Culliton - The Interview 8-19-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomThe Emmy Award-winning real-life husband and wife duo Carolyn and Richard Culliton joined me in The Locher Room to look back at their incredible careers in daytime. This talented duo met when they were both students at Northwestern University. Carolyn grew up watching soaps and Richard had never seen one. Fate intervened in 1978 when a family friend offered to make some introductions to an executive Procter & Gamble Productions. The rest is history. Carolyn’s first job in the daytime industry was working as Paul Rauch’s as...
2022-05-061h 08
The Locher RoomCarolyn Hennesey - Interview 8-18-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomEmmy Award-winning actress, author and animal advocate Carolyn Hennesy joined me in The Locher Room to reminisce about her incredible career dazzling audiences with her various daytime, primetime and film roles. On television, she played the deliciously vicious “Penelope Ellis” on ABC’s critically acclaimed series Revenge. She also joined the cast for the fifth season of the sleek vampires-meet-world saga, True Blood, and fast became a fan favorite as Rosalyn, the ageless vamp with a Texas twang. Prior to Revenge and True Blood, Hennesy was best known...
2022-05-061h 21
The Locher RoomJessica Morris - Interview 8-13-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomActress Jessica Morris was my guest in The Locher Room to discuss her latest project as the lead in Danger in the Spotlight, which is set to premiere on Lifetime Movie Network August 27th.Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, actress Jessica Morris has built an impressive career for herself in television and film. Best known for her role as Jennifer Rappaport on One Life to Live, she also starred as a lead in the Daytime Emmy nominated Amazon Prime miniseries Ladies of the Lake and Ladies...
2022-04-2957 min
The Locher RoomA Martinez - Interview 8-12-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomEmmy Award-winning actor A Martinez sat down with me in The Locher Room. A is well known to daytime television audiences for his roles on Santa Barbara (Cruz Castillo), General Hospital (Roy DiLucca), One Life to Live (Ray Montez), The Bold and the Beautiful (Dr. Ramon Montgomery), Days of Our Lives (Eduardo Hernandez) and The Bay (Nardos Ramos). In Primetime, Martinez is well known for his roles on L.A. Law, Profiler, Longmire and Queen of the South. His feature films include The Cowboys (1972), Powwow Highway (1989) and Curse of...
2022-04-291h 28
The Locher RoomMichelle Danner - Interview 8-11-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomMichelle Danner is a director, a performer, a teacher, a storyteller and an entrepreneur and she will join me in The Locher Room to discuss her incredible career. The legendary acting teacher and co-founder of the Edgemar Center for the Arts and the Los Angeles Acting Conservatory, Danner’s also now well-established as a successful feature film director. Danner’s recent film “Bad Impulse,” is a psychological thriller about family secrets and modern technology, starring Sonya Walger, Grant Bowler, and Paul Sorvino. The film recently won Best Narrativ...
2022-04-221h 04
The Locher RoomDonnie Jeffcoat - Interview 8-5-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomOne Life to Live's Donnie Jeffcoat (Joey Buchanan) joined me in The Locher Room. Donnie will be here to take a look back at his career in television and of course his time spent in Llaneview. Donnie will also tell us about his current role as Chief Instructor and owner of Shaolin American Self Defense Academy and his most important role to date as father to eight month old Willow.Sensei Donnie Jeffcoat started his martial arts training in the Fredrick J. Villari Kempo system in 1985. To...
2022-04-221h 09
The Locher RoomVoice Legend - Rob Paulsen 8-6-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomRob Paulsen, one of Hollywood’s busiest, most talented, and most passionate performers who specializes in the art of voice acting, a career that has earned him a Daytime Emmy, three Annie Awards, and a Peabody Award will join me in The Locher Room.You know Rob Paulsen? You probably grew up with Rob Paulsen. Your kids are growing up with Rob Paulsen. Name not familiar? What about Pinky from “Pinky and the Brain”? Yakko from “Animaniacs”? A martial-arts expert turtle named Raphael? That’s Rob!Not onl...
2022-04-221h 17
The Locher RoomGuiding Light - Reunion 8-4-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomThe Santos Women will be my guests in The Locher Room. Don't miss the chance to catch up with Paula Garces (Pilar Santos) and Saundra Santiago (Carmen Santos) live in The Locher Room. This on-screen mother and daughter duo will reminisce about their time working together on Guiding Light and fill us in on all the great projects they have been working on since those Springfield days.Original Airdate: 8/4/2021
2022-04-151h 25
The Locher RoomMichael Fairman -- Better Late Than Never 7-28-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomJoin soap industry legend Michael Fairman in The Locher Room. Michael will be here to tell us about his new single, “Better Late Than Never”, the fun new virtual game show he created, Soap Opera Know-it-All, and the duality of working on a career in the music business and in daytime.“Better Late Than Never” builds on Michael Fairman’s previous releases, “Thing About Me” “Can’t Let You Go” and “Other Side”; four songs about the seemingly insurmountable challenges faced by the underdog, whether at love or in life. Michael’s so...
2022-04-081h 05
The Locher RoomDinah Manoff - Interview 7-28-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomTony Award-winning actress and first-time author Dinah Manoff will join me in The Locher Room. Dinah is well known to movie audiences around the world for her role of “Pink Lady” Marty Marachino in the movie musical Grease. Last week she released her first novel, The Real True Hollywood Story of Jackie Gold.Manoff's other film credits include Ordinary People, Bloodhounds of Broadway, Child's Play, Staying Together, Backfire, I Ought to be in Pictures, Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael, and the independent film, Bart Got a Room.
2022-04-081h 05
The Locher RoomAcademy Award-winner Lee Grant 7-23-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomAcademy Award winning actor and director Lee Grant will be my guest in The Locher Room.Grant’s films have become some of the most influential of the New Hollywood era. A survivor of the Hollywood Blacklist, she is the first female director to be honored by the Director’s Guild of America. She is well known to movie audiences for her roles in some of the most recognizable series and films of the last 60 years including In the Heat of the Night, The Valley of the Doll...
2022-04-031h 17
The Locher RoomLaura Wright - Celebrating 30 Years in Daytime Television 7-22-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomEmmy Award-winning actress Laura Wright will join me in The Locher Roomto celebrate her 30 year career working in daytime television. Laura made her television debut as Ally Rescott on the ABC daytime drama Loving on June 25, 1991. Laura played that role on Loving up until the debut of The City in 1995. She played the role of Ally on The City until the show's demise in March of 1997. On August 1, 1997, Laura joined the cast of Guiding Light in the role of Cassie Layne Winslow, a role she played for eight years...
2022-04-011h 22
The Locher RoomAll My Children - The Kane Women 7-21-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomAlicia Minshew, Eden Riegel and Susan Lucci will drop by The Locher Room for an All My Children reunion.Alicia Minshew took over the role of Kendall Hart Slater in January of 2002 after the character's seven year absence, Eden Riegel joined the cast as Bianca Montgomery in July of 2000, and Susan Lucci began playing the role of Erica Kane when the show made its debut in January of 1970 and played the iconic role for the entire run of the series.Don't miss the chance to...
2022-03-261h 24
The Locher RoomMurray Bartlett - Interview 7-16-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomCatch up with actor Murray Bartlett in The Locher Room. Murray will be here to discuss his new role as Armond on the limited HBO Max series, The White Lotus premiering July 11th. Murray will also reminisce about his role as Dominic "Dom" Basaluzzo in the HBO comedy-drama series Looking and his role as Michael 'Mouse' Tolliver in the Netflix revival of Tales of the City. Daytime television fans will recognize Murray from his role as Cyrus Foley from the CBS daytime drama Guiding Light.Original Airdate: 7/16/2021
2022-03-2534 min
The Locher RoomSusan Marie Snyder - Interview 7-15-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomDon't miss the chance to catch up with former As the World Turns cast member Susan Marie Snyder (Julie Snyder) in The Locher Room. Susan just released her first novel, Love: The Harmonizing Essence co-written with her partner Elijah Carter. Susan will be here to discuss her new book, her role of Julie Snyder, and her other daytime roles on Another World, Ryan's Hope, and Santa Barbara. In addition to her daytime roles, Susan is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and has appeared on screen in a number of movies...
2022-03-181h 00
The Locher RoomSean Kanan - Interview 7-14-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomEmmy Award-winning actor and producer Sean Kanan will join me in The Locher Room. Sean will be here to discuss his most recent Emmy win for his digital series, Studio City, his third book, Way of the Cobra and share memories from his various roles including his three daytime roles on General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless. Way of the COBRA, is his most personal book yet and is available now. Drawing upon personal stories WOTC details the strategies and philosophy that...
2022-03-181h 01
The Locher RoomMeet Pop Singer - WILS 7-8-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomCome meet singer-songwriter Willie Tay who now goes by Wils in The Locher Room. Wils was a rising pop star in Asia with more than 400,000 followers on his Instagram account. After spending some time to film his music videos in California, freely being himself, Wils decided he was tired of hiding his sexuality and told his Asian record label that he is gay. He wanted to live his life openly as a gay man. After that conversation, he was informed him that he was no longer under contract with...
2022-03-111h 03
The Locher RoomPassions - Reunion 7-9-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomCome celebrate the 22nd Anniversary since the debut of NBC's Passions in The Locher Room. Joining us to reminisce about their time spent in Harmony are Charles Divins (Chad-Harris Crane), Galen Gering (Luis Lopez-Fitzgerald), Lindsay Korman-Hartley (Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald), Brook Kerr (Whitney Russell), Eric Martsolf(Ethan Winthrop) and McKenzie Westmore(Sheridan Crane).Passions ran on NBC from July 5, 1999 - September 7, 2007 and on Direct TV from September 17, 2007 - August 7, 2008. Original Airdate: 7/9/2021
2022-03-111h 20
The Locher RoomAn Author's Afternoon - Immigrant, American, Survivor - A Little Boy Who Grew up to be All Three 7-7-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomPlease join William Jimeno an immigrant, an American, a survivor and an author in The Locher Room for an author's afternoon. Joining William will be his co-author and illustrator Charles Ricciardi. William and Charles are here to discuss the important lessons at the heart of their new, colorfully illustrated, children’s book, Immigrant, American, Survivor - A Little Boy Who Grew up to be All Three. The story documents the experiences of retired Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Officer, William Jimeno. As a fi...
2022-03-041h 03
The Locher RoomNancy Curlee and Stephen Demorest - Interview 7-1-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomPlease join the Emmy Award-winning and real-life husband and wife duo Nancy Curlee and Stephen Demorest in The Locher Room. Nancy Curlee is a three-time Emmy winner and the recipient of one Writers Guild of America Award for Guiding Light and has written for All My Children and One Life to Live. Stephen is a six-time Emmy winner and the recipient of two Writers Guild of America Award as a head writer of the CBS daytime dramas As the World Turns and Guiding Light. He has also written for...
2022-03-041h 09
The Locher RoomConversations with Alan - BD Wong and Jose Llana 5-26-2021Please join me for the eighth episode in the Conversations with Alan series in The Locher Room for an in-depth discussion about Asian / Pacific American Heritage Month and the rise of violence, xenophobia and bigotry against the Asian / Pacific community resulting from the COVID19 pandemic. Joining me for this conversation are well known actors Jose Llana and BD Wong. Both of these talented men are outspoken about the rise of violence aimed at the Asian / Pacific community and are staunch supporters of the Stop AAPI Hate campaign. In March, Stop AAPI Hate released a report examining incidents that...
2022-01-211h 15
The Locher RoomConversations with Alan - My Father's Story 5-5-2021Please join me for the seventh episode of Conversations with Alan where I will share my father's story of survival during the Holocaust in The Locher Room on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 (Liberation Day). The truth about the Holocaust is that I am lucky to be alive. My life story could have turned out so differently if not for some very brave men and women who risked their lives and the lives of their families to save both my mother and my father when the Nazi's began rounding up Jews in Holland during World War II. Tonight, I will share...
2021-12-2641 min
The Locher RoomConversations with Alan - - 2G's – children of Holocaust Survivors share their story! 4-14-2021Please join me for the sixth episode in the Conversations with Alan series in The Locher Room to meet a group of 2G's – children of Holocaust Survivors. These three individuals are working to honor the memory and legacy of the survivors and victims, to promote awareness of the Holocaust, and to provide education of this and other genocides. Come hear their family’s story of survival during WWII and learn about the work and the messages they are sharing around the country to make sure something like this never happens again. With anti-Semitism on the rise, we four feel the need...
2021-12-031h 28
The Locher RoomDear Evan Hansen - Reunion 4-2-2021Please join my friend Michael Park and his Dear Evan Hansen leading ladies Rachel Bay Jones and Jennifer Laura Thompson in The Locher Room. This talented trio will reminisce about their time working together on the Tony Award-winning musical, their careers and also help me celebrate the one year anniversary of The Locher Room.We all have Michael Park to thank for suggesting I use StreamYard for that first As the World Turns episode I hosted on April 3, 2020. One year and 140 episodes later - THANK YOU, MICHAEL!Michael is well known to daytime audiences for creating...
2021-11-191h 02
The Locher RoomConversations with Alan - 3GNY Descendants of Holocaust Survivors 3-10-2021Please join me for the fifth episode in the Conversations with Alan series in The Locher Room to meet a group of individuals working to spread the message of 3GNY. 3GNY is an educational non-profit organization founded by the third generation: grandchildren of Holocaust survivors. Air Date: March 10, 20213GNY’s mission is to keep the history of the Holocaust alive. Through their WEDU program, 3GNY trains grandchildren of survivors to share their family story in school classrooms. They must ensure that others understand the human face of the Holocaust, as well as its details, its place in Jewish hi...
2021-10-0859 min
The Locher RoomConversations with Alan - Black History Month 2-24-2021Join me for the fourth episode in the Conversation with Alan series in The Locher Room for an in-depth discussion about the importance of Black History Month, the Black Lives Matter movement and what it's like for a parent raising a black child in America today. The show aired on February 24th, 2021.Joining me for this conversation are Amelia Marshall and her 23-year-old son Marshall Schaffer, Karla Mosley who is raising two-year old Aurora and Lawrence Saint-Victor who is raising two-year old Christian.Amelia Marshall played Gilly Grant, Karla Mosley played Christina Moore and Lawrence Saint-Victor...
2021-09-171h 32
The Locher RoomFan Appreciation Show 2-12-2021Soap Opera Digest’s VP, Editorial Director, Stephanie Sloane joined me in The Locher Room on February 12, 2021. Stephanie and I will chat about her 30+ career working at Soap Opera Digest. In addition to Stephanie, I will be welcoming a group of daytime and The Locher Room fans to join us for this special Valentine's Day show. This is my way of thanking all you viewers who have tuned in to The Locher Room over these past 10 months. Together we will all share some of our favorite characters, stories and the reasons why we have loved this genre for decades.
2021-08-271h 15
The Locher RoomDeserted - A Musical Short Film Virtual Premiere with Allie Gonino & Alexandra Chando 1-27-2021Allie Gonino (Actress, Musician & Producer) and Alexandra Chando (Director, Actress & Producer) were my guests in The Locher Room for a Virtual Premiere of their Musical Short Film "Deserted" on January 27th 2021.Deserted' tells the story of Lupita and José, a couple struggling to cope with the loss of their son who died in Operation Iraqi Freedom, and the harsh realities that come with being socially disadvantaged immigrants in America. Lupita, whose main source of hope and strength has been her religious faith, must decide whether she will stay true to her religious beliefs, and continue to bear the a...
2021-07-291h 00
The Locher RoomConversations with Alan - Mindy Corporon 1-27-2021Please join me for the third episode in the Conversation with Alan series in The Locher Room on International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Joining me for this episode is Mindy Corporon, an entrepreneur and thought leader. Mindy was a single mother, dealing with divorce and had experienced a life-threatening illness. Mindy was in the middle of raising her talented boys when tragedy struck. In April 2014, Mindy’s father and oldest son were murdered by a white supremacist intent on killing Jews.In that one moment, Mindy's life purpose changed from guiding people financially to he...
2021-07-291h 15
The Locher RoomConversations with Alan - My Mother-s Story 1-6-2021Join me for a very special Conversations with Alan in The Locher Room on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 7 p.m. EST. My life story is one that could have turned out quite differently if not for some very brave men and women who risked their lives and the lives of their families to save my mother and father when the Nazi's started rounding up Jews in Holland during World War II. Tonight I will share my mother’s personal story of survival and talk about those brave men and women who are the reason my sister and I are al...
2021-07-1637 min