Daytime TV royalty gather to honor a legend! Join us for a special tribute to the unforgettable Marj Dusay. We’ll celebrate her incredible career with heartwarming memories shared by her friends and former co-stars, Vincent Irizarry, Ron Raines, and Nicholas Walker. Vincent played her son on both All My Children and Guiding Light, Ron played her brother on Guiding Light and Nicholas played her son Trey Clegg on Capitol. Get ready for behind-the-scenes stories, hilarious anecdotes, and a touching...
Jun 25, 2024•58 min
Emmy Award-winner Kevin Spirtas sat down in The Locher Room to discuss the final season of his Emmy winning series, After Forever (Amazon Prime). A story about love, loss, and new beginnings, Season One made history by becoming the first LGBTQ-themed drama series to win six Emmy Awards across any platform. Kevin will look back at his 40-year career that began at 18 on Broadway in A Chorus Line. He is most recognized for his eight-year stint as Dr. Craig Wesley on Days of Our Lives well as the cu...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Join us in The Locher Room for a Mental Health Awareness captivating conversation with Brian Spitulnik, a psychotherapist based in New York City. Brian brings a wealth of expertise and compassion to the table, delving into the most pressing issues facing the LGBTQ+ community in 2024 and shedding light on why therapy can be beneficial for everyone. As the co-founder of Artists Reimagining Therapy & Systems (A.R.T.S.), Brian leads a fully-funded program providing free group and individual th...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Actor turned therapist, William Bumiller, sat down in The Locher Room to discuss the importance of Mental Health Awareness. Guiding Light fans will remember Bill for his role as “Sean McCullough”, “Reva’s” island guy when Annie left her to die on the plane. In addition to his role on Guiding Light, Bill has appeared on several hit primetime series including Mork & Mindy, Wings, The Golden Girls, The Nanny, Ellen, Chicago Hope, Judging Amy and so much more. Bill went back to school and earned...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Please join us for An Author’s Afternoon here in The Locher Room with two first-time authors and an accomplished novelist. Historical novelist Ruth P. Watson is an acclaimed writer, educator and so much more. Her popular 2023 novel A Right Worthy Woman is now available to share in paperback. This remarkable and worthy tome is based on the real-life journey of financial genius Maggie Lena Walker. Walker was the first female and African American banker to establish and preside over a bank in the U...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Calling all music lovers! Join us in The Locher Room for an exclusive interview with Bright Light Bright Light, the artist, producer, composer, and DJ, as he discusses his highly anticipated fifth studio album, Enjoy Youth, out now just in time for Pride month. Enjoy Youth features the vocal talents of Ultra Naté, Mykal Kilore, Berri and Beth Hirsch, fierce diva vocals from Sam Harper and accordion by Jonah Wheeler, and co-writing and production from icons Richard X, Babydaddy (of Scissor Sister...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Disney Animation Legend Andreas Deja sat down for a one-on-one interview to tell us all about his 10-year labor of love, Mushka. Mushka is a short film told in exquisite and stylish hand-drawn animation by this director and animator. Mushka is the emotional and exciting story of a young girl named Sarah and her unlikely friendship with a tiger cub. The film is Andreas’s directorial debut. Mushka, created in the 2-D style of 101 Dalmatians is his homage to classic Disney animation. Andreas is a P...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Golden Globe nom inee Mel Harris joins me to discuss her new role in the film, the comedy-drama Queen of Knives. The film is available to rent/own on all digital HD internet, cable, and satellite platforms worldwide, as well as on DVD. Mel made her television debut in 1986, with a small role in an episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents. It was her first starring role, as Hope Murdoch Steadman in the ABC drama series Thirtysomething (1987–1991) that earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress...
May 30, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Catch up with Another World alum Richard Bekins in The Locher Room. Richard will look back at his over four decades working on Broadway, in film, and television. Richard is well known to daytime audiences for his role as “Jamie Frame” on Another World. In addition to daytime, he has appeared in a number of prime time hit series including, The Other Two, Bull, The Sinner, Mr. Robot, Designated Survivor, Younger and so many more. Richard just appeared in the new Max series, The Girls on the Bus. O...
May 28, 2024•58 min
Emmy Award-winning Executive Producer Laurence A. Caso sat down for a one-on-one interview with The Locher Room to look back at his time as Executive Producer. He produced over 1700 As the World Turns episodes between 1988 and 1995. After three seasons at the Berkshire Theatre Festival in Stockbridge, MA, Laurence joined CBS in Los Angeles to work on the development of comedy and drama series (WKRP in Cincinnati, Alice, Dallas, White Shadow). In New York worked as the VP of Daytime Programs and ...
May 23, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Join us for an exclusive interview with Brooke Alexander, former As the World Turns cast member in The Locher Room.We’ll delve into her memorable role as Samantha Markham Anderson from 1994 – 1997. Hailing from Kailua, Hawaii, Brooke’s journey in the entertainment industry began as a teen model, landing her first TV commercial for Coca-Cola (Japan) at just 15. With over 200 national commercials under her belt, including brands like Max Factor, United Airlines and Coor’s Light, Brook’s versatile ...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Get 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 daytim...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Celebrate Autism Acceptance with The Locher Room and meet two exceptional young men, Antonio Humann, and Ben Levin, who are breaking barriers and achieving great things. Join us to meet Antonio, Ben and their mothers, Laurie Burtis, and Susan Levin. Learn about their lives, their journeys with Autism and their unique talents. Antonio Humann is an artist, entrepreneur, pianist, singer, author, and musician. Antonio’s art is a powerful testament to the creativity that can thrive with autism. His w...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 13 min
The Locher is celebrating four years with a special one-on-one interview featuring Grant Aleksander, beloved Guiding Light alum. Listen for a glimpse into Grant’s iconic role as “Phillip Spaulding” and his remarkable journey on the Springfield canvas on and off for 27 years. Grant’s portrayal of “Phillip” earned him widespread acclaim including multiple Daytime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor and Outstanding Supporting Actor. Beyond his unforgettable time on Guiding Light, Gran...
May 09, 2024•1 hr 27 min
Daytime veteran Stephen Schnetzer will sit down for a one-on-one interview in The Locher Room on to look back at his over five decades working in film, theater, and TV. Stephen’s daytime career began on Days of Our Lives as Steven Olson in 1978. From Salem he moved to Llaneview before landing in Bay City as Cass Winthrop on Another World in 1982. Stephen’s character of Cass moved to Oakdale and As the World Turns after Another World was cancelled in 1999. Stephen is currently playing Richard Kau...
May 07, 2024•58 min
Join us for a powerful episode of Conversations with Alan as we sit down with Holocaust Survivor Rabbi Dr. Aliza Erber. Aliza’s story is one of resilience and survival, resonating with Jews and non-Jews alike. Aliza’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Forced into hiding in Holland during WWII, she endured unimaginable hardship as her family was forced into separate locations, including living in an underground bunker in the Dutch woods. Tragically, her father, Richard Levy, lost his lif...
May 02, 2024•58 min
Soap legends Amelia Marshall and Petronia Paley reunite on The Locher Room in honor of Women’s History Month. Daytime fans will remember Petronia and Amelia from their roles as mother and daughter, Vivian, and Gilly Grant on Guiding Light. Amelia also played Belinda Keefer on All My Children and Liz Sanbourne on Passions. Petronia’s first daytime role was Dr. Jesse Rawlings on The Doctors followed by her role as Quinn Harding on Another World. But there’s more to these two talented actresses tha...
Apr 30, 2024•58 min
Catch up with former As the World Turns alumni Keith Coulouris in The Locher Room. Keith portrayed “David Stenbeck,” the son of one of As the World Turns’s notorious villains, “James Stenbeck.” In addition to his role as David, Keith also appeared as “Keith Schaeffer” on One Life to Live. Keith has worked alongside legends such as Bruce Dern and Jill Clayburgh and appeared as a guest star in long running primetime hit series including X-Files, Murder She Wrote, Silk Stalkings, and Married with C...
Apr 25, 2024•57 min
Come spend an afternoon with Morgan Englund in The Locher Room. Morgan is a singer/songwriter and actor who daytime fans will remember as Dylan Lewis on CBS's Guiding Light. Morgan was also a Firefighter/paramedic for over two decades and is now a public speaker and sound meditation facilitator. It was through sound mediation that Morgan healed his own burnout and feelings of loneliness and isolation. In this episode, we will find out about Morgan's recent inspiring Thought Leader Talk on how we...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 4 min
International award-winning writer, producer, and director Tina Andrews joins in The Locher Room for Women’s History Month. Tina is also an author, playwright, and multimedia visual artist who is currently the book writer for the new musical I'm Every Woman: The Chaka Khan Musical coming to the West End in London. After attending New York University where she majored in theater, Tina appeared as an actress in over 100 film and television roles including originating the seminal role of "Valerie G...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Real-life husband and wife duo and producing partners, Michael, and Janeen Damian, will join me l in The Locher Room to discuss their new Netflix film, “Irish Wish.” Janeen Damian is a Director, Producer, and award-winning screenwriter and along with Michael they have made over 15 films. Janeen directed “Irish Wish,” which reunites the duo with Lindsay Lohan. The film will hit Netflix on Friday, March 15th. Michael is a producer on the film and wrote the song, “Wild Irish Heart,” which appears i...
Apr 16, 2024•57 min
Join us for a “Family” reunion with cast members Emmy Award-winner Gary Frank and award-winning actor John Rubinstein in The Locher Room. “Family” ran on ABC-TV from March 1976 through June of 1980. Gary Frank, an original cast member played son, Willie Lawrence for the entire run of the series. John Rubinstein played Jeff Maitland, the husband of Nancy Lawrence Maitland played by Meredith Baxter Birney, on and off for the entire run. John also wrote all the music for the first six episodes, and...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Below Deck’s Ashton Pienaar is sitting down in The Locher Room to discuss his new memoir, Knots, Lines, and Life: A Journey That Tore Me Apart and Put Me Back Together. Knots, Lines and Life is available now. In this uplifting story chock-full of juicy tidbits from his time on the Bravo set, Ashton shares a tale of self-discovery and self-improvement. He offers a no-holds-barred reflection on his experiences, good and bad, in his own words. With unflinching candor and raw intensity, he invites t...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr
Please join us for another episode of Conversations with Alan featuring Dr. Charles Asher Small, the Founding Director of the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP). Join this discussion that will take a hard-hitting look at a series exposing the root causes of rising antisemitism in academia, presenting the evidence in no uncertain terms, and deepening the ongoing conversation. ISGAP was created in 2004 after being inspired by the late Elie Weisel, who was a great sch...
Apr 04, 2024•46 min
Director, writer and actress Alicia Coppola visited The Locher Room to discuss her beautiful and powerful new short film, And You Are…?. The film stars Golden Globe Award-winner Jane Seymour and Zach Barack who will join Alicia for the interview. Zach is credited as the first openly transgender actor in a Marvel film. And You Are…? is Alicia’s second short film. Her first, Between Us, is a raw and emotional slice of her personal life. Alicia’s career began on Another World where she played Lorna...
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr 13 min
The Bold and the Beautiful’s John McCook and Jennifer Gareis sat down for an in-depth interview in The Locher Room to celebrate the recent nuptials of their characters, “Eric Forrester” and “Donna Logan.” John McCook joined the cast of The Bold and the Beautiful as an original cast member 37 years ago this month. John won his first Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama series in 2022. Discovered by legendary movie mogul Jack Warner while appearing as “Tony” in the New York City Center reviv...
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Actor, writer, and director Trevor St. John sits down in The Locher Room to talk about his moving new film, “A Good Enough Day” and his role as “Tucker McCall” on CBS’s “The Young and the Restless.” "A Good Enough Day" is available to stream on both Amazon, Apple+ and Tubi. Trevor co-wrote, stars and directs the film, which also features daytime favorites including, Sherri Saum (ex-OLTL, Sunset Beach, The Fosters) and Josh Wingate (ex-GH). In the film, Trevor plays photographer Tyler Hamilton, a...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Actor Russell Todd sat down for a one-on-one interview in The Locher Room to look back at his career as an actor, model, and agent. Russell is well known for playing the role of “Dr. Jamie Frame” for three years on the NBC soap opera, Another World. He also had roles on The Bold and the Beautiful, Capitol and The Young and the Restless. Russell also starred in the films Friday the 13th-Part 2 and the remake Where the Boys Are ‘84 as Scott Nash, a role originally played by actor Jim Hutton. Other...
Mar 21, 2024•56 min
Please join actors Mariann Aalda, Jonelle Allen, Lauren B. Martin, Iona Morris, Phil Morris and Jim Reynolds in The Locher Room for a tribute to One Life to Live’s legendary Ellen Holly who challenged racial barriers on daytime television in the 1960’s. Ellen was one of the first black actors to play a lead role on daytime television, she broke barriers and sparked controversy with her iconic portrayal of “Carla Gray.” Carla, pretending to be white becomes involved in a love triangle with a Whit...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Actress Jennifer Bassey sat down for a one-on-interview in The Locher Room to discuss her return to the New York stage in Grand Hotel: 35th Anniversary Shows. The iconic 54 Below presents Grand Hotel: The 35th Anniversary Original Broadway Cast Reunion Concert, Honoring Tommy Tune’s 85th Birthday. Original Broadway cast members and special guest stars reunite in an intimate immersive performance of highlights from the landmark Tony Award winning musical. Jennifer's career in daytime television s...
Mar 14, 2024•1 hr 3 min
