The Locher Room

What do General Hospital, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Aretha Franklin and Quincy Jones have in common? The incredibly talented Edie Lehmann Boddicker!What an honor it was to spend an hour getting to know Edie and hearing the stories behind her remarkable career. From discovering she had perfect pitch at just three years old to studying classical piano and becoming one of the most sought-after voices in the music industry, Edie’s journey is extraordinary.Edie shares what it was like working with some of music’s biggest legends, including creating vocal counterlines for Madonna’s True Blue album and singing with Aretha Franklin, who once handed her 27 albums to study in preparation for their performances together.And General Hospital fans are in for a treat!Edie takes us back to her unexpected audition for the role of concert pianist Katherine Delafield. She arrived thinking the show might simply need her hands playing the piano for another actress. Instead, the casting director handed her a script, and Edie found herself beginning an entirely new chapter as an actress.We revisit her time in Port Charles, her on-screen romance with Robert Scorpio, and her memories of working with the wonderful John Reilly and her dear friend, the late Tristan Rogers, who was one of her biggest champions.Edie also opens up about the important role faith plays in her life and the experiences that have shaped her personally and professionally.From daytime television to some of the biggest recordings and films in entertainment history, Edie has lived an incredible life in music. I could have talked to her for hours!Don’t miss this wonderful conversation, and be sure to follow and subscribe to The Locher Room for more unforgettable stories from the people who have entertained us for decades.

What was it really like working on daytime television’s first and only 90-minute soap opera?Author Tom Lisanti joined me alongside Another World favorites Richard Bekins (Jamie Frame), Janice Lynde (Tracy DeWitt), Paul Katz (Dooley), and director Barnet Kellman for a fascinating conversation about one of daytime television’s most ambitious experiments.Barnet shared unforgettable memories of working with Beverlee McKinsey, Victoria Wyndham, Maeve Kinkead, Kathleen Widdoes, and a young Ray Liotta. Janice revealed how she helped bring Paul Katz to Another World, while Richard reflected on the invaluable lessons he learned working alongside some of daytime’s greatest actors.Tom took us behind the scenes of the show’s historic 90-minute era, sharing discoveries about executive producer Paul Rauch, the challenges of producing an additional 30 minutes of television each day, and why the experiment ultimately ended.We also heard some wonderful stories about the friendships, creative freedom, and extraordinary talent that made Another World so special.Tom’s new book, Another World: The Drama Behind Daytime TV’s Only 90-Minute Soap, is available now.

Allison Smith joined me for a fun and revealing look back at a remarkable career that began on Broadway at just nine years old.Allison shared memories of growing up in New Jersey, performing in Evita with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin, landing the title role in Annie at 10, and discovering at a young age that she could make an audience laugh and truly affect how they felt.We looked back at her six seasons as Jennie Lowell on Kate & Allie, how she first met our mutual friend Martha Byrne, and the funny story Martha still tells about Allison. Jennie’s on-screen boyfriend, Ricky Paull Goldin, also dropped in for a surprise visit.Allison revealed why she chose Jason Goes to Hell over The Who’s Tommy on Broadway and shared memories of playing Mallory O’Brien on The West Wing and working with Aaron Sorkin, Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe, Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford.From Broadway child star to a career spanning television, film and theater, Allison shared some wonderful stories from the journey.

Charlie’s Angels historian and author Mike Pingel, Geret Coates of @townsendagency and celebrity skincare and makeup artist David Ross of @angelboy76 joined me in The Locher Room to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Charlie’s Angels.The four of us shared how we first fell in love with the series, the impact it had on our lives, our favorite Angels and episodes, and some wonderful stories about meeting the women we grew up watching.Geret talked about bringing Charlie’s Angels into his high school classroom and the priceless moment his son spotted Jaclyn Smith on a family vacation. David shared how the glamour, hair, makeup and fashion of the Angels influenced the career he chose. Mike looked back on his decades as a Charlie’s Angels historian, shared some incredible memorabilia from his collection and talked about his new 50th anniversary book, Hello Angels!We also discussed some of the stories and memories Jaclyn shared in her new memoir and looked back at an incredible anniversary year that put Charlie’s Angels back in the spotlight.Kelly, Sabrina, Jill, Kris, Tiffany and Julie have been part of our lives for five decades. This was a fun, nostalgic celebration of the series, the women and why we’re all still talking about Charlie’s Angels 50 years later.

Paul Gosselin, Stephanie Gatschet and Teja Anderson joined me in The Locher Room to celebrate the fourth and final season of Misguided, the digital series born from Paul’s lifelong love of Guiding Light.Paul looked back at the journey from soap fan to creator and what it meant to finally bring Misguided to its conclusion. He also opened up about losing the late Jackie Zeman, who played his mother in the series, and having the opportunity to honor Jackie and her legacy in the final season.Stephanie talked about watching Paul follow his dream and being part of Misguided from the very beginning. Teja shared memories of Guiding Light, acting opposite her husband Frank Dicopoulos and her own love of All My Children. Frank even chimed in while we were live.We also talked about the lasting power of Guiding Light and its fans, the emotion of watching Tom Pelphrey win his first Primetime Emmy, and much more.Jean Carol was scheduled to join us but unfortunately experienced technical difficulties. She watched along and sent messages throughout the show.Misguided concluded its four-season run on September 18, 2026, exactly 17 years after Guiding Light aired its final episode. All four seasons are available to watch on YouTube.