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Susan Lucci in Conversation with Andy Cohen: All My Children at 55

Susan Lucci and Andy Cohen

Join Emmy Award winner Susan Lucci, the most famous face in daytime television history, in celebration of the 55th anniversary of the iconic soap opera All My Children.

Running at nearly 10,000 episodes, All My Children made television history — and in the iconic role of Erica Kane, Susan Lucci brought passion and gravitas to daytime television for over 40 years, helping to make the fictional world of Pine Valley a part of the fabric of American culture. In celebration of its 55th anniversary, hear Lucci on the making of the series and her character — how All My Children modernized the soap opera by presenting contemporary social issues to its audiences for the first time, how Lucci created Erica Kane and developed the character over the show’s legendary run, stories from the set, and much more.

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Susan Lucci

The most famous face in daytime television history, Susan Lucci held audiences spellbound for over 40 years …

Susan Lucci

The most famous face in daytime television history, Susan Lucci held audiences spellbound for over 40 years as the sexy and sassy “woman you love to hate,” Erica Kane, on ABC’s award-winning daytime drama All My Children. In May of 1999, on her 19th nomination, she won the EMMY for “Best Actress,” a historic moment for Lucci and all of television, receiving the longest-standing ovation in television history. From 2013 to 2016, Lucci played the wealthy and effervescent socialite Genevieve Delatour on the hit Lifetime series Devious Maids and played the role of Danica in the 2015 Academy Award-nominated film Joy. Susan was also the host and narrator of Investigation Discovery’s highly-rated series Deadly Affairs. On January 28, 2005, Susan Lucci received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her tremendous impact on the entertainment industry.

She has appeared in countless television series and competitions, including Hot in Cleveland, Army Wives, Dancing With The Stars, and Saturday Night Live. Her theater and cabaret credits include solo concerts across the country and nightclub performances opening for Regis Philbin. In her 1999 Broadway debut, Lucci starred as Annie Oakley in the revival of Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun, to glowing review. In March 2011, Lucci released her New York Times bestselling autobiography, All My Life with Harper Collins.

A successful entrepreneur, Susan Lucci boasts collections of hair care products, jewelry, shoes, lingerie, and accessories, two fragrances, and a personal microdermabrasion system. Susan is currently on QVC with the “Pilates PRO Chair” after popularizing “Malibu Pilates,” the widely popular Pilates chair fitness program. In 2018, she launched a namesake line of activewear apparel called the “Susan Lucci Collection” with QVC. The Electronic Retailing Association has also recognized Susan for her achievements in direct response marketing with the DR Icon Award at the Moxie Awards Gala in 2014.

In addition, Lucci is actively involved with United Cerebral Palsy of NYC and has worked with many other charities, including Little Flower Children Family Services of New York, the National AFib Campaign, March of Dimes, AMDeC (Academic Medicine Development Company), the New York Cancer Project, and the American Heart Association, of which she currently serves as the National Ambassador for the Go Red For Women Movement.

Her countless honors and awards include serving as the second woman in the history of the New York City Columbus Day Parade to serve as Grand Marshal (the first was Sophia Loren) and as an ambassador for the National Women’s Museum in Washington, DC; the Ellis Island Medal of Honor; the New York City Gracie Award; the Muse Award for Women in Film & Television; the Italian Board of Guardians Lifetime Achievement Award; and the Disney Legends Award. She was inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame. She was named one of E! Entertainment’s “Top Entertainers of the Year” and one of the late broadcast legend Barbara Walters’ “Ten Most Fascinating People.” VH-1 has also named Lucci one of its “200 Top Icons of all Time.”

In December 2023, Lucci was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 50th annual Daytime EMMY Awards, celebrating her 40-year run as Erica Kane on the hit daytime drama All My Children.

Andy Cohen

Andy Cohen is the author of four New York Times bestselling books. He is the host and executive producer of Watch What Happens Live …

Andy Cohen

Andy Cohen is the author of four New York Times bestselling books. He is the host and executive producer of Watch What Happens Live, Bravo’s late-night interactive talk show. He also serves as executive producer of the Real Housewives franchise and hosts the network’s highly rated reunion specials. He’s won an Emmy and two Peabody Awards for his work, and he lives in New York City with his two children.

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