As a birthday treat to himself, Ira lands one of his dream interviews: A conversation with the iconic Deidre Hall, longtime star of Days of Our Lives. In celebration of 50 years since beginning her tenure as Days’ Dr. Marlena Evans, Deidre digs into all things daytime television, from her many on-screen deaths and revivals, her turn on Hacks, to everything you ever needed to know about finding your best lighting in every photo. Plus, Ira stuns Deidre with his seemingly unending recall for Days’ multitude of plot lines.

00:00 Welcome to Feedback with Ira Madison III

01:02 Becoming Marlena Evans and 50 Years on Days of Our Lives

05:17 Life as a Soap Actor

06:36 Working with Writers and Creating Iconic Storylines

09:11 Her Twin Sister's Unexpected Soap Opera Career

12:04 Soap Deaths, Fan Outrage and Bringing Characters Back

15:16 Favorite Storylines: Possession and The Salem Stalker

25:13 How Budget Cuts Changed Days of Our Lives

27:39 Celebrity Fans and Connecting with Viewers

31:18 Daytime TV's Legacy

34:16 Ensemble Storytelling, Favorite Castmates, and John and Marlena

40:12 Rivalries, Friendships, and Playing Marlena Today

43:09 Acting Advice and Guest Starring on Hacks

45:45 Future Crossovers, Dream Roles, and What's Next

47:11 Why Marlena Will Always Be "Doc"

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