From the Archives: Susan Lucci
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In this archival episode of Here's the Thing, Alec Baldwin sits down with Susan Lucci, the legendary actress best known for her four-decade role as Erica Kane on ABC's All My Children. Lucci reflects on her groundbreaking career in daytime television, her 19 Emmy nominations before finally winning in 1999, and her recent Lifetime Achievement Award from the Daytime Emmys. She shares intimate stories about her marriage to Helmut Huber, her disciplined work ethic, and the challenges of balancing motherhood with a demanding career. Lucci discusses her transition from soap operas to Broadway, including her role in Annie Get Your Gun, and how mentorship from Marvin Hamlisch helped her break into musical theater. She also opens up about her near-fatal heart attack at age 65, which led her to become a national advocate for women’s heart health. Throughout the conversation, Lucci reveals her deep commitment to authenticity, resilience, and the importance of staying grounded in a volatile industry.
Success in entertainment requires both talent and relentless work ethic—Lucci balanced daytime TV, film, and Broadway with dedication.
Marriage and family were central to Lucci’s decision to stay in New York and avoid Hollywood’s instability.
Her heart attack at 65 was a wake-up call that led her to advocate for women’s cardiovascular health.
Mentorship from Marvin Hamlisch was pivotal in launching her Broadway career.
The Daytime Emmy win was a long-awaited validation after 19 nominations, symbolizing perseverance.
Introduction and Podcast Promos
The episode begins with a series of iHeartRadio podcast promos for shows like The Clifford Show, Thanks Dad, Love Trapped, Sino's Show, and 2%, before transitioning into the main interview.
Susan Lucci: The Queen of Daytime TV
“She finally took home the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in 1999 and received the Emmy's Lifetime Achievement Award this past December.”
The Secret to a 52-Year Marriage
“He took a lot of ribbing, all those guys I was kissing on all my children. But, you know, he got it.”
From Soap Opera to Broadway
“You can do this if you want to. I want you to work for a week with Craig Cornelia. That was his – he was his lyricist.”
The Heart Attack That Changed Everything
“The third time, it felt like an elephant pressing on my chest. And I had heard a woman do an interview many years before. No reason to even remember this. But I did.”
“You can do this if you want to. I want you to work for a week with Craig Cornelia. That was his – he was his lyricist.”
“The third time, it felt like an elephant pressing on my chest. And I had heard a woman do an interview many years before. No reason to even remember this. But I did.”
“He took a lot of ribbing, all those guys I was kissing on all my children. But, you know, he got it.”
Host
Guest
Susan Lucci
person
All My Children
media
Erica Kane
other
Helmut Huber
person
Marvin Hamlisch
person
Agnes Nixon
person
Alec Baldwin
person
Annie Get Your Gun
other
Daytime Emmy Awards
other
Clifford Taylor IV
person
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