Frances Reid Interview

So sad. This interview was 3 or 4 years ago, I believe. And she seems to get pretty confused... she can't remember names very well. In the second part of the interview, it even took her about 25 seconds to recall the name of the character she plays -- Alice Horton.

I love her reply when she's asked to describe her co-star, Macdonald Carey: "Oh... he's dead." Her laughter after it is infectious!

She talks about her roles on ATWT, The Edge of Night and other shows she did back in the early days, as well as her work in theater.

Anyway, the interviewer is subpar at best. She sounds like a robot, and it's almost as if she's trying to confuse poor Frances. She gets on my nerves through the entire interview.

It saddens me that Frances sounded so confused at parts... and this was a few years back. I wonder how well she's holding up now?

Thought everyone might enjoy it, though.

Edited January 6, 200718 yr by Kenny

During the 40th anniversary special on SOAPnet a while back, she looked so frail. It was hard for her to get out what she wanted to say. And she seemed to forget things.

This years Christmas episode was especially sad, as she wasn't able to hang her own ornament. And she was not shown as much as previous years.

Awww man, Frances gets excited about Ibsen! I love Frances.

God bless her. Frances is the best!

And I totally forgot she grew up in Berkeley! Yay! Bay Area girl! hehe

Edited January 6, 200718 yr by DaysnPassionsFan

That's odd, how could she possibly memorize lines if she has trouble remembering her character's name? I thought she was in pretty good shape health-wise.

That's odd, how could she possibly memorize lines if she has trouble remembering her character's name? I thought she was in pretty good shape health-wise.

She's used cue cards to help with her lines. I'm just glad she's remained with the show for 41 years, and look forward to her staying with the show as long as possible. Not many people still go to work at 92.

Awww I love Frances!!

Edited January 6, 200718 yr by psychofan

at Frances describing her cast members.

Susan Seaforth Hayes: "She doesn't like me!"

Peggy McCay: "Wooo!"

Louise Sorel: "She's crazy! She's one of the best actresses we've ever had on the show!"

Her MacDonald Carey comment, haha, "Oh that sounded awful didn't it?"

Oh yeah. and the interviewer definitely sucked.

Edited January 6, 200718 yr by DaysnPassionsFan

at Frances describing her cast members.

Susan Seaforth Hayes: "She doesn't like me!"

Peggy McCay: "Wooo!"

Louise Sorel: "She's crazy! She's one of the best actresses we've ever had on the show!"

Her MacDonald Carey comment, haha, "Oh that sounded awful didn't it?"

Oh yeah. and the interviewer definitely sucked.

Wasn't there something about SSH and her not really getting along?

And Frances is absolutely hilarious, her attitude about forgetting is so cute.

Edited January 6, 200718 yr by Antoyne

This is the first I've ever heard of Frances and SSH.

About Marlena's posession: "Oh that embarrased me! I can't believe in the devil, can you?"

About Marlena's posession: "Oh that embarrased me! I can't believe in the devil, can you?"

LoL, it cracked me how how everytime Frances asked the interviewer a question in return, the interviewer would NEVER ANSWER. She just went right along to the next question, totally ignoring Frances. Was she even listening to Frances' replies? Did she even know who the hell she was interviewing? What a stupid twit!

LoL, it cracked me how how everytime Frances asked the interviewer a question in return, the interviewer would NEVER ANSWER. She just went right along to the next question, totally ignoring Frances. Was she even listening to Frances' replies? Did she even know who the hell she was interviewing? What a stupid twit!

It's so funny when she talks about the people she's worked with that are now dead, "I've outlived everyone.." and then chuckled.

Ugh the interviewer is so inpersonal it actually frustrates me, because Frances seems to be so friendly and trying to connect with her and I can imagine that she was just staring at her.

Edited January 6, 200718 yr by Antoyne

Haha make sure you watch her talk about Tommy and his twin..

I love Frances She's just so fabulous. Everytime you see Deidre or Kristian, or Missy talking about her, they always say how smart and sassy she is. I think DH called her a toughball or something once. It's lovely to see how much everybody loves her on the show though, I mean who doesn't love Alice Horton? Used to love her more when she was used as more than a prop for the latest twosome they wanted to prop and pimp, but she's still ALICE.

And you know personally, I just love what she said about my fave

The Frances/Susan "feud", I read some stuff about it, but I can't remember Susan saying anything but respectful things in her and Bill's book. Maybe they settled it? Some people just don't get along, it's just how it is I guess.

"I wasn't more than a pretty face. It took a long time to learn my craft as well as how to behave respectfully around other performers. No one comes to it naturally; we learn from each other. I learned most of mine from Frances Reid." --- Deidre Hall

"People say don't take yourself too seriously. I do take myself seriously on stage. I learned that...from Mac[Carey, ex-Tom]and Frances [Reid, Alice]." --- Deidre Hall

"I'm so honored! I love working with her and have learned a great deal. I'm so glad I play her granddaughter and feel a real attachment to her. I just love her! She's such a spitfire." --- Kristian Alfonso

Kristian: I would walk on set and she'd say, "dear, you're not thinking of wearing your hair like that? And that outfit." "But, Frances, it's part of the story." "Oh, dear." Frances, I have to say you know how much I love you.

Frances: Yes, because I love you.

Kristian: And you've always been so incredibly kind to me. You've taught me so much. So, so much over the years.

Edited January 7, 200718 yr by Pest Spray

aww poor Frances! She reminds me of my grandma and her old age!