a candid chat with former OLTL EP SUSAN BEDSOW HORGAN

[Brandon's Buzz]

As a member of Michael Malone's Emmy-winning head-writing team on "One Life to Live" in the early '90s, she actually created (and named!) the soon-to-be-iconic character of Todd Manning, and as the series' executive producer from 1994-96, she was instrumental in shepherding and executing some of the most important, most memorable, and most compelling storylines --- Joey and Dorian's illicit affair, Asa and Alex's whirlwind courtship (and crazy Egyptian-themed wedding!), Viki Lord Carpenter's irrevocably shattered psyche, the staggering revelation that Todd was in actual fact Victor Lord's long-lost son, and the arrival in Llanview of dashing Irishman Patrick Thornhart --- in the classic soap's rich, riveting history. Now, with the recent announcement that "One Life" will be wrapping up its four-decade run next January, the spectacular SUSAN BEDSOW HORGAN is stopping by the Buzz to reminisce. and to remember the incredible years she spent hanging out with the folks in Llanview, PA.

Brandon's Buzz, episode #81: a candid chat with SUSAN BEDSOW HORGAN

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

10pm EDT / 7pm PDT

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[SFK]

I look forward to checking this out. Just listened to the Linda Dano piece you have posted and really enjoyed it. Like you, I lost my mom and like Linda I always talk about her. I appreciated that portion of the interview as well as her whole take on tptb ditching what soaps were meant to be.

A very nice listen.

[Llantano Incorporated]

cannot wait to hear this!

[DRW50]

Could you please ask her about her time writing for ATWT? I believe she helped with key decisions like reuniting Bob and Kim after many had assumed that would never be allowed to happen. She was also there at a time of great backstage upheaval.

[Soapsuds]

Yes, please do ask. I was about to post the exact same thing.

[You're Soaking in it]

I wish I would have caught this sooner, in time for the interview... I would have suggested asking her WTH was she thinking, hiring Krista Tesreau as a recast Tina without so much as an audition!