{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a0f5f69d7997e788c702ea1/6a6964a92423e7ea3625eaa5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Don’t Call Me Mar with Deidre Hall","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6a0f5f69d7997e788c702ea1/1785292031992-fdda71d8-8b7f-4de1-89ee-a71c8f90e909.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>As a birthday treat to himself, Ira lands one of his dream interviews: A conversation with the iconic Deidre Hall, longtime star of <em>Days of Our Lives</em>. In celebration of 50 years since beginning her tenure as <em>Days</em>’ Dr. Marlena Evans, Deidre digs into all things daytime television, from her many on-screen deaths and revivals, her turn on <em>Hacks</em>, 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 <em>Days</em>’ multitude of plot lines.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Welcome to Feedback with Ira Madison III</p><p>01:02 Becoming Marlena Evans and 50 Years on <em>Days of Our Lives</em></p><p>05:17 Life as a Soap Actor</p><p>06:36 Working with Writers and Creating Iconic Storylines</p><p>09:11 Her Twin Sister's Unexpected Soap Opera Career</p><p>12:04 Soap Deaths, Fan Outrage and Bringing Characters Back</p><p>15:16 Favorite Storylines: Possession and The Salem Stalker</p><p>25:13 How Budget Cuts Changed <em>Days of Our Lives</em></p><p>27:39 Celebrity Fans and Connecting with Viewers</p><p>31:18 Daytime TV's Legacy</p><p>34:16 Ensemble Storytelling, Favorite Castmates, and John and Marlena</p><p>40:12 Rivalries, Friendships, and Playing Marlena Today</p><p>43:09 Acting Advice and Guest Starring on <em>Hacks</em></p><p>45:45 Future Crossovers, Dream Roles, and What's Next</p><p>47:11 Why Marlena Will Always Be \"Doc\"</p>","author_name":"Ira Madison III"}