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Catch up with Another World alum Richard Bekins in The Locher Room.

Richard will look back at his over four decades working on Broadway, in film, and television. Richard is well known to daytime audiences for his role as “Jamie Frame” on Another World.

In addition to daytime, he has appeared in a number of prime time hit series including, The Other Two, Bull, The Sinner, Mr. Robot, Designated Survivor, Younger and so many more. Richard just appeared in the new Max series, The Girls on the Bus.

On Broadway, Richard appeared in Happy New Year!, Love! Valour! Compassion!, And Tartuffe. 

Come spend hour looking back at Richard’s incredible career. 

Emmy Award-winning Executive Producer Laurence A. Caso sat down for a one-on-one interview with The Locher Room to look back at his time as Executive Producer. He produced over 1700 As the World Turns episodes between 1988 and 1995.

After three seasons at the Berkshire Theatre Festival in Stockbridge, MA, Laurence joined CBS in Los Angeles to work on the development of comedy and drama series (WKRP in Cincinnati, Alice, Dallas, White Shadow). In New York worked as the VP of Daytime Programs and Director of Specials, where he developed: animation (Peanuts, Garfield), documentaries (The Body Human), variety (Johnny Cash, Kenny Rogers, Anne Murray, Lily Tomlin, Crystal Gayle, etc.) award shows (Grammys, Tony Awards, Country Music Association Awards, Kennedy Center Honors), parades (CBS All-American Thanksgiving, Cotton Bowl, Rose Bowl), movies (Playing For Time starring Vanessa Redgrave, Bil featuring Mickey Rooney and Dennis Quaid), and mini-series (Guyana Tragedy). He was also VP of Programs for the start-up of the Disney Channel.

Today, Laurence is Executive Director of the Klein Memorial Auditorium Foundation after having served on their board of directors for 5 years. Hear memories from this prolific producer.

Join us for an exclusive interview with Brooke Alexander, former As the World Turns cast member in The Locher Room.We’ll delve into her memorable role as Samantha Markham Anderson from 1994 – 1997.

Hailing from Kailua, Hawaii, Brooke’s journey in the entertainment industry began as a teen model, landing her first TV commercial for Coca-Cola (Japan) at just 15. With over 200 national commercials under her belt, including brands like Max Factor, United Airlines and Coor’s Light, Brook’s versatile talent shines not only on-screen but also through her voice featured in over 200 national spots.

Following her stint in Oakdale, Brooke transitioned into a successful career as an on-air host, gracing networks and shows such as CNN World Beat, Fox News Channel, and Full-Frontal Fashion Daily. Join us as we reminisce about Brooke’s diverse roles as Miss World America, actress, TV host, and model, while also celebrating her most important role as a devoted mother to son Jace.

Don’t miss this journey down memory lane with Brooke Alexander in The Locher Room.

Get ready for an unforgettable episode of The Locher Room. The iconic Deidre Hall, beloved for her portrayal of the captivating “Dr. Marlena Evans” on Days of Our Lives since 1976, will sit down for her first interview in The Locher Room.

Deidre’s legacy in television history is unparalleled, having appeared in over 5,000 episodes of Days of Our Lives, a feat unmatched by any other performer. She’s not just a daytime star, she’s also a trailblazer, being the first person to star in both a daytime and primetime series with her role in NBC’s Our House.

That’s not all – Deidre’s impact transcends the soap world. She broke new ground for daytime stars when she guest-starred on shows such as Ellen, The Tonight Show, Night of A Hundred Stars and a Bob Hope Special. Her journey as a mother is equally inspiring, having welcomed both of her sons via surrogate, a groundbreaking decision which earned her a segment on 20/20 and the cover of People Magazine.

Join us for this exclusive conversation with this legendary actress, philanthropist, and devoted mother. 

Celebrate Autism Acceptance  with The Locher Room and meet two exceptional young men, Antonio Humann, and Ben Levin, who are breaking barriers and achieving great things.

Join us to meet Antonio, Ben and their mothers, Laurie Burtis, and Susan Levin. Learn about their lives, their journeys with Autism and their unique talents. Antonio Humann is an artist, entrepreneur, pianist, singer, author, and musician. Antonio’s art is a powerful testament to the creativity that can thrive with autism. His work is a journey into his mind and a celebration of his resilience.

Ben Levin is a published author of the multiple book series Nellie’s Friends. He also authored Ollie and the Race and his breakout novel, In the Hole, offers to give hope and inspiration to young adults and their families who faced homelessness and economic insecurities during the global pandemic. Ben is a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University (my alma matter) where he is currently involved in several clubs such as the Storytellers Guild, The Pillar, which is the college’s newspaper, and the Neurodiverse Acceptance Club (NAC), which he co-founded this year! Ben’s greatest wish is “to bring joy through my writing to kids all over the world.”

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation. Listen here to The Locher Room.

The Locher is celebrating four years with a special one-on-one interview featuring Grant Aleksander, beloved Guiding Light alum. Listen for a glimpse into Grant’s iconic role as “Phillip Spaulding” and his remarkable journey on the Springfield canvas on and off for 27 years.

Grant’s portrayal of “Phillip” earned him widespread acclaim including multiple Daytime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor and Outstanding Supporting Actor. Beyond his unforgettable time on Guiding Light, Grant will look back at his role as “Alec McIntyre” on All My Children and his short-term role on Capitol. As a director, he has lent his talent to As the World Turns and the powerful play, Breathing Under Dirt written by his best pal, Michael O’Leary.

Before his soap fame, Grant made waves in primetime Tv with appearances on Life on Mars, Hardcastle and McCormick, Who’s the Boss? and The Fall Guy, along with a role in the television film Dark Mansions. Join us for a fun hour on April 3rd as we reminisce about Grant’s time in Springfield, delve into other career highlights, his enduring 37-year marriage to Sherry Ramsey, and share anecdotes about their passion for animals.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with one of daytime television’s most beloved stars and celebrate four years of The Locher Room.