Days of our Lives is celebrating its 60th anniversary and a major induction into the Broadcasting + Cable Hall of Fame. The TV Watercooler spoke with cast members Abigail Klein (Stephanie Johnson) and AnnaLynne McCord (Cat Greene) about the significance of this dual milestone and their experience working on the iconic, fast-paced daytime drama.
The fast-paced world of Salem certainly keeps these two stars on their toes! The interview revealed the incredibly deep commitment required by the soap format, with McCord describing it as a “science experiment” where actors must fully commit to every moment, and Klein agreeing that their empathy expands as the characters’ relationships deepen. This intensity is beautifully balanced by the genuine off-screen cast chemistry, with Klein feeling “lucky” to be the daughter of a “supercouple” and speaks volumes about the warm, magical connection she shares with her on-screen parents, Stephen Nichols and Mary Beth Evans (Patch and Kayle). Meanwhile, McCord confessed that her roles on both DAYS and 90210 are partially inspired by her own sister, and sweetly shared fond memories of recording soaps on VHS tapes for her grandmother!
It’s clear that while the drama on screen is fierce, the love and camaraderie behind the scenes are what truly keep the days (of our lives) fun.
Listen to The TV Watercooler Podcast episode with Days of our Lives stars Abigail Klein and AnnaLynne McCord in the players above, or listen and follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Instagram.
Days of our Lives airs weekdays on W Network in Canada and streams on Peacock in the U.S. Canadian viewers can catch up on demand, on the Global app, STACKTV and on GlobalTV.com the next day.
