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📰 Soap Opera Digest - Feb 14, 1984 Susan Seaforth Hayes speaks of survival. Deidre Hall and Velekka Gray speak of secrets. “Every soap plot is based on a secret or a lie.” This wasn’t just daytime drama—it was emotional archaeology. #SoapHistory #VelekkaGray #DeidreHall #SusanSeaforthHayes #YandR

Magazine clipping from Soap Opera Digest – February 14, 1984 featuring Bill and Susan Hayes, known for their iconic roles as Doug and Julie Williams on Days of Our Lives. The article recounts their twelve-year journey together on the show and in real life, beginning with on-screen love scenes that sparked a genuine romance. Includes a photograph of the couple, with Susan smiling warmly. The text highlights their shared interests in theater, travel, history, and art, and notes their desire to explore projects beyond acting. Susan reflects on their relationship: “We have a lot of fun and we laugh a lot,” adding that they meet in London every few weeks between movie shoots.

Magazine spread from Soap Opera Digest – February 14, 1984 featuring a “Person to Person” interview with Deidre Hall (Marlena, Days of Our Lives) and Velekka Gray (ex-Sharon/Ruby, The Young and the Restless). Left page includes a photo of the actresses in conversation and a brief career overview. Right page contains candid dialogue about their early modeling days, marriages, and personal growth. A smaller photo shows Marlena and Roman’s wedding scene from Days. The conversation reflects mutual admiration and emotional resilience.

Continuation of the “Person to Person” interview from Soap Opera Digest – February 14, 1984. Deidre Hall and Velekka Gray discuss independence, divorce, and learning to stand on their own. A highlighted quote from Deidre: “It doesn’t mean you can’t have all the good things in life, but you have to be able to stand on your own two feet.” The dialogue is emotionally intimate and affirming, capturing the strength and vulnerability of two soap veterans reflecting on life beyond the screen.

Magazine page from Soap Opera Digest – February 14, 1984 featuring a dialogue between Velekka Gray (“V”) and Deidre Hall (“D”) as part of the “Person to Person” series. The conversation delves into the emotional architecture of soap operas, emphasizing the quote: “Every soap plot is based on a secret or a lie.” Topics include the portrayal of human relationships, the psychological impact of serialized storytelling, and a call for more realistic, educational narratives in daytime television. The tone is reflective and socially conscious

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