From the Archive: Jacklyn Zeman Interview (October 2009)

In October 2009, We Love Soaps spoke with General Hospital star Jacklyn Zeman as she reflected on her 35-year career on ABC soaps, and the wisdom of hard life lessons learned. Read our in-depth interview in five parts below:

Part One - Zeman recalled her daytime experiences on Edge of Night, One Life to Live, and discussed the psychological backstory behind the Spencer family dramas on General Hospital.

Part Two - Zeman looked back on two groundbreaking storylines, how Bobbie Spencer helped women [and men], and her process of portraying grief after B.J.’s death.

Part Three - Zeman shared her experience of being back-burnered on General Hospital, coping with ageism on the show, and the power of transformation and change in her life.

Part Four - Zeman discussed changes on screen and off screen. Plus, what she would have done differently knowing what she knows now.

Part Five - Zeman recalled her favorite stories, her least favorite moments, and how she really felt about the creation of Carly.