In this exclusive clip from the We’re Out Of Time podcast, hosted by addiction expert Richard Taite, General Hospital‘s Maurice Benard reflects on working with legendary One Life to Live actress Erika Slezak. For the last few weeks, the six-time Daytime Emmy winner has been playing the late Monica Bard Quartermaine’s long-lost sister, Veronica. Benard’s episode of We’re Out Of Time drops today. The popular podcast is number one in both Mental Health and Health & Fitness on Apple Podcasts.
Key Takeaways
- Two Icons Collide: Maurice Benard shares what it was like working alongside soap legend Erika Slezak on GH.
- Behind the Scenes: On Richard Taite’s We’re Out Of Time podcast, Benard opens up about their emotional on-screen moment and mutual admiration.
- Hollywood Respect: Benard compares Slezak’s artistry to Oscar-winning actress Ellen Burstyn — high praise from one powerhouse to another.
Two Icons Sharing a Scene
Slezak’s Veronica hadn’t seen her sister in decades, but she came to town just after her sister’s death. And in the process, her presence has upended the Quartermaine universe. However, around town, Veronica has established connections with a few key residents. And Sonny Corinthos is one of them.
On the We’re Out Of Time podcast, Taite speaks with Bernard about this on-screen moment that brought together two of daytime TV’s most iconic actors. Benard expresses to the host how much he loved working with the multiple Daytime Emmy Award winner. He calls her a legend and tells Taite the story of how the actress’s husband loves the Sonny Corinthos character, despite not watching soap operas.
Benard also says that Slezak reminds him of one of the great actresses of our time, Ellen Burstyn, who won a Best Actress Oscar in 1975 for Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore. Take a look at Soap Hub‘s exclusive clip.
The We’re Out of Time Podcast
Richard Taite’s We’re Out Of Time podcast takes a deep dive into the issues America can’t afford to ignore — from the fantanyl crisis and mental health to parenting, resilience, and hope. The guests who share their stories with him and his listeners include celebrities, former addicts, wellness experts, athletes, musicians, influencers, and more.
Earlier this month, Taite, along with Constance Scharff, PhD, released a book called Experiencing Transcendence: The Freedom of Recovering from Addiction and Trauma.
For more from General Hospital star Maurice Benard, tune into Tuesday’s episode of We’re Out of Time with host Richard Taite, available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
