All My Children - Reunion

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Please join All My Children's Kate Collins and Tom Zerega (Tommy Michaels) live in The Locher Room on Friday, March 4th at 3 p.m. EST / 12 p.m. PST. This mother and son duo will be here to reminisce about their time in Pine Valley. Kate played (Natalie Marlow / Janet Green) on and off AMC for 26 years years and Tom spent nearly a decade with the show playing Tim Dillon.
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[@DeepScreenAnalysis]

Kate is an incredible communicator. Love her eloquence and her authenticity.

[@erikandrus4387]

Eloquent, great word for Kate Collins.

[@TheLocherRoom]

Could not agree more.

[@TheLocherRoom]

❤️❤️

[@DeepScreenAnalysis]

@@TheLocherRoom Her father was so humble about himself and that humility clearly was passed down to Kate, who doesn't express any disappointment about the Emmy Awards overlooking her work. It's refreshing to see this in today's climate when so many people are arrogant, entitled and narcissistic.

[@tjames9698]

Natalie is daytime’s Grace Kelly (who also died from a car wreck. Ironic.).

[@gaylynn209]

I know I do not post much; but every ALL MY CHILDREN or GUIDING LIGHT reunions you get online feels like my late mother is watching over my shoulder; so thanks for these. They mean a lot to me.

[@TheLocherRoom]

Oh wow -- thank you for sharing that with me. I appreciate it.

[@1marianne]

This was wonderful. Kate Collins was a standout on All My Children. So good to see both of them. Great interview!

[@TheLocherRoom]

Thank you, Marianne. I appreciate you tuning-in.

[@sonnyandcobi]

Gosh, that was one fast hour. Loved every minute of the interview. Kate and Tom were so much fun to see again. Every afternoon on school vacation it was AMC, OLTL and GH. I loved Natalie and Trevor's romance. Loved when they were on the island. I cried when Janet thew Natalie in the well. Tim was so cute and I definitely had a crush on him.

[@brinsonopinion]

I agree, it flew!

[@TheLocherRoom]

I'm thrilled to hear that! Thank you for tuning-in.

[@TheLocherRoom]

😍

[@michaelbollinger1129]

Thank you so much for doing this interview! Kate & Tom were awesome. Natalie/Janet were my favorite on the show. Always loved when she would return. So amazing to see them again.

[@TheLocherRoom]

I'm thrilled to hear that, Michael! Thanks for letting me know.

[@marisahanson4853]

How fun! I still miss All My Children. My mom and I always watched it together while I was growing up and I continued to watch it until it was canceled.

[@TheLocherRoom]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Marisa! Thank you for watching.

[@koolk4]

Kate was my favorite daytime actor. I SO loved this interview & Kate like always is a class act! A beautiful person inside & out! Thank you so much, Alan, for this special treat!

[@TheLocherRoom]

You're so very welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@brinsonopinion]

Kind of crazy that the very day of this interview, Mitchell Ryan who played Alex Hunter passed away at age 88. I mean he was literally being discussed, his character anyway, when Tommy was going over Timmy's parentage. I know I was seeing his face in my head at that moment! RIP Mitchell Ryan aka Alex Hunter

[@TheLocherRoom]

Wow -- Thanks for telling me, Scott.

[@j.terrencesantoni6420]

This was wonderful! What a joy to see Kate Collins and Tommy Michaels. Oh, how I miss AMC. 😞

[@sandyRndisco1]

I watched AMC since day 1 until the last episode!

[@TheLocherRoom]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for letting me know.

[@TheLocherRoom]

❤️

[@tjames9698]

It would be interesting if Tim popped up on General Hospital. Prob copyright issues would prevent this considering the disaster with some One Life to Live characters that crossed over to GH from OLTL.

[@sandyRndisco1]

@@TheLocherRoom I even had AMC turned on and was watching/listening to it when I was in labor giving birth to my son! The whole birthing process was being taped so you can also hear and see AMC in the background. This was in 8/24/88!

[@cathleanjohnson675]

Mind blown! Did not know Kate Collins was the daughter of Astronaut Michael Collins..

[@TheLocherRoom]

I didn't either when I scheduled this. Such great stories.

[@loriflori]

What a great interview! Both these guests were just delightful. They seemed like they had such great mother/son chemistry on the show, and it shows that they still care about each other in real life. A very enjoyable listening hour!

[@TheLocherRoom]

Thanks, Lori! I'm so happy to hear that.

[@californialeaving9826]

Wow this was so great! Kate is so delightful and it was cool to see Tom as well! I loved Natalie and all the storylines, and she was so good and funny as Janet. Very entertaining! Both great actors.

[@TheLocherRoom]

Glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate you tuning-in. Thank you so much.

[@jamesriley9510]

Glad to see Kate and Tom again as they were a big part of AMC during their heyday. I would love if you could get Julia Barr, Alexa Havens and her husband, Cameron Mathison and several other former AMC cast members on the show. You have hit home runs every time you have brought former AMC members on the show.

[@TheLocherRoom]

Thank you, James. I appreciate you tuning in and the message.

[@alstonboy4315]

Tom is so handsome 😍😍😍

[@TheLocherRoom]

😍

[@MsRedsphere]

I don't think I've smiled this much during one of your interviews. They were both a joy and brought back so many memories. You are a great host and let the conversation roll. Thanks.

[@TheLocherRoom]

Awww -- thank you so much for those kind words. I appreciate it.

[@lorenelement401]

It was cool seeing KATE COLLINS and hearing her say she would be interested in joining AMC again if they reboot it. I hope she plays NATALIE again.

[@TheLocherRoom]

👍💜👍

[@amaniaman7818]

The flashback photos of Tom are hilarious 😂 I feel like we grew up together

[@TheLocherRoom]

💜💜

[@windwest4D]

Natalie was my favorite character on All my children and I loved Timmy. These guys were my favorite!

[@TheLocherRoom]

Glad to hear it. Hope you enjoyed the interview.

[@windwest4D]

@@TheLocherRoom Yes, I enjoyed the interview very much. Thank you for bringing this to us!

[@maybethlichaa8733]

Oh Alan such a warm interview. Kate Collins is an elegant person. I loved seeing the interaction between “mother and son.” They were clearly thrilled to see each other. Great interview.

[@TheLocherRoom]

They really were, Maybeth. I loved their stories. Hope you're well.

[@sumimizoue7005]

I watched All My Children back in the day. I loved Kate Collins as Natalie and her sister from another planet, Janet. She portrayed both roles very brilliantly. Thank you Alan for making it possible to have brilliant actors from the past, get together on a one on one basis.

[@TheLocherRoom]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching.

[@julirowen3988]

This is my fave of your many interviews, Alan. Thank you!

[@TheLocherRoom]

Well that's really sweet, Juli. I appreciate that.

[@bartmruz4324]

This is awesome. Loved these two on AMC. Kate was fabulous.

[@TheLocherRoom]

Glad you enjoyed it, Bart.

[@hsrviews]

Kate is such a GEM. she is amazing

[@TheLocherRoom]

I completely agree.

[@tjames9698]

Tim was the most unluckiest AMC character. His mom, dog, dad, stepdad, stepmother, half-brother, etc., are all deceased.

[@TheLocherRoom]

💔

[@wendybartlett9280]

A friend just told me about your channel. What a delight for we fans 😍 Kate Collins is my hands down favorite, and I was 9 years old when her dad made his famous flight. So very cool to hear this!!

[@TheLocherRoom]

I'm so glad to hear that, Wendy! I hope you'll check out some other shows you missed.

[@nyc78]

This was very delightful! I was a huge AMC fan and Kate is one of my favorite daytime actresses of all time. These anecdotes and insights from Kate and Tom were great. I could’ve watched/listened them talk for hours and hours more.

[@californialeaving9826]

Me too!

[@TheLocherRoom]

I'm go happy to hear that. Thank you for watching. 💚💚

[@TheLocherRoom]

💜

[@greg7656]

What an incredible episode Alan. Like being reunited with old friends!

[@TheLocherRoom]

Glad to hear that, Greg. Thanks for the note and for watching.

[@artjr1971]

Off topic, but does Tom's wallpaper remind anyone else of Blanche Devereux's bedroom on The Golden Girls?

[@TheLocherRoom]

Yes!!! I loved it. That's so funny -- I couldn't place it.

[@lisarodrigo3963]

Thank you Alan! This was just amazing ❤️

[@TheLocherRoom]

I appreciate that, Lisa. Thank you.

[@dirtydi]

This was so great! They look great!

[@TheLocherRoom]

Glad to hear that. I appreciate you tuning-in.

[@maybethlichaa8733]

I went to the Magnetic 3D website. I was so very impressed. My son owns a 3D filament manufacturing company and I was excited to see the accomplishments of Tom’s company. It’ is certainly the future. ❤️

[@TheLocherRoom]

Look at your son and Tom almost in the same industry. Smart men.

[@theronaissance]

Another one for the record books, Locher! This was so genuine and fantastically fun to watch! Well done, all around!

[@TheLocherRoom]

I appreciate that, Ron! Thank you. Hope you're well.

[@paulnelson7525]

How wonderful. Love revisiting my favorite soap and the amazing people who were involved.

[@TheLocherRoom]

Glad you enjoyed it, Paul.

[@Dee-gx7yb]

What a great interview! I wasn't a regular AMC watcher but I was familiar with some of the characters and I heard of these two especially Natalie and Janet from another planet lol! Wonderful!

[@TheLocherRoom]

Glad to hear that, Dee.

[@DNBursky]

Sadly I just heard that Mitchell Ryan who played Alex Hunter, Jeremy's dad and Natalie's first husband, died yesterday.

[@TheLocherRoom]

😥

[@travisjames3517]

When Collins left the show, a HUGE part of it died.

[@TheLocherRoom]

😢😢

[@kenitobaby75]

It was such a blessing to see Kate and Tommy together again! Kate was always an intelligent, and elegant conversationalist! I always learn so much from you, Kate, when you speak, and have always enjoyed the characters you play on All My Children. You make watching drama fun! I can't tell you how much I miss seeing you on any daytime show! Please consider acting on a soap opera again. You look, and sound stunning! Love, Kenny

[@TheLocherRoom]

😍👍😍

[@lauracoppola7401]

Janet from another planet :) Amazing actress

[@TheLocherRoom]

😍

[@tjames9698]

Alex Hunter was Tim’s bio dad. Jeremy was his half-brother (and stepdad).

[@TheLocherRoom]

😍

[@erikandrus4387]

1986: Tim Hunter was born on a deserted island in the Canadian wilderness. His mother, Natalie Hunter, had followed his supposed father, Jeremy Hunter, whom she thought was having an affair with Erica Kane. Upon returning to Pine Valley, Natalie consented to a paternity test. Only, Adam Chandler rigged the test to make sure it read that Jeremy was Timmy's father. Adam was caught, forcing Natalie to have another test. This one revealed the truth: Alex Hunter was Tim’s father, and Jeremy, his brother.

[@TheLocherRoom]

Love the details, Erik. Thank you.

[@ericsydney4240]

Omg thank you for saying this because I remember Natalie delivering her own baby right? Or did she have help? I know she’s a nurse but I remember him being delivered under less than ideal circumstances lol. Wonder if it’s on KZbin. I was a kid then taping AMC everyday on vhs. Great memories we share #AllMyChildren #PineValley #NatalieHunter

[@JJ-um5ec]

Another great episode! Simply loved AMC for so many years!

[@TheLocherRoom]

Thanks for letting me know and for tuning-in.

[@jonathanburton3428]

This channel has renewed folks’ love for soaps! I’m hoping this leads to maybe new show back on tv (a long shot 🙏) or a soap opera streaming app where we can watch old episodes!!! I’d pay money to have that app!!!

[@TheLocherRoom]

I think many would, Jonathan. Thanks so much for tuning-in.

[@kriskross21]

Wow memories!

[@TheLocherRoom]

😍😍😍

[@naomicarter6536]

Amazing interview! Natalie, Best. Character. Ever. I just love her. Kate Collins is so classy❤️ I just smiled thru the whole interview.

[@TheLocherRoom]

Thanks so much, Naomi. I appreciate it.

[@tjames9698]

I named a beautiful little dog of mine Natalie in honor of the character. She lived for 19 years. ❤️

[@TheLocherRoom]

I love that. Thanks for sharing.

[@tjames9698]

@@TheLocherRoom She lived from 1995-2014.

[@grobanworldnews4216]

Kate Collins is a class act. She has been generous and complimentary to both her successors, Melody Anderson and Robin Mattson. During her AMC tenure, she played a TRIPLE role--Natalie, Janet, and Mirror Janet. How did she not win an Emmy for her fantastic work? Killing off Natalie was one of the dumbest decisions AMC ever made! Now she can only come back as a ghost. There are rumors that ABC might revive AMC as a show called Pine Valley. I hope she comes back as the Marlowe sisters in some way. Collins needs to be back on the soaps.

[@TheLocherRoom]

👍👍

[@honeycone71]

This was just too cute. I really enjoyed this interview.

[@TheLocherRoom]

I'm thrilled to hear this. Thanks for letting me know.

[@chantelboyd8992]

Magnetic 3D thank Tom. Kate what a wonderful ❤️ upbringing you had with your mom and dad . R.IP. To your dad

[@TheLocherRoom]

🙏

[@chantelboyd8992]

Wow, what an incredible interview...

[@TheLocherRoom]

Thank you, Chantel! I so appreciate it.

[@sbookey]

Thanks as always for this. I would love to see James Kiebard (sp?) on your show. Maybe he and his wife could do an interview together. He did a cross over to Loving, where she played Shana.

[@erikandrus4387]

James Kiberd was on a previous AMC reunion episode Alan did back in December of 2020: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp-Ue6Btl7J0pbc This was with Matt Borlenghi (Brian Bodine), William Christian (Derek Frye), James Kiberd (Trevor Dillon) and Jill Larson (Opal Cortlandt). Alan has not had a James Kiberd/Susan Keith interview, but it's a great suggestion Seth :)

[@TheLocherRoom]

Thanks for sharing that, Erik! I was going to do that as well.

[@TheLocherRoom]

Thanks, Seth. Really appreciate you tuning-in.

[@clydethurman2037]

Was the infamous elevator scene where Natalie tried to kill Erica filmed outside the old AMC studio?

[@TheLocherRoom]

Don't know that answer.

[@ericsydney4240]

Great question

[@edgefan4437]

I loved Kate as Natalie, crazy Janet not so much, ha ha, but Kate is a great actress and did a good job playing Janet.

[@TheLocherRoom]

💜💜

[@ericsydney4240]

Watched AMC from childhood into my 20s and 30s and I loved Natalie from the very beginning - the Erica/Jeremy/Natalie love triangle was so great, the affair with Ross when she was married to Palmer, the rape trial, killing Silver Kane and wrapping her in a rug, and of course Janet trapping Natalie in the well were all great and memorable storylines. Kate is one of my all time fav AMC actresses. Great to see “Timothy” too ! (Definitely Alex’s son but she was trying to make Jeremy think he was the father lol). I remember when Natalie went into labor haha. Didn’t she have to practically deliver her own baby ?

[@TheLocherRoom]

Thanks for watching, Eric! I appreciate it.

[@tjames9698]

Imagine this - Natalie is tragically killed as she was in 1993. The town mourns her. A few years go by and you see a blonde woman from behind as a prisoner. She looks up - and it’s Natalie! How is this possible? Lol. It was JANET that died in the car accident! She took Natalie’s place again and (once again) no one noticed (even the viewers wouldn’t have seen any scenes of the switch again. It could have happened after the Carter Jones storyline). Yeah, that would have been a hard thing to do and we never would have gotten Robin Mattson as Janet (Janet would have made a financial deal with the higher up at the prison she was in to secretly let her out and take her sister’s place again. Janet told the higher up she would funnel $$$ from the Mason Foundation to them for the rest of their life), but Natalie would be alive! After Janet’s death, Natalie’s kidnappers tell her that she has to remain “dead” to her family because she knows Janet’s stunt and they will kill her family if she returns to them (they’re funneling $$$ secretly still). No one checked on Janet from 1992-1994. How would they even know if she were missing if the authorities are crooked and were covering up for her? Or, Natalie is brainwashed into thinking SHE is Janet in jail after another switch! The authorities cover up the differences with dental and fingerprints for continued personal $$$ support. It would have been too much if Natalie thought SHE was Janet!!! Or continue to have Mattson return as Janet and find out she was never Janet at all, but a new character with ulterior motives. Remember, Janet had experimental plastic surgery and she was never Janet at all. They had to use a plastic surgery excuse to explain why RM’s mysterious character didn’t look like Natalie. 😃😃😃😃

[@TheLocherRoom]

👍👍

[@tjames9698]

The secret switch would have occurred after Natalie got her eyesight back in Dec. of 1992.

[@lorenelement401]

I heard that when ALL MY CHILDREN was rebooted again, that one of the characters that DAVID HAYWARD brought back to live with his project was NATALIE. But of course we never got to see what happen after those cliffhangers. I wish someone would just come out and tell the script.

[@jimmietate905]

Another great interview. Great to see them both. 😎👍🏽

[@TheLocherRoom]

Thanks, Jimmie!

[@sandyRndisco1]

I watched AMC since day 1 the very first day AMC came on until the last episode! I wished they would have showed more of the actresses/actors above! My question: towards the end of AMC Dr. David Hayworth was saving people that everyone thought had died. There was one more person that David Hayworth had saved and when asked who that person was David said "You wouldn't believe it IF I told you." But AMC never revealed who that person was.....WHO WAS THAT LAST PERSON DR. DAVID HAYWORTH SAVED BUT WAS NEVER REVEALED ON AMC? THE SHOW ENDED BEFORE THAT PERSON WAS EVER REVEALED. WHO WAS THAT PERSON???

[@TheLocherRoom]

😁Thanks for watching. I don't know those answers.

[@sandyRndisco1]

@@TheLocherRoom I know but it makes you wonder who that one person was that Dr. Hayworth never revealed. I recall him saying you wouldn't believe it if I told you to another actor/actress on the show.

[@nothingbutsoaps2674]

Wish he asked about why they made Janet crazy again when they brought back the character in 2005? And if the actress was low-key delighted that the character of Trevor was killed off? Because I know Kate disliked James Kiberd back in the day.... Well I hope in the AMC Reboot they bring back Janet played by Robin Mattson so that the character could be redeemed again

[@TheLocherRoom]

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[@lorenelement401]

I wanted more questions like that to be asked, because MANY of the fans, new and old, wanted to know more about the situation. Not asking to be negative, but out of curiosity. JANET and NATALIE, along with the whole DILLON FAMILY were interesting characters.

[@tjames9698]

KC was DONE wrong by daytime and AMC. KC not winning an Emmy was ATROCIOUS. They treated her like garbage. Misogyny completely! They continued to make Natalie a damsel that needed saving by a man. Melody Anderson was done wrong, too. She was the ultimate sacrificial lamb. They threw her into a storyline KC was already in and they horrifically fired her. Though there’s only four soaps on left, I wish KC would make a return. I’d love to see her as a Horton on Days of Our Lives.

[@TheLocherRoom]

😍😍

[@tjames9698]

KC was so good as Natalie and Janet that you genuinely got mixed up that they were the same actor. I would have killed to have had just one scene with Natalie, Janet, and Wilma in at the same time! Robin Mattson did a great job as Janet (a rare recast that worked), but KC still had that “something”. Had TPTB allowed Natalie to stop being raped, kidnapped, abused, stalked, etc., MAYBE she would have stayed. I was gutted when she left, but I applaud her for leaving to start a family. KC CARRIED AMC through some dismal years. When the Writer’s Strike happened (1988?), she seamlessly took the bare bones material they gave her and made it gold. There was at least one month during that time of just Silver Kane’s ghost taunting Natalie, but KC rolled with it and made it work. KC leaving did prevent Natalie from being assassinated character-wise as so many AMC vets were (ummmmmm, Dixie and the poisonous banana pancakes anyone?? 🤮). Natalie always needing a man to save her didn’t wash because Natalie was never like that and I think I can say for certain that KC herself doesn’t need any saving! Lol. She also turned an extremely evil character into one of the most beloved heroine’s in AMC history. I truly believe there were co-stars (both male and female) that were jealous of her and possibly made her time sometimes difficult behind the scenes. AMC’s loss.

[@DeepScreenAnalysis]

It was bad enough Kate not winning an Emmy but to get no nominations at all during her first eight year run makes me so angry.

[@tjames9698]

There’s one thing I wish I could have asked KC: why did “Angel Natalie” talk about herself in the third person in Dec. 1997? Also, I’ve always thought “Natalie” was in Janet’s mind when they talked in 1998. Considering what happened with Trevor, I find it odd Natalie would advocate Janet and Trevor marrying. Jmho. I would have loved for Janet to hear Natalie’s voice cutting her down when KC returned as Janet in the 2000’s. Of course it really wouldn’t have been Natalie, but it would have been cool for KC to do voiceovers tormenting Janet. 😊😊😊😊

[@TheLocherRoom]

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[@lauracoppola7401]

Was the Event filmed ? The Launch 50th Anniversary

[@TheLocherRoom]

Great question -- check online. If it was it might be available online.

[@tjames9698]

Thank god KC lost out as a recast Nina! Would never have worked. She IS Natalie!

[@TheLocherRoom]

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[@seanm6215]

Big question, why is Tom in Blanche's bedroom 😂

[@TheLocherRoom]

😂😂😂

[@tjames9698]

Melody Anderson did her best. Who could fill KC’s shoes?? Seriously. Melody Anderson was a Natalie that didn’t want all of the drama, etc. She just wanted to be a wife and mother. Sadly, when a character reaches that point, it’s almost always the end for them in Soapland. I know she has returned as Natalie four times as cameos, etc., but I wonder if KC would have returned as Natalie if MA’s Natalie was MIA (as in Natalie’s body not being found and presumed dead. A return-from-the-dead?). If MA HAD to go, I would have had Natalie’s body not found (I know, cliche) or an indefinite coma until KC’s sons were old enough to be on their own. Oh well---what could have been…..? 😭

[@TheLocherRoom]

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[@lisahardy9707]

So why the name change for Tom ?

[@TheLocherRoom]

It's his real name -- Tommy J. Michaels I believe was a stage name.

[@lisahardy9707]

@@TheLocherRoom Thank you now I know

[@jermalbaskerville4220]

I wanna see Robin Christopher. 👀

[@TheLocherRoom]

Me too, Jermal.

[@DeepScreenAnalysis]

I remember Skye's scenes with Natalie and Adam after they got married. Her and Natalie always got along.

[@DeepScreenAnalysis]

@@TheLocherRoom hi Allan, I think if you reach out to Linda Dano, she will be able to link you up to Robin.

[@UserNamez]

Why do they keep referring to Tim as Hayley's brother? Was that the case, or were the actors just close?

[@TDKD1990]

Tim was Hayley's adoptive cousin through Trevor

[@TheLocherRoom]

They were like brother and sister. Very close.

[@TheLocherRoom]

Thanks for the details.

[@UserNamez]

@@TDKD1990 Thank you! I remembered them being cousins, but was confused when they said brother.

[@JDHhatestodaysmusic]

They should've recasted Natalie with Robin Mattson.

[@TheLocherRoom]

❤️

[@lorenelement401]

Recasted her, until KATE came back.They should never has killed the character off. I was in grade-school when this all happen, but I remember.

[@tjames9698]

One more thing, I adore KC, BUT I’m also an advocate of Melody Anderson. She was thrown to the proverbial lions by producers and fans. I think Natalie was killed as FU. Remember, Tara, Brooke, Nina, etc., all had recasts that didn’t click with viewers (Nina had TWO recasts no one liked and Tara had at least four!!!) but they weren’t irrevocably killed off. Hhhmmmmmm. Jmho…..

[@TheLocherRoom]

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[@tjames9698]

Angie had a failed recast, too. But she didn’t die.

[@grobanworldnews4216]

I feel bad for Melody Anderson and how she was treated by the show and the fans. I think people were too hard on her.