Frank Dicopoulos: 15 Years After Guiding Light’s 15,762 and Final Episode Aired

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Join us live in The Locher Room on Wednesday, September 18th at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT as we honor the 15th anniversary of the final episode of Guiding Light! ✨
I'm excited to welcome Guiding Light’s Frank Dicopoulos, who captivated audiences for 22 years as the beloved Frank Cooper! Frank's career began in primetime with memorable appearances on Falcon Crest, Who's the Boss?, and Hotel to name a small few. Currently, he lends his voice to Andrew Rutledge in the final season of the audio drama Forever and a Day.
We'll look back at Frank's remarkable journey on Guiding Light, where his character, Frank Cooper, became the heart of Springfield. The show built the entire Cooper family around him, introducing his sister, father, and mother, creating one of the most beloved families in daytime television. We’ll also dive into his experiences on other projects and what he’s been up to since the show's final curtain 15 years ago today.
Don't miss this chance to relive the magic of Guiding Light, celebrate Frank's incredible career, and hear his behind-the-scenes stories!
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[@michaelcdavis7047]

Alan, I never saw a man radiate such warmth and enthusiasm as Frank. He had me smiling and crying simultaneously talking about his professional and personal careers. My best to him and his family and to all those who brought GL into our homes and hearts.

[@TheLocherRoom]

Love reading this, Michael. Hope you're having a great week.

[@gabrielstern4992]

Agreed Micheal and micheal I am glad, I am not the only one who found the Megan McTavish undoing Lucy's rapist death by Alan micheal then having him cross dress then kill Nadine offensive and violent. If I had my way Nadine would have still been around married to buzz Co owning the Diner which became company. See you hopefully tonight in the Locher Room.

[@michaelcdavis7047]

I hope that you are feeling better, I re-watched the scenes of Brent with Nadine. It still gives me chills and I don't understand why the writers and producers did it.

[@michaelcdavis7047]

Also, do you know if Frank Beaty had other roles after Guiding Light?I found him to be a wonderful actor and found his work enthralling.

[@gabrielstern4992]

@@michaelcdavis7047 I had to stop watching 1995. Around september micheal not sure what happened to frank beatty. I wish Ken l fitts had just left Jill faren phelps at guiding light to be honest and John valente at another world. But brought micheal liabson to as the world turns imstead to replace laurance caso. Who got burnt out. And I have to agree with Jill lorie Hurst it was one of the worst decisions ever made at guiding light amongst others. Anyway micheal I have been watching daily posts on Eddie drudings channel of another world I have been enjoying watching harding Lemays brief return from 1988. Too bad micheal liabson yes the same ep we are, discussing at gl screwed that up by rehiring Donna, swajeski who scab wrote during the writers strike and from what I understand that pissed harding Lemay off in 1988 and he walked off the set and quit. I don't blame him. Let's say I am liking hardings doing little story arcs and it looked like he was, begining to bring it all together with Jason frame evan bates and drew Marston. Let's just say I wish back when Ed trach was ep in charge of production he had moved liabson back in 1991 back over to guiding light to replace the retiring Bob Calhoun rehired Paul Rauch for aw. And then had harding Lemay come back for a third time and the dobsons rehired jill for Santa Barbara, instead of Paul Rauch. Heck micheal harding and Paul could have fixed the Jake raping marley stuff by doing a 1988 oltl by having it turn it to be drew Marston maquarading around as Jake for 2 years with a face transplant scheming with evan bates. That would hsve been a great story and a good way to corect a bad headwriter. And micheal that idea came to me from the faux Bo Patrick London storyline Paul Rauch did with s michral snezzal did at oltl in 1988. And that's what harding was competing with along with Doug Marland atwt. Who knows maybe my remixing reseting the 3 p and g shows could fix thay with flashback weeks.

[@debrataylor2215]

What a lovely man. Heartbroken when GL cancelled, I still miss it to this day.

[@ScottRandolph-dd7dr]

🕯️ Guiding Light, CBS, Springfield Illinois. There is a destiny that makes us brothers, None goes its way alone. All that we send into the lives of others,Comes back to our own. ❤ That wraps up the feelings of our beloved GL. The Light House beacons outward to those who still remember ,if we follow its light we will never be in darkness. This was an excellent episode . What a wonderful vist with Frank. Thank you Alan for mentioning Biloxi Mississippi Share your light campaign after Katrina. May all that remember our Springfield family, be blessed with a ICON that will never be regained. Gracious greetings from Biloxi Mississippi 👋

[@TheLocherRoom]

No thanks necessary, Scott. Glad you enjoyed the show.

[@benjaminautieri9606]

@@ScottRandolph-dd7dr Perfectly said my friend

[@ScottRandolph-dd7dr]

@@benjaminautieri9606 👋 gracious greetings Ben.... May you have a wonderful autumn season in New York state. Thanks for your comment. See you in the Locher Room 🧔

[@karenforsling4959]

I had such a crush on him in his early days on Guiding Light. 80s GL was my favorite era 😊

[@JJ-um5ec]

We all did

[@TheLocherRoom]

🩷🩷🩷

[@cocoaorange1]

I respect Frank for being dedicated to his time on GL. I liked the Coopers as well.

[@Dee-v8u]

Great interview! Frank is a good guy. Frank Cooper was the big brother that everyone needs. His relationship with Harley was incredible. I remember when he delivered Daisy in the back of the car. He loved his community and family. Frank was a genuine and good guy. I miss GL!❤

[@cocoaorange1]

I liked his bond with Lucy as well, although they were not blood related. I respect that Harley and Frank forgave their parents.

[@Dee-v8u]

@@cocoaorange1 Lucy was actually his half sister, Buzz was her father as well. Yes Frank was good to her as well.

[@GeorgeProctor-s2b]

I forgot how much I enjoyed Frank DiCoupolus on Guiding Light ( apologies for the misspelling of his name). What an earnest person he is. Frank could have been a Bauer as his character had all the traits of giving all for family/friends. He is just a great guy and so cool to see him giving his daughter away at her wedding. Gotta say back in the 90’s had a crush on his real life Teja. Really loved this interview Alan. As we are in so many dark times with the world right now, gotta say this interview with Frank brought it all Home.

[@TheLocherRoom]

Glad to hear it, George. Thank you for your note.

[@JesseDean-w3p]

Thank u Alan I miss my guiding light

[@TheLocherRoom]

You're so welcome, Jesse!

[@lydiarusso1878]

Guiding Light was my favorite soap. The writing & acting were excellent. Wish it could come back in some form. CBS movie???

[@TheLocherRoom]

Wouldn't that be great, Lydia.

[@JJ-um5ec]

Thanks Alan. Still miss GL, ATWT, and AMC

[@TheLocherRoom]

I'm with you on that.

[@ljrockstar69]

Thanks for doing this interview with the handsome FD, loved him on GL. I watched him on the show during the late 80s, he reminded me of a Chippendale's male stripper (he had the look lol).

[@TheLocherRoom]

He did especially with his long hair.

[@cocoaorange1]

Harley gave Daisy away, but she reunited with her as a teen, when her adopted dad moved to Sprinfield.

[@princessofarchetypes3870]

Such a great interview. God bless him.

[@TheLocherRoom]

Thank you for watching.

[@jillwklausen]

What a fun interview. Frank seems like a really genuine guy and a joy to work with. But I'm just going to keep it real and say that GL really didn't hold up enough to keep me watching, despite having been a fan since the Ben and Eve days, as it started doing idiotic stories like Reva's ghost, her clone, the stupid San Cristobel nonsense that took so much of the story out of Springfield, and then her time travel through a portrait. At that point, I just turned it off, and by the time it went off the air, I wasn't sorry since I hadn't watched in years. If anyone were to produce a sequel or a movie, I pray to God they pretend none of that nonsense ever existed in Springfield and was just the fevered nightmare of a deathly ill Josh who is finally coming out of a 20-year coma or something. But I love Frank Dicopoulos. Thank you for bringing him on the show!

[@TheLocherRoom]

Well said, Jill. I can understand how you feel.

[@jillwklausen]

@@TheLocherRoom, thanks, Alan.

[@justruth886]

GL Was the best soap ! My favorite!

[@margiemasih1073]

I loved this show..I watched it from time I was a kid till it went off...

[@benjaminautieri9606]

Absolutely beautiful 15 year Reminence❤ heartwarming 💯👍😊👏👏👏 Please post that beautiful letter you read about guiding light

[@gabrielstern4992]

Agreed benjamin

[@gabrielstern4992]

@@benjaminautieri9606 ohh benjamin I forgot to bring up young and the restless it looks like they are doing the Kyle Claire pairing which I do not like at all that needs to end and never be mentioned again as for Sharon I gave an idea to explain sharons hallucinations if she is indeed taking her meds maybe the doctor or pharmacist is lacing her meds with lsd to make her halucinate. Maybe aunt Jordan is scheming from prison to get revenge in Victor now that would be a great story and very Doug Matland like which y and r needs right now see you in the Locher Room for Alan's y and r night.

[@TheLocherRoom]

Here you go.... Fifteen years have passed since you faded to black But in our hearts, your light will forever shine back A beacon of hope, a guiding force so true A Springfield family, forever loved, forever new From Reva's sass to Josh's charming grin From Rick's bad boy ways to Phillip's inner kin From Alan's schemes to Alexandra's grace Each character unique, yet bound by love's embrace The Bauer BBQs, the Lewis family ties The Spauldings' wealth, the Coopers' humble guise The stories woven, a tapestry so fine A testament to love, in all its forms divine Fifteen years may have dimmed the screen But memories linger, like a love supreme Guiding Light, you lit the way For dreams, for hope, for a brighter day So here's to you, dear Guiding Light A shining star, on this anniversary night May your legacy live on, a love so true Forever in our hearts, a guiding light shining through. I miss you #Springfield

[@benjaminautieri9606]

@@TheLocherRoom Thank you, truly what expresses from one’s heart mind and soul beautiful💯💙😊

[@cocoaorange1]

Darn time flies!

[@Seariders4eva]

Loved GL it will always be my favorite soap ♥️

[@dontabaltimore1974]

15 years wow

[@maryklug3143]

I am new watching your podcast and it brings back so many memories when i watch the show after school wish it would come back on

[@TheLocherRoom]

Thank you for watching, Mary!

[@CaliforniaGuy888]

@@maryklug3143 Mr Locher’s podcasts are very good. Whether you’re interested in daytime dramas or worldwide issues pertaining to humanity, you’ll find his podcasts informative and/ or entertaining

[@CaliforniaGuy888]

Great seeing “the Big Frank”. I think that’s what Eleni called him

[@TheLocherRoom]

Someone certainly did call him that. Thank you for watching.

[@anitasez]

I loved the Coopers! Thank you for this interview.

[@TheLocherRoom]

You bet, Anita.

[@QueenCreole77]

You’re right Frank, GL was the best!!!

[@frankcheers7529]

Frank Cooper was great. He and Eleni were a great couple.

[@tamarasmith5154]

I loved this interview! Such great memories! Still hoping for a show with " gus" and "Harley" from GL....a girl can dream lol.....throw in a new "Phillip" interview and I'd be beyond elated!

[@TheLocherRoom]

You missed the interview with Grant? This aired in April kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3-qlH9uqdRgiac

[@cathleanjohnson675]

What a sad day in Soapland it was when CBS axed ATWT and GL, it was definetly the end of an era that we will never see again as I sigh, "Frank Cooper" one of the good guys..

[@TheLocherRoom]

It certainly was, Cathlean!

[@GianniHernandez305]

Frank gets my motor running And by motor I, mean, of course, The metaphorical radio into which we ---------?

[@TheLocherRoom]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@pjmoneybags2780]

Love Frank & his demeanor. He exudes kindness. I was a big fan of Frank with Eleni. I was upset when Alan Michael manipulated his way in between them. I also remember there was a short time that Frank & Mindy dated after Curt died. Frank went to South America to find Curt, who was missing. I think there was a writer's strike during that time.💛

[@TheLocherRoom]

🧡🧡

[@jonathanburton3428]

Can I please k(I keep asking, but you always deliver !! Lmaoo) get one one of these with sarah Buxton from Sunset Beach and Bold and The Beautiful? Please!!! Lolol

[@TheLocherRoom]

I've been trying to get Sarah.

[@jonathanburton3428]

@@TheLocherRoom omg!!!! I hope you get her on here one day !🙌🙏🤞

[@heathermonroe1366]

He looked so sexy shirtless back in the day 🥰🥰🥰

[@gabrielstern4992]

Alan a great interview again and Jill lorie Hurst was getting a lot of love too in the live chat and considering the amc news about bieng a series of lifetime movies. I think it's time to bring the 3 p and g shows back including guiding light with Jill faren phelps as, ep Jill lorie Hurst Nancy Williams watt, Stephen and Nancy demorest as headwriters remix reset the show.. So people like Jean Carol can grace our screens again as Nadine. And make right some of those worst decisions and give guiding light along with another world and as the world turns a fresh start. Before the people who get these shows are no longer alive. And Alan of course I agree with micheal c who brought up Lucy's cross dressing rapist killing Nadine in a violent manner but Alan as I told you I found it offensive months before that with what Megan McTavish was doing. When Brent was clearly shot and killed by Alan micheal and thrown into the water off the docks only to show up cross dressing like a freakish clown to get revenge on Lucy and the town like really Jill lorie Hurst was absolutely right it was one of the worst decisions ever to kill Jean Carol and Nadine off but also one of the most offensive storylines ever done on daytime even worse than the reva clone storyline. So shame on micheal liabson for even letting Megan McTavish take over the whole show but Alan I think it took that violent airing and Megan McTavishes stubbornness and trying to take over the whole show to get her canned but it shows how good Ken l fitts was as, an Ep In charge of production because when the eps made mistakes like Jill or micheal liabson did he would point it out but when they needed support offered it to them and would not hesitate to fire a bad writer if they gave the producer a, rough time or were told no. And did not back down like Megan McTavish. See you tommorow in the Locher Room.

[@MrViking842000]

so wierd, I never couldn't get over Ron Raines as Alan, and the same with any of the Alexandras after Beverly .same with Beth and Elanie, even after 10 years .....I mean never, I still watched GL but I think Actors like that should never be replaced...Which is why ATWT became my favorite after all those re-casts

[@TheLocherRoom]

I'm sorry you felt that way. Bummer!

[@pjmoneybags2780]

People leave for all kinds of reasons like on any job. The show must go on & I think they did a decent job with most of the replacements. We always hate when our favorites leave, but if we're lucky, we get to like the replacements .😊 Sometimes, it just takes a while to get over the change. 💛

[@markmccumsey2017]

Listening to all of the GL’s Openings from beginning to end brings back memories, for sure. kzbin.info/www/bejne/en-mh2aBndmkepIsi=SPqnc27WlZL6eUm8

[@TheLocherRoom]

Love this. Thank you, Mark!

[@vickilanger1228]

Frankie remember your 1st scene on GL?? YOU'RE TAKING SISTER☺️ HARELY TO THE HOSPITAL SHE'S IN LABOR TO GIVE BIRTH TO☺️☺️ DAISY AND YOUR MOTORCYCLE GETS HIT BY ALAN MICHAEL AND DINAH ON A MOTOR BIKE AT☺️ NIGHT🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️