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Erika Slezak

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Erika Slezak (Viki, OLTL)

Erika Slezak comes from a long line of established actors. Her father is the late Walter Slezak, who starred in numerous films and on Broadway. During his career, Walter won a Tony award for his performance in the hit Fanny. The legacy doesn't end there: Slezak's grandfather, Leo Slezak, was an acclaimed opera singer. MORE

Features

Features Featuring Viki

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Slash Fiction

10 Memorable Murders (And Murderers) On ONE LIFE TO LIVE
Given Llanview's high crime rate, it's amazing that anyone sticks around in this rather dangerous town. Here's a sample of OLTL's killer stories. MORE

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Putting On Heirs

As the Buchanans prepare to head down to Texas for Asa's will reading on ONE LIFE TO LIVE, one unaccounted-for heir remains. Will David discover that he's a Buchanan in time to claim his piece of the pie? MORE

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Reporter's Notebook

There wasn't a dull moment at the 11th Annual ABC SUPER SOAP WEEKEND, held at Disney-MGM Studios at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. Throughout the event, the actors were subjected to press conferences, where members of the mainstream and soap media grilled the stars on hard-hitting topics. MORE

The Big 3-0

Soap Opera Digest is turning 30!
In celebration of the milestone, here are some of our memorable covers from days past. See how things have changed — and stayed the same. Check back every day for another stroll down memory lane. MORE

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Love Quiz: For Mature Audiences Only

Now that you've found your perfect ONE LIFE TO LIVE Hottie (see the original OLTL "Love Quiz") it's time to look for your Llanview Lady. So get ready to dally with Dorian, get some lovin' from Lindsay, rock on with Roxy or go "Va-va-voom!" over Viki. MORE

Features About Viki

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Erika Slezak's 35th Anniversary

Talk about a love fest! March 16 was a very special day on the set of ONE LIFE TO LIVE. The much-beloved Erika Slezak (Viki) was celebrating her 35th year on the job, so executive producer Frank Valentini threw a catered buffet lunch for cast, crew and invited guests. MORE

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The Ultimate Viki and Clint Trivia Challenge

Think you know all about OLTL's premier couple, Clint and Viki? Dorian may be in their way now, but she's nothing compared to what they've gone through in the past! Take a journey back in time (like Clint once did!) and see how much you remember. MORE

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Viki Victorious!

Viki's life has been many things, but one thing it hasn't been is boring... So, do you know everything about Viki's personalities? How about her various husbands? Take our quiz and find out. MORE

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It's The Splits

Jessica's battle with dissociative identity disorder (DID) harkens back to Viki's almost 40 years with the disorder. Here's a timeline looking back at some of Viki's most memorable DID moments. MORE

Features With Erika

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Bridal Gallery

Reel brides get married in grand style, so no wonder real brides like to take a cue from their dresses and 'dos. Here's a look at some wedding belles fans have asked to see again. Check back regularly for updates! MORE

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Ben and Blondie Remembered

Now that ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Viki has Ben's heart (literally) Ben and Blondie are officially over (unless OLTL finds a way to resuscitate the heartless Ben). MORE

Features Mentioning Viki/Erika

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OLTL: Time Travel With Rex and Gigi

It's always a delight to talk with John-Paul Lavoisier (Rex) and Farah Fath (Gigi). They are charming, enthusiastic young actors, dedicated to their work and devoted to ONE LIFE TO LIVE. Recently I spoke with them — separately — about their storylines and the show's 40th anniversary. MORE

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Paul vs. Todd

We couldn't help but notice that on ATWT recently, Paul's fate was eerily similar to what once happened to OLTL's Todd (who not-so-coincidentally was also played by Roger Howarth).... you know we love a side-by-side comparison anyway.... MORE

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OLTL FAQs

Was Nathaniel Marston (Michael) ever on another soap?
Did the woman who plays Blair on OLTL also appear in Evil Dead II?
Christina Chambers (Marty) looks so familiar. What other shows might we know her from? MORE

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Just About Jessica: A History Of OLTL's Buchanan Babe

Her mother, Viki, has seven personalities. Her biological father, Mitch, kidnapped her and she may have killed him...Jessica Buchanan's life has been full of drama, but believe it or not, it wasn't always this exciting. MORE

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Cult Of Personalities

On OLTL, Jessica's alternate personality — party girl Tess (Bree Williamson) — recently emerged and made things complicated for Jess's significant other, Antonio. But Jess is hardly the first Llanview resident to show, uh, another side to themselves. MORE

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Having a Softball

Dozens of soap actors found a highly deserving "charity base" as the Shorefront Friends for Hospice's Sixth Annual Tammy Rubin Rice Celebrity Softball Game pit CBS against ABC for seven friendly innings. MORE

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Unmasked!

Forget Halloween. In Llanview, wearing costumes is a year-round deal. Here are some of OLTL's memorable "dress-up" moments. MORE

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OLTL's Greatest Falls Timeline

Those who live in Llanview may want to be extra cautious when venturing near the stairs (or bridges, cliffs or waterfalls). Get ready to take a trip (pun intended) down Memory Lane as Soap Opera Digest revisits some of Llanview's greatest falls. MORE

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Pamela Payton-Wright Tackles A Whole New Addie

ONE LIFE TO LIVE viewers were shocked when, after 15 years of seeing Blair's mom every now and then at St. Ann's, a freshly coiffed and seemingly normal Addie waltzed through Dorian's door on Christmas Eve. "It was pretty sudden for me, too!" shares Pamela Payton-Wright, who originated the role of childlike Addie in 1992. MORE

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OLTL's 2007 Fan Club Luncheon

Despite it being one of the hottest days of the year, OLTLers were full of energy at the 2007 Fan Club Luncheon, held at New York’s Marriott Marquis on August 4. MORE

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Dishing With Dan Gauthier

ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Kevin has been down and out lately, after learning that he can’t father any more children and that the son he does have is sweet on his girlfriend. In this Q&A, Dan Gauthier reveals that life on-set is still on the up-and-up. MORE