Soap Opera Awards Chat

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Backstage at the Soap Opera Awards
February 26, 1999

SODhost: Okay we've got a special early chat for you guys...
OLTL's Robin Strasser, Brynn Thayer and Michael Zaslow's two daughters who are here for tonight's Editors Award... If you have any questions, please send them in now!

Kat_Stefan_Fan asks: Michael was an incredible actor and an inspiring human being, I am sorry for your loss but know that he lives on in ALL our hearts
Brynn Thayer: We second that emotion!

SuperGirl13_99 asks: How old are you all??
Brynn Thayer: I'm not saying and neither is Robin.
Robin Strasser: Marika is 16. Helena is 13.

SODhost: Are you guys part of the presentation of the editor's award tonight?
Brynn Thayer: Yes we are, all four of us.

Kat_Stefan_Fan asks: IS ZazAngels continuing
Brynn Thayer: Yes, it does. Definitely, full force. Check out the web site: www.michaelzaslow.com There is a link there to ZazAngels. If you'd like more information or want to make a donation to ALS research you can find out that there as well.

laci_scott asks: is robin there answering questions??
Robin Strasser: I'm available! Hi.
Brynn Thayer: With a gorgeous blue gown too and you can check it out when you see it on TV.
Robin Strasser: I owe an apology to Jason Shane Scott. On my phone line, I wished David Fumero luck instead of JSS, thinking he was the one up for male newcomer.
Robin Strasser: oops! lol

janmar10 asks: how is ZAZANGELS doing?
Brynn Thayer: We're up to over 200k dollars, and are in the process of selecting a research project that we're going to give the money to.

Rosed_98 asks: Could you please tell us who designed your gown?
Brynn Thayer: I'd love to but I... *looking at label* ... "Eavis and brown, London"
Robin Strasser: Robin is wearing Bob Mackie.
Robin Strasser: Marika is wearing Betsey Johnson.
Marika Zaslow: Donna Karan pants on Brynn
Helena Zaslow: Allegra Da Verio
Robin Strasser: Oh, three names!..

LMicheleG asks: Have a wonderful night. Michael was a wonderful actor and a wonderful man!!
Robin Strasser: Thank you, the tribute is beautiful, enjoy the show.

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SODhost: Time for the Editor's Award...

Biloxisunset asks: How nice for Brynn to honor Michael.
SODhost: It's very nice. They were very very good friends... I will always remember Michael as he was when I first met him.. running out of the GL studios with his bike in hand.

nonohuswrk asks: very nice tribute to Michael Zaslow.
SODhost: It is. Very ... A wonderful tribute :)

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SODhost: The Zaslow family is meeting the press.
SODhost: Susan Hufford, Michael's wife has joined us here.

Bemazed asks: My profound sympathies to you and your family. I hope that ZazAngels is successful in helping others. Good Luck!

specialmommy_99 asks: I'm so sorry to hear of your loss Susan.....keep fighting for ALS.
Susan Hufford: We are going to fight. We need to raise big dollars. We need corporate sponsors. We need everybody to pitch in and help us. We can find a cure for this disease. The potential is there right now.

nikkifan asks: Susan, there was not one dry eye online.
Susan Hufford: Well, I wasn't sure I was going to make it through tonight at all. Michael promised me I would.

Kat_Stefan_Fan asks: Susan, how are you doing and how did you like the tribute.
Susan Hufford: You know what, I didn't watch the tribute, because I was afraid. Helena saw it and said "Mom, it's strong." So I'm sure it was wonderful, but I will see it afterwards.

loritaka asks: Susan, how are you and your daughters doing? I just want to say that I have such a respect for you for not giving up and fighting for ALS research.

BreeKnight asks: How can we get involved with ZazAngels?
Susan Hufford: Get involved with www.zazangels.com ... we have a web site also www.michaelzaslow.com and the address: ALS Association of Greater New York, 40 Wall St. -- I don't know the zip but put it to the care of ZazAngels. And I'll say that people all over have been doing there own little fundraisers and that's been really great for us. There is one in New Jersey on March 13th that's going to be great for us.

tbrny asks: Zaslow family-our condolences-Mr. Zaslow was a great actor. I will miss him.
Susan Hufford: Thank you. He was a gentleman and a scholar. Truly.
SODhost: Thank you Ms. Hufford.

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