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Question from:
Kerry Florence
Mar 15 2011 | Q: Ms. McCay....i just watched the "reunion" episode of Andy Griffith...i kinda wish you had stayed in Mayberry instead of going back to Chicago....were you ever asked to be on any other episodes?....thnx for your time....Kerry F |
| A: Dear Kerry, I wish I had stayed in Maybery too. Andy Griffith was such a pleasure to work with. Actually , that episode is the most popular one of all the Griffith shows. More Dvds of it were sold and I still get requests for my photo with Andy as his prom girl, 'Sharon de Spain' . Amazing! Thank you for writing to me about it. Love, Peggy McCay |
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Question from:
Jared
Mar 12 2011 | Q: Dear Peggy McCay: I always look forward to an episode where you appear! Caroline has always been one of my favorite characters, and I wish we could see Victor falling in love with Caroline again, or Caroline fighting for Victor's affections! Caroline changing the paternity test felt so out of character, and I wanted to see her regret it more, or at least have more screentime. Thanks for continuing to play this wonderful character. You're a major reason why I still watch the show! |
| A: Dear Jared, Thank you for your kind words. It means a lot to me that you appreciate my acting. I, too, wish Victor and Caroline were more involved with each other. Talk about unrequited love! Thank you for taking the time to write to me. Love, Peggy McCay |
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Question from:
Robin Jacobs
Mar 02 2011 | Q: Hey Peggy. You are a master at your craft. I love you on Days of Our Lives. I'm worried about our beloved show because the head writer is writing out all of our favorites. And her storylines are all the same. Nothing but love triangles. Is the atmosphere at Days bad because of that head writer? |
| A: Dear Robin, Actually, the atmosphere on Days" is really good . We are happy to be renewed for 2 more years and enjoy working with each other.Thank you for saying that I'm a master of my craft. I take my work seriously, so it means a lot to me that you appreciate it. Thank you very much. I hope you find our show more exciting. There are new stories coming up.Please keep watching . Tha audience is really important to me . Love, Peggy McCay |
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Question from:
Molly Brinker
Feb 25 2011 | Q: Dear Miss McCay, What was it like working with Ed Asner on "Lou Grant" all those years ago? Also, what has been your favorite role ever? |
| A: Dear Molly, I love working with Ed Asner. 4 months ago, we played opposite each other in a feature film, "Let Go" It has not been released as yet. He is such a good actor and fun and sweet to act with--a real pleasure! my favorite role won me a primetime Emmy. I played a mentally ill homeless woman on Sharon Gless' series "The trials of Rosie O'Neill" --=beautifully written by Beth Sullivan, who created "Dr. Quinmn, Medicine Woman" Thank you for writing to me. Love, Peggy Mc cay |
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Question from:
Stella Lombard
Jan 28 2011 | Q: Dear Peggy, I'm glad you've been on screen a lot lately. I love seeing your scenes. I'm kind of sad though that Caroline's family is dwindling. Stephanie's leaving, no Kayla, no Kim, no Carrie, no Max or Frankie... I wish they'd bring some of her family back. Don't you? |
| A: Dear Stella, I have enjoyed having a lot of scenes lately. And I appreciate your writing in. I do miss all the wonderful characters of my family. Kayla returned recently and Kim for a few days. Max and Frankie I miss. I love it when they come back. You might drop a note to our executive producer, Gary Tomlin. It's the same address as for me at NBC.DOOL NBC-TV,300 W. Alameda Ave Burbank Ca. 91523 All the best to you, Peggy McCay |
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Question from:
gregory hines
Jan 24 2011 | Q: Ms. McKay,
yes...the cast of THE YOUNG MARRIED was terrifice (including those that would also make their way to Salem). i missed you on LOVE OF LIFE, as i started watching in in 1961. it's so cool that you've had such a rich television career in every genre.
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| A: Dear Gregory. I apologize for being so late in answering. I had a bad accident, which allowed me to work, but disrupted my life. I'm glad you saw "The Young Marrieds'and "Love of Life". I won a primetime Emmy Award in 1991 for playing a homeless, mentally ill woman on this Sharon Gless show, "the Trials of Rosie O'Neill". Peggy McCay Thank you for your kind words and for writing in. |
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Question from:
gregory hines
Jan 23 2011 | Q: Dear Ms. McKay,
i just wanted to express my thoughts to you at the passing of Paul Picerni. i remember the two of you fondly from THE YOUNG MARRIEDS, one of the earliest soaps i watched.
i enjoy your work very much. |
| A: Dear Greg, I am saddened to learn of the passing of Paul Picerni. I so enjoyed working with him. I know he loved his family very much. "THE Young Marrieds" was a fine show. It was taken off the air because the network preferred to originate a show in New York, instead of Los Angeles. The writers, producer and cast were excellent. I am happy you got to see it and liked it. Thank you for your kind words about my work. I wish you all the best. Cordially, Peggy McCay |
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Question from:
James Clinton
Jan 20 2011 | Q: Hi Peggy, I sent you a comment months ago and how much ive enjoyed watching you for over 24 yrs cause I started watching in 1986.Well you were right when you responded back to me about how your part was about to get really interesting and can't wait to see what happens next when Victor and Maggie start getting close.....o'my goodness im getting excited (lol) and what a great story line Days has going on right now...I love it and my day revolves around Days. Thanks again to you and the cast...and by the way,what a great job by the young boy who plays Johnny as well! Well thank you again and I keep looking forward to the next days! |
| A: Dear James, I'm delighted to know how much you enjoy "Days". I did start on the show in 1986. However, I left after three days, as they offered me no contract and although I attended the wedding of my son, Roman and Marlena, I had no lines. Four years later, and three other Carolyn Bradys later, the show called me and told me there was a great storyline for me (the return of Victor, who wanted to take Caroline away with him.) and a contract. That was in 1990. Happily, I've been on the show. Ever since. I appreciate your enthusiasm with the storylines with Victor and Maggie and that incredible little boy, Johnny. Thank you so much for writing to me. You've made my day. Cordially, Peggy McCay (also, in 1991, the show allowed me to work primetime I won a primetime Emmy in 1991. Just a little more info.) |
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Question from:
Hanna
Jan 15 2011 | Q: Hi Peggy. You probably don't remember me but I played Stephanie Johnson, Caroline's granddaughter, as a baby. Do you think they'd consider recasting me as Stephanie now that I'm older and was one of the originals? |
| A: Dear Hanna, I regret to tellyou, but, "Days has hired an actress to play the grown-up "Sephanie". She has been on the show for a year. However, there are always new roles added. You might contact our casting office @(818)295-2832. I wish you goodluck . It was nice to hear from you. Cordially,Peggy McCay |
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Question from:
Dixie Frabasilio
Jan 13 2011 | Q: Do you haver siblings? Were you or are you married? Do you have children? |
| A: Dear Dixie, Thank you for writing in. I am an only child. Also I have remained single. I was engaged but decided not to marry. I do not have any children. So I hope that satisfies your questions and please contact me again. All the best, Peggy McCay |
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Question from:
Ruthann Greene
Dec 15 2010 | Q: How tall are you?
You look so tiny next to other cast members on Days. |
| A: Deear Ruthann, |
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Question from:
Deb Halberstadt
Dec 01 2010 | Q: Hi Peggy, Remember me? Manager of NBC's Still Photography Dept. in the 1980's? The one with the Emmy idea? Would you be able to speak at the Womensfestival.org in Santa Barbara March 4 or 5 2011? puld |
| A: Dear Deb, It's w |
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Question from:
Beth Shapiro
Nov 11 2010 | Q: The necklace you were wearing (purple and blue stone) on Days 11/11 2010. Where did you get it from? Can I buy one like it. Length? kind of stones? |
| A: Dear Beth, I'm sorry, but the costume dept. supplies our jewelry. You might send a note to Jane , head of "Days" costume to find out.Thanks for writing in. Cordially. Peggy McCay |
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Question from:
April Fox
Nov 03 2010 | Q: Hi Peggy,
Are you by chance related to Betty Lynn (Thelma Lou in Andy Griffith Show)? I thought you looked like you could be her sister. Please let me know and thank you for your time. |
| A: Dear April, What what is going on? Yours is the third letter I received this week asking if I'm related to Betty Lynn. I played Andy Griffith's high school sweetheart on his show. It turned out to be the most popular show of the series. I still receive requests for photos and autographs from that show. I played Sharon de Spain, but Andy's high school sweetheart, and we had a pretty sexy scene. Betty Lynn appeared fairly regularly on the Andy Griffith show and we do have a very close resemblance. We met and realized that often we were mistaken for one another. The main difference being that Betty has red hair and freckles. I do not. Anyway, I'm surprised that so many people in the same week asked the same question. I appreciate your writing and thank you. Peggy McCay |
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Question from:
Marion de Castro
Oct 22 2010 | Q: Do you think that E.J. and Sammi will be ever get together again? |
| A: Dear Marion, E.J. and Sami? Listen, on" Days"I think any thing can happen.I'm just glad you're watching. Our Writers surprise us all the time.I'm happy to be so involved in the story coming up. Let me know if it's interesting- Caroline breaks the law! Thanks for writing in. Cordially, Peggy McCay |
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Question from:
Dianne
Sep 19 2010 | Q: Dear Peggy, I love watching you on Days of our Lives. How Long have you been playing the part of Caroline? Um Does Caroline miss Shawn? |
| A: Dear Dianne, I am so glad you like my work as Caroline on "Days". As for the number of years it's a little complicated. I started at the marriage of Roman and Marlena, as his mother-in-law. Since there was little to the role, and no contract, I let after three days. I think, in 1989, I rejoined the show at the time that Victor Kiriakis return to Salem to marry Caroline. I was fired for two years. I was killed by a serial killer, but arose from the dead. All in all, I think it's 18 years. As for missing Shawn of course. However, Victor is the love of her life. Thanks so much for writing in. Happy 2011. Peggy McCay |
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Question from:
Bob Paine
Sep 15 2010 | Q: Hi Miss Mckay, Network TV and I grew up at the same time, but I'm a big fan of old time radio. Did you act on radio before doing TV? By the way, I'm old enough to remember when The Guiding Light was on radio, and The Brighter Day on TV. Am I showing my age? :)
Thanks, Bob |
| A: Dear Bob, I did not do any radio work, at all. I started my career on television. Shows that were live, such as "Omnibus", Armstrong Circle Theatre" ,began my career. Later, when TV was filmed, I came to the West coast,I did the over a 100 primetime shows, one of which one me an Emmy. Thank you for writing to me . All the best to you in 2011. |
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Question from:
James C.
jamesshorty99@gmail.com
Jul 10 2010 | Q: I don't have a question but just wanted to reach out and tell you im 40 and been watching Days since I was 16 (High School sweetheart got me into it). I love Days and grown to just love all the characters past and present and especially you! Your wonderful and Thank you for so many years.... |
A: Dear James, Thank you for your lovely letter. It makes me feel so good to know that you like what I do on "Days" and that you have loved the show for a long time. In a few months you will see Caroline do something that seems out of character-but it is motivated. Hope you'll see those scenes.
Again, it means a lot to me that you took time to write to me. Thank you.
Warmly,
Peggy McCay |
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Question from:
Dixie Frabasilio
Jun 10 2010 | Q: Have you ever been married and do you have children? I love you and your work. Have watched Days since 1965. |
| A: Dear Dixie, I appreciate your liking my work and that she was such a loyal fan of the show. I enjoyed working with all the people that make "Days of our Lives". Thank you for writing in, and I wish you a very happy 2011. Peggy McCay |
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Question from:
Tanya Miller Berns
May 19 2010 | Q: Miss Peggy I was wondering do you have a husband and children?.You are such a pretty lady.God Bless You |
| A: Dear Tanya, I appreciate your kind words. After graduating college, (Barnard college of Columbia University in New York) in two weeks time ,I had my first professional job as a young lead on TV. The following week another TV show as the lead ingenue. Amazingly, I did one show after another. A year in repertory as the leading ing้nue in a recognized professional repertory company. My acting career is my primary love. I've been engaged, dated, However, I am single. I enjoy the company of my male friends enormously and my work is part of my soul.Thank you for the kind compliments and for writing to me. Sincerely, I wish you a wonderfu 2011.Peggy McCay |
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Question from:
Danny Pridmore
May 18 2010 | Q: Hey Peggy, I just saw you on an episode of the "ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW"! The episode was called "Class Reunion". I knew it was you without checking! It was so great to see you in your earlier work! Hope you are doing well, Peggy! My best to you! |
| A: Dear Danny, that one episode on Andy Griffith, "CLass Reunion", has turned out to be the most popular of all Andy Griffith show's. I still receive fan mail requesting a photo of Andy and me. People have come to meet to special events to meet me as the girl that Andy Griffith kissed. It sells more DVDs than any other episode. It was a beautiful love scene to do. And I have a photo of us together which I could send you. Currently I appear at 1 PM on NBC-TV's daytime serial" Days of our Lives". I play Caroline Brady, the mother of 'BO', Roman, Kayla and Kimberly. I've been on it for 15 years where I run the Brady pub. Drop in and see us. We're on NBC-TV, Monday through Friday at 1 PM in most cities. Have a great new year. Peggy McCay |
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Question from:
Walter Hamilton
May 12 2010 | Q: I remember a beautiful actrss by the name of McCay who starred in a TV show "Love of Life."
She lived with her parents at 200 East End Ave.
I believe she appeared in a few other TV and Film roles.
I also remember seeing her after she returned from a trip to India.
She's a really nice person and deserves the best. Although she has put my life in danger several times.
With Love,
W |
| A: My Dear Walter, What an intriging letter-- I have put your life in danger several times? I'd like to know how, if you care to explain. Your name seems familar. What's the story? "Im intrigued. Also, you saw me after trip to India--that's pretty interesting. Waiting. PeggyMcCay |
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Question from:
Dawn Gibson
Apr 30 2010 | Q: I, too, had you confused with Betty Lynn--was certain that it was she who had played Vanessa on L of L and Sharon in the Class Reunion show. I even googled to prove myself correct. Boy was I in for a surprise! On L of L you played Vanessa and I remember that you had a "sister" named Meg. I remember Don Knotts playing Wilbur Peterson from the Egg Farm on Search for Tomorrow. I'm glad to get this square in my brain now. Thanks. One of our many Mayberry memorbilia books actually had Betty Lynn listed as playing the Sharon DeSpain part. Whoever wrote that one must have been so certain that he (or she) didn't bother to check. Dawn Gibson |
| A: Dear Dawn, I'm glad to hear back from you. So now you know that Peggy McCay is not Betty Lynn. Or vice versa. Thanks for writing back. Happy 2011. Peggy McCay |
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Question from:
MARTY HARP
Apr 23 2010 | Q: i will be attending your fan club breakfast again this yeat looking forward to seeing you marty harp |
| A: Dear Marty, You are such a loyal friend. I am always happy to hear from you and even happier to see you in person when you come all the way to my fan club breakfast. You're the best. I think you said met a woman you like, I'm not sure I'm correct. I hope it's true, and that you're happy. You're the best! Lots of love, Peggy |
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Question from:
Mike Bates
Apr 20 2010 | Q: Hi Peggy:
Just saw you in a 1958 Perry Mason episode. You were terrific. Congratulations on such a long and fulfilling career.
Best wishes. |
| A: Dear Mike, I'm so glad you saw me on Perry Mason and liked what I did. I believe I did three Perry Mason's. It was a pleasure to do. Each of the |
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