As previously announced, the legendary daytime drama Love of Life is officially returning after more than 45 years as an all-new scripted audio drama! Now, the highly anticipated revival is welcoming back a very familiar face from the show’s rich history, as Deborah Courtney Pollack will reprise her role as Caroline “Cal” Alaeta Latimer—a character she originally portrayed from 1973 to 1976.
Key Takeaways
- Deborah Courtney Pollack is returning as Cal Latimer.
- The new Love of Life will be a scripted audio drama.
- Cal is now a widow considering whether she’s ready for love again.
- The story will introduce new characters while honoring the original soap.
- The revival begins with a major gala and an upcoming wedding.
Love of Life Is Coming Back With a Familiar Face
Pollack’s return marks a deeply special connection between the classic television series and its new audio incarnation. More than five decades after first stepping into Cal’s shoes, she will once again bring the iconic character to life as Cal steps into an entirely new chapter of her journey.
When listeners meet Cal in the revival, she has been a widow for several years. With her life having changed considerably since audiences last saw her, Cal finds herself contemplating a question she never expected to ask herself again: is she finally ready to open her heart and search for love once more?
“I’m incredibly honored to help introduce Love of Life to a new audience while also bringing it back for those who once watched the soap,” said co-head writer and producer Casey S. Hutchison. “And having Deborah return as Cal is incredibly special. She is part of the show’s history, and we’re thrilled that she will once again bring this character to life. Cal has so much more story to tell.”
The New Love of Life Is Honoring the Original
Hutchison will serve as co-head writer alongside Erik Andrus, with original Love of Life producer Paul Sladkus stepping in as a consultant on the project. Together, the creative team is working hard to honor the legacy of Roy Winsor’s original series while building a vibrant new world for longtime fans and first-time listeners alike!
Set in the fictional town of Rosehill, this continuation of Love of Life will feature a rich blend of legacy and brand-new characters, with stories of family, romance, ambition, secrets, and second chances unfolding across the entire community. And Rosehill is already gearing up for a huge celebration!
Another Big Event Is Coming
The series’ opening storyline centers around the highly anticipated gala marking the grand opening of the Dale/Sterling Foundation, a charitable organization named in honor of soap legends Vanessa Dale and Bruce Sterling. With many of Rosehill’s most prominent residents expected to gather under one roof, the evening promises to be far more than just a simple party.
Meanwhile, another major event is right on the horizon: the upcoming wedding of attorney Nate Winsor and Renee Latimer! Nate—whose last name pays tribute to show creator Roy Winsor—and Renee are preparing to begin an exciting new chapter together. But in true soap opera fashion, the road to the altar may not be quite as simple as it seems!
As Rosehill celebrates its past and looks toward its future, old relationships will be revisited, new ones will emerge, and long-held secrets will threaten to disrupt even the happiest occasions.
Originally premiering on CBS on September 24, 1951, Love of Life became one of daytime television’s most enduring dramas during its nearly 30-year run before concluding on February 1, 1980. Now, more than four decades later, the story lives on.
Are you excited to hear Love of Life return as an audio drama, and what do you think of Deborah Courtney Pollack reprising her role as Cal? Sound off in the comments below!
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