WLS Interview Archive: Linda Cook

Cook in 1975 as part of THE EDGE
OF NIGHT cast

Actress Linda Cook is fondly remembered for her roles on many of the New York-based daytime soap operas. In the mid-1970s, she played Laurie Ann Karr on THE EDGE OF NIGHT. In 1988 Cook joined the cast of LOVING as Egypt Jones and gave one unforgettable performance after another. We Love Soaps caught up with the actress in 2009 to reminisce about her soap days and find out about her second career in real estate.

Part One - Cook discussed her life growing up, her role on THE EDGE OF NIGHT and how working on live television helped save her wedding.

Part Two - Cook talked about her memorable run as Egypt on LOVING, her battle with breast cancer, the friendship she developed with Carroll O'Connor, and transitioning to a career in real estate.

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