1997 Flashback: Nancy Lee Grahn Talks 'Santa Barbara', 'Melrose Place', and Getting a Contract on 'General Hospital'

Nancy Lee Grahn

Nancy Lee Grahn debuted in the role of Alexis Davis on General Hospital in 1996. In April 1997, Michael Logan spoke to the popular actress about the chances of General Hospital putting her on contract, and her then role of Denise on Melrose Place. You can read the complete interview below.

Michael Logan: So is it true General Hospital has finally offered you a contract?
Nancy Lee Grahn: Yes, we've been trying to work it out for a month now.

Michael Logan: So, like, what's the holdup?
Nancy Lee Grahn: These things take a long time. Plus, I've been distracted, what with Melrose, and I also have a bit of a love life now -- no, don't put that in.... Oh, never mind, I don't care. And I've been going out of town a lot. And there's a lot going on with GH, too, what with the launching of Port Charles. Contracts are a process. They always are.

Michael Logan: How can the writers be planning something for you if they don't know for certain that they have you?
Nancy Lee Grahn: Because we all know we're going to work this out, that's why. If I have anything to do with this -- and I do -- we will work this out.

Michael Logan: So does this mean they do have major plans for you?
Nancy Lee Grahn: I'm assuming so.

Michael Logan: You mean, you haven't asked?
Nancy Lee Grahn: No, I haven't. So far, faith has worked very well for me. I just believe that everything is going to be good. Things have always worked that way.

Lifetime Movie 'The Unauthorized Melrose Place Story' Premeires Tonight

Ciara Hanna stars as Amanda Woodward/Heather Locklear.

The Unauthorized Melrose Place Story premieres Saturday, October 10 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Lifetime. The film stars Dan Castellaneta as Aaron Spelling and Adam Korson as Darren Star (reprising their roles from The Unauthorized Beverly Hills, 90210 Story), along with Ciara Hanna as Amanda Woodward/Heather Locklear, Rebecca Dalton as Allison Parker/CourtneyThorne-Smith, Frank Bailey as Billy Campbell/Andrew Shue, Ryan Bruce as Jake Hanson/Grant Show, Chloe McClay as Jane Mancini/Josie Bissett, Ali Cobrin as Jo Reynolds/Daphne Zuniga, Teagan Vincze as Kimberly Shaw/Marcia Cross, Joseph Coleman as Matt Fielding/Doug Savant, Brandon Barash as Michael Mancini/Thomas Calabro, Karissa Tynes as Rhonda Blair/Vanessa A. Williams, and Chelsea Hobbs as Sydney Andrews/Laura Leighton.

Launched in 1992 as a companion for Beverly Hills, 90210, Melrose Place quickly became a giant television hit in its own right. Originally designed to be an authentic, grounded look at 20-something life in Los Angeles. The Unauthorized Melrose Place Story highlights the remarkable behind-the-scenes moments that shaped the series including cast drama, Heather Locklear arriving to "save" the show, and the actors begging their writers for even wilder storylines to make them fan favorites.

In the sneak peek below, Heather Locklear arrives on the set.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Lisa Rinna on 'Sing Your Face Off' and Transforming into Dolly Parton and Justin Bieber

Lisa Rinna.

You may recognize Lisa Rinna from her role as the free-spirited Billie Reed on NBC's daytime hit Days of Our Lives, or her "love-to-hate-her" Taylor McBride on Fox's long-running primetime smash, Melrose Place. Perhaps you know her as a New York Times best-selling author who has released three books, or watched her host Soap Talk or compete in All-Star Celebrity Apprentice. From daytime and primetime television to Broadway, fitness videos, books and even a new apparel line for QVC, she has become one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood.

Rinna's latest project is the ABC talent variety competition series Sing Your Face Off, which features celebrities who are transformed and trained to perform as a legendary musical icon.

Serial Scoop spoke with Rinna this week to find out more about the series and what it's like to transform into artists such as Dolly Parton, Britney Spears, Katy Perry and Justin Bieber. Check out what she had to say below.

SERIAL SCOOP: You have done so many different things over the years, and this is yet another new one. What were your first thoughts when you heard about the project?
LISA RINNA: I thought it was fantastic. I thought it was the greatest thing to be able to sing, dance and act, and I was thrilled when I saw it. I went after it because I really wanted to do it.

SERIAL SCOOP: I thought your Dolly Parton transformation was fantastic. Aside from the singing, your movements and hand motions were really on point as well. The judges did not give you enough credit on that one. What did you think about that?
LISA RINNA: The whole judging thing is a whole animal unto itself so I don't really care about it to be honest with you. [laughs]