One of the most durable and popular figures in daytime soap opera history, Susan Lucci reigned as Erica Kane, bitch supreme, on ABC’s "All My Children" beginning with the show’s premiere in 1970. Lucci’s spoiled teenager evolved over time into what TV Guide named "unequivocally the most famous soap opera character in the history of daytime TV.” Lucci was among the first daytime stars to achieve crossover popularity. She became well known as a mainstream TV star, due in part to her regular prime time guest spots, made-for-TV movies, and the beauty products she was often seen selling on the Home
