Deidre Hall slaps Craig Melvin live on 'Today'
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Key Points:
- Deirdre Hall, star of "Days of Our Lives," playfully slapped "Today" host Craig Melvin during an interview, showcasing her iconic soap opera slapping skills honed over five decades as Dr. Marlena Evans.
- Hall, who began her role in 1976, joked about the countless times she has slapped co-stars, delighting fans with her signature move during the segment.
- Fans praised Hall’s 50-year milestone on the show in the YouTube comments, celebrating her enduring presence and impact on daytime television.
- Hall’s character continues on "Days of Our Lives," now streaming on Peacock, despite the recent passing of her longtime co-star Drake Hogestyn, who played John Black and died in September 2024.
- Hall has received three Daytime Emmy nominations for her portrayal of Dr. Evans, a beloved psychiatrist in the fictional town of Salem, Illinois.
