
It was 25 years ago that Patsy Pease was hired by DAYS OF OUR LIVES to portray Kimberly Brady, the spunky sibling of Roman, Bo and Kayla. Who knew after her first scene of being discovered naked in Tony DiMera's bed that she was beginning an eight year legacy as a strong, stubborn, and inspiring leading lady. Please join me in this series of interviews to learn how Patsy nailed the role of Kimberly, how she has coped with internal and external struggles, and has inspired millions (including me) to overcome adversity.
We Love Soaps: It is such an honor to be able to speak with you.
Patsy Pease: I looked at you guys, you look like you work out a lot, you guys are in great shape. I’ve got to say that right off the bat.
We Love Soaps: Thank you! During the summer of 1984, I saved up the entire summer for a VCR so I could tape DAYS every day once school started. That was right at the beginning of your first successful run as Kimberly Brady. Before that, you had been on SEARCH FOR TOMORROW with John Aniston (Victor)
Patsy Pease: Yes, and Matt Ashford (Jack). We had gone to school together. In fact, I was his jazz teacher. So when I went to New York and did SEARCH and then left. Then he went to New York and did SEARCH and then left. Then I went to DAYS, and he went to DAYS. I said, “If this is Teacher Appreciation month I can understand that, but you’ve really got to stop following me around. “ And John too!
We Love Soaps: Yes, John Aniston followed you to DAYS after SEARCH.
Patsy Pease: The funny thing is, on SEARCH he played a character that was trying to get me kicked out of town too. He’s so good at being bad, he has fun doing it.