During May sweeps season on daytime television, Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS)'s ABC network may very well have gotten the most timely financial subplot of them all. Oh yes, and don't forget "weird." Erica Kane, Susan Lucci's storied character on All My Children, will be aided by a knight in shining Berkshire Hathaway stock -- billionaire guru Warren Buffett. She's in prison for insider trading; who better to call than the world's richest man? I can't think of anyone, except maybe a lawyer (n.b.: NOT the one who represented Martha Stewart).According to the New York Post, Buffett excuses himself during his meeting with Erica Kane to take a call from Bill Gates (his longtime friend and constant rival for world's-richest-man title).
This is the third time Buffett has appeared on All My Children, having previously appeared on the show in 1991 and 1993 (the show's spokespeople evidently got the record confused and have been pointing to one episode in 1992). In October 1991, Warren and then-ABC chairman Thomas S. Murphy appeared as themselves to give Kane advice on her cosmetics business. They reprised that role in August 1993. While it may seem a little strange for a billionaire financial genius to watch the soaps, Buffett is evidently a fan of the show and is friendly with All My Children creator, Agnes Nixon. According to show spokesman Mike Cohen, Buffett has been waiting to come back to the show. For 15 years.
I wonder if the truth isn't something more like, Buffett has the hots for Susan Lucci ... but I haven't been able to find a source for that information.
According to his biography, Buffett never cashed his $300 check paying him for his last appearance, and he'll be paid the day player rate the union has negotiated, or about $700.











Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
3-20-2008 @ 10:59AM
Patricia De Range said...
I watch All My Children all the time, I tape it if I must be out and about when it's on. This is the ONLY soap worth watching, the other's have stupid store lines, some off the wall, this one at least touches issues some people have to face.
Keep up the good work...LOVE YOU.
3-20-2008 @ 11:08AM
Stephanie said...
I'm very excited for this.
As for your comment about Warren Buffett having the hots for Susan Lucci...I don't think so. He was very much in love with his wife and when she passed away a few years ago, he was completely devastated. There's a reason why you can't find sources for it...it's because it's not true.
3-20-2008 @ 11:14AM
yvonne said...
Who cares. It is time that this susan womans hangs it up. They have pulled and tucked so much she can't fool nobody anymore. She is rediculous. The only time I ever see her is when she might appear on regis. The last time I guess was 19995 or so. Anyway, she is a joke. She is old enough to be a great grandmother twice and she wants us to think she is still got it going on. Ha HA
3-20-2008 @ 11:15AM
Tom said...
Who doesn't have the hots for Susan Lucci?
3-20-2008 @ 11:22AM
Tom said...
With what Susan has and what Warren has, they could make the NY Governor and his trick look like pikers.
3-20-2008 @ 11:40AM
robbie said...
Who gives a rats ass.....this is an extension of where this country is going, blind to the real needs and use of the decaying medium television...which has become mostly mindless junk for the vast grunt majority.
3-20-2008 @ 1:09PM
Mary said...
I think it is great he seems like such a down to Earth kinda Guy.. Wish I had some of his wealth!
How old is Lucci anyway.. she looks great..
3-20-2008 @ 12:02PM
florence Lee said...
I think it is a crime that someone so wealthy has to
resort to being a member of a soap. I never watch
soaps, because they are so disgusting anymore!
They don't represent the normal America house-
holds. I am a widow 77 years old, and still have to
work for a living as a Church Secretary, so my
life is pretty boring, but with God's help, I am very
contented. I don't need soap operas to make my
life fulfilling!
3-20-2008 @ 7:23PM
Spike said...
I think its great that Warren Buffet will be on the show again. To make a quick comment about the htos thing...Warren was married to his wife for many years, and had a "friend" as well. He is now married to his friend after his wifes passing. So dont count out hots hun....
3-20-2008 @ 9:00PM
Carly said...
I LOVE Mr. Buffet. He is SO SMART! He could take a dollar and make it into magic! He seems like a really nice guy. I rather have lunch with him than any rock star. I'd learn something, I'm sure. Besides, beauty and good looks fade, but intelligence is always attractive! I have always liked Ms. Lucci, though I have not watched her show. She is an attractive woman, regardless of her age. Anyone who thinks only young is hot, well how sad for them. They are the one's who miss out, as everyone gets older, even them!
Is there a Warren Buffett fan club?
3-20-2008 @ 9:21PM
tess said...
who cares about him. he is a hypocrite. he is worried about poor people but look what is happening, he owns the geico insurance and his insurance cost more than aig. it is nice to talk about how much money they have, and how bad the poor people are treated by the government, but look what he is doing he is worse than any of them combine. buffet is a hypocrite, and greedy.
byt eh way his insurance company is $400 dollars a year more than the same person buying the same insurance from another company. and if you donot believe me just call geico insurance and ask for a quote, then ask for aig for a quote.
3-20-2008 @ 9:31PM
th said...
I watched All My Children growing up! The characters were like members of my family. Today it's hard to care about the charcters and invest time in soaps. Oh, I also have a family to support. I do watch when I have a holiday!
3-20-2008 @ 10:36PM
tootsie said...
Yawn, this is not the first time that Buffet has been on the show. Yawn.........
3-20-2008 @ 10:36PM
tootsie said...
To Tress (12)
FYI Insurance rates are not set by the company but but the states. As far as Geico being more expensive then AIG...well all depends on your driving record and where you live........
3-21-2008 @ 12:06AM
Young at Heart said...
I love All My Children. You can always count on some crazy but entertaining plot to pop up whenever the mood strikes the writers. And I love it when Warren Buffet shows up. The only thing I regret is that lately they've taken off some of their best oldie-but-goodie characters.
3-21-2008 @ 12:09AM
Wanda said...
WHO IS THIS GUY...NEVER HEARD OF HIM AND I WATCH ALL MY CHILDREN
3-21-2008 @ 1:52AM
BRENNY said...
THAT IS SO COOL THAT SOMEONE LIKE WARREN WILL TAKE TIME TO APPEAR ON A SOAP. I NOTICE THAT QUITE A FEW SOAPS ARE HAVING BIG NAME PEOPLE TO SHOW UP ON THEIR SETS. BUT I GOT TO ADMIT, MY FAV. SOAP IS, YOUNG & RESTLESS. THEY HAD PAT BENATAR AND HUBBY A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO. THEY PLAYED AT A SO CALLED NITE CLUB ON THE SHOW. AND LET ME TELL YA....IT TOTALLY ROCKED. I WOULD RATHER WATCH PAT THAN WARREN. BUT THATS JUST MY TASTE!
3-21-2008 @ 5:31AM
justpicky said...
susan always acted like she's better all the rest or anyone she's around ......I think that's horrible .
No one is better ........you've women throughout USA who's so "clich'ish" . I seen women sit there and say .......we can't be around people who's doesn't eat this or do that . They set up to many rules for thereselves.........
Susan wants everyone to serve her all the ATTENTION . .....don't say this isn't true , because you would be lying to yourself ........no I'm not jealous , its about time for someone to stand up and tell exactly the truth ..........
3-21-2008 @ 5:09AM
maryann said...
yvonne..your jealousy is showing...Susan L ucci is a beautiful woman...you must not be..bty ridiculous is spelled with an i...lol
3-21-2008 @ 5:31AM
justpicky said...
FLORENCE LEE ....I have to agree with you .....you're 100% right ........
Women and men all has to work , our economy isn't the best .......instead of worrying about soap's , better worry about who's going to pay your bills , food , etcccccccc ........
Warren Buffett didn't have to come on show , the man given all his money away to Bill Gates .......
Why doesn't Buffett or Gates help those who really need it , Normal people who's busting there butts just to live ........Believe me there's alot of people / families who need the help .
Why doesnt Buffett teach those ( saturdays / sundays / evenings ) how to become rich , make it where it's FREE ......... Teach them the tools ....
Not to make money off of it ..........
Again there's normal families financially need help ....paying there mortgages / bills .
Here's a true story for you ..........
Over 7.4 million + people out of a job ( growing more everyday ) but there's ONLY 4.0 million jobs available , ( but getting less daily ) so tell me where are those 3.4 million people going to found a job , when there's no more jobs ????? Keep in mind its everyday THOUSANDS of people weekly are lossing there jobs , Are you next ????
Your president hasn't done anything since he's been in office except for sending innocent people to war , which is costing Billions of dollars daily , the economy is in bad shape , jobs , so much going on ...........How can anyone ever get ahead , they can't ...........lucky to eat that day .......
People are eating less , sleeping , worried , stressful for everyone .......
Again for one year , why can't Bill Gates and Warren Buffett HELP those who needs it ....no matter how much these people makes ....why because they're paying so much in gasoline too ....
It used to be " how far in miles you can get on gasoline , now it's how far a DOLLAR will take you .......
Anyone who reads the entire story here , I sure do appreciate it ..............Thank You .....
Concern Citizen ................