The four-decade star of "All My Children" offers behind-the-scenes stories from the show and discusses the joys and heartaches of her life.

Born to perform -- Marymount College -- You're too ethnic looking -- Hello, New York -- The early days of All my children -- Being Erica Kane -- Blended lives -- From All my children to all of my children -- Annie get your gun -- Life is a cabaret -- The cycle of life -- Celebrations -- That elusive Emmy -- The inner sanctum -- Dancing with the stars -- Africa -- Good bye, New York -- Looking back to go forward.