About this episode

Owen Renfroe discusses his directing process and experiences on iconic soap operas.

Owen Renfroe Description: Owen Renfroe joins hosts Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. The veteran soap opera director tells us about his process shaping The Young and the Restless and General Hospital. We get a real sense of how these iconic soaps come to life. Renfore also tells us how he developed his directing craft. And also what it was like when an Oscar-winning director visited his set one day. SOAPY is a weekly love letter to the Soap Industry, hosted by Soap royalty Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. Enjoy the podcast on CBS's YouTube channel, on the free Audacy app, and wherever you get your podcasts.

People in this episode

Hosts: Rebecca Budig, Greg Rikaart

Guest: Owen Renfroe

Topics covered

• soap opera
• directing
• The Young and the Restless
• General Hospital
• behind the scenes
• interview

Keywords

• Owen Renfroe
• soap opera director
• The Young and the Restless
• General Hospital
• directing craft
• Oscar-winning director

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CBS

Books & works: The Young and the Restless, General Hospital

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