Cady McClain Reunites With AMC Head Writer Lorraine Broderick
Cady McClain and her 'AMC' writer reunite for lunch marking cherished years of friendship.
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Reuniting Over A Meal
Cady McClain surprised fans this week with a warm Instagram snapshot alongside Lorraine Broderick, the veteran head writer of All My Children. In the June 11 post, McClain wrote, “Look who I got to have lunch with! My beautiful friend, head writer of ‘All My Children’ Lorraine Broderick, who so beautifully wrote for me for so many years. I am forever grateful for her, and for her gorgeous and generous spirit.” The image shows the two seated at a sunlit cafe table, smiling over iced coffees and pasta dishes.
A Storied Partnership
Broderick’s tenure at All My Children spans multiple decades, with her first episodes airing in the mid-1980s. She helped craft some of daytime television’s most memorable storylines—from Erica Kane’s turbulent romances to groundbreaking social issues. McClain, best known for her Emmy-winning role as Dixie Cooney Martin on the show, worked under Broderick’s guidance during her stints from 2001 to 2003 and again from 2005 to 2011. Their creative partnership yielded several award-nominated arcs, cementing both names in soap-opera history.
Lorraine Broderick earned a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Writing Team in 1996 and returned as head writer in later seasons. For her part, McClain is a two-time Daytime Emmy winner—once for General Hospital in 2018 and previously for her work as a co-writer on GH’s digital series. The star-writer duo reunited off-camera this month, prompting an outpouring of nostalgia from longtime ABC fans.
Messages From Cady’s Recent Posts
This reunion isn’t McClain’s only headline-making update. Just days earlier, she teased upcoming projects on Instagram, captioning a rehearsal snapshot, “Hey hey. More exciting stuff coming this summer… @chaintheatrenyc @walterjohnthompson @officialbroadwayworld.” The post suggests the actress is exploring live theater in New York, marking a fresh chapter beyond daytime dramas.
Fans have also seen McClain documenting life in New York City—sharing moments at dog parks, black-and-white street scenes, and candid reflections on cultural heritage. But it was her lunch date with Broderick that drew the most comments, as followers flooded the post with heart-emoji reactions and childhood memories of AMC tune-ins.
Looking Ahead
While neither McClain nor Broderick has announced joint projects beyond the reunion meal, their shared history hints at potential collaborations. Broderick has expressed interest in mentoring emerging writers, and McClain’s transition to stage work could offer an avenue for joint storytelling ventures.
Viewers eager for more can follow both women on Instagram—McClain at @cadymcclain and Broderick via her public profile—to catch behind-the-scenes glimpses. McClain’s summer slate remains under wraps, but fans will surely stay tuned for updates from this creative pair.
The lunchtime reunion underscores a bond that began in front of the camera and has clearly endured beyond soap sets. Both artist and architect of daytime drama continue to inspire new generations, reminding audiences that true friendships can outlast any storyline.
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