On June 4, 2001, Port Charles, which had shifted from traditional soap storytelling to 13-week arcs earlier in the year, unveiled its most ambitious book to date. “Tainted Love” centered on Caleb Morley, a centuries-old vampire whose romance with Livvie Locke (Kelly Monaco) captivated viewers and became one of the show’s defining chapters.
Bringing Caleb Morley to life required an actor who could be equally convincing as a romantic lead and a tortured soul. That challenge ultimately fell to Michael Easton, who had previously appeared on Days of Our Lives as Tanner Scofield from 1991-92 and was building a successful primetime résumé when Port Charles came calling.