As the entertainment and soap opera world mourn the loss of a truly legend, John Aniston, now comes word as to just when Days of our Lives viewers will see John’s final appearance as Victor Kiriakis.
According to TV Line, Aniston will be seen for the final time on the upcoming December 26th episode on the Peacock streaming series.
Days of our Lives executive producer, Ken Corday has also issued an official statement on the loss of one of its enduring cast members:
Corday expressed: “It is with a heavy heart that we confirm the passing of one of our own — our beloved and legendary cast member and dear friend, John Aniston. It is truly unimaginable to think he won’t be stepping foot on our set again, but it’s comforting to all of us to know that he is at rest and no longer in pain. John was one of the best — kind, smart, witty and incredibly talented. It is enormously fitting that he received the Emmy for Lifetime Achievement this past year. There is no question that all of us at Days will be mourning this great and profound loss. John was an icon, but even more so, he was a pillar of strength and unity for our Days of our Lives community. He, along with our Victor Kiriakis, will forever be in our hearts. Our love and support goes out to his family and all those who knew him.”
John began his DAYS run as the greek business tycoon back in 1985 and just this past summer received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.
OUR DAYS WILL MOT BE THE SAME WITHOUT WITTY VIC!!! WE WILL LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE!!! PRAYERS FOR JENN!!!!
Gloria Arnold
1 year ago
Going to be a farewelllike Alice and Tom Horton. I cried like a baby when they passed.
Lisa Cross
1 year ago
So sorry to hear the passing of John, he was a great actor, he was funny, going to miss him on Days, his friends and family are in my thoughts and prayers, R.I.P John.
Paula Paugh
1 year ago
Yes I will be watching Victor was one of my favorites on days him and Maggie were beautiful together. John you will be truly missed prayers to your family and your dool family. You will truly be missed♥️
I have watched days since it first aired and will continue watching. RIP John
You can get Peacock for $2.99/month promo right now.
Elaine Pratt
1 year ago
Hope they acknowledge it on the show somehow. It will be sad to see Maggie without him. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
His last appearance on the show will air Dec 26th. I don’t think it will be in the storyline yet. But maybe they will have some sort of dedication of the show in his memeory.
Roseanne Hester
1 year ago
Yes he will be greatly missed and I am so afraid Doug will be next I hope not but he looks to be in bad shape like victor was
I can’t imagine anyone in the roll as Victor other than John Anniston. He will truly be missed. Prayers for comfort for the Anniston family and DOOL family!
LFeldman
1 year ago
I’m pissed I can’t watch this show after 40+ years cause it moved to Peacock
You can get Peacock on promotion right now for $2.99/ month. It may change to $5.00/month soon.
Robert
1 year ago
Been watching DOOL’S since 1982 So i will definitely be watching to see Victors last performance. Great actor who will be missed by many.Thank You John Aniston……
Brenda
1 year ago
Great actor, great character. Sad to read this news. Grateful that John Aniston stayed on Days for so long.
Karen
1 year ago
I wouldn’t miss the last episode. Rest in the Loving Arms of Jesus Mr Aniston❤️
Tina York PA
1 year ago
Watched this soap with my Momma(my angel in Heaven ) since I was little John will b missed I got peacock to continue to watch my #1 SOAP Prayers for his Family
Joy Sizemore
1 year ago
Fly high John! Prayers for the family and friends and everyone at DOOL.You will truly be missed.I will definitely watch the episode on 12/29.
Celia
1 year ago
So sad—Through the years, these amazing actors/actresses become part of our family. John’s passing is truly a loss. What a wonderful person—He will be forever in my heart. Sweet and peaceful repose, John—you were one of the good guys—-your humor always made me smile—-you will be missed.
M Mc
1 year ago
Joined Peacock so I could watch DOOL but cancelled when started threesome scenes & became so WOKE & disgusting. No morals any more.
Sharon Thomas
1 year ago
He will always be in my heart as uncle Vic. As will Joe Mascolo as my daddy Stefano. All of the Days cast who have passed are always in my prayers. Thank you all for the entertainment. ✌❤
Barbara McClendon
1 year ago
I will not but wish I could. They should have it on network TV or internet so photos of us who watched the show for so many years and supported the show will be able to see it
Since Day’s tapes about 6 months in advance,Victor’s death will probably happen next spring.
Andrew
1 year ago
Nice eulogy Ken…He will be sadly missed.
Sally from St Louis who loves the world
1 year ago
Of course I’ll be tuned in! What an icon and a legend, I was truly upset when I heard the news. These stars become part of us, as soap fans, after decades of watching them, feeling we know them, and feeling the loss when they leave. RIP Mr Aniston, you will be missed and there will be no one that can take the place of Victor K!
‘Daytime Stands Up: A Benefit For Stand Up To Cancer’ Live Virtual Event Announced; Featuring Soap Opera Notables and Moving Tributes
May 2, 2024
Stand Up to Cancer in collaboration with Alan Locher and Michael Fairman, will come together for a a three-hour livestream benefit, Daytime Stands Up: A Benefit for Stand Up To Cancer … We All Have a Story.
Several stars from from daytime drama television past and present are scheduled to participate for an evening of stories of emotional on- and off-screen experiences with cancer, and moving tributes to beloved daytime favorites who lost their battle plus musical performances.
Daytime Stands Up: A Benefit for Stand Up To Cancer … We All Have a Story, streams live on Thursday, May 16, from 8 to 11 p.m. ET/5 to 8 pm PT simultaneously on StandUpToCancer.org and YouTube channels The Locher Room and Michael Fairman Channel.
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Tune-in for cancer survivorship stories with General Hospital’s Cameron Mathison and The Young and the Restless’ Colleen Zenk, who will reflect on the impact of publicly sharing their diagnoses; 2024 Daytime Emmy nominee Eric Braeden, who shares his cancer journey as well his memories of beloved The Young and the Restless co-star Meg Bennett, who passed from cancer April 11; and more.
Moving tributes to soap stars who’ve lost their cancer battles, including: Daytime icon Jackie Zeman, who played nurse Bobbie Spencer on General Hospital for 45 years, shared by daughters Cassidy MacLeod and Lacey Gorden, a tribute to Elizabeth Hubbard who played the iconic Lucinda Walsh on As the World Turns and Dr. Althea Davis on The Doctors, as shared by her on-screen daughter Martha Byrne and real-life son Jeremy Bennett, two-time Emmy Award-winner Jerry verDorn (Guiding LightOne Life to Live), shared by widow Beth verDorn and his on-screen wife on Guiding Light, friend and co-star Liz Keife, the iconic Andrea Evans, who played Tina Lord Roberts on One Life to Live, shared by her husband Stephen G. Rodriguez and daughter Kylie Rodriguez and Kamar de los Reyes shared by his One Life to Live co-stars Michael Easton(General Hospital)Trevor St. John (The Young and the Restless).
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Poignant reflections from actors who have portrayed breast cancer survivors, including Sharon Case and Eileen Davidson from The Young and the Restless; Erika Slezak from One Life to Live; Tina Sloan and Kim Zimmer from Guiding Light and more.
Additional talent slated to participate in the virtual benefit include (*subject to change): Eddie and Kristen Alderson (One Life to Live); Elia Cantu (Days of Our Lives); The Day Players, Featuring Days of OurLives castmates Carson Boatman, Brandon Barash, Wally Kurth (2024 Daytime Emmy nominee), Eric Martsolf (2024 Daytime Emmy nominee); Kassie DePaiva (One Life to Live); Don Diamont (The Bold and the Beautiful); Linsey Godfrey (2024 Daytime Emmy nominee, Days of Our Lives); Leo Howard (Days of Our Lives); LesliKay (The Bold and the Beautiful); Eden McCoy (General Hospital); Kin Shriner (GeneralHospital); Michelle Stafford (2024 Daytime Emmy nominee, The Young and the Restless).
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“Daytime television invites viewers into the private lives of characters, often bringing important issues like cancer screenings into living rooms and around water coolers. Soaps debuted the first cancer storyline in 1962 – years before the topic was discussed in the mainstream, and it left an indelible impact: a whole generation of women who scheduled a potentially life-saving Pap smear for the first time,” said Daytime Stands Up host Alan Locher. “For so many viewers, this brought the issue front and center,” added co-host Michael Fairman. “Today, it’s become almost impossible to avoid; but there is hope with cancer research, thanks to organizations like Stand Up To Cancer.”
SU2C Co-Founder Sue Schwartz, SU2C President and CEO Julian Adams, Ph.D., and SU2C Health Equity Committee Member Elizabeth Jaffee, M.D., will also participate to speak to the importance of early detection, exciting scientific breakthroughs, and the ongoing work yet to be done to make screenings and treatment equitable for all.
“This year, an estimated 2 million people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer, presenting an opportunity for the public to stand with us and rise to the occasion,” said Adams. “We’re thankful to Alan Locher, Michael Fairman and our friends from the daytime television community, who will raise critical funding to honor those we’ve lost – and to propel new scientific breakthroughs for current and future patients. Everyone has a story, and we’re grateful to all of you for sharing yours.”
For over 15 years, SU2C has leveraged its relationship with the entertainment community – which includes more than 1,100 celebrity ambassadors – to generate public donations, increase awareness and fund cutting-edge cancer research. SU2C research has contributed to the development of more than 10 scientific breakthroughs that have significantly impacted the field and provided new treatment options for breast, colorectal, lung, melanoma, pancreatic, pediatric and prostate cancers.
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In support of the event, SU2C will also be launching a 10-day eBay silent auction, from May 16 through 26, for fans to bid on items, including a meet-and-greet experience with the cast of NBC’s Days of Our Lives; an autographed script from the cast of Young and Restless and signed merchandise from the Bold and Beautiful cast; a 1:1 video call with General Hospital’s Cynthia Watros, Maura West and Laura Wright, and with daytime legends Robert Newman, Vincent Irizarry, Colleen Zenk, and more. Full details will be shared the evening of May 16, on Stand Up To Cancer’s website.
Are you looking forward to this very special one-night only virtual event to help benefit cancer research and shed light on the stories, performances and lives of the people we love and have loved in daytime TV? Comment below.
Deidre Hall to Guest Star on Season 3 of Comedy Series ‘Hacks’
May 1, 2024
Days of our Lives star Deidre Hall (Marlena) is set to play a version of herself on third season of Hacks. Look for Hall this month in an episode titled “The Deborah Vance Christmas Spectacular,” to air on May 23 on Max.
Not only will Hall appear in the episode, but so too, will Back to the Future and Taxi star, Christopher Lloyd.
According to EW.com, Deidre will play “a fictional version of herself, who just so happens to be the mom of Paul W. Downs’ Jimmy.”
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Hacks co-creator and Downs’ wife, Lucia Aniello shared on Hall’s casting, “It made sense to us that Jimmy’s late father, a big-time manager, would have been married to an actress. When the idea for Deidre Hall came up, it just felt right.”
As for Lloyd, he will portray, reclusive writer Larry Arbuckle, who is to have had a rather famous grandfather. In the episode, Hall and Lloyd’s character intersect, which leads to onscreen sparks.
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“We had written some things that were flirty, but the chemistry was palpable,” says co-creator and series star, Downs shared. Hacks stars Jean Smart as comedy legend Deborah Vance.
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Season 3 of Hacks debuts on Thursday night May 2nd on Max 9 pm ET/6 pm PT.
So, will you be watching Deidre Hall guest starring on Hacks? Comment below.
Peacock Raising Subscription Prices $2 Dollars a Month This Summer; Includes Days of our Lives
April 30, 2024
As the Paris Summer Olympics are a few months away, the Peacock streaming service has revealed its plan for a two dollar summer price hike on its subscription plans, beginning in July for its content which will include Days of our Lives.
According to Deadline, in July, look for the monthly price for Peacock Premium to increase to $7.99. Premium Plus, which offers limited advertising, download capability and live local programming, will now be $13.99, while Annual plans will go up to $79.99 for Premium and $139.99 for Premium Plus.
This price hike will effect new customers starting on July 18th, while existing subscribers will notice the price change on their next billing date on or before August 17th.
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This marks the second price change in two years for the streaming service, the previous one being in 2023, which was the first since the service launched back in 2020. The Summer Olympics in Paris which will be on NBC and Peacock run from July 26 to August 11.
The bright spot for Days of our Lives fans, is that unlike if the show was still on network television and NBC, the show would be preempted for two weeks, but with it being on Peacock it will continue with all-new episodes without interruption.
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At the recent Days of our Lives 15K episode celebration, Michael Sluchan the EVP, Current Scripted Programming & Limited Series for NBC/Peacock shared that the soap opera is doing extremely well for the streaming service, and they were very happy with its performance.
If you want to join Peacock now, there is still some time to get in on the current rates to watch DAYS and all of the programming and series it offers.
So, what do you think about the Peacock streaming service next price hike? Comment below.