Next week on the Monday July 28th episode of Days of our Lives, Daytime Emmy winner, Eileen Davidson returns for her next stint as Kristen DiMera on the NBC soap opera!
It’s been a huge couple of months for Davidson! First signing back on with a new contract to The Young and the Restless to reprise the role of Ashley Abbott. Next, winning her first Daytime Emmy as Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, then having her next arc as Kristen on DAYS about to air, and then big news this week. that although unconfirmed from Bravo, it looks like Eileen has signed on to be in the new season of the hit reality series, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills!
However, to get you ready for Eileen’s return to Salem, the series offered up TV Guide this clip you can watch here after the jump, where Kristen has none other than Dr. Daniel Jonas (Shawn Christian) all tied-up, literally! With a little help from a henchmen, looks like Kristen is about to unleash her latest plot! But what is it going to be? Watch the clip, then weigh-in on what you think will happen next?
I don’t know what’s going to happen, but Kristen looks like she means business and that henchman looks like he can bench-press both of them!
Looking forward to seeing what Kristen is up to.
jimh(leave it to beaver)
9 years ago
Im sick of Daniel with one woman after another either want him or trying to break up Danial and Jen…give the underused Lucas more story…Eve and Kristen look more like sisters than Eve and Theressa(i know theyre half)…let Jen have a nervous breakdown and pair Daniel with Nicole just as Eric realizes he wuvs her and return to the priesthood…Erik and Danial im getting bored with…either pair Erik with Nicole and Danial with Jen or move them on with others…maybe Nicole and Lucas and leave Danial single…have Clyde rape Abigal who becomes pregnant and decides to keep the baby and tells Ben he is the father…Jen learns the truth and shoots Clyde who lives…there are other suspects including Kate whom Clyde blackmails into marrying him and Rafe who gets fired from his job after beating Clyde for harassing Jordan…Jen is revealed as Clydes shooter but has a breakdown and sent to mental hospital just like her mother…have Eve, like i said before, remark ‘The nut doesnt fall far from the tree’ which she says in front of Laura(in town for the shows 50th) who slaps Eve good…reveal Clyde as the long lost nephew of Stephano Dimera…bring back Bill and Laura!!!
also more Abe and Maxine…have Paiges friend Marybeth be Maxines granddaughter…pair Aiden and Kayla with Aiden hiding his feelings for Hope and Hope trying to do the same about Aiden…have John awaken from his coma thinking he is Roman and still married to Marlena…if Wally Kurth plans at staying at GH have his character of Justin and Bo Brady missing and presumed drowned in the Atlantic in a plane crash as they are returnning to Salem!!!
My thought……that Mary Beth looks like a mini version of Anne. Have her be Anne’s daughter. It would certainly explain why Mary Beth is so needlessly bitter and antagonistic towards JJ. Having a child also could give Anne a human side rather than being such a one note shrieking harridan all the time. And it would be nice if the writers would flesh out why she hates Jennifer so much. Blonde and nice and pretty and Horton is not enough to justify such vitriolic hatred.
Johnny, I wanted to believe Anne was the daughter of 70s Days residents Susan Martin and Eric Peters who had a daughter named Annie…sometime ago Jens father operated on Eric who died during surgery but Bill was acquitted of any wrong doing…Annie now calling herself Anne blamed Bill for her fathers death and wants revenge…she meets Bills daughter Jen and decides to make Jens life a living Hell as part of her revenge against Bill…wont happen that way but if it did it could be the real reason she hates Jen…anyway, Anne has now become a pointless character with Eve currently making Jen misreable!!!
I don’t know what Kristen has in her head except that she’s mad w/Dr Dan because he helped Eric. She may also use him to get at Victor. I don’t think we’ll have to wait long to find out what she’s up to.
That is good reasoning, Virginia. But, I think she needs Daniel to somehow (and I don’t know how) make it appear that she is innocent of all charges…or drug Brady, so she could whisk him away with Daniel’s help. Far fetched? Of course it is. It is a soap, afterall.
She may also need him to fudge blood work or something of that nature….
Regardless, I am overjoyed having Ms. Davidson back for any reason.
Someone said Stephano stole Abigails embryo when E.J. took her to a Dimero doctor and had Kristen implanted with it ect., so she could have a baby and pass it off as Bradys…she may need Daniel to fix blood work for that…however, wouldnt she just need a Dimera doctor to do the blood work…i thought perhaps Kristen had a baby from Erik and passes it off as Bradys but still she wouldnt need Danial to do that with all the dirty doctors on the Dimera payroll who could help her with any fake blood work or anything else!!!
Actually, jimh, it was I who said that Kristen was implanted with Abigail’s baby, by my cousin’s suggestion. My cousin, Ro, still believes that. Your theory sounds plausible also. I always love and trust your thoughts. You make a lot of sense. Who knows…we shall soon find out. I am really liking the suspense.
Jimh…. days suspense.??? If you have time and hang in there.. I find Days is very boring… until the story finally gets going…. There is no reason that the audience has to wait this long to find out the storyline with Jordan….. boorrrrrinnnngggggggg….
Days has done a great job with some episodes…though…. and is hot right now with the Sami revenge storyline which is great….
So glad I have a DVR that gets me thru those scenes….
Tsuds
9 years ago
She is a great actress.. but not really excited to see her spend 3 months of keeping Daniel held hostage in a room…. if she is going to come back… let her be an actress and mingle and act with the days cast… ..
Replying here…you’re right about Jordan…her story is boring and im hoping for improvement…i did say Days is ‘usually’ the one who is the most suspenseful…Nicks storyline was kind of off and on with suspense as was Samis confrontation scenes with E.J. and Abigail…nothing suspensful about the CBS storylines except waiting to see who will play nuAdam at Y&R and GH has just ok storylines…so, imo, Days still has the most cliffhanger and suspenseful moments of all 4 soaps except for Jordans draggy storyline…which is in dire needs to pick up steam…thought Clyde would help move it along then you have those stupid scenes with Clyde and Kate talking together at the Brady Pub where they can easily be seen by anyone especially Rafe, Jordan and Ben who would immediately know Kate is responsible for bringing Clyde to Salem!!!
And herself. Been there watched this all before. Just when I thought I could return to watching Days .She returns no thanks.EJAMIe one we get another screen chewer,and on every day.
I am hoping they do not waste too much of Eileen Davidson’s time with Kristen/Daniel scenes. Ugh! I love all the suggestions above. I was so happy to see Kayla (Mary Beth Evans) the other day. It would be wonderful to see her more. Sorry for sounding like a broken record–it would also be wonderful to see Daniel way LESS. 🙂
Kayla is a better character & doctor than Daniel ANY day of the week. I seriously do not understand the fascination with putting him in every storyline they have. I mean, All My Children did that with Ryan and it drove viewers away IN DROVES. Days is 4th out of 4 and staying there unless they realize that viewers want veteran characters with storylines written for them, not storylines written for new characters that we never get to know & get emotionally invested in. And, sorry not sorry – but making Daniel the egg-baby of Maggie was the most contrived storyline EVER.
I think their plan is to make Daniel and Jennifer then new Alice and Tom Horton of the show– but to do that they had to anchor Daniel to the history of the show and they did it by rewriting history to give him a link to Maggie, who I believe is the longest running character on show now. Of course it was contrived because it was so obvious an attempt to crown Daniel the new “Tom Horton”
CeeCee
9 years ago
I’m with you no1__ I am puzzled by the fascination with Daniel too. For one thing, his speech is very choppy…he utters. Secondly, he must be one of the most boring characters on Days. Perhaps now that he is not “entangled” with his counterpart, boring, frumpy Jenny, his character will gain some spunk. He needs someone such as Nicole to add some spice to his otherwise stale life. I suppose his life mimics his conception…lol…”egg-baby”…that’s a hoot…haha. I love it. Speaking of which. Could Victor be the sperm donor? Where did that story go? Did I miss it?
I-can-do-no-wrong-Eric is another character who grates on my nerves…and just as boring. Poor Nicole…doomed…every relationship is doomed.
I hope Ben will be given a meaty storyline where his character will be honed and developed to full potential…IMO, he has lots of promise.
Father Time
9 years ago
Kristen will cut the throat of anyone that gets in her way…I love her!
Unless they want to pull a Carlivati style rewrite…there is no way. Eve and Jack had nothing to do with each other at that time. And Jack was “murdered ” shortly after JJ conceived.
CeeCee
9 years ago
Wow! Wonder of all wonders….Jenny has stepped into the 21st Century. She looked pretty today, and I loved her dress. Thank goodness; no more psychedelic pants…lol.
Is there a chance that Paige and JJ are half brother and sister? I do not know Eve’s complete background. Am I so off the mark? It would be a great plot twist. Also, does anyone else feel badly for Theresa? She seems to have genuine affection for Brady.
It depends if they follow the actual history of the show or if they remake it. In the actual history Eve was with Jack long before he married Jennifer and before they had Abigail, so if Paige was conceived then, she would be way older than JJ and not the same age. If they rewrite history and had Eve hook up with Jack during one of his many disappearances on the show, I suppose it might be possible, but I think it unlikely. I mean wouldn’t Eve put a stop to any romance between those two if she knew Paige was JJ’s half brother? She seems to be in favor of the two of them, so I have to think even Eve wouldn’t let her daughter commit incest unknowingly.
Thank you, Mary SF. I understand. As far as Eve accepting a relationship between Paige and JJ, I get the feeling that she has an ulterior motive. It is probably the reason Eve is so accommodating. Is this typically Eve?
dmr
9 years ago
Daniel needs a hot leading lady like Kristen. Not saying that Kristen is the right one for Daniel, because she is a little nuts; but, someone like her-beautiful and strong-willed. Eve would be exciting for Daniel. At least with Eve, we have seen a soft spot. She’s talked about her past hurts with men. I think she genuinely wants the best for Paige. Unlike Theresa, I think we have seen some softness in Eve. I don’t know why Theresa is so evil. I can’t stand the character. Back to Eileen Davidson-so excited to see her back in Salem! I absolutely love Kristen!
DryedMangoez
9 years ago
Hope Kristen kills Daniel for good so we can finally be rid of him.
Doesn’t Eve pick up on the fact that Daniel is not interested in her? It’s almost embarressing to watch – I realize it’s a soap and she’s a persistent and tenacious character, but c’mon – it lacks believabilty that she wouldn’t catch a clue by now that
he’s not hot to trot for her.
True, Tom….but some people do not care about making fools of themselves…not if there is something to be selfishly gained. Perhaps Eve is after something and Daniel is the means to an end. Thus, she is keeping her eye on the prize, which is more important to her than how Daniel perceives her behavior. Wow! This guy is really popular, isn’t he? He’s a regular Barber of Seville…everyone wants him. Besides, I understand that Eve has loose morals and basically no scruples….so, she cannot lose something she has never had before…..self-respect.
Kathleen
9 years ago
Glad to see Kristen is back, She always makes a good story line. Don’t kill off Daniel I like him. Instead get rid of Jennifer she is so pathetic . Daniel is too good for her. Also Jennifer can take her son JJ with her too. The story line between him and his girlfriend is so boring.
‘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.
