Days of our Lives enduring fan favorite, Bryan Dattilo (Lucas), is delivering powerful performances as Lucas Horton’s battle with a booze and his addiction takes over his entire life, after thinking that Adrienne (Judi Evans) dumped him when it actually was doppelganger, Bonnie!
Add to that the fact that he woke up passed out with a dead Angelica Deveraux (Morgan Fairchild) next to him, and things aren’t looking to good for the guy. Now in key episodes that begin to air today on the September 15th episode and on Monday’s September 18th episode, the highly-anticipated and publicized moment will go down when Lucas sees the vision of his “dead” son, Will Horton, played by Chandler Massey. This was Massey’s first episode back now that he has officially returned in his soap-famous role.
Dattilo spoke with TV Insider about the storyline where he expressed on the moment Lucas “sees’ Will: “We keep it mysterious. It’s all shot very cinematically, so you’re not quite sure what’s really going on. But Lucas doesn’t want to believe he’s talking to Will’s ghost. In fact, he rejects the idea. He thinks it’s all in his mind or that maybe God is messing with him. He’s playing the victim and blaming his drinking on his rotten life and on Will’s death. Meanwhile, Will’s looking at his dad like, ‘You are so in denial about your drinking.’ And it’s true. Lucas passes out and wakes up in the hospital. But he’s committed to staying drunk.”
As to where Lucas’ current downfall rates in the 24 year history of playing Lucas, Dattilo adds he is enjoying both the comedic and dramatic elements of the writing under Ron Carlivati: “It’s my favorite storyline ever. We’re getting to the root of my character’s pain in a way we never have before.”
On if Lucas is truly resenting the upcoming nuptials of Sonny (Freddie Smith) and Paul )Christopher Sean), Dattilo revealed: “Sober Lucas would never react this way—in fact, he would support the wedding—but drunk Lucas is pissed off. He blasts Sonny for not honoring Will’s memory, and he blames Paul for having sex with Will, which is what drove Sonny and Will apart. He even thinks Paul had the whole thing planned from the beginning.”
So ready to see Dattilo in major emotional scenes with Chandler Massey on the next few episodes of DAYS and the fallout? Comment below.
wow sounds like a winner to me wow.wow wow Lets just hope they dont break in with news up date
Llanviewer717
6 years ago
I was hoping there would be more about Lucas falling off the wagon after faux Adrienne dumped him. I started watching Days during Will and Sonny’s wedding. From the first time I saw them, I have been very impressed by Judi Evans and Bryan Dattilo and wanted to see more of them. I am definitely looking forward to learning more about Lucas and his alcoholism. (Having seen his so called mother and knowing he was once married to Sami, I’ve got a pretty good idea already.)
James R. Poissant
6 years ago
So glad to see Lucas involved in good story. I felt he had gotten short-changed several times in the past and didn’t like how his character was written at times or his lack of airtime. DAYS is in such a good place with me right now that I can’t wait to tune into the day’s episode.
Me to. have watch it sense it started. I cant wait to see was next
4ever DAYS
6 years ago
It’s always a pleasure watching Bryan as Lucas in scenes with everyone! I’m loving Lucas central to story. Losing Lucas for months at a time with no big story is stupid. Ron Carlivati was smart enough to change that. Lucas as a lush is good, funny at times and also sad. I can’t wait to see his scenes in the church. Hopefully, Lucas hasn’t lost his “will” to live!
n-I-c-e post. emotional… some heart pull and tug , no? I like
Bryan Dattilo – like @James R said above… Lucas does get the short end of the stick… and has to climb, clamor, claw his way back… which is always a treat .
every SOD issue I read. the number one thing that’s always mentioned is Bryan Dattilo sense of humor… his good natured appeal… and his contribution. he’s just a boffo mega in his own right.
i’m going to cry , when Lucas finds out that his “Will” is the real deal.
hip hip hooray for BD and Lucas Horton.
Jimh
6 years ago
This is long time coming…i never understood why the previous writers made Lucas played by a talented actor more like a prop but wrote for the terrible teens…Ron C. has his hits and misses but im glad he uses some of the iconic actors/ actors more including Josh Taylor who has been poorly underused for ages whether anybody likes or hates his version of Roman-previous writers never really allowed him to make the character his own…sometimes it was hard seeing him as Roman but because i had watched him play Chris for so long…but im now ok with him as Roman!!!
it’s been a hoot plus watching him with Hattie and Kate. his being the Brady Patriarch , it seems is coming out more and more often. thanks to RC.
I read in a SOD issue and someone’ post. ” I miss Caroline Brady “. yeah, right ? I certainly do.
what better time to flesh out Roman, for that reason. Peggy McKay : god speed we miss you.
off topic : ie: Ari Zucker, Nicole Walker. taken from SOD
Q&A :
Q – On the August 4 episode of DAYS, Nicole said that she had taken a bullet for Victor. When did that happen, and what were the circumstances?
A – in 2002, after Victor revealed the secret location of Stefano airstrip, a hit was put out on him. Sami spotted the gunman and pushed Nicole in front of Victor. Nicole was shot in the abdomen and later learned that she would be unable to carry a baby to full term.
I ALWAYS WANTED to know why Nicole could never carry to term. course now that I think of it.. I thought it was a genetic defect ? wrong choice of word. nevertheless, this would spell out why Sami and Nicole often never saw eye to eye.
Ari Zucker certainly managed boffo to carry herself , on her own, throughout her whole career @DAYS. that’s saying a whole heck of a lot.
I WANT that @DAYS just make Fay Walker alive… now wouldn’t she be something to show up in Salem.. and romance them all… from Abe to Roman, to Victor… to even Andre… just saying… she’s a heck of an actress.
so.. all my heartache for Nicole has been answered.. alas she has Holly now.. so i’m resting easy.
it’s been a bang up job watching DAYS… with Roman and Lucas.
Karen Clark
6 years ago
Bryan has been one of my favorite Days actors since that first day he was at Sami’s door in dress uniform to pick her up for their first date. He was unforgettable .
dmr
6 years ago
I remember “Drunk Lucas” from the 90’s era. This era’s “Drunk Lucas” has got great comedic value! I laughed so hard during the “Drunk Brady” and “Drunk Lucas” scenes at TBD a few weeks back. I know that alcoholism is not something to poke fun at, but those scenes were really funny, and the scenes really capitalized on Bryan’s comedic skills. Also, I loved his scenes with Lauren Koslow when Kate discovered Lucas was drinking again.
boes
6 years ago
I’m so glad BD is getting this storyline. So often he’s been IMO taken for granted by the show, which has been a real waste of his talent.
He was spectacular in the wake of Will’s death so watching him get another chance to show us his talent is really wonderful.
Good job, Ron C!
I completely agree. You post echoes what I’ve been saying. HIs stuff following Will’s death was Emmy worthy.
Scott K
6 years ago
Is Chandler back as a cast member or as a guest star? I certainly hope it is the former!
Boop
6 years ago
I am loving Days and Lucas.
Violet Lemm
6 years ago
Very good show today. Will looks the same good looking young man, as he did when he left. Hope he is for real, and not just in Lucas’s drunken mind.
I also thought the whole thing with him and the two couples, was a disgusting thing to be happening in a church, foul language, etc.
Celia
6 years ago
WOO!!!! It seems that Will will regarded as an apparition from the netherworld to Lucas. The Church a perfect backdrop/setting.
Poor Lucas must think he’s losing his mind in a drunken stupor.
Eddie
6 years ago
For me, it’s too little too late. Will Horton should never have been murdered off to begin with, and I’ll never get past the stupidity of that story. If the TPTB were unhappy with Guy Wilson’s acting then they should have recast the character—not killed him off.
su0000
6 years ago
I see RC is working his magic..
delivering his Mystery, Suspense, Intrigue and strutting his mastering of the twist & turns with surprises..
Luck Days !
RC will not bore you ..
Lou piikes
6 years ago
What happened to Corday’s promise of “no back from the dead ” storylines?
Agree totally. Actually, I think it was Deidre’s first real acting challenge in a long time. It was the first time Hattie actually felt like a separate character.
I know, Mo….Bryan has really taken the bull by the horns. Admirable!!
I am somewhat upset, though. Is this all we get from Will? I must be really dumb….I actually thought Will came home to Salem. Permanently.
He’s a ghost? What a disappointment.
I get it…..Will appears to ‘save’ his father, as it were, but not in human form. Sigh. Me no like. LOL.
‘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.
