Days Of Our Lives
Alison Sweeney Previews Her DAYS Return: "I Think I Can Say That It's Definitely An Emotional Homecoming …"
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Alison Sweeney who returned to Days of our Lives recently to tape episodes surrounding the shows 50th anniversary that kicks-off in the fall and into November, chatted with PEOPLE.com about being back at the saddle on a daytime drama series, after being gone from the show for over a year.
The recently Daytime Emmy nominated actress, who also has on her resume: host/author/director, previewed what may go down when Sami returns to Salem: “I think I can say that it’s definitely an emotional homecoming and with family there is always going to be. Let me just say that it’s been over a year since I’ve had a tantrum or slapped anybody so I’m out of practice, I might need a refresher.”
After her almost 22-year run on DAYS, Sweeney who has been doing movies made for television, and hosting Biggest Loser among a myriad of projects, said she was challenged coming back to the rigors of soap operas: “Doing movies we do like eight pages a day, and than I have to go back and do like 50 pages in a day. Oh my gosh. I said to the producer, ‘You know I’m really out of practice, right? Just so you’re aware it’s a really long time since I’ve memorized anything like that.’ I’m freaking out a little but am very excited to see my friends and be family again.”
What will bring Sami back in story to Salem? Share your thoughts on Sweeney’s return below!
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Can’t say I have missed Sami at all. And since she evidently is not bringing her children, guess it is a short visit. Either a wedding, or an illness/funeral is probably on the agenda.
Too bad Sami isn’t returning right now, as her son, Will, needs a wake up call.
Whatever the reason for the return, I pray it is better than the inane reason she went to CA (the movie on Sami’s life).
I agree with you, mzemma. I hope that she takes nuWill back to California with her…
I couldn’t agree more… take Guy Wilson back to hollywood… to ply his craft
in order for him to “be” in Salem
his job… for thee denizen to act at ???
and respond to Freddie Smith… ???
that’s not acting with… and for
his contribution to Salem … lulls… lacks.. and languor
sorry… has to be said…
I can’t help but think… this was a part of the reason Freddie Smith exited… although.. I had to google just how much his participation.. and invest in that facial cream… reaps
Salute
Sonny
and this pairing
hope the trio… : Sony / Days / NBC prop and reinvent
Say WHAAAAT? You haven’t missed Sami? This show has been pretty much complete CRAP since she and EJ left.
Sami gave the show so much energy; now it’s a snooze-fest!
Ok this is really mean, but why do they always come back? It’s like a vicious painful game of whack-a-mole. Just when you get used to them being gone, they come back and then leave again just to rip the band-aid off our poor wounded flesh. Why? Let us move on! I don’t watch Days too often, but I’ve been through favorite character whack-a-mole multiple times with other soaps, and the fans are the ones getting slammed on the head.
Agree! Stay or go! They always go to do “other projects”. Then, those projects seem to fizzle, and they return. Just stick with the show, like all the veterans have!
It is not mean, and agree in general, but in AS case it is a bit unfair. She was only sixteen when she started on the show, she stayed for 22 years– far longer than most of the young ones who leave thinking there are bigger pastures out there only to return a few years later. Also, this is the 50th anniversary year– Sami was big part of the show, and I think AS would want to be a part of this milestone year. In this case, her returning is more like a family reunion, than an actress who left,… Read more »
Agreed! And very well stated
Plus, she said all along that she would come back now and again, so this should not come as a surprise.
have to agree : “it’s not mean”
I didn’t even think of Sami… after the demise of EJ
yes, granted, he may still be alive
should the trio: production unify
re-invent EJ with Michael Muhney… or another actor capable of stratosphere.. then have at it
Caroline Brady’s illness and/or death will bring Sami back.
She has to find out EJ IS ALIVE & save him from Stefano !
OR
save
US
from Abs… senses dull.. with her… Keep her looking like a woman… ??? !!!! she’s done it before
this thing going on with .. pairing her with Chad… doesn’t work… I just balked at the scenes with Chad … throwing himself at… and she runs back to BEN… when her sanctimonious self declared DiMera less
BRING BACK Sheryl… ie: the hottest woman to be paired with Lucas.. since Sami… and Chad takes an interest… now .. heres… a HOTTEST trio… to spark
I’m glad Sami is back. It has been a nice break with her off the show but hopefully she will come back again.
It will be good to see Sami back she always added some spice to the show and please don’t let Kristen be alive that would be really stupid she fell 100 feet no one survives that
Cats do…lol
Due to illness…ill take the rest of the month off to comment…see you all in June…i hope!!!
Yeah, when they need Kristen she will live, just like every Dimera who “died” before her. Sorry to hear you are not well– keeping you in my prayers– these threads just won’t be the same without you, so I do hope you come back in June, in the meanwhile it is time to focus on yourself and your health– unlike like cats and Dimera’s we only have one life, so take care
Hope do better thinking of you be well
my sincere regards JimH
take care…
you’ve stamped and etched your presence w/FUN
I think that when Will goes to find out info on Clyde, He comes up missing or hurt really bad and it brings Sami back to Salem.
My gosh the woman was on for 21years let her pay tribute to a soap she grew up on! Allison Sweeney is a spit fire she has a lot on the ball I was sorry that she did not win the emmy. The problem with this whole system is you have columnists who pitch for their favorites and interns that get paid to go on blogs and drivel at the mouth about scenery chewers!
“I” was sorry too
let the : finally lauded : nominated : forego… the WIN
everyone in the industry knows… how equal… plus… Maura West contributes
there has to be times.. when gift back… should be lauded
Maura : if GH is smart… has plenty… and “ALL” the hierarchy at top
22 years of dream… should have persevered
I don’t want to denigrate or less than
Ali Sweeney
topped
carried
contributed the genre immense
“Thank You, Ali”
*there has to be times.. when gift back…
take note, Anthony Geary
“thank you”
What the hell is up with your punctuation and syntax? Trying to read your comments is like doing a puzzle.
It is too early for her to comeback.. she needs to stay away.. she made her bed( and left Days) and she needs to stay away for at least a few years to let her fans miss her….
Under normal circumstances I would agree with you, but this is 50th anniversary of the show– and she was a big part of the show for 22 years. I think it would be silly to have 50th anniversary year without bring back Sami for some of it. It would upset her fan base more if they didn’t ask her back or if she said no. Those who are not fans of hers can rest assured the return will no doubt be brief.
This is a different situation, Tim. Days is bringing many fan favorites back for their 50th Anniversary show. They are really pulling out the stops and it would be silly to NOT invite AS just because she just left a year ago. Quite frankly fans would be angry & disappointed.
Can’t wait to see her again. I SO hope EJ returns too!
I grew up watching Days and Sami has certainly been one of the most interesting characters. I do hope that EJ is alive (he is a Dimera) and he and Sami can finally find the peace they deserve. They both went from conniving, manipulative people, to find their true love. Sami finally found some happiness and the scene in the morgue even brought me to tears. Now they can get rid of Serena, she’s lies to everyone all the time. At least, Sami did it with dignity. Also, Will needs a good slap for acting like a paranoid idiot. So,… Read more »
can carrie and austin come back too?!
i miss the beautiful christie clark… her and rafe were soooo good together,as are her and austin. which makes it so hard to choose! maybe they can do a rafe/ carrie/ austin triangle for real this time!
“beautiful” post
echo
gavel
gush
this would be MAGICal
“…i miss the beautiful christie clark… her and rafe were soooo good together ”
you add this threesome
w/ Stephen Nichols
w/ Peter Reckell
dang! this is serial recipe for fall all over in love again
I want Sami Horton to come back for Lucas and Will,they are family and please bring Allie Horton too.
I don’t know what to think
ie: Adrienne, Justin, and Lucas
this is combustion drama unfold
big
I can’t tell you who deserves Adri
I love them
tears, submission,for the fallout outcome, big reel
thank you Wally Kurth, Judi Evans, Bryan Dattilo
they should soras Ali…
for Joey
LOL
just to think of Kayla.. mixing… so much more.. and giving Lucas more air
keep
Ali and Joey are cousins.
Nick needs to come back and take Eve with him…Now that would be a good storyline…
Nick and Eve were one of the greasiest, sleaziest, most disgusting couples to ever appear on daytime t.v. second only to Kathie Lee and Hoda.
I really do seperate Kassie DePaiva and Casey Moss
two of the finest contributors in Salem
finest
Yes
I laud them
they forego… bad writing… or audience vehement… and troop upward
they love each other… and against the grain.. fan chagrin… they LOVE
let it go
these two carry
Bring EJ back with Sami to deal with Clyde. The big dogs all get into trouble and EJ comes back to save his father and Sami helps. Clyde, Stef and Kidockis get in to trouble together wtih some new villian they team up and the villian takes over and tries to kill them all and kipnapps their family members one by one, suddenly people are missing everywhere. EJ, Sami, Rafe, Hope, John swope in and take control after half the town feels the tremors of the evil surroundings. Interesting twist all over……….
Days Of Our Lives
Kassie DePaiva Back as Eve on DAYS; What Did You Think of the Shocking Reveal?
If you caught Wednesdays’s episode of Days of our Lives, you know that Ben’s (Rob Scott Wilson) captor was revealed. After many theories by fans on social media since Ben and Ciara’s (Victoria Konefal) wedding literally blew up in their faces, with Ben being kidnapped, it all came down to this moment.
Then, in a great entrance; soap veteran Kassie DePaiva made a return to the NBC soap opera as Eve Donovan, the woman behind the kidnapping.
Photo: JPI
It all goes down in a warehouse (somewhere yet to be determined to the audience) where we see Ben strapped to a chair and man dressed in black coming into the room where he is being held introducing himself as Vincent played by actor Michael Teh.
Vincent tells Ben he blew up his wedding and was paid to do so by his employer. The henchmen also notes that said employer is also the same person who sent the other wedding gift- that was the one that Ben thought Clyde (James Read) to be behind.
Ben wants to be released but Vincent takes a baton and strikes Ben’s leg as he yelps in pain, and then, lo and behold, from the doorway we hear, “That’s enough Vincent.”
Just then, Eve says she will ‘take it from here’ as Ben watches her in shock. What will Eve’s next move be? Has she snapped? Is this payback for what Ben did for murdering her daughter, Paige? Is Eve working with someone else for money as well to harm Ben and Ciara?
DePaiva tweeted on her return: “I’m baacckk!@nbcdays watch out Ben!”
Share your thoughts and theories on the return of Kassie DePaiva as Eve Donovan on DAYS; Did you think she was behind the bomb? Let us know via the comment section below.
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