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B&B Recap – Aug 22 – Aug 26th


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As everyone watches Liam proposing to Hope, he becomes increasingly worried that she may publicly reject him. Hope shocks everyone when she runs out of the room without giving Liam her answer. Steffy, who was heartbroken by the proposal, feels that she may still have a chance with Liam after seeing Hope’s reaction. Eric and Dayzee are surprisingly impressed by the way Marcus takes control of the media following the botched proposal during the fashion show. After being missing for hours, Hope returns home and delivers surprising news to Brooke. Feeling that the time has come for her and Liam to become intimate, Hope receives advice from Brooke about how to have a successful experience. Ridge confronts Liam about his sudden need to get married to Hope. He then confides in Liam about Steffy confessing feelings for him after he had saved her life. Amber asks Dayzee to step aside so that she and Marcus can build a family with their daughter.
Oliver and Steffy commiserate about how the people that they have feelings for are with others. Steffy expresses her frustration that Hope always seems to get everything that Steffy badly yearns for. Brooke attempts to convince Ridge that Hope is comfortable and ready to be intimate with Liam. Liam and Hope arrange for a romantic evening where they plan to make love for the first time.
As a means to find out what is going on between Liam and Hope, Steffy arrives at Brooke’s house bearing gifts. Steffy makes verbal jabs towards Brooke and points blame at the cause of why she and Hope aren’t friends. Liam and Hope’s romantic evening doesn’t quite turn out as they had planned. He learns the hard way about how affected Hope is by her mother’s sexually liberal lifestyle. Taylor tells Ridge her concern about Steffy having feelings for Liam that are much deeper than gratitude for saving her live. Steffy tries to talk Liam into getting out of his sexless relationship and be with someone who will satisfy his needs. Meanwhile, Oliver watches Steffy and Liam’s exchange and wonders if Liam being there alone is a sign that he and Hope are having problems in their relationship. Hope blames Brooke for the latest trouble that she is having in her relationship with Liam.
Days Of Our Lives
Dick Van Dyke as Days of our Lives’ Timothy Robicheaux Meets John Black’s Family

Dick Van Dyke’s guest star turn on Days of our Lives has been a huge win for the long-running soap opera. During his entire run, Van Dyke has brought so much heart to his scenes, even though the story may be often far-fetched. It’s a testament to this television icon, that even at 97-years-old, he still has the acting chops and that endearing quality that audiences have loved for decades.
Now on Days of our Lives, Van Dyke is playing Timothy Robicheaux and as it was revealed last week, Van Dyke wasn’t playing just any amnesiac war veteran mystery man, he is tied to a major Salem character!
As predicted, Van Dyke turned out to be playing the real biological father of John Black (Drake Hogestyn), and the man John has been searching for all his life. Previously, John thought the evil Yo Ling was his bio-dad.
On Thursday’s episode, Timothy was going to meet members of his new family. So, John and Marlena (Deidre Hall) bring him home from the hospital, where “Tim” meets his granddaughter, Belle (Martha Madison) and grandson, Brady (Eric Martsolf). Later, Paul (Christopher Sean) shows up, and so too does Paul’s boyfriend, Andrew (Colton Little).

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It is Andrew who suggests that they take a family photo, which he is happy to snap. Throughout it all, it was heartwarming to see Van Dyke’s portrayal of a man who has lived most of his life all alone finally being reconnected to the family he lost. There was even a moment where Timothy becomes overwhelmed with tears, and still a moment that followed between John and Timothy, where John asks him if it’s OK that he calls him “Dad!” Cue the hankies!

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If next year, Van Dyke submits himself for a Daytime Emmy in the Guest Star category, he has to be a lock!
So, what did you think of the scenes where Timothy meets Belle, Brady, Paul and Andrew, and gets to know his son, John Black just a little bit better? Has Dick Van Dyke’s performance been bringing you to tears? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
Days Of Our Lives
DAYS OF OUR LIVES: Victor Kiriakis is Laid To Rest in Tribute to John Aniston: What Did You Think of the Memorial Service?

This week, on Thursday’s episode of Days of our Lives, the long-running soap opera laid the character of Victor Kiriakis to rest, ten months after his portrayer, TV icon, John Aniston passed away.
In the final send-off, Victor’s loved ones gather for an informal funeral service just outside the Kiriakis mausoleum. Justin (Wally Kurth) reveals that Victor will be interned next to his beloved daughter, Isabella.
Several returns for this emotional occasion made this extra touching for DAYS viewers. In fact, a few of the actors that did return to the show, asked to be a part of the memorial, because of their love and respect for their time sharing scenes with Aniston. Those included: Rachel Melvin (Chelsea) and Jen Lilley (Theresa). In addition, John-Paul Lavoisier reprised his role as Victor’s son, Phillip Kiriakis, and Zach Tinker was back as Sonny Kiriakis.

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We have to say, it was Tinker, Melvin, and Lavoisier’s portrayed remembrances during the service that truly tugged at the heartstrings. Each of their characters shared a bit of Victor’s history and his familial ties, ultimately revealing the devastating heartbreak they felt with his loss.
Then, there was Suzanne Rogers (Maggie). Currently celebrating her 50th anniversary with the show, Rogers effectively depicted the pain of a grieving widow who lost her other half. When Sonny addressed Maggie at the funeral, and the love his uncle Victor had for ‘sweet’ Maggie, it made many a longtime viewer reach for the hankies.

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Other characters who spoke or attended the memorial service included: Kate (Lauren Koslow), Alex (Robert Scott Wilson), Xander (Paul Telfer), Brady (Eric Martsolf), Rex (Kyle Lowder), Sarah (Linsey Godfrey), Nadia Bjorlin (Chloe), Brandon Beemer (Shawn), Martha Madison (Belle) and others. In fact, it was Justin, who captured a bit of the essence of his uncle Victor, when he shared to the guests, “I will miss that meddling.”

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Following the service, there had to be one unwanted arrival, right? After the Kiriakis family returns to Victor’s mansion who should saunter in? That’s right! Vivian Alamain, played by the deliciously wicked, Louise Sorel.
So, what did you think about Days of our Lives’ memorial service for Victor Kiriakis, that concluded with a montage of memorable moments in the life of Victor as played by John Aniston with his co-stars? Share your thoughts in the comment section below. In case you missed it, check out You Tube’s Michael Fairman recent interview with Suzanne Rogers, where she discussed: losing her on-screen partner, John Aniston, Victor’s death, and what may come next for Maggie, and more.
Days Of Our Lives
Dick Van Dyke and Drake Hogestyn Deliver Heart-Tugging Scenes as Days of our Lives’ Father and Son are Reunited

On Friday’s episode of Days of our Lives, Dick Van Dyke reminded us all why he is a national treasure. At 97-years-old, he can still pull off great performances, and now he can add his role on Days of our Lives to that list.
Van Dyke had never appeared on a soap opera, previously, but due to his friendship with Drake Hogestyn (John), this once and a lifetime guest-star turn has turned into quite the memorable one.
For DAYS fans who guessed that Van Dyke’s ‘mystery man’ would turn out to be John Black’s biological father, you were correct! In story, it now turns out the real Timothy Robicheaux is Van Dyke’s amnesiac war veteran, who formerly was being called, “Joseph Bell.”

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With so many twists and turns in the life of John Black, and so many confusing stories through the years, it is revealed through a series of flashbacks that during the Korean war and while in combat, Joseph Bell’s dog tags were switched by a soldier who left him there to die. This key piece of intel is told by Bell while sitting with Marlena in her office, along with John. Later, John reveals a pair of dog tags around his neck, and that Bell’s real name is Timothy Robicheaux. John says “All this time, you’ve been searching for your son. Sir, your search is over.”
Marlena (Deidre Hall) tells Timothy he was lost in the VA system after he was severely wounded in the war. John didn’t know much about his upbringing, except he was born on a rural farm, and Timothy came from a farm.
As his memory is further triggered, Timothy remembers his wife’s name was Maude and she had their baby after he was lost in the war. Timothy feels sorry for the hard life John has had to live. John informs his father that Maude died a few years ago.

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With all the sorrow and the pain, they have endured in their lifetimes, John and Timothy are just so happy they have found each other, at long last. In an emotional moment, John shares all the versions of himself and identities he has had along the way, but credits Marlena and Timothy for him being the man he is today. This is followed, by yet, another touching moment when Timothy and John hug for the first time as father and son. Timothy vows that they will never lose each other again.
Through these scenes, Van Dyke played the beats of the story so convincingly, and made us feel for this man who finally finds the son he has longed for over years. While this brought yet another change to John Black’s history and back-story, it is a welcome one. Finally, John gets a decent man for a dad, not the evil Yo Ling, when all is said and done.
So, what did you think of the scenes between Dick Van Dyke and Drake Hogestyn as father and son, who find each other after decades of being apart? Let us know in the comment section, but first check out next week’s promo for DAYS where Timothy meets the rest of his family including his grandson, Paul Narita (Christopher Sean).
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I’m not sure where to ask this and hoping someone will respond.
I watched B&B off and on over the years. Most recently was when Don Diamont came aboard and Steffy just had to have him. At the time Hope was with Oliver, but Steffy had to have him. Then Hope is with Liam and then Steffy has to have him. I am wondering, is this all there is? Does anything else go on anymore? I added it to my Tivo but after half a week I am already bored. I am in my late 30s and wonder if this show is for the younger ones (teens and 20s). Cinematography is gorgeous. Living in Los Angeles I like the remotes they do to Venice Beach and things like that (I missed the Italy episodes 🙁 ). But story wise it is not the same as Y&R and GH for which I am accustomed.
If anyone has any insight or opinions, I would LOVE to hear from you.