I feel like a traitor having watched this show from the very beginning. I am not impressed with the storylines……again with the exception of Ben/Abby/Chad. The onscreen events are like watching the Keystone cops. The actions and reactions of Bo and Caroline are comedic. I won’t go on because as I said I feel like a traitor after 50 years. I just expected a different approach to the 50th, Bo’s return and the brief re-introduction of former beloved characters.

Well I do appreciate they improved the look of the show– the lighting has been a thing of beauty to behold the way they light various scenes. I like the use of different camera angles and adding some variety to their sets and bringing back extras to populate the town at bit more.

But I still find the storytelling a bit uneven– some episodes are jammed packed with content, almost too much to take in, then we have episodes that are long and drawn out fillers.

I still think it was a mistake to kill Will. The character was popular even if the actor playing him was not suited for the role, killing character was unnecessary.

Finally although the show has improved it has no way lived up to the hype about what was coming six months back, so I am oddly disappointed and pleased at the same time.

I am loving DOOL right now; its great! Maybe these writers should pull double duty and fix Y&R!

I think they’re doing a great job! I have been a fan for many years since the early 80’s and speratically in the 70’s. Aweaome aeeing some veterans back on the ahow again!

Yeah, and as always the gay legacy character that earned 3 Emmys and one of the most successful storylines ever – the gay storyline – isn’t even mentioned a single time. It’s a shame that no one in the soap industry is speaking out against the new regime’s blatant homophobia. Everyone I know is DONE with Griffith’s and Higley’s outdated vision of Days, and the key demo ratings are speaking volumes. Tomsell were drawing way better ratings in women 18-49 in the months before they were fired (and even this summer) than we’re seeing now, despite the unprecedented pimping campaign for the 50th and a whole lot more money than Tomsell ever got.

And what a great job they have done with this show. It was really getting boring and drawn out but now it is so exciting. in fact, today, 11-6, is about the most thrilling episode I have seen and I started watching in 1966. Please, please, please, keep up the great stories!

First of all, all of the fans should be thankful DOOL is still on the air after is seemed to become trendy to cancel daytime dramas a few years back. This has been a true celebration of the show. It is thrilling to see so many fans writing about the show again.

Since the day of Serena’s death, the show has been “can’t miss.” There have been some missed opportunities (Kate not being called immediately when Will died, Eve not calling Theresa after learning of Paige’s death) and also some things that seem slightly uneven (Aiden’s sudden gambling backstory, Andre being Stefano’s son). But overall, it has been incredible to see so many veteran actors being utilized. In the past, it was depressing to see Kayla on the show as nothing more than window dressing. Now, the character is front-and-center with Patch and Joey (Stephanie would be another nice addition).

The performances of so many actors have been spot-on perfect. Bryan Datillo finally was able to show his acting skills, rather than his limitations, with his scenes immediately following Will’s death. Freddie Smith, Deidre Hall, Lauren Koslow, Daniel Cosgrove and Alison Sweeney have been remarkable.

The casting department should be commended with finding Billy Flynn as Chad. He is such a great character and has made us forget about Casey D.

I am ready to see what the show has in store for the so-far under-utilized A Martinez.

For future Emmy consideration, here are a few suggestions based on the past few months:

Lead Actress: Kristian Alfonso
Lead Actor: Daniel Cosgrove
Best Supporting Actor: Galen Gering, John Aniston
Best Supporting Actress: Lauren Koslow, Kassie Depaiva
Best Young Lead Actress: Kati Mansi
Best Young Actor: Billy Flynn, Robert Scott Wilson

Days is good so far…lets see if it can stay that way…i remember the changes back in 1980 when many fans like me stopped watching because it was a daysaster..i came back but my late aunt never did…i know some said with the present day changes they will stop watching because of Will being killed off which i have mixed feelings but thats the fault of many viewers who disliked GW in the role…yep, they couldve recast or simply have him leave with Sonny or say he is alive but in a coma …the difference now compared with 1980 is that in 1980 the changes were for the worse…the stories and newbies with very little ties to Salem werent good except for Gloria Loring as Liz…eventually the show improved…this time around the writing is good and returning vets and newbies are tied to the shows core families…one complaint: Patch hasnt changed his clothes since the 1980s…lol

I left Days many years ago but returned 2 months ago. I returned for Steve/Kayla and Bo/Hope. Days is so good right now. In my opinion it’s the best soap on the air. They’re using the vets we love, showing friends and family, honoring history, playing romance as well as suspense. It’s just straight up classic soap. Bravo!

I can not see that much of an improvement. I don’t like with one swipe no more men kissing or any thing like ok fans you got it no more to make some happy and now we did not even see Paul. They did not have to kill Will off also they could of recast Sonny the what ever it was between the three of them could of been wrote better or even fixed by the new writers

Although GH is still my sentimental favorite, Days is currently the best written and produced of the existing soaps. Mission accomplished!

I would like to know why they decided to kill the legacy character of Will Horton? He was a Horton and a Brady. He was connected to many families in Salem. He had a husband and was raising a young child. They had him murdered for what purpose? It was a senseless killing and so random. All because Ben Weston was obsessed with Abigail and her friendship with Chad DiMera. So Ben murdered Will and two women to set up Chad so he would no longer be a “problem” for Ben and his obsessive behavior. I would rather have Ben die and have Will Horton (& Guy Wilson) back than some of these characters who will only be back for a short time.

I love the new stories but I hate that you took off the old Ciarra. She added so much to the show. The new one takes away from the show . It was too much of a time jump to all of us who watch it faithfully every day !! It destroys the suspension of belief in your story!!!!

I actually tuned in today for the first time in a good 20 years or so and loved seeing Peter Reckell and Kristian Alfonso.

I watched the show from around 1975 to 1992 (when it was ridiculously good) but stopped watching when it became trashy.

Would be nice if it would stay the way it is but am sure it’s just a temporary situation.

I am loving Days again! I am coming home and watching it the minute that I walk in the door! I haven’t done that in years. I believe that this is all because of the return of Peter Reckell! My all time favorite on Days. I’m also loving the return of Stephen Nicols! Thank you for bringing THE BOYS back to Salem!

I hated the way Will Horton was killed. I loved the character, but the writing was very poor for him. They had the character turn into Sami, cheating, Plotting, secrets ect…….. Ending the gay story line like this was horrible. I have no idea who Patch, Bo or Andrea are and I don’t like them. I loved the Wilson story line and want it back. Bring Back Will Horton As a recast. Bring back Sonny. Days looks Homophobic, like Killing off Will was a signal to old fans that the gay story line was over for good.

LOVE YOU DAYS HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have been disappointed in the overall pace since the change was announced. Some real pluses came in late August on production. But the serial killer arc was filler and waste of time. The use of Peter Reckell has been painfully slow. Now, we hear he and Jason Cook will be gone in Jan 2016.

Love seeing Andre back but there were several script editing issues related to when and why he returned.

Days has some of the all time best script writers: Cuillitons, Mel Salmons.. always superb.

But I have been disappointed and only interested in small portion of show so far.

I am 50. Watching days for 42 years. Give Josh Griffith more time with Beth Milstein, if possible. Not a Dena fan.

The promo of the Days Remembered was absolutely beautiful. But I cannot say the same Aug-Nov. Anniversary build up. Hoping Christmas will be inspiring with Ericole, much less Chabby, Kayla/Patch. At least give audience info that EJ is alive. No need for character to Even return…just open a door for the mystery of a possible return as they did with dear Stefano.

For rest of the exits by door or death – let’s get it done. These deaths whether serial killer or not just need to happen quickly and move on.

Days is splendid! Thanks, Ken Corday and the writers! Yes, you have certainly raised the bars. I hadn’t watched Days for years, but now I can’t wait to see it–just like to good old days with favorite characters like Patch and Kayla, Julie and Doug returning.
I loved seeing Jennifer’s album (missed Bill and Laura’s pic)–and I love the story with Chad and Abby–such great set-ups, great suspense. Wow, I’m impressed with your setting the bar higher and writing romance, suspense, and mystery. Thanks so much!

I really love the fact that you are bringing back the iconic characters and that the writers are improving their story lines. However, how long will these veterans stay and what happens after they leave? I was very disappointed with the way Will and Sonny’s (Guy and Freddie) love story ended . The writers did such a beautiful job in the coming out story but ruined the love story they worked so hard to achieve. I worry that viewers won’t be as interested in the show when the veterans leave.

Yes, I am excited by what I am seeing! DAYS is “must-see TV” for me again, I’m riveted to (almost) every scene. The vets are given their chance to shine, and that’s as it should be. I love the teens, too. They are actually interesting! Love that they didn’t “forget” Theo is autistic. The young man who plays him did a great job. I like New Ciara and Joey. New Chase is kinda dull, hopefully he’s gonna get his chance to show his acting chops when he finds out about his dad! AND, while bringing back so many Supercouples of the past, they keep referencing history and grooming a brand-new supercouple in Chad & Abby. Looking forward to Monday, VERY much!

Good article. While there is still maybe some room for improvement, Albert Alarr’s version of the production is leaps and bounds better than Lisa de Cazotte’s. He makes more of the budget and gives the show a much professional and watchable look and feel. He really deserves a lot of credit.

Definitely brought back the must see tv feel. Suzanne Rogers is being underused and is a long time favorite. Peggy McKay (Caroline) after the cure had the resemblance of a good actress but she is now back to sounding like a bumbling buffoon. Stories are faster paced but choppy ie Monday has a set group of characters tues is a different set and they don’t mesh the stories as well. With the 50th would have been great to see Louis Sorrel (Vivian) return for John Blacks storyline. New Shoplifting Sierra needs to go boring. Where is Abigail she was kidnapped and then not seen for 2 episodes? All aside Days has rebounded and ha the feel of OLTL as it rose up the ranks before it went off the air.

I did not like Will being “killed off” the way he was, wasn’t HE an important character? No, I’m not accusing anyone of being homophobic so please don’t attack me but it does seem that suddenly Will is off the canvas, Sonny as left town, who knows what happened to Derrick, for all we know he got a job at another Hotel, and Paul is left adrift with really, very little to do. What happened with the cologne ad he was supposed to be doing?
I know they are concentrating on the classic characters right now, that’s okay and fine, but it does seem to me that the “new writing team” just didn’t want to be bothered writing any “gay character” storylines. Can’t Paul find a new love? Was it necessary to have Will murdered right in front of our eyes (so there’s really no way they can write him back onto the canvas at a later date) and couldn’t Derrick become a conflicted bisexual or something?
Instead, we have Caroline seeing visions of a plane crashing while wearing the drapes
from the living room, wonderful.

i absolutely love what they have done with my favorite and only soap, i have watched Days for a long time and im enjoying every single minute of my show. keep up all the good work, i look forward to everyday something new, love it!

ok-
Days, made changes with writers and producers..
I wonder;
IF DOOL had brought in Jean Passanante and Shelly Altman as its’ head writers
if Day’s would be doing as well as it has been under the new team of Josh Griffith Dena Higley?

DAYS is by far the best soap on right now! I can’t wait to see what happens every day. It feels like what soaps use to be in the 80’s & 90’s when they were great!

I have watched since 1972 when I was 8 with my Grandmother during the Summer and school breaks. I loved the 80’s and taped on my VCR. Now my daughter watches with me on DVR. I love the 50th anniversary, the characters they have brought back and the exciting storylines!

Please keep Peter on as Bo. If he can’t. Recast Bo

Days is great right now… I am happy with everything right now.. I have been very critical of Days for the last 5 years, but it is great now and I am back watching it.. In the real world… iconic actors have to die.. I am not upset that Will is gone… Just like Game of Thrones… but def that actor as not as good as any of those actors…..

Great Job Days and it was a great week watching it… Some good surprises I did not see coming.. it was awesome seeing Hope tear off the mask and see Aiden…. It was awesome with Aiden(sp?) getting blood on the wedding dress.. .well done, acted, directed, written and produced…. Thanks for a good week of entertainment Days!!

As a long time fan of Days of our Lives, I am honored to see its fiftieth celebration. I began watching the show in 1970 when I was six years old with my grandma. I love what the writers are doing for not only our favorite characters, but for the new ones, too. You definitely have a viewer here in Pensacola who will be watching faithfully.

Ken Corday : you have to know…

the outright mishandle misapropriate misguided miss

Will and Sonny…. w/Paul… Derrick

mishandled that fan outcry is what it is… a huge let that will not go away
misapropriate of Paul… what is his status… ? is a new leading man in his future
misguided behind the scenes and production miscalculation… YES! glaring ommision
MISS : lives left out

I sincerely appreciate and laud… fan posts regarding this piece of the pie that carried this show

is there something on the horizon… in our future.. to look forward?

I cried … because my life … with; many others; who cared… with
that a life told… was featured

Happy Anniversary indeed DOOL. I am truly loving what the new writers are doing. I say to the people who don’t like it, change the station. Keep up the good work.

I think Days made a huge mistake in refocusing on older characters at the expense of some newer fantastic stories. No matter how much you try, you can’t bring back the 80’s. That was a very different time. You have neglected the current Days fans and catered to a former audience who can’t sustain the show. Hope is an example of an 80s character wglho has evolved beautufully. What Ken has done to Haiden is disturbing and shows that he is not in tune with the current audience. Trying to bring in a teen audience is ludicrous. Teens barely watch real TV and certainly won’t watch Days. He should have moved forward with popular couples like Haiden and Wilson and reintegrated 80s characters like Kayla in a more balanced. It didn’t need to be all Or nothing. Ken has really missed the boat. I won’t be watching a show that is living in the past and treats its fans so despicably. Ken should look at the number of followers of his supposed gold mine actors because the numbers just aren’t there to sustain the show. RIP Days.

I love bringing back Bo and Steve. Need to pay to keep them . I did not like making Cierra, Chase, Joey, and Theo teenagers don’t see the purpose of that. Need to keep Sami on the show and bring back EJ . I did not like killing off Will as he has been a big part of the show. Please don’t take Daniel off the show he is one of my favorites.

I’ve watched DOOL for 30 years. I’m shocked that so many people are complimenting it. It is the absolute worse that it has ever been. Even the characters that were brought back (Steve, Bo, Shaun Douglas) are all acting so weird…plus they won’t stay. So we’re getting rid of the best characters right now…Eve and Will to make room for temporary characters. It’s just sad how low the show has gone. Get rid of the boring instead of giving them more screen time (Jennifer)!

I’m enjoying the show ; however , I feel the same as the others who have a problem with bringing back vets who aren’t staying long. Plus, getting rid of Ciara and Theo brothers me . Maybe , a different person to play Ciara would make the aging more acceptable. Oh, yes, I love Chad with Abby ; however, Abby is too weepy.
I wish Days could have hired Ron , the ex-writer , from G.H.

I thought I’d never watch Days again, and I certainly never thought I’d look forward to it every day like I used to. Not only do I love the characters that I grew up with being together again and feeling like family, but the newly Sorased teens look promising. And I’m on Team Chabby. 🙂 Keep going writers!

I still have no idea who these old 80s characters are. I started watching the show when Chandler first come on. I loved the Wilson story line and even liked Guy Wilson as Will. The story line was great until they changed his character into a winy version of Sami. Why can’t they bring Will back! Soaps do it all the time. A lot of fans hated seeing Will being killed off, and want him back. Come on Days give the Wilson fans Will Horton and Sonny back.

To Ken corday shame on you for killing off bo after all he went through to get back to hope. Bad call on your part

I’ve been with DOOL’s, for many years. I’ve grew up with the show and been very dedicated to the show. I’ve missed our Bo/Hope, Steve/Kayla in the pass very much. We need to keep that next older generation, in the show.
It’s about family and if you bypass this it would not be the same. It’s like NOT having a Marlena/John, Roman, the Horton’s, Victor/Maggie, Shawn/Julia, Bo’s mom, the cafe. REALLY, they carry on the the Bill/Alice legacy, this is DOOL’s.
LOL, even Stefano, the DiMera’s. (Missing Sami and EJ), great couple.
As for Ciera and Chase, well, that was a big jump in age, and the new Ciera doesn’t fit the old one, at all…Big Mistake….PLEASE, PLEASE, CONSIDER, my generation of characters and don’t by pass them into the next.
IT JUST WOULDN’T BE DOOL’s. “Thank-You”, for your time to read our thoughts from a dedicated viewer.

I don’t know where to start. I started watching dool when I was 10yrs. old, I’m now 55! The last several years I haven’t been that into the show since all the new characters and story line. I could remember back in the day when I couldn’t miss an episode so I recorded it on VHS. I was addicted! For many years I had lost interest. Since the 50th anniversary started and little by little old characters were coming back I found myself so engrossed once again. Then Bo returned! OMG. I have looked so forward to seeing the next episode that I started looking at the spoilers. The day I read about Friday, November 20ths episode really upset me. I knew what was going to happen and couldn’t bring myself to watch it. Finally, I watched it and of course I cried, remembering watching those exact episodes in my childhood. Please don’t kill off Bo and Hope! Have them grow old together on the show like Tom and Alice Horton. I have have truely considered not watching the show if you really kill of Bo! Heck I’m taking the time to write, that’s how upset I am. Great writing, you got an old dool fan back, maybe lol.