Days Of Our Lives
DAYS Celebrates Turning 50! EP Ken Corday Notes: "We Made Some Changes With Writers And Producers And Decided To Raise The Bar …”

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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.
traitor is a strong word I’ve posted about mine… that i’m “critiquing” too much LOL… I tip my hat to “Ray” it’s Salem’ites TURN to cause celebre it’s a tearful time… a giddy time… our time… the best of the best show is in town ie: why did it have to take near 3 months for Bo to come home? had it been any sooner … would have lessened all of Caroline “visions” LOL… I laud this lady nevertheless… for helming the Brady clan… evenso watching the mother/daughter duo of Caroline and Kayla Caroline… riveting! ie: in this day and… Read more »
I cringe at the thought of how the writers are going to deal with Peter Reckell leaving Days once again. He only agreed to return for a short period time to bring final closure to Bo and Hope. I read somewhere that the Reckell family has moved to Oregon. So unless Ken Corday is able to convince Peter to stay longer and commute from Oregon he will be leaving again permanently.
i’m wondering how they are going to deal with this as well…
from what I’ve seen up to this point
he had … ??? 2 times passed out… ???? losing consciousness
when he was shackled up with Steve
the 2nd being when he was by himself with the motorcycle
even tho it’s been near 3 months… getting him home
just watching “Bo” on our screens is something
can’t help but marvel at his presence
I know how you feel. I started watching in the late-1970’s and just loved it then.
By around 1989 or 1990, after losing Deidre Hall, Gloria Loring, Peter Reckell, Kristian Alfonso, etc. the show started going in a really bad direction: Tasteless story lines revolving around teenagers became the norm. Some of the stories began resembling episodes of “The Jerry Springer Show.”
I think that’s when the show got it’s nickname “The Poor Man’s Soap Opera.”
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… Read more »
I am loving DOOL right now; its great! Maybe these writers should pull double duty and fix Y&R!
Who needs a fire (Y&R) when you’re on fire (DAYS)?
Y&R has burning buildings while our DAYS have burning desires!!!!!
‘Days of our Lives’ anniversary week begins Monday!
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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!
*Awesome seeing
I am with you on this, Michael—the show is so good that I can’t wait to see what happens next.
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… Read more »
I agree, Will and Sonny’s storyline wasn’t even mentioned, I think that Higley and Griffith gave Will and Sonny the boot way too soon. Such a cop out as far as I am concerned. Higley wrote for OLTL, and as we remember from there, the ratings went straight to the basement because of her. And, as we also know there was a gay storyline there too… and, it was just starting out until Higley gave it the boot.. I had an idea that this sort of thing would happen.. Sighhhhhhh
Tomsell almost drove DAYS into the ground, which may have been the impetus for putting Will in the ground. Writing regimes don’t have full control of what’s written. The writing is often scrutinized by several factions. NBC, Sony, Ken Corday, Greg Meng and many others bare some responsibility for what is written… But wait! Doesn’t Sony’s employees consist of people of different sexual orientations? I would also assume NBC has some gay employees. I’m sure Ken Corday has a relative or two who is gay. And isn’t DAYS’ very own co-executive producer Greg Meng gay? The gay storyline was featured… Read more »
The complaint and the speaking out against haters and bullies is important. It is a shame that more people aren’t upset by the blatant exclusion of a group that has done nothing but served the show well. The fact that this epic and beautiful love story and ratings gold is being ignored is beyond shameful. I don’t want to turn my television on and see stories and actors that represent the lgbtq community be ignored and disrespected for no reason whatsoever. The show has been so busy cleaning the house and disregarding the multi Emmy winner story and it’s actors.… Read more »
@Rosa and others,
It is important to speak out against hate…and that’s what DAYS has done for four years!
It’s important for me to tell all of you how rude you are to claim DAYS is homophobic and should be canceled!
Happy 50th anniversary, DAYS!!!!!
@ 4 ever Days,I hope that those that are angry with the gay characters being written off this show will continue to complain. If it hurts your delicate constitution to read the” rants” don’t read them.I like how you think that those of us who complain about just having just the happy heterosexual couples should be satisfied because the writers focused close to 4 years of Will coming out and being a couple with Sonny.Out of 20-30 characters who were all straight we got 3 characters that were gay. Sonny is gone, Will is six feet under, and Paul is… Read more »
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!
I’ll never forget the horror and sadness on Hope’s face and in her voice when she unmasked Aiden, Dibbee. For a second, Hope reached out to comfort Aiden and then snapped back into reality.
The show is must see TV five DAYS per week. I’ve been rewatching most episodes each day…IT’S THAT GOOD!!!!!
Next week is DAYS’ anniversary week, which should start out with Bo opening a can of whoop-ass on Aiden!
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… Read more »
Right own. I agreed with you.
Sorry. If you don’t suggest Bryan Datillo, I cannot take your seriously.
I forgot Bryan for the list. Take me serious! 🙂
I more than disagree. Best Supporting Actor belongs to James Read.
Days…. could… potentially “win” in every column
I’ll hold out on the lead actress win for Kristian Alfonso… She will get a nomination
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… Read more »
Well folks, there are only four left…like just one or all lets keep watching or there will be no tuning in tomorrow!
Agree!
“…one complaint: Patch hasnt changed his clothes since the 1980s…lol ”
too funny
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
That’s what I hoped they would do. Write better for Freddie, Guy and Christopher and give them the opportunity to shine. Instead, they wiped the story line that earned the show loads of publicity, accolades and multiple awards like it never existed. Epic Fail that I think should be the end for the show!
I think comments like yours could and should prevent any future gay storylines!
Happy 50th anniversary, DAYS!!!!!
It’s amazing to me when ppl like you 4everDays seem to think you have the monopoly on expressing an opinion. There is a whole demographic of fans who are upset and angry at the treatment of the WilSon storyline. And why shouldn’t they be? The WilSon story included a community that finally were represented with a story that touched and helped many gay fans. What, so now that Days have gone backwards to boost ratings we must all rejoice. I hope Days does have a new s/l in the future that. If not then shame on them for bowing down… Read more »
@ 4ever, yeah I’m sure comments saying we’re upset that gay characters are no longer on DOOL will mean no more gay characters will be written on the show. Not the comments by the narrow minded, homophobic, viewers who complained and threw a fit because they couldn’t stand to see gay men on their small screen. You must love living in opposite world.
Although GH is still my sentimental favorite, Days is currently the best written and produced of the existing soaps. Mission accomplished!
Thanks for comments. GH is making a comeback as well.
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… Read more »
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’ve been watching DAYS faithfully for over 31 years, Ellen, and the aging of the youngsters is not too much for me.
Five years aged in three weeks time, turning eleven year olds to sixteen year olds is important for storyline progression.
In a perfect world we would see the kids grow up naturally, but who’s to say those performers would want to stay that long (up to 16 and beyond)? Plus, if the show waited for five more years, there might not be a show left.
The aging will give the show more possibilities to work with.
Agree! I knew when I saw the new Chase that Ciara would be next. That little girl who played her was adorable. She’d been on for years & I was so excited to see her reaction to Bo coming home. This new girl is too old-I mean she seems like a peer for Gabby & in scenes with Rafe the other day you could imagine them together! Wrong! There is nothing wrong with having some kids on the show-I am not ready to go through all the teen problems with these new kids.
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.
Okay, I hate that Will was killed, too. That said, if you come on here and say you have no idea who Path, Bo, or Andrea are, you are not a days fan. You’re an agenda fan, and to me? You do not count.
That has to be one of the most insulting comments on here. “You do not count” what the hell is that? So if you don’t happen to like a s/l or particular characters you’re not a fan of Days. There are viewers who don’t know the history of days but came on board for the WilSon s/l. Is that a crime. Long term viewers have such arrogance towards new viewers. So bloody what if you know every character whaddya want, a medal. This is why US soaps will always be stuck in the past and be inferior to European soaps.… Read more »
Really? I only started watching in 2010, so yeah no idea who these old time characters are. I liked the character of Will Horton, he was a 21st century character. I have NO problem with the gay story line, but is seems from your agenda remark you do. Also its not the Cindy show, and MY opinion does count. Days looks like it caved to homophobic fans who hated the Gay story line. Why else kill Will off but to send a signal that the story line is 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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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,… Read more »
They could still bring Will back…all they have to say is off camera they found a pulse or whatever but he is in a coma and was sent to a clinic…they faked the funeral so the killer/Ben and others think he is dead to protect him…very few know Will is alive and being treated in a different town…months later new actors playing both Sonny and Will return to Salem…i kind of like Paul…it was nice seeing an asian character…someone said he is doing Hawaii-5-O so maybe when he is done with that he might show up more…im straight and liked… Read more »
I miss Nick Fallon too.
I hated the killing of Will and the cruel destruction of his family as part of their 50th “celebration” – it was awful.
I also hated that they killed off Nick Fallon, another legacy and Horton, and did not chose to redeem him.
LOL, Caroline wearing the drapes from the living room, that cracked me up .. yep, that’s one ugly dress. 😛
She saw them in the window and just had to buy them. LOL!
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!
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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?
Good question.
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
The killing of Will was nothing more than homophobic pandering to the hateful audience that didn’t want to see gay romance and gay families and wanted to see a gay man suffer,, and yes…they welcomed back bigots with open arms for their 50th celebration. Sonny sat in the second row of his own husband’s funeral, abandoned his daughter and then lined up his next relationship while standing on his husband’s grave. All of this played into the worst stereotypes about gay men and gay families – that they are less than straights.
Good luck getting those GLAAD awards now, Day.
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… Read more »
I am so upset about the death of Will and the total destruction of the Wilson family as part of their gross “celebration” that I can’t even watch. To turn on the gay and ally audience so viciously was unnecessary. The audience cannot forgive Will but Gabi’s murder of Nick is totally forgotten by Julie? Just terrible and homophobic and awful. What was done to Daniel Cosgrove was mean-spirited and did the character of Hope no favors. An intelligent love triangle would have been so welcome – and it wouldn’t have pissed off Haiden fans. All of this so we… Read more »
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.
Agree with every word. You said it.
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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