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DAYS Eric Martsolf On His First Daytime Emmy Nomination, Playing Brady's Addiction, Eileen Davidson – Daytime Emmy Spotlight Interview
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One of the races to watch that is to close to call at this year’s upcoming 41st annual Daytime Emmy Awards is that of the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series! And for Days of our Lives stalwart Eric Martsolf, after years in daytime, he has finally been recognized by his peers for his performance. Eric earned himself his first ever Daytime Emmy nod for his take-no-prisoners scenes of a drug-addicted Brady Black confronted by those that care about him in what becomes a failed intervention!
DAYS fans know that throughout 2013 Emmy calendar season Martsolf was paired with Eileen Davidson, and as Brady and Kristen they were the spark that ignited the show. Through Kristen’s duplicitous schemes that backfired, and Brady an unknowing victim in love with his woman, ultimately it caused the man to relapse into addiction. Thanks Kristen!
On-Air On-Soaps chatted with Eric to get his thoughts on when he learned he was an Emmy nominee, why he chose the scenes that won him a shot at the gold, working with Eileen Davidson, the challenges of playing a drug addict and much more! What we can say is this: it was some much fun to celebrate this acknowledgment with Eric. And in this conversation, not only will you get some insight, but have some good laughs along the way. And now Daytime Emmy nominee Mr. Martsolf!
So what happened when you found you were actually a Daytime Emmy nominee for the first time in your career?
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ERIC: I forgot the nominations were coming out quite honestly. I found out I think how everybody found out: when I got out of the shower butt naked and wet and looked down at my phone and realized it was going nuts! (Laughs) I had all these texts messages and all these tweets. I am like, “What is happening? What could possibly be happening at 5:30 in the morning? And sure enough, that is when I found out. I saw all these “Congratulations Eric!” I then put two and two together.
Did your mouth drop?
ERIC: Everything dropped! (Laughs)
So, the towel dropped?
ERIC: Well, you know when you’re after 40, everything drops! And that’s a shame (laughs), but of course my mouth dropped! But, I had a couple of unsuspecting birdies in my ear a couple of weeks prior. I got a text from some respected people in the form of: Crystal Chappell who sent me a “Congratulations on my reel”, which I thought was interesting. Then Judi Evans (Adrienne, DAYS) came up to me atypically and took me in the corner and said, “You’ve got a real shot this year.” I was surprised by it. A lot of people had come up to me and told me they were very happy with what they had seen, and that led me to believe I might have a shot.
You submitted the very emotional intervention scenes where Brady is confronted by Daniel (Shawn Christian), Nicole (Arianne Zucker) and Eric (Greg Vaughan) at the Kiriakis mansion over his drug use and the downhill spiral his life has taken. Tell me about those scenes and why you chose them for your Emmy submission?
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ERIC: They are approaching him about the drugs and Daniel eventually is grabbing the coke out of Brady’s pocket, and then it’s Brady essentially choosing this vile of cocaine over everything else including his loved ones. And as much as I wanted to submit whatever scene I had with Eileen Davidson (Kristen) because that was the bulk of my good times in 2013, when it came down to it, these scenes were just too intriguing to watch that guy become so far off the edge that he would choose this substance over his friends and family. It was powerful and it was a long time coming. I felt something. There was something in my gut that said this is creepy, interesting, and weird all at the same time. I have never really been given this chance to have a storyline like this. This was a hard serious subject for a guy like me to take on who spent most of his time laughing and walking around on stage having a really great time.
This was the most heavy-hitting dramatic story you have played! How was it been for you diving into the mind of an addict and playing the beats of it? It must take its toll on you.
ERIC: I spent the last 12 months portraying an addict. It’s been hard on me, and it’s been tough on my family, because coming out of that at home is kind of rough after you spent nine hours at the studio be ostracized and playing this guy who couldn’t give a crap about the world.
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Did you feel, or know at the time you taped your Emmy nominated scenes, that it was very special? Did you have that transcendent moment that actors always hope to attain with their performances?
ERIC: No, I wasn’t sure. I literally went upstairs at the DAYS production offices and grabbed about 18 DVD’s and watched them all, one after the other, and that one just stuck out. Quite honestly, we shoot at such a pace, I don’t have the time to evaluate whether I nailed it or not. All I know is I am putting something out there on tape and it’s going into American television sets months later. So no, I did not have a transcendent moment. I just saw these scenes and thought that people would respond to it.
Eileen Davidson was so gracious to be a part of our Soap Nation Live with Michael Fairman Daytime Emmy Special broadcast earlier this month. Now first of all, I had trouble hearing what she said … (Laughs)
ERIC: Was she surfing? (Laughs)
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No! She was driving, but she eventually pulled over to the side of the road when we got around to talking about you! I mentioned to her how this was a long time coming for you. She raved about you and related how excited she was for you, and that you earned a nomination. I think we all feel that.
ERIC: I don’t know what to say, but thank you … that made my day, my week, my month that comment right there So, let me try to assimilate the feeling: When my doctor told me my wife and I were having twins, I always thought that is something that happened to other people. I felt like that was a select club. And I am like, “What do you mean, me? No, that’s other people.” Same thing with the Emmy: I have just gone through my soap career graciously. But I have never had a loud trumpet as far as media was concerned. I just thought Emmys happened to other people …like … Peter Bergman (Jack, Y&R) … Christian LeBlanc (Michael, Y&R)… Billy Miller (Ex-Billy, Y&R)… Maurice Benard (Sonny, GH)… guys like that! (Laughs) Those guys win Emmys! But a couple weeks ago I realized, “No. This club is open for business, and maybe I deserve to be a part of this group after all.”
NATAS has been striving with some voting changes and the reels being voted on online, to try to make the Emmy competition as fair as possible. One would hope that good works shines through, and it’s not the same ole, same ole, or the usual suspects that always get in. And in your case, it proves someone new can enter the field!
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ERIC: The work is really all I have. This is not an excuse, but being the father of twin boys I don’t have a lot of free time to venture out in Hollywood and rub a lot of elbows, and meet up with the other cast members and go to a lot of red carpets. I have to pick and choose the events I attend very carefully, and so I haven’t publicized myself as much as I would like to in almost the last decade. But as a result, I have to let this four minute clip be the one thing that propels me to the next step.
What did Eileen Davidson say to you when you finally saw each other face-to-face after you both landed nominations?
ERIC: We worked together the other day and the director was very funny and he said, “Quiet on the set. We have two Emmy nominees on set here!” (Laughs) Eileen is a lovely woman. She ripped out probably the best I have to offer in this soap genre, and you probably are as good as your co-star. She may not have been in my reel, but she was a big part of it. Eileen is very gracious. I understand why the soaps are throwing their hooks out at her. If I was a producer, I would want her too.
Playing an addict is no easy feat! I assume you did your research?
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ERIC: I sure did. I was very trendy and I got on You Tube! I typed in “cocaine behavior” and I think the other word I used was “crazy”. I wanted to see how these people were. I spent hours to the point where my wife was walking in to the room going, “What are you watching?” And I go, “Oh, my God. You have to look at this!” I would try to emulate these people and their little ticks like moving their tongue around their mouth to search for that little morsel of cocaine that may be stuck inside their incisors. It was the little things like that I was hoping the power of high definition television would catch. I was also fearful of making it look to big. I didn’t want to make it a parody. That’s always been my crux as well. I come from the theater and I tend to go bigger than smaller. I wanted this to be subtle, but then again translate. But yes, I did do my research, but no, I did not go out and do coke in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles! But you know what I did? I free-based Diet Coke! And it worked really well! (Laughs) It’s just like cocaine if you drink twelve of them in a row. It’s like being on the white powder! (Laughs)
What did you wife say after you got nominated? Did she say something along the lines of, “Thank God you scored this nomination after all you put me through learning to play a drug addict?” (Laughs)
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ERIC: I played a joke with her in the kitchen because at 5:30 in the morning she was making sandwiches for the boys. I go, “God, Twitter is weird!” She goes, “What are you talking about?” I go, “Look what these people are saying!” Of course, I already knew. She finally caught on and got this look in her eye, and gave me a huge hug, and she started to tear up. She said to me, “Are you happy?” I said, “Yes, are you?” She says, “Yes, but I’m petrified.” I said, “Why are you petrified?” She says, “Where the hell am I going to get a dress?” It was very funny and cute. Now everyone at work was like, “Congratulations Eric! Now whip out your wallet and go get your wife a dress!” (Laughs) I mean, I am excited! I think I get car service if I am a nominee and that’s huge for me, and you get a plus one!
Do you know the other gents that are nominated in your category? Scott Clifton (Liam, B&B), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli, GH), Dominic Zamprogna (Dante, GH), and Steve Burton (Dylan Y&R)?
ERIC: I know Scott. He is a nice guy. I know Bradford Anderson who is also a ridiculously nice guy I don’t know Dominic Zamprogna and Steve Burton that well. However, I do know these guys work and anyone could get the Emmy. There’s no clear winner here. They are all talented guys.
What would you like to say to your fans who are thrilled for you, and have been supportive of you throughout your soap career?
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ERIC: Their loyalty continues to amaze me and it’s why we do what we do. Thank you for continuing to watch when you have six million other shows to watch on television these days … some people still turn into these soaps! And it’s enough to keep these engines running and I am very, very grateful to all of them. They had to suffer through Ethan Winthrop on Passions for so many years. (Laughs) Now I am able to give them, not that Ethan was a bad guy, but I am just glad that Brady has gone into this deep dark storyline that has been interesting to watch. Thanks for all the coke and all the good times! (Laughs)
Watch Eric’s nominated performance below! Then let us know … what you thought of his scenes? His thoughts on landing his first Daytime Emmy nomination? If you are looking forward to seeing Eric on-screen again with his one of a kind scene partner, Eileen Davidson in the months ahead? Weigh-in below!
The June 22 episode of Days of Our Lives reminded us all of why Deidre Hall is iconic in the role of Dr. Marlena Evans. Here we are 50 years later, and Marlena is still the heroine of the long-running soap opera, and Deidre remains one of the most most recognizable names in the history of soaps.
To pay tribute, and to look back at the life and times of Marlena, the story starts with Marlena flipping through a photo album of her with John (the late Drake Hogestyn) over the years. As she misses him dearly, she gets a knock on the door and its none other than John’s son, Paul Narita (Christopher Sean).
With Andrew (Colton Little) in Salem working on a case, he sits down with Marlena, who says she can’t believe its been fifty years since she first arrived in Salem! Cue: Deidre’s first scenes on DAYS when she finds Mickey Horton (the late John Clarke) playing chess against himself inside the mental institution she worked.
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THE FLASHBACKS OF MARLENA’S LIFE
From there, viewers definitely got the cliff notes version of the history of Marlena and entrenched within them, some of the biggest moments in Deidre’s enduring run.
Paul thinks he is looking at 70s, and early 80s Marlena while going through her scrapbook, but he is actually looking at her twin, Samantha (Andrea Hall). Cue: when Marlena confronted Samantha about impersonating her, and then later getting a call on her radio show from the Salem Strangler (Jack Coleman as Jake Kostichek) who killed Samantha thinking it was Marlena.
In the present, Belle (Martha Madison) has arrived at this time to meet up with Paul, unaware of this trip down memory lane. She wants to go over the findings in the chess board mystery Stefano willed to Marlena and John, in private with him, since Marlena previously said she wanted nothing to do with it.
Back to the history lesson, Marlena speaks highly of Don Craig and even though their marriage didn’t work out, she could find a path forward with the new love her life, Roman Brady. (Wayne Northrop however is never shown, possibly to keep the story focused on John as Roman for confusion sakes?)
Paul sees a photo of a young Carrie (Christie Clark) in the album and Marlena says she was such a godsend after losing her baby. In fact, Marlena says caring for Carrie prepared her for her having and raising her own twins, Eric and Sami. Cue: The twin visiting Marlena in the hospital.
JOHN AND MARLENA’S LOVE CONQUERED ALL
Then, in a way to get through and incorporate the wild storylines only Marlena could have been in, she tells Belle and Paul, she has been through so much in her life, how lucky she was to find John, and some of the most unbelievable experiences no one could imagine. Cue: Marlena possessed by the devil and levitating from the bed. Next, John confronting Marlena being the Salem Stalker, where she admits she killed Alice Horton, pretends she needs help, then pulls a gun on her beloved John!
The comment is made by Paul and Marlena, that she literally has been to hell and back and she could not have survived were it not for her beloved John. Cue the big emotional highpoint clips; The Pier Scene! Marlena steps out of the fog when John sees her from a distance. After believing she was dead for four years, here she was before him in one of the greatest reunions in a soap opera love story in history. What followed were other times of the life of times of Jarlena.
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MARLENA’S ‘GIFT’ FROM STEFANO HAS A NEW CLUE
When Marlena makes a brief exit to the other room, Belle fills in Paul on the chess set Stefano left her mother and the photo of the Lire. Paul said he will investigate. Marlena comes back into the room and overhears, and says to promise her if things get dangerous he will back off, she does not want anyone hurt by Stefano’s games.
As the episode comes to a conclusion, it’s just Belle and Marlena going through the photo album giggling about 70s hairstyles and all the memories. Belle speaks on the impact Marlena has had in everyone’s lives, and that she is both the heart of their family and the heart of Salem.
An end card comes up acknowledging Deidre Hall’s 50th anniversary as Marlena, and we fade to black.
So, what did you think of Marlena’s walk down memory lane? Were you happy to see the flashback clips utilized throughout? Were you touched by the scenes and the performance of Deidre Hall? Let us know what you thought of Deidre’s 50th anniversary episode via the comment section below.
If you have ever tuned-in to the soap opera genre over the last 50 years, and witnessed some of the greatest romances, drama, classic and outlandish storylines of all-time, you would have seen Deidre Hall smack dab in the middle of it as longtime Salem heroine, Dr. Marlena Evans.
It was 50 years on this date, June 21, 1976 that Hall first appeared on DAYS on NBC which was its home for 57 years before it moved to its current streaming platform on Peacock in September of 2022.
In Hall’s first episode she was introduced as a psychiatrist treating Mickey Horton (John Clarke) at Bayview Sanitarium after he suffered a complete mental breakdown. Mickey learned that his brother Bill Horton (Edward Mallory) was the biological son of Mike Horton (Wesley Eure) with his wife Laura (Susan Flannery) and that he had been lied to for years and years. From that moment on, the rest is television and soap opera history. Days of Our Lives put Hall front and center.
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There were so many heartbreaking and shocking story twists involving the beloved Marlena. One of the first was the historic crib death of baby DJ (Don Jr.) in 1980, Marlena’s infant son with Don Craig (Jed Allan). The story had never been told on daytime television and Hall’s performances received accolades from TV critics to fans when Deidre received thousands of letters from grieving mothers who had gone through the same thing in their own lives.
DAYS also brought Deidre’s twin sister, Andrea Hall Lovell to the show as her on-screen sister Samantha, who had a grudge and even locked Marlena up in a sanitarium and took her place! Fast-forward and in 1982, DAYS launched the Salem Strangler story where everyone believed Marlena was his next victim, only it turned out to be Samatha. Jake Kositchek (played by Jack Coleman) was revealed to be the actual serial killer.
Later, Deidre would assume the role of Marlena’s look-alike, Hattie Adams in 2004, once played by her sister, Andrea. Over the years, Hattie has come back to Salem and caused trouble giving Hall a chance to play a different type of character, then the always upstanding Marlena.
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THE LOVES OF MARLENA
Deidre Hall struck gold with all her leading men: from the late Jed Allan, to Wayne Northrop as Roman Brady, and of course, her enduring love story with the late John Black played by the iconic Drake Hogestyn. In fact, Marlena’s 1986 wedding to John (who was believed to be Roman at the time) remains a favorite of fans to this day.
TOP MARLENA STORYLINES OF ALL-TIME
While the list is long, here are several that were some of the memorable during Deidre’s five decades in Salem!
The Possession (1994- 1995)
Considered one of the most ambiguous, outlandish and unforgettable story arcs in soap opera history, then Days of Our Lives head writer, James Reilly went there! Marlena was possessed by the devil! That included; the demonic eyes, hissing at father John (Black) the priest, morphing into creatures, and the classic levitating in her bed! It became a cultural phenomenon and cemented Deidre Hall’s status as a daytime television legend. Just ask Ryan Gosling!
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The Affair with John Black (1993)
John and Marlena’s forbidden love could not be denied and they had passionate affair, while she was still married to the real Roman. Problem was her daughter, Sami (Alison Sweeney) caught her mother having sex with John on a desk that changed Sami forever.
The Salem Stalker Mystery (2003-2004)
In a shocker, Marlena was revealed to be a serial killer who bumped off several Salem favorites residents who were all alive on the island of Melaswen (spelled “New Salem” backward). Turns out, she was manipulated and gaslighted by Andre DiMera (Thaao Penghlis) to do the “killings” and had no memory of her actions.
The Pier Scene (1991)
This remains Michael Fairman TV’s all-time favorite Deidre Hall moment, which featured some of the best acting in the storied careers of both Hall and Drake Hogestyn.
In the story, a presumed-dead Marlena returns after four years. One foggy night on the pier, John is alone, and Marlena steps out of the fog to reveal herself, and is reunited with the love of her life. You can watch it any year, any decade, and in any moment, and it will have you reaching for the hankies again and again. (best music score fo a soap scene of all-time too!)
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Kristen’s Secret Room Reveal (1997)
Marlena was caught in Kristen Blake’s (Eileen Davidson) elaborate web of lies, when she was held hostage in a secret wine cellar/room until John managed to track her down, leading to an iconic on-screen reunion. The classic catfight between Hall and Eileen Davidson was one for the ages.
It should be noted that Maison Blanche, Queen of the Night, Possession, Aremid and Lady in a Cage were all a part of classic DAYS storyline and all featured Hall at the epicenter of it from 1993-1996.
THE RECENT YEARS OF MARLENA
In recent years, DAYS brought back the possession 2.0 storyline under then head writer Ron Carlivati in 2021 where the devil leapt back in Marlena after taking advantage of a frail Doug Williams (the late Bill Hayes)
In 2025, viewers watched the end of the love story of John and Marlena, as John succumbed to injuries sustained in an explosion saving a vial of medication needed to bring Bo (Peter Reckell) back to life. Marlena has been a widow on-screen since June of 2025 as Hall as portrayed the good doctor struggling with her grief and to move on with her life since his death.
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One story that never goes away is Stefano DiMera’s (the late Joe Mascolo) obsession with Marlena, his “Queen of the Night.” Even in death, Stefano is toying with her from the great beyond with the mysterious chess set and the missing “pawn,” that he had gifted John and Marlena in his will. The mystery is currently unfolding on all-new episodes of Days of Our Lives.
Tune-in to Days of our Lives on the Monday, June 22 episode as Marlena looks back at her 50 years in Salem.
Share your congratulations to Deidre Hall for this incredible 50-year milestone as Dr. Marlena Evans on Days of Our Lives in the comment section. Then let us know, what is your all-time favorite storyline or moment in the life of Marlena over the past 5 decades? And, just for kicks, and to celebrate this amazing milestone, here is Marlena levitating below circa Christmas Eve 1994.
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Al Calderon Reflects on ‘Major Chapters’ Coming to an End on ‘Days of Our Lives’ and ‘Brilliant Minds’
It’s been a bittersweet time for Al Calderon. The talented actor/singer/songwriter has watched from his vantage point to roles he loved so much come to their conclusion for different reasons.
In a heartfelt message posted to his Instagram story on Saturday, Calderon took a moment to share how grateful he was for the opportunity to play Javi Hernandez on Days of Our Lives, and nurse Nico Silva this year on NBC’s second season of Brilliant Minds. Currently, Brilliant Minds has two more episodes that will air on June 24 and the series finale on July 1.
Calderon expressed, “As I sit here reflecting on this lovely Saturday afternoon over the last two years of my life, I have two major chapters closing that have been part of my life every day for the last two years. We have Brilliant Minds. Our last episodes are wrapping up, and then my last scenes aired yesterday as me as Javi on Days of Our Lives.
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“I’m just unbelievably grateful for the chance and the opportunity to be a part of something so much larger than me,” continued Al. “I (will) love Days of Our Lives forever, my family. Thank you for supporting me and supporting my decision to take the leap of faith and believe in myself and, and tell other stories. You know, it’s never goodbye. It’s always ‘see you later’ to me and just leaving with love and leading with love.”
Al concluded with a special mention to some very important people, the fans: “Thank you to the fans and the support from everyone, the lovely messages. So this next chapter, hopefully it’s not a dragon, hopefully it’s a gold coin.”
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Calderon’s journey on-screen on Days of Our Lives began in October of 2024 and concluded this month. In one of his last appearances Javi was asking a favor from Gabi (Cherie Jimenez) before bumping into his ex, Leo (Greg Rikaart). In story, Javi has a new romance with Gus (Michael Ocampo), while fighting his feelings for Leo. The role of Javi will be played starting on June 30 by Jacob Martinez who takes over the role.
NBC decided to cancel the Brilliant Minds, after it split up the airing of its second season which began in the fall of September of 2025 and the back-half started airing after a long break this past May. Calderon joined the medical drama staring Zachary Quinto for the new season, which sadly was its last.
So, will you miss Al on Days of Our Lives and Brilliant Minds as his time on-screen has come to an end? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
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Gracious : is a FINE attribute : a healthy drive… to let yourself go… and deliver
his daytime resume :
Passions : 2002 – 2008
DAYS : 2008 – present
that’s an ongoing career… with TWINS … thats 12 + years in the business
I am gobsmacked… about OUR “DAYS”
and when it’s time to press…
I’ll banner this : He (Eric Marsolf) does not let up… his choices… his support system… fans + : DOOL production and writing… have ALL (includes Eileen D.) elevated
I am stoked for him
the three golds I want : Eric Marsolf, Eileen Davidson, and “DOOL” BEST SHOW!
I’m glad that he showcased his (characters) drug addiction… Man! Woah… he did not underplay… and nuanced behaviors attributed to … altho.. fans coalesce… ARE LOVING HIS portrayal… in everything!
his living at the Kiriakis Manse… so we can delight in scenes with Victor and Maggie
his being the son of John Black… I love Brady’ machismo and telling him like it is
his being the son of Isabella… John LOVED Isabella… was so beautiful
his stratosphere pairing with Eileen Davidson’ Kristen : she’s BACK… so is Brady
his relationships with Eric and Sammi… his siblings
his dalliance with Theresa : what I mean when the audience loves his new attitude
LOOK at how much he PULLS : and REELS
The DAYS of OUR Lives – cast : must be giddy… animated… acting chops coursing
what a dream job when all the elements of this epic production… audience +
Thank You ! Eric Martsolf… I truly hope you take home gold…
“Days of Our Lives” hasn’t won in the Lead Actor or Actress field at the Emmys in 33 years.
The beginning of the Reagan administration is how far back you would have to go to find a “Days” winner.
Even though i want Bradford Anderson to win this category i do think Eric Martsolf has a good chance of winning too.
Good luck to Eileen Davidson and Eric Martsolf at the Daytime Emmy Awards 2014!
I can’t wait until July/ August for their new scenes together. Eric and Eileen work so well off each other, it’s always a blast to watch their characters interacting. There’s so much improvisation. They’re my favorite pairing on “Days”!
Congrats Eric! 🙂 Based on the reels and not just because I’m a Days fan, I think you should win this.
Same here, Katie. Eric is shining in this storyline. Brady has me equally infuriated and understanding. Proud to be a fan.
I want him and Bradford(gh) to win the emmy…hope its a tie…
Last year in this category there was a tie between Billy Miller and Scott Clifton.So it could happen again this year.However the Emmys may not want a tie in the same category 2 straight year.I think all 5 nominees are good but IMO Eric and Bradford are the favorites to win.
I love Brady and I think that Eric does a great job on the show. My only wish is that the writers would have him stay clear of that awful Theresa. I can’t stand the character. I don’t love to hate her; I just hate her. I would love to see Theresa get “hers!” She’s treacherous. No reason (that we know of) for her to be so hateful and vindinctive. A very one dimensional character.
I think if Theressa messes with J.J., and Bev gets the blame but Brady finds out and dumps her…or she and Kristen gets in a big fight over Brady and Kristen wins because she has brought Bradys baby boy(a prediction) to Salem with her…could happen or not…but i do see Brady and Theressa breaking up and getting back together over and over again like most soap couples usually do!!!
I think Eric and Greg Vaughan are two of the most talented, underrated actors in all of daytime. I wish they could be in a storyline like back in the good old DAYS where we rooted for couples and the couples were close friends….like Bo and Hope and Shane and Kimberly. Good guys battling the bad guys. Well I can wish.
EM for the win!
I know Eric likes this storyline but can’t they have Eric doing something else besides drugs. I m getting tired of him drinking all the time.
I really do think he chose the right reel. I loved both Kristen reveals last year, but Eric played a backseat to ED and though he was good, I didn’t think he was great. I thought, especially during the first reveal after her almost tryst with John, he just went too soapy. In this reel, I found him to be more rooted and grounded. He seemed much more in control of himself and had a more realistic handle on the writing.
I think his real competition is Bradford. But I’d love to see Eric pull it off. He had a great year of work overall, and this clip looks to me like the best choice to represent it all.
Love Eric/Brady! Glad he received a nomination, and hope he wins. He has consistently given strong performances displaying different emotional sides of Brady – loving, caring, angry, mean, sober, drunk, drug addict. Good Luck!