Days Of Our Lives
DAYS OF OUR LIVES: Alison Sweeney and Carson Boatman Deliver the ‘Power Performances of the Week’
Alison Sweeney’s (Sami Brady) return this week to Peacock‘s Days of our Lives was well worth the wait, because in her emotional scenes opposite Carson Boatman (Johnny DiMera), the show delved into Sami’s past and tried to tie together many of the events that happened in her life at a young age and how it affected her choices and ultimately her contentious relationship and her love for EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel).
While there were too many Sami Brady plots to detail over decades, the writers which included Jamey Giddens and Ron Carlivati (both of whom are now at Beyond the Gates), who were still writing DAYS at that time, found a way for Sami to have to confess to her son, Johnny some of her sins, and some of the darkest parts of her past on the Friday, April 11th episode.
And we have to say, while Sweeney had most all of the dialogue, as they say acting is reacting, Carson Boatman was extremely touching as tears streamed down his face listening what had shaped his mother. First, Sami reveals she has actually been in therapy and feels it has been helping her in an effort to confront some of her behavior patterns and why she does and what she does.
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Then, Sami informs her son how her childhood was ripped away from her, and how she was sexually assaulted as a teenager by Alan Harris, (this is after Johnny brings up her being raped by Arnold Feniger as played by Galen Gering. Sami also explains how her parents were gone thanks to the machinations of Stefano DiMera and then later how she witnessed Marlena (Deidre Hall) having sex on a table with John Black (the late Drake Hogestyn) realizing her mother was having an affair with John instead of being faithful to Roman. (Of course, that was all complicated because John for a long time thought he was “Roman” and so did Marlena!)
Sami even admits to Johnny how she drugged Austin (Patrick Muldoon) to get him away from her sister Carrie (Christie Clark), and that she is also guilty of basically, rape. Poor Johnny is getting more than he bargained for hearing about his mother’s often heinous past. Sami showed her pain and her shame for her actions, and also spoke on the actions of others perpetrated on her; leaving Johnny with his heart-aching, because he loves his mother so much.
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When Sami finally addressed the night that EJ forced himself on her, which in turn created Johnny, she also admitted that her relationship with his father always had fire and was very complicated. But in the end, she loves his dad, probably more than any other man.
We think praise should be also be given to a soap who resists temptation to have others enter the scene and distract from it. In this scenario, even when the show cut to another story, when they came back, they finished out the mother/son scenes completely.
In a week that featured some excellent performances on the soaps, DAYS Alison Sweeney and Carson Boatman really hit a home run together with this episode and these scenes. Therefore, they are Michael Fairman TV’s choice for the Power Performances of the Week.
Now let us know, what did you think of the scenes between Sami and Johnny? Did you grab for the hankies? Do you think the writers made a dent in the audience finally having more understanding of why Sami Brady does the things she does? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
The best thing I’ve seen on DAYS in a long time. So overdue for this character. Emmy worthy for sure
Well done keep up the good work
The scenes between Alison and Carson were so touching and real. When I found out that Alison was coming back, I first thought it was for storyline with John’s passing. Sami’s past has been complicated but Ron and Jamey touched on the beginning, middle and present of Sami’s pattern with men. Well written. That being said, please no Sami/Rafe pairing. Alison and Galen have great chemistry, but Sami is not here for that long.
Sami and Rafe belong together
Agreed!!! This was an excellent episode!!! Way to go to these two they did amazing emotional work!!
When does the new writer stuff start?
April 23rd
Alison Sweeney brought it and Carson was great as well Remember Ron haters he wrote this episode
Well it wasn’t so much a case writing new material with this story but rather re-telling an old story from a couple decades back.
Credit where it’s due, ReRon did seem to recall the history correctly from how this Devil remembers it. That’s more than you can say about the current writing team over at General Hospital.
It’s too bad they couldn’t have used flashbacks but of course that was a whole different Elvis back in those days.
This was such a great discussion between mom and son. It was so realistic and both did a great job. Very touching and it makes you realize how this is so real in the world
Monday on Entertainment Tonight, the second set of nominations for the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards were announced which included the highly-coveted Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series – Actress and Outstanding Daytime Talk Series.
ET followed suit after Extra announced the nominees, as previously reported, in the Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series – Actor and Outstanding Daytime Talk Host.
Now, five leading ladies of the soaps are vying for the gold for Lead Actress and the category marked the first-ever nominations for CBS daytime’s Beyond the Gates when two actresses made the final cut. Only General Hospital is not represented among the actresses this year after Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis) took home the trophy last year.
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THE FIVE LEADING LADIES OF THE SOAPS ARE …
The 2026 Lead Actress nominees are: Stacy Haiduk (Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives, Karla Mosley (Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates, Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless, Heather Tom (Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful, and Tamara Tunie (Anita Dupree), Beyond the Gates.
This marks the first Daytime Emmy nominations for Karla Mosley and Tamara Tunie. In addition, this marks the first-time in her career that Stacy Haiduk had received a Lead Actress nod after two Supporting Actress nominations.
Meanwhile, Michelle Stafford had previously won 3 Emmys – 2 for Lead Actress and 1 for Supporting, but this recognition makes it her 11th overall nomination.
Heather Tom currently is tied for the most all-time Daytime Emmy wins with One Life to Live alum and General Hospital guest star, Erika Slezak. The B&B star has 19 nominations throughout her career.
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DAYTIME TALK SERIES
In the Outstanding Daytime Talk Series category, the nominees are: 3rd Hour of Today, The Drew Barrymore Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Live with Kelly and Mark, Today with Jenna and Friends and The View.
“We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television,” NATAS president and CEO Adam Sharp said in a statement on the nominations. “As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”
The rest of the nominations will be revealed tomorrow on Tuesday July 14 starting on The View and then the full list of nominees in both the main and creative arts will be released by NATAS. The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards are slated for October 30th in Hollywood, California.
So, what do you think about the women who are vying for the Lead Actress Daytime Emmy? Happy with who got in? Who do you feel got snubbed? What do you think of the nominees for Daytime Talk Series? Weigh-in via the comment section.
It’s Daytime Emmy nomination week, and as previously reported things kick-off on Monday, July 13 when Entertainment Tonight (7pm ET) will announce the nominees for Lead Actress category and Daytime Talk Series for the upcoming 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards. In addition on Monday, Extra (7pm ET) will reveal the nominees for Lead Actor and Daytime Talk Host.
On Tuesday, The View (11am ET) starts things off with their announcement of Daytime Drama, Entertainment News program and Outstanding Daytime Personality-Daily. That is followed by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) full reveal of all the categories beginning at 12noon ET/9am PT on their website and their official social handles on X and Instagram.
Then, Tuesday night at 8pm ET/5pm PT join Michael Fairman as he hosts his 12th annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Special 2026 live on You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel where he will chat with some of the just announced nominees as we celebrate the hard work of the men and women in front of the camera who will be going for gold.
WHEN ARE THE DAYTIME EMMYS?
This year, the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards will be handed out on October 30 in ceremonies in Hollywood, California (Venue yet to be revealed). At that time, as like last year, both the major categories and creative arts will be presented. There is no word yet on a broadcast partner for the annual celebration of daytime programming, or if it will soley be streamed on NATAS’ watch.theemmys.tv and various apps and platforms.
WHO WILL BE APPEARING ON THE DAYTIME EMMY NOMINATIONS SPECIAL 2026?
Throughout Tuesday, keep an eye on Michael Fairman TV’s social media handles on X, Facebook and Instagram, for updates of who will be expected to appear on our live show.
If you have a question or comment for one of the nominees, or on the nominations, we can encourage you to join us in the live chat on Tuesday night.
So, who are you hoping lands a nomination from Beyond the Gates, General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, The Bay, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless? Let us know via the comment section. More Tuesday!
Breaking News
53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards: ‘The View’, ‘Extra’ and ‘Entertainment Tonight’ to Reveal Major Categories in Early Nominations Rollout
As has been standard over the last several years, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, will get a early start on revealing the nominations for the 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, next Monday July 13 and into the official nomination release today on Tuesday, July 14.
First up on Monday, July 13, Entertainment Tonight will announce the nominees in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series category and the Outstanding Daytime Talk Series.
Entertainment Tonight airs in New York at 7:00pm ET (WCBS-TV) and in Los Angeles – 7:30pm PT (KCBS-TV), you can also check out local listings in your area here.
Next up, also on Monday, July 13, Extra will reveal the nominations in the categories of Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series and Outstanding Daytime Talk Host.
Extra airs on New York at 7:00pm ET (WNYW) and in Los Angeles – 7:00pm PT (KTTV). Of note: some East Coast affiliates begin airing at 4:00pm ET. To check your local listings for when Extra airs in your market, click here.
Then, its on to the official 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations day on Tuesday, July 14 which will kick-off with the ladies of ABC’s The View revealing the nominee in the categories of Outstanding Daytime Drama Series, Outstanding Entertainment News Series, and Outstanding Daytime Personality – Daily.
The View airs in New York City and the east coast market – 11:00am ET, while on the West Coast and Los Angeles – 10:00am PT.
After that, on Tuesday, July 14, all eyes will be on the lookout for the announcement of all the remaining categories via the NATAS social channels beginning at 12pm noon ET/9am PT.
You will be able find the nominations at the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Daytime Emmys website: TheEmmys.tv/Daytime Instagram: Instagram.com/theemmys.tv and on X: X.com/TheEmmys .
Michael Fairman TV will also reveal the full list of nominations when they become available.
So, what do you think about Entertainment Tonight, Extra and The View set to reveal nominations in Lead Actor, Actress, Daytime Drama, and key talk show categories ahead of the full list of nominees? Weigh-in via the comment section, and let us know who you think will be announced as a nominee in the categories listed above.
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