Days Of Our Lives

More With Melissa Archer Video Interview & Behind The Scenes At Her DAYS Digs!

December 23, 2014

Photo Credit: MF Soaps, Inc.

Photo Credit: MF Soaps, Inc.

Yesterday, we posted at On-Air On-Soaps our brand new feature interview with Days of our Lives newest arrival, former One Life to Live favorite, Melissa Archer.

The fiery redhead is now Salem’s Serena Mason, who comes to town for a multitude of reasons as the story begins to reveal itself. But chief among those reasons is to see if she can rekindle the flame between herself and Eric Brady (Greg Vaughan). Only from the looks of it, she’s got a major roadblock already… Nicole Walker! (Arianne Zucker)

In addition to the chat you read, we also sat down for an on-camera conversation with more of the interview with Melissa where she discusses the difficulties in making a new on-screen love story when there has been no history prior to that played on screen, what it’s like working with Greg Vaughan and Arianne Zucker, how she got the role of Serena on DAYS, and lots of fun moments.

After the video chitchat, Melissa and Michael Fairman went on tour of her new DAYS digs! From Melissa’s dressing room, to an impromptu conversation in the hallway with Arianne Zucker, to chatting about dressing Melissa from DAYS costume designer Richard Bloore, to meeting up with DAYS make-up artist Jeremy in the hair and make-up room, we got our own mini-tour of this former Llanview residents new soap home!

Now after the jump watch our sit-down video interview with Melissa, and then our behind-the-scenes visit at Days of our Lives with her! Then share your thoughts: Are you willing to give Eric and Serena’s romance a try to see if you will come to root for the couple? Do you want Nicole with Eric, no matter what? Are you happy to see Melissa in her new digs? Comment below!

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MBmomof3

OMG! I LOOOVED THIS! Thank you so much for the interview and tour.

Love having MA in Salem. DOOL is my favorite soap since OLTL’s sad demise. Seeing Melissa and Kassie, along with all of the Day’s vets just makes my day. Looking forward to seeing all the upcoming storylines.

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MBmomof3

Would love to see AZ’s Nicole and MA’s Serena become besties. Nicole needs a friend. I’ll buy the martinis.

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Lois

Absolutely…..

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Phil

I liked Melissa on OLTL, but so far I am loving her on DAYS…I know I am in the minority. I am willing to give her and Eric a chance. I am over Eric and Nicole anyway. Not that I want Nicole and Daniel together…no prefer Nicole with Brady. Also, can we assume that since Serena mentioned her mother that her Mom may be on the way to Salem? If so, please Corday I know that it may be tempting to seek out Erika Slezak, and I adore her, but please go after Marj Dusay instead! Lure her out of… Read more »

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jimh(leave it to beaver)

I wouldnt mind Robin Strasser as Serena’s mom…Robin should play Lee Dumonde who was involved with Stephano in the early 1980s and is Dougs ex wife…Serena could turn out to be Lee and Stephanos daughter…and with Doug and Julie back in Salem could make for great drama…Erika should be Jens mom Laura and Jerry Ver Dorn should be Jens dad Bill Horton…Marj Dusay could play Linda Anderson, the biological mother of Maggies daughter Melissa…Linda could come to Salem looking for another daughter she gave up for adoption who turns out to be Nicole…Faye Walker whom Nicole thought was her mother… Read more »

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Mike

I’m already in the process of giving her a chance and I am not disappointed. Basically, I just like her character. She’s strong, doesn’t take crap, and she’s doing a fantastic job of creating a sense of history with Greg Vaughn’s Eric. I know Greg seemed to give the impression he wasn’t fully on board with this wrapped in a bow relationship, but I hope he knows that he and Melissa have a nice chemistry and if he would just let go a little more in his scenes with her (he’s always so damned reserved), there could be some major… Read more »

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4ever DAYS

Can I be of any assistance of MA/DAYS? I can paint her dressing room door and any other doors at DAYS…free of charge!

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sleepless

No, nothing against her personally. But Eric and Nicole belong together. No natural chemistry between Serena and Eric in my eyes. And I am not a fan of insta or forced fed pairings, all this “happened of camera’ doesn’t make me as an audience member become invested. Ericole had real build and amazing chemistry, they made us care by making us a part of their journey. As opposed to the show now just *telling* us we should care and having other characters prop them and say how wonderful she is. Also I have no interest in investing in another reelationship… Read more »

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Marilyn

Nicole and Eric all the way no matter what. . . and soon!

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Beth

GV and MA have good chemistry. But this whole romance-off-camera as their backstory is not working for me. I need to see the romance unfold for myself, not be told by two characters, one of whom I’ve never seen before, how wonderful they were as a couple. I’m not a big Ericole fan. That’s not what’s motivating me here. I would like to see two characters meet, fall in love and develop a relationship slowly, and not be thrown together this quickly with so many characters on the show singing the praises of Serena instead of me making my own… Read more »

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lucy

Eric and Nicole are always the best!
Although I agree if the ladies want to be friends.

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Cathy

I love Eric and Nicole together. They are my favorite couple on the show, and the main reason I watch.
Sorry but I wont have it any other way.

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Kelly

Eric and Nicole are unfinished and I won’t like Eric in another relationship till he lets go of his hate for nicole.

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Macy

I ove Melissa Archer on DAYS. She brings a great energy and is so refreshing. Serena and Eric have great chemistry. Eric and Nicole were so dull. I can’t wait to see what her REAL reason for being in Salem is.

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Fan

I love the interview with Melissa, and seeing her interact with AZ was nice as well.

Eric and Serena are gorgeous together, and I’m enjoying their interactions so far.

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boes

Melissa Archer has never been better. Frankly, I got tired of her Natalie on OLTL – though I NEVER got tired of OLTL. I’m really enjoying her mature, sexy, older character on Days, and she’s the best thing that’s happened to Eric in forever.

I love Nicole and wish Show would realize what gold they have in this actress.
But she and the actor playing Eric have no fire at all IMO. Find Nicole somebody better ASAP.

Guest

Such a joy to see her back on screen. She is lovely and I’ve missed her!! Yay!

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louisa

Love the behind the scenes interview! Give us more of these Michael. So happy to see Melissa on Days. It is as close to OLTL as we can get at this point.

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Kenya

Good interview, Melissa seems sweet and lovely. I like her character so much, excited to see more from her. She looks like the type that would rock any of Salem’s eligible bachelors’ world, sexy, gorgeous and feisty and sure she would work with any of them, like Brady. I’m for Eric and Serena and don’t care that I didn’t see the backstory romance develop onscreen. It’s more than happening for me now, Eric and Serena gel together and are great. They are a beautiful pair. So over Nicole and Eric, they did nothing for me and were depressing. This thing… Read more »

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Jenn

I am not interested in seeing Eric with anyone, but Nicole. I hope they take Serena in another direction, but until they do I will not be watching her character with Eric. Nicole and Eric have great chemistry and I hope they fix them VERY soon!

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Amber

I love Melissa Archer as Serena! I did not know if I would, but she’s great. She has great chemistry with Greg Vaughan! I think she would have great chemistry with other men, too. I agree with the posters above. Nicole and Eric were sooo blah together.

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kristen

Michael! I love this interview and so glad you got to take us BTS at days. We rarely get to see the secret happenings only you can bring us. So fun that Ari stopped by and also a peek into wardrobe! You rock Michael…now try to sneak in on some Jarlena action while you are there 😉
xo

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Manon

I love Melissa but is it just me or would she not be better paired with Eric Martsof??? I know they are friends in real life and to me Brady and Serena would be so exciting, electric and passionate together

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Sherriese

That would be a great way to go too. She’s sexy, he’s sexy and I think their characters would work together. Better than him and Melanie for sure.

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Sherriese

Enjoyed the interview, it was cool seeing her and AZ. Bring on Nicole vs Serena! Melissa Archer has been a great addition and I love Serena so far. Can’t wait to see all parts of Serena! She and Eric are so different from him and Nicole and I am loving the difference! I can’t stop smiling when they’re together in scenes. She’s dynamite and he’s smitten and it shows.

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Ann

She is a nice addition to the show, but sorry I don’t see or feel the chemistry between Eric and Serena. They need to put Nicole and Eric back.

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Gmbenet

I believe Eric’s happiness in love is ultimately with Nicole. They are good for each other. Right now, don’t want to get into all the reasons why I believe that. However, I am also enjoying Eric with Serena right now. It brings a breath of fresh air into the Eric-Nicole story. I think the writers wrote themselves into a corner with the “Nicole hides evidence from Eric” plot. Bringing in Serena is a nice way to create time to rethink the Eric-Nicole relationship – if there is to be one. The “I can’t forgive Nicole” thing is not working for… Read more »

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Vishi

Hey Michael! Thanks for such a great interview & tour! I absolutely am a huge fan of Melissa’s! She is doing an awesome job. I haven’t watched Days since the 70s, and started watching since Melissa came on to the show! She is doing a great job as usual, and love that her character is so strong & gorgeous! Love her & GV together. Hope they continue on with this couple, as the mysteries unfold.

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48th Annual Daytime Emmys Red Carpet: The Stars Return to Glitz and Glamour (PHOTOS)

June 21, 2021

Now here’s a first in Daytime Emmy history! The red carpet was actually held ahead of its broadcast, all as a part of keeping with a Covid-19 friendly and safe environment to bring back some of the glitz the award show usually brings to its fans.

While last year’s Daytime Emmy ceremonies were all virtual, this year’s brought the nominees and presenters together for a socially-distanced red carpet event to celebrate their nominations and to strike a pose in front of the paparazzi.

Photo: HutchinsPhoto

Most of all the nominees from your favorite daytime dramas took part including: General Hospital’s Briana Henry, Briana Lane, Carolyn Hennesy, Cynthia Watros, Dominic Zamprogna, Donnell Turner, Finola Hughes, Genie Francis, Jeff Kober, James Patrick Stuart, Katelyn MacMullen, Kim Delaney, Maurice Benard, Max Gail, Nancy Lee Grahn, Sonya Shepherd, Steve Burton, Sydney Mikayla, and Tajh Bellow.

From The Bold and the Beautiful attending were: Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, Darin Brooks, Tanner Novlan, and from The Young and the Restless Bryton James, Brytni Sarpi, Melissa Claire Egan, and Courtney Hope, as well as Days of our Lives’ Cady McClain, Deirdre Hall, Tamara Braun, Robert Scott Wilson, Wally Kurth, Victoria Konefal, George Delhoyo, Cady Mcclain, Victoria Platt, Jackée Harry and Robert Scott Wilson.

Make sure to watch the 48th annual Daytime Emmy Awards this Friday night June 25th on CBS (8 p.m. EST).

Check out the images below from the Red Carpet. Then let us know who do you think wore it best via the comment section below!

GH Lead Actor nominee, Dominic Zamprogna (Dante) looking cool on the red carpet.

Soap icon, GH's Genie Francis (Laura) a Lead Actress nominee this year for her heart-tugging performances.

The beautiful and dazzling, Brytni Sarpi (Elena) of Y&R.

GH Daytime Emmy nominees, Katelyn MacMullen (Willow) and Tajh Bellow (TJ).

Girl Power from B&B and Y&R! Heather Tom, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, and Courtney Hope.

GH's Kelly Thiebaud (Britt) a vision in green.

GH's Donnell Turner (Curtis) looking good on the carpet.

GH Supporting Actress Nominee, Briana Nicole Henry (Jordan) strikes a pose.

GH's Steve Burton, a Lead Actor nominee this year.

GH nominee for Guest Performer in a Drama Series, Briana Lane (ex-Brook Lynn).

DAYS Robert Scott Wilson, flanked by co-stars Deidre Hall and Jackée Harry.

B&B Supporting Actor nominee, Darin Brooks along with Emmy host, Sheryl Underwood.

Two-time Daytime Emmy Winner, and a nominee for her run as DAYS Jennifer ... Cady McClain.

GH's Carolyn Hennesy hits the red carpet and is a Supporting Actress nominee.

Y&R's Courtney Hope wows on the Daytime Emmy Red Carpet.

Real life love-birds Y&R's Brytni Sarpi and Bryton James with some Lorenza Rose Wine from the gifting area.

GH's Cynthia Watros (Nina) hits the carpet.

B&B's Diamond White (Paris) at her first Daytime Emmys event.

GH fan favorite and Lead Actress nominee, Finola Hughes (Anna).

Emmy nominees and on-screen siblings Genie Francis (Laura) and Jeff Kober (Cyrus) of General Hospital.

It's a CIN! Yup, it's a sin to be this gorgeous, right ?Check out DAYS Robert Scott Wilson and Emmy nominee Victoria Konefal.

Maurice Bernard, Max Gail, and Steve Burton - all nominees from General Hospital.

B&B's Lead Actress nominee, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood wows again on the carpet. (Steffy).

GH Supporting Actor nominee, James Patrick Stewart (Valentin) looking debonair.

Six-time Daytime Emmy winner, Heather Tom (Katie, B&B).

GH's Guest Performer in a Drama Series nominee, the one and only Kim Delaney (Jackie).

A pregnant Lead Actress nominee Y&R's Melissa Claire Egan along with a former two-time winner, and cast mate, Michelle Stafford (Phyllis).

GH's Nancy Lee Grahn is nominated for her work as Alexis in the Lead Actress category.

GH's Younger Performer nominee Sydney Mikayla (Trina).

DAYS Tamara Braun bringing the glamor and another nomination in her stellar career.

B&B's Tanner Novlan (Finn) looking dashing.

DAYS nominee Victoria Konefal strikes a red carpet ready pose!

Everyone wants to take this home! Make sure to watch the Daytime Emmy broadcast Friday night on CBS.

Days Of Our Lives

Raven Bowens is the New Chanel on DAYS

June 10, 2021

There has been a casting switcheroo at Days of our Lives. Precious Way is out in the role of Chanel Dupree and the part had been recast.

Way debuted on-screen back in March of 2021, but now comes word, first via Jason 47’s Facebook page, that Chanel will be played by actress Raven Bowens.

According to Soap Opera Digest, look for Bowens to first air on-screen on the July 6th episode. Apparently, she has been taping at the DAYS set since April.

Raven has previously appeared on All Rise, Insecure, The New Edition Story and Future Man.

You can follow her on Instagram here.

So, what do you think of the Chantal switch? Comment below.

Days Of Our Lives

DAYS Alison Sweeney Previews the New EJami

June 6, 2021

Coming up on Days of our Lives, Dan Feurerriegel take over the role of EJ DiMera on-screen, and the character is making quite the timely, or untimely return to Salem now that Sami (Alison Sweeney) has been hitting the sheets with her ex-husband, Lucas (Bryan Dattilo).

Feurerriegel is stepping into the coveted role of EJ made soap-famous by James Scott, who left the series back in 2014 and never returned.

Now the question is can Sweeney and Feurerriegel strike soap gold with their re-imagined duo known as “EJami”?

In the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest on newsstands now, Alison Sweeney opened up about the casting, working with Dan, and the future of EJami sharing: “To be honest, I was nervous when I heard they were recasting EJ. That’s a big role to fill, I mean, James Scott was definitely a fan favorite and EJ is such a memorable role in the story and certainly in Sami’s life.”

Sweeney said of sharing scenes with Feurerriegel, “Dan has been fantastic. I’ve really enjoyed working with him. He clearly understood the importance of the task ahead.”

As for what fans of EJami may be in for, Sweeney noted: ” I hope those ‘EJami’ fans see the couple they were so connected to, but of course, in a new, different way.”

So will you be giving the new EJami a chance? Looking forward to Dan’s debut, or are you Team Lumi all the way? Share your thoughts via the comment section below. But first check out this week’s promo for DAYS.