Days Of Our Lives
NBC.com Publishes "A Business Affair: Sordid Details Of DiMera Takeover" By William Horton!
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Well, well, well! This is a pretty clever move by NBC.com and Days of our Lives!
This week on DAYS, the gang in Salem is steaming over the fact that Will Horton (Guy Wilson) published this tell-all about his mother Sami’s (Alison Sweeney) antics and what she did to her husband, EJ (James Scott) and his cousin Abigail (Kate Mansi) and her revenge plans to destroy them for payback for their sordid affair that rocked Sami to the core!
The fictional published post gives the full details of what Will wrote in total, some of which were not included on the DAYS airshow … so that means additional content! The piece entitled: A Business Affair: Sordid Details of DiMera Takeover is quite a doozy!
Here is a juicy excerpt from the article from Will’s vantage point: “In the interest of full disclosure, at this point I should admit to the reader that Samantha DiMera is my mother. So of course, you’d be correct to assume I know her well. And what I can say unequivocally is that she is not only an astute and ambitious business woman, but a devoted and caring mother as well. That said, and because my mother raised me to be truthful and direct, I must add that Samantha Brady is a very complex woman, and when she feels she has been wronged, she will resort to any tactics, however morally questionable, that she feels will vindicate her. In short, she can be conniving and vengeful, making sure that anyone who has crossed her, either personally or in business, will pay a heavy price for the rest of their God given time on this earth. Go ahead and reread that last sentence. No, it’s not one huge typo, nor some sick editor’s prank. It’s the truth. And it is those traits I just described that allowed my mother to ruthlessly insinuate herself into the DiMera boardroom, gaining control of the company. She achieved this goal by lying to her husband and his father about doing their bidding, all the while determined to destroy the lives of EJ and his secret mistress for their scandalous affair. Some might call that bringing a bazooka to a knife fight. I would call it the Sami Special.”
After the jump, read the entire Sordid Details Of DiMera Takeover by Will! Then let us know, should the family and Sonny (Freddie Smith) be pissed as all hell for him writing this?
A Business Affair: Sordid Details Of A DiMera Takeover by William Horton
Salem’s very own DiMera Enterprises is one of the biggest and boldest companies in the country and overseas. Their practices encompass all aspects of the business spectrum. For the most part, they have been considered a reputable enterprise, though some unscrupulous practices have recently come to light, specifically in the aftermath of a shakeup in control over the powerhouse business. No longer does company founder, Stefano DiMera, hold the reins of the empire he built. Nor has his son and apparent successor, EJ DiMera, taken the helm, as both men have been slapped with the charge of tax evasion, forced to either pay the price, or stay out of the country to avoid imprisonment. However, life must go on and so must business, and to that end, two new additions to the heavy hitters who grace the big leagues of the DiMera boardroom have now emerged and quickly risen to power: Samantha aka “Sami” Brady DiMera, the “on and off again” wife of EJ DiMera; and Kate Roberts, Stefano DiMera’s ex-wife.
These two formidable women have been appointed co-CEOs by a unanimous vote of the board. And lest this takeover be simply attributed to more women breaking through that top-spot glass ceiling due to affirmative action, anyone with knowledge of the former careers of Kate Roberts and Samantha Brady would appreciate that they have earned their positions legitimately, and have, with skill and determination, seized an opportunity where the ball had been dropped. Sami Brady was formerly head of Countess Wilhelmina Cosmetics, one of the most successful branches among DiMera Enterprises. The long forgotten and failing makeup company was not only revived but thrived for many years under her leadership. Nor is Kate Roberts a newcomer to big business. She was founder of the now dissolved Hearth & Home, as well as CEO of Countess Wilhelmina, and had held the reins at Mad World Cosmetics, before leaving to rejoin DiMera Enterprises. What these two women have done so far has been impressive, to say the least: selling dead weight companies and lining investors’ pockets with plenty of extra dough. What more could shareholders ask for?
Let us take a closer look at one of DiMera Enterprises newest leaders, Sami Brady DiMera. She comes from a well-established family of Salem, the Bradys, considered to be among the town’s most respectable citizens. Not only has she worked tirelessly to accomplish what she has in the business world, but she has raised four children, three of them still below the age of seven. And while she has held down two full-time jobs, as CEO and mother, she has consistently fought for what and whom she believes in.
In the interest of full disclosure, at this point I should admit to the reader that Samantha DiMera is my mother. So of course, you’d be correct to assume I know her well. And what I can say unequivocally is that she is not only an astute and ambitious business woman, but a devoted and caring mother as well. That said, and because my mother raised me to be truthful and direct, I must add that Samantha Brady is a very complex woman, and when she feels she has been wronged, she will resort to any tactics, however morally questionable, that she feels will vindicate her. In short, she can be conniving and vengeful, making sure that anyone who has crossed her, either personally or in business, will pay a heavy price for the rest of their God given time on this earth. Go ahead and reread that last sentence. No, it’s not one huge typo, nor some sick editor’s prank. It’s the truth. And it is those traits I just described that allowed my mother to ruthlessly insinuate herself into the DiMera boardroom, gaining control of the company. She achieved this goal by lying to her husband and his father about doing their bidding, all the while determined to destroy the lives of EJ and his secret mistress for their scandalous affair. Some might call that bringing a bazooka to a knife fight. I would call it the Sami Special.
And how did she accomplish all of this? Let’s start from the beginning. Sami had discovered that her “perfect” mate, EJ, had a wandering eye and had been unfaithful to her for months. But instead of what most women might do in such a situation: confront her disloyal husband (fiancé in this case), throw a couple of vases in his direction, or go the more civilized route of seeking advice from a marriage counselor, my mother chose another direction entirely. In making sure she stuck by her belief that revenge is a dish best served cold, she hatched a devious, malicious plan that would inflict the maximum pain and humiliation on both parties involved… down the line.
It was only a short time before she was scheduled to marry EJ DiMera that Sami found out about his deceit and betrayal. But did she dump the guy and cancel the wedding? No. Sami, never revealing that she knew about her intended’s affair, married EJ, as planned, in the DiMera gardens. And as if that weren’t enough, with the shrewd assistance of Kate Roberts, it was brought to light, not only to the guests at the wedding, but also to the Salem PD, right then and there at the nuptials, that her cheating man had also been cheating on his taxes. For years and years. Which, to the shock of all present except for Sami and Kate, of course, led to EJ being arrested on their wedding day – at the wedding!
As the best man, I witnessed the groom being dragged away to jail as the newly wedded bride “screamed” and “pleaded” to let this madness come to an end. It was her wedding day after all. This orchestrated chain of events led not only to EJ DiMera’s incarceration, but also to an arrest warrant out for Stefano DiMera, who was conveniently out of the country. And this is where the most sinister part of Sami’s plan reared its head. After his arrest, she convinced EJ to let her represent him at the annual DiMera board meeting. But instead of doing his bidding, she, again with the help of Kate Roberts (there to represent her ex-husband, Stefano), conned the board members with falsified letters and forged signatures from EJ and Stefano, into nominating Kate and herself as co-CEOs. After some initial reluctance by said board members, the votes were tallied and by the end of the day, Sami and Kate were running DiMera Enterprises, having successfully pulled the wool over everyone’s eyes. Soon after this accomplishment, Sami paid a visit to EJ’s cell and finally exposed what she had done and why. EJ was, apparently, sincerely contrite and tried to explain his mistakes, to exonerate himself in her eyes somehow, some way, but Sami would have none of it. It was simply too little, too late – as it was for the young woman who had been his lover.
After leaving her husband in jail, humiliated and with his heart ripped out, Sami was on to the next phase of her revenge – bringing down the mistress. The woman in question worked at University Hospital. She was a close friend of the family who had frequently spent time with the DiMeras and their children – sometimes even babysat for them. She was also Sami’s newest friend, maid of honor, and art tutor. And she was none other than Salem’s sweetheart – Abigail Deveraux. Little did Abigail know that, by succumbing to EJ’s seductive charms, she would become a plaything in Sami’s game of horrors.
Of course the next step for Sami was to pay Abigail a visit at her family home to show off her glorious wedding pictures. And lo and behold, a photo of EJ and Abigail about to ravage each other just happened to appear in the mix of pictures – exposing the truth of Abigail’s affair with EJ, and right in the presence of her mother. Abigail was shocked to learn how she had been played by Sami, strung along like a puppet. But Sami wouldn’t stop at revealing this embarrassing transgression to Abigail’s family. In subsequent days, Sami made sure Abigail lost her job at the hospital, forcing her to write a resignation letter explaining her part in the affair with a hospital board member. Abigail packed up her office and performed the “walk of shame” in front of her friends and peers.
Business is a gamble. Same as cheating, having an affair – and being on the losing end of it. You must be able to face the music when it all goes to hell, face your demons, and eventually move on. But that would not be enough for Sami Brady DiMera. She decided to engage in all-out war, and ended up with a massacre on her hands. I don’t condone infidelity; therefore I do understand my mother’s outrage at EJ’s betrayal. But to go so far as to attempt to ruin the lives of friends and family members? To go to such extraordinary lengths for revenge? Some readers may think, “Ease up, Will. This is your mother. Not even a shred of sympathy or loyalty? Wasn’t she the victim in all of this?” Of course she was. But what I can’t abide was her inability, especially given that she herself has hardly led an exemplary life, to at least try to find it in her heart to forgive. That instead of dealing with the circumstances before her like a rational, compassionate human being, she had to lash out: ruin lives, inflict pain, and profoundly hurt people she loved dearly at one time or another. So there is no empathy for my mother from me. Not in this situation. I hope my readers learn a lesson in all of this because I doubt my mother will – she never does. And sadly, she’s the one who will end up paying the ultimate price. She’ll be the one all alone, forced to live with the repercussions of her actions for the rest of her life.
I love my mom and always will – probably hard to believe that after reading this. But, my respect for her as a caring, nurturing mother notwithstanding, her recent behavior has been unacceptable to me, and I believe that my revealing to all of you the truth of what really happened at DiMera Enterprises will, in the end, be worthwhile. Even if it helps only one person to see that devoting oneself to revenge, to “getting even,” is an exercise in futility. It is only by taking the high road, by letting go of anger, that one can move on and live life to the fullest.
I guess they couldn’t afford a professional writer? That was written as poorly as the show!
Please. You prolly watch Saved By the Bell reruns
On the contrary! That was from a character whom is beginning his career. It would be unrealistic otherwise.
it pains me to say this, but i sadly have to agree. what did will study in college? it sure as hell wasn’t anything to do with writing or journalism. seriously, couldn’t they have hired a good ghostwriter? is their budget that low?
I find this idea of Will The Writer absolutely hilarious. He compiled such an outstanding piece of literature deserving the honor of cover material? Too much to swallow.
Regardless of the fact that what Sami did was spiteful, I believe that Abbi deserves whatever negativity is coming her way? It is payback time. Those who do wrong and hurt others need to pay the Piper. It is what it is. I feel no pity or commiseration for Abbi. And Jen is trying to exalt her daughter to the level of angel. Uh uh . No way. I’d like to see more caca hitting the fan.
LOL
and then some
“… I feel no pity or commiseration for Abbi. And Jen is trying to exalt her daughter to the level of angel. Uh uh . No way. I’d like to see more caca hitting the fan. ”
especially, the last line… about caca
it’s simply time for “Days” to showcase that a Horton… even a Brady, can Fall from grace… spiral… NUT UP !
for all the dastardly nefarious character driven machinations… to upheaval…
this is a FUN time in Salem
am loving Sami, EJ, Kristen….
LOVED Nick
here’s hoping for MORE Eve and Theresa w/Anne… for further ruination… turmoil, and death nell
LOL
OK not that far
altho Daniel and Jenn are already
where would DAYS be ? without
Reads more like an editorial piece than objective journalism, and comes across like a plot recap than a real article one might find in a high profile magazine, but it is make believe so they can play anyway they want. Just a bit of campy fun to have the “article” posted on real web site. Maybe they could consider writing excepts from Jack’s book too—
Jack’s book could be the next subject of the book club and they all could think they’re high again when Jack walks in!!!
They wouldn’t dare, Mary…lol …would they?
How good is Ejami. The scenes with Sami and EJ together just get better and better. So going to miss those two.
It’s written as the moronic fluff piece that it is – it mirrors a composition that has been dispensed by a ninth grader – makes me wonder, why is it exactly that I watch this show, surely it isn’t for the intellectual stimulation factor ~
Breaking News
51st Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations: CBS Soaps Score Most, Eric Braeden, Dick Van Dyke, Guy Pearce Receive Nods
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) have officially announced on Friday, the full list of nominees for the 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.
While Thursday brought with it four reveals of the nominees in the Outstanding Daytime Drama, Talk Show Host, Lead Actor and Actress categories (as presented by various entertainment news programs), today’s nominations include all the other categories not previously announced.
The Daytime Emmy Awards telecast is set to be presented live on Friday night, June 7, at 8 PM EDT /delayed PT, on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on-demand on Paramount+. This will mark the 18th time that CBS has broadcast the Daytime Emmys.
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In addition, The Daytime Creative Arts & Lifestyle Emmy Awards will be presented on Saturday, June 8 at t9 PM ET/6 PM PT and streamed on The Emmys apps and at watch.TheEmmys.tv. The ceremonies will take place at the Westin Bonaventure Los Angeles.
Television icon, Dick Van Dyke has received his first-ever Daytime Emmy nomination in the Outstanding Guest Performer category for his touching portrayal of Timothy Robicheaux on Peacock’s Days of our Lives. The nomination makes Van Dyke the oldest Daytime Emmy nominee in history at 98-years-old. In addition, motion picture and TV star, Guy Pearce, is also nominated as Guest Performer for his longtime role as Mike Young in the reboot of Neighbours.
Speaking of Neighbours, the Australian soap opera also received its first ever Daytime Emmy nomination for Daytime Drama Series now that its a revival can be streamed on Amazon Freevee. In addition, The Young and the Restless iconic, Eric Braeden (Victor Newman) received his first Daytime Emmy nomination in more than 20 years in the Lead Actor in a Drama Series category.
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In the Daytime Drama series categories, CBS’ The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless each scored 12 nominations more than any other show. Leading the acting nominations was B&B, who landed 7 performers in the various categories, a first in its 37-year history.
In a statement, Adam Sharp, President & CEO, NATAS expressed, “We are happy to once again honor the creative talent both in front of and behind the camera of America’s favorite Daytime programs. We look forward to celebrating the icons who enliven the days of audiences across the country.”
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Brent Stanton, Head of Daytime, NATAS added, “Producing the Daytime Emmys is a labor of love for all of us at NATAS. The huge popularity of these shows continues to be must-see viewing for their fans.” NATAS also revealed that Lifetime Achievement Honorees, Hosts, Presenters, and Silver and Gold Circle honorees will be revealed at a later date.
The Daytime Emmy Awards recognize outstanding achievement in television programming honoring work in a variety of categories, including daytime dramas, talk shows, instructional programming, hosting, culinary, and legal/courtroom programs. In 2021, NATAS and the Television Academy jointly announced plans to realign the Daytime and Primetime Emmy Awards to be organized by content genre, as opposed to program airtime.
The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards will be produced once again by NATAS and Associated Television International (ATI). Adam Sharp and Lisa Armstrong are executive producers from NATAS, while David McKenzie executive produces from ATI.
Congratulations to all the men and women in front of the camera and behind the scenes for their recognition as we take a look at who will be going for gold come June. Here are the nominees below starting with the Daytime Drama Categories.
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OUTSTANDING DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES
The Bay
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
Neighbours
The Young and the Restless
OUTSTANDING LEAD PERFORMANCE IN A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES: ACTRESS
Tamara Braun, Days of our Lives
Finola Hughes, General Hospital
Katherine Kelly Lang, The Bold and the Beautiful
Annika Noelle, The Bold and the Beautiful
Michelle Stafford, The Young and the Restless
Cynthia Watros, General Hospital
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OUTSTANDING LEAD PERFORMANCE IN A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES: ACTOR
Eric Braeden, The Young and the Restless
Scott Clifton, The Bold and the Beautiful
Thorsten Kaye, The Bold and the Beautiful
Eric Martsolf, Days of our Lives
John McCook, The Bold and the Beautiful
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OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING PERFORMANCE IN A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES: ACTRESS
Jennifer Gareis, The Bold and the Beautiful
Linsey Godfrey, Days of our Lives
Courtney Hope, The Young and the Restless
Allison Lanier, The Young and the Restless
Emily O’Brien, Days of our Lives
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OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING PERFORMANCE IN A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES: ACTOR
Robert Gossett, General Hospital
Bryton James, The Young and the Restless
Wally Kurth, Days of our Lives
A Martinez, The Bay
Mike Manning, The Bay
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OUTSTANDING GUEST PERFORMANCE IN A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES
Linden Ashby, The Young and the Restless
Ashley Jones, The Bold and the Beautiful
Alley Mills, General Hospital
Guy Pearce, Neighbours
Dick Van Dyke, Days of our Lives
OUTSTANDING WRITING TEAM FOR A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES
The Bay
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
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OUTSTANDING DIRECTING TEAM FOR A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES
The Bay
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
OUTSTANDING LIGHTING DIRECTION
General Hospital
The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The View
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OUTSTANDING TECHNICAL DIRECTION, CAMERAWORK, VIDEO
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of our Lives
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
The Kelly Clarkson Show
OUTSTANDING CASTING
African Queens: Njinga
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
Start Up
The Young and the Restless
OUTSTANDING ART DIRECTION/SET DECORATION/SCENIC DESIGN
African Queens: Njinga
The Drew Barrymore Show
General Hospital
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The View
The Young and the Restless
OUTSTANDING COSTUME DESIGN/STYLING
African Queens: Njinga
The Bold and the Beautiful
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Sherri
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OUTSTANDING HAIRSTYLING AND MAKEUP
African Queens: Njinga
The Drew Barrymore Show
Sherri
The View
The Young and the Restless
OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL SONG
“Shine” General Hospital
“Unexpected Truth”Unexpected
“We’re Home” Reconnecting Roots
OUTSTANDING DAYTIME TALK SERIES
The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Tamron Hall
Turning The Tables with Robin Roberts
The View
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OUTSTANDING ENTERTAINMENT NEWS SERIES
Access Hollywood
Entertainment Tonight
Extra
OUTSTANDING CULINARY SERIES
Be My Guest with Ina Garten
Family Dinner
Selena + Chef: Home for the Holidays
Valerie’s Home Cooking
What Am I Eating? with Zooey Deschanel
OUTSTANDING LEGAL/COURTROOM PROGRAM
Hot Bench
Judy Justice
Justice For The People with Judge Milian
The People’s Court
We The People with Judge Lauren Lake
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DAYTIME TALK SERIES HOST
Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, Ana Navarro, The View
Kelly Clarkson, The Kelly Clarkson Show
Mark Consuelos, Kelly Ripa, Live with Kelly and Mark
Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Natalie Morales, Jerry O’Connell, Sheryl Underwood, The Talk
Tamron Hall, Tamron Hall
OUTSTANDING CULINARY HOST
Lidia Bastianich, 25 Years with Lidia: A Culinary Jubilee
Valerie Bertinelli, Valerie’s Home Cooking
Eduardo Garcia, Big Sky Kitchen with Eduardo Garcia
Emeril Lagasse, Emeril Cooks
Sophia Roe, Counter Space
Buddy Valastro, Legends of the Fork
OUTSTANDING DAYTIME PERSONALITY – DAILY
Frank Caprio, Caught in Providence
Kevin Frazier, Nischelle Turner , Matt Cohen, Cassie DiLaura, Denny Directo, Will Marfuggi, Rachel Smith, Entertainment Tonight
Deborah Norville, Steven Fabian, Lisa Guerrero, Ann Mercogliano, Jim Moret, Les Trent. Inside Edition
Robert Hernandez, Star Jones, Divorce Court
Judge Judy Sheindlin, Whitney Kumar, Kevin Rasco, Sarah Rose, Judy Justice
What do you think about the nominations for the 51st annual Daytime Emmy Awards? Who do you think deserved to get in that did? Who do you think got snubbed? Who are you happiest to see receive a nomination? Let us know via the comment section below.
Make sure to be with us live starting tonight Friday, April 19th at 8pm ET/5pm PT for the Michael Fairman Channel’s 10th anniversary edition of its Daytime Emmy Nomination Special 2024, featuring some of the just announced daytime drama nominees.
Days Of Our Lives
Stephen Schnetzer Talks On His Return to Days of our Lives and Working with Susan Seaforth Hayes In Emotional Episodes
Who says you can’t go home again? In the case of Another World favorite, Stephen Schnetzer (ex-Cass Winthrop), he has proven that it is true, and you can go back to your soap roots and where it all started for you.
Last week on April 11th, Schnetzer, along with several other key returns were on set at Days of our Lives taping all-new episodes of the Peacock streaming soap opera, centering on the funeral of Doug Williams (the late Bill Hayes), and as part of the iconic soap opera’s 15,000th episode.
Stephen is reprising his first daytime role as Steve Olson, the brother of Julie Williams (Susan Seaforth Hayes). The last time Schnetzer appeared on a DAYS set was during his one and only run on the show from 1978 to 1980. Clearly, viewers will be in for some very emotional scenes when Steve returns to Salem to be there for his sister, Julie in her time of need. In real-life, Susan has been going through her own grief, having just lost Bill back on January 12th at the age of 98.
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Michael Fairman TV caught up with Stephen during the 15K episode celebration ceremony, and during a break from taping the gut-wrenching funeral scenes, to get his thoughts on being part of these highly-anticipated moments that will air later this year in December. Here’s what he shared with us below.
What has this been like for you to work with Susan Seaforth Hayes after all of these years?
STEPHEN: She’s a dream and she’s so bright. We ran lines yesterday and we ended up just visiting for about 45 minutes and just catching up and telling tales about each other’s career. She even dropped off the autobiography that she and Bill did. And being back here at DAYS, every time I turn a corner, there’s another familiar face. When I was on the show 40 more years ago, a bunch of the guys, played softball on a team together. This is really a trip down memory lane as I knew it would be.
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Taping Doug’s funeral must be a hard day for Susan. Are you checking in with her to help hold her up through this?
STEPHEN: I am and I’m checking in with Amy Shaughnessy (Susan’s assistant), and she’s holding her up more than anybody. We’re there for each other.
There will obviously be some major hankie-inducing moments when Steve comes back to Salem to console his sister.
STEPHEN: Oh, wait till you see it in December. It’s going to be great.
Were you surprised you got this call to come back to the show decades later?
STEPHEN: It was out of the blue! I was completely surprised. They should have called me decades ago! That’s what surprised me. When Another World went down, I thought I’d land somewhere else and it never happened. That was more of a surprise.
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Cass is such an identifiable character for you. As well, you and Linda Dano (ex-Felicia Gallant) are so synonymous together as best friends Cass and Felicia from Another World. When fans heard you were reprising your role as Steve Olson on DAYS, they are now hoping there will be more of you on the show to come.
STEPHEN: Steven Olson is a real “Cassian “character. I cut my teeth on Steve Olson and that’s how Cass was introduced. He was kind of a roguish charmer. And then when the character stuck for Another World, they rehabilitated me, and turned me into one of the shows heroes. And that’s what would’ve happened if I stayed as Steve Olson probably. So, Steve is the ‘pre-Cass’, Cass.
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As the story goes, you originally decided to leave Days of our Lives?
STEPHEN: I was never on contract. I was doing a day and a half a week and I got a Broadway play directed by Franco Zeffirelli starring Joan Plowright and Frank Finlay. I was able to it as I didn’t have to break a contract or anything. I cut loose and went back to New York for that.
How well did you get to know Bill Hayes during your first time around on DAYS?
STEPHEN: My first episode was with Bill and Susan, as her long lost brother coming into Salem. They were so good to me. They were so kind. I had been doing eight years of classical repertory theater, never been in front of a camera. I tell everybody, it took me longer than any other actor I’ve ever seen to get comfortable in front of a camera. And they were very supportive at that time in my career. Coming back to honor Bill now in 2024, and to be see Susan, I am just so happy to be here.
Looking forward to seeing the scenes between Stephen and Susan Seaforth Hayes come December and Doug’s funeral and surrounding episodes? Do you hope that DAYS might bring the character of Steve Olson back for a longer stay? Comment below.
Breaking News
51st Daytime Emmys: Outstanding Daytime Drama Series Nominations
On Thursday, the 51st annual Daytime Emmy Awards revealed nominations in several key categories via four entertainment news programs: Access Hollywood, E! News, Extra and Access Hollywood.
Three of the four announcements were major categories in the field of Daytime Dramas.
The nominees in the Outstanding Daytime Drama Series category are: The Bay, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, Neighbours and The Young and the Restless.
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General Hospital won this category last year, and has the most all-time wins for a series in this category. For the first time, the beloved Australian-based soap opera, Neighbours is now eligible for competition due to its reboot which streams on Amazon Freevee.
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The 51st annual Daytime Emmy Awards will be handed out in ceremonies in Los Angeles and broadcast live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ on Friday night, June 7th.
Previous categories announced tonight via the entertainment news outlet included: Lead Actor and Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
So, what do you think about this year’s nominee for the Outstanding Daytime Drama Series? Who do you think should win? Comment below.
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