Days Of Our Lives
Peter Reckell and Kristian Alfonso Talk Bo and Hope Becoming Part Of Pop Culture, Continuity of Their Characters and DAYS 60th Anniversary
While Days of our Lives fans continue to miss Bo and Hope on-screen, as played by series iconic stars, Peter Reckell and Kristian Alfonso, the two enduring favorites were the special guests on the Hey Dude … The 90s Called podcast hosted by David Lascher and Christine Taylor.
During the podcast, Peter and Kristian discussed becoming part of pop consciousness in the 80’s and 90’s, working as an actor on DAYS then and more recently, if they like to come back for the show’s upcoming 60th anniversary run, and the importance of continuity of their characters when writing and producing regimes changed over the decades.
In speaking on DAYS incredibly packed taping schedule for cast in recent times. Peter shared, “In preparation of this interview, I was looking at the show and the schedule the actors have, and in the schedule, they have they do a bunch of shows, and they take a couple weeks off.”
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Kristian added, “I was there during that time and it’s not as easy at it sounds. Now they are doing 9 shows in a week, which is unbelievable. I don’t know how they are doing it.” Peter added “Yes, for the actors when you are working, you are busting your butt.”
In the ‘never say never’ category, hosts David and Christine asked if Peter and Kristian would like to return to DAYS for the 60th anniversary of the legendary soap opera. Reckell responded: “Looks like a thing I would like to get back in, especially with the anniversary of the show coming up. It would be great to be a part of it.”
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When addressing the all-important of continuance of continuity on a show like Days of our Lives, Kristian shared why at some points in her soap career, she was not on the show. The fan favorite expressed: “I am one who likes to be honest when it comes to the history of the characters and I did not see that happening, and I’m not going to lie in my performance or try to sell something that did not happen. If you went into my dressing rooms, you would see stacks of scripts. The reason I kept those was because for many years we had a changing of the guards – writers, producers. So when we get new writers, sometimes they weren’t as familiar with the show. That was one of the reasons I started saving my scripts, so I could look back and go, ‘Hey, listen. I know you want me to say x, y, z and this long monologue, but this never happened! But, it tracks on this page and this show, which was 100 shows ago. The audience is going to remember. We have a very smart audience.”
Alfonso summed it up best when she related, “There were storylines I did not agree with and the directions that they were taking, because it was not honest of who Hope was, or what she endured.”
Reckell added, “It’s a respect for the audience.” Peter gave props to the fans for keeping the love alive for Bo and Hope, “Kristian and I have been so thankful for over so many years.”
So, would you like to see DAYS make sure they have Peter and Kristian back on our screens in time for the 60th anniversary of the show?Share your thoughts in the comment section, and take a listen to Bope’s guest star turn on the ‘Hey Dude… The 90’s Called’ podcast below.
Yes, please have Bope come back❤️
Please bring Bo and Hope back. I have watched days since I was 6 in 1965 with my grandma. Bo and aHope’s lives be story truly got me through hard times because they gave me Hope. Love this super couple. Love both actors so much
I’m thinking we might get a surprise appearance from Bo & Hope over the Hellidays.
I say this because Peter Reckell did an episode of Maurice Benard’s “State of Mind” in August. Maurice does the show live from his home, in the LA area. Peter lives in Alaska these days when he’s not working, and…. as good as State of Mind is, I doubt he would have flown in all the way from Anchorage to do an episode of a YouTube show.
Which of course would mean that he was already in LA. And this would be right about the time Days was taping their Helliday episodes…. including that extended 3 week “dark” period caused by the internal behind the cameras Albert Alarr drama. So… will Bo & Hope be back in time to hang their ornaments on the Horton Xmas tree. Or will he be the “shocking special guest” at the New Years Evil party.. since there seems to be one of those every year, since ReRon started writing Days.
I love Days!!!!
Lets cut to the chase. Are all these recent cast departures related to the return of Bo and Hope? This isn’t the 1980’s and you can’t turn back time no matter how hard you try.
I agree
Mmmh somebody pass me the keys to the DeLorean cuz I love me some Bo and Hope. nah I get what you mean but one thing days has always done is pay respect to its long time characters. Days has a super loyal audience,like my grandma watched it from the first episode till the day she passed.My mom same thing and I do too. Different generations all have our favs and We like when they come back at least for the specials. I mean to this day I remember Alice and miss her on the show. If your areal one ya know what i mean . Xoxo
I do know what you mean. I go back to the days on Days when Maggie was on the farm, however we can’t pretend that Bo and Hope are leads anymore. As Doug and Julie gave way to Roman, Marlena and John, who gave way for Bo and Hope who gave way for Sami, Lucas and EJ who gave way to Chad and Abigail and well you get the picture. Time marches on. Every generation must find its place
Seeing Bo and Hope on and dealing with appropriate stuff is fine. But its no to the Salem PD as Rafe and Jada can handle it.
Yes!! Please have Bo & Hope back,they have been missed tremendously! Days of Our Lives isn’t, a whole 100% without having these 2 beautiful people back on the soap.
LOVE to see Bo & Hope back on DOOL. They are THE perfect couple. Always enjoy their story lines!!
Would love to see Bo and Hope back on Days. I saw them in person in Greenville,SC.at a softball game with other members of Days. I’ve watched it ever since it came on.
I would love to see Hope and Bo (Peter and Kristian) back even if it is just seeing Bo wake up with Hope there and explaining he has a long recovery and rehab. They are a loved part of the show.
Yes I would love to see both hope and Bo back on days, they’re awesome
Yes have BO AND HOPE back, they were such a large portion of great story lines,threw the years
I would love to see the return of nope considering it’s my favorite soap and for me hasn’t been the same since they left still love the show though.
Would love for Bo and Hope to return and be together. The greatest love. And show children and old friends.
Yes it would be awesome to have them back for the 60 Anniversary show
Yes let’s get Bo and Hope back soon!!!
I what days for 50yrs never stop
I would love to see hope and bo back
i just wonder why they have not been back yet there is no new updates on there return so i am hoping that they will come back soon they are both miss so we will have to wait to so if they are coming back naw or for the 60 love them both
Absolutely we NEED, CRAVE and DEMAND the return of this lightning in a bottle, soul-mated dynamic duo of TV: BOPE!!! They’ve still got it and we want ‘em!!!
I really truly hope that bo and hope and ciara and ben with their son bo jr return and Sammie return as well
Even Bo lying in a bed as a comatose vegetable would be more entertaining than the two-digit IQ “serial killer” Connie or the supremely idiotic “Body & Soul” waste of time.
Beyond the Gates
53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Winners: ‘General Hospital’ Takes Drama Series, Tamara Tunie and Scott Clifton Top Acting Honors
The 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards have just concluded on Friday night, October 30, and it was ABC’s General Hospital who took home the top prize for Outstanding Drama Series for the sixth time in row. Executive Producer, Frank Valentini accepted the award on behalf of the show.
Beyond the Gates scored its first two acting honors in the young history of the show. Veteran actress, Tamara Tunie won her first ever Emmy for Lead Actress a Daytime Drama Series for her performances as Anita Dupree, while Ambyr Michelle took home the gold in the Emerging Talent category.
Scott Clifton won his fourth Daytime Emmy overall, and second Lead Actor Emmy for his heart-tugging performance as Liam Spencer, who believed he was battling an inoperable brain tumor, only for it to turn out to be medical ruse to bilk Liam’s father out of $1 million dollars.
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DECADES BETWEEN BETH MAITLAND AND ROGER HOWARTH LAST EMMY WIN
In the Supporting Actor and Actress categories, Daytime Emmy history was made with Beth Maitland (Traci Abbott, The Young and the Restless) winning her second Emmy 41 years since she won her first won, and Roger Howarth (Matt Clark, The Young and the Restless) following suit for the men with his coming 32 years after he won in 1994 for One Life to Live.
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Jeff Kober picked up his second Daytime Emmy win for his role as Cyrus Renault on General Hospital in the Outstanding Guest Performer in a Daytime Drama Series category. He previously won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for the role in 2022, following a nomination in the same category in 2021.
The Kelly Clarkson Show, meanwhile, won Outstanding Daytime Talk Series it its final year, while Sherri Shepherd won for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host after finding out her talker had been canceled after four seasons.
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THINK OF LAURA
General Hospital star Genie Francis (Laura) received the Lifetime Achievement Award and shared from the stage, “I know 50 years sounds like an awfully long time, but it doesn’t feel like that to me,” she said. “As they say, if you love what you do, you never work a day in your life.”
Overall, General Hospital, Beyond the Gates and The Kelly Clarkson Show received the most gold statuettes for the night with four wins apiece.
Here’s a look at the honor roll for tonight’s big winners below:
Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
General Hospital
Outstanding Lead Performer in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress
Tamara Tunie (Anita Dupree, Beyond the Gates)
Outstanding Lead Performer in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor
Scott Clifton (Liam Spencer, The Bold and the Beautiful
Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor
Roger Howarth (Matt Clark, The Young and the Restless)
Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress
Beth Maitland (Traci Abbott, The Young and the Restless)
Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series
Ambyr Michelle (Eva Thomas, Beyond the Gates)
Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
General Hospital
Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series
Jeff Kober (Cyrus Renault, General Hospital)
Outstanding Casting for a Daytime Program
General Hospital
Outstanding Directing in a Daytime Drama Series
Days of our Lives
Outstanding Talk Series
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Outstanding Talk Series Host
Sherri Shepherd, Sherri
Outstanding Lighting Direction for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Costume Design/Styling for a Daytime Program
The Young and the Restless (Episode 13273)
Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, The Kelly Clarkson Show
So, who were you happy to see win a Daytime Emmy on tonight’s 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards? Do you think the right show and actors took home the gold? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section. In case you missed it, you can watch the replay of tonight’s livestream of the Daytime Emmy ceremony below.
Beyond the Gates
Who Should Win Outstanding Daytime Drama at the 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards? (Poll)
Tonight at the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards, the top prize is Outstanding Daytime Drama Series. This year four soaps are in the running, will the best show take home the gold? Now it’s your turn to let us know your pick!
Going into the night’s festivities, The Young and the Restless leads all nominations this year with 18. Meanwhile, the upstart Beyond the Gates, in its first Daytime Emmy appearance in its history received a record 15 nominations for a first time entry into the Emmy competition.
Then, there is General Hospital who could win its sixth Daytime Emmy in a row for Outstanding Daytime Drama series and its 19th overall. Will they continue the streak?
Meanwhile, Days of our Lives looks to prove just because they are on Peacock and not on network television that they continue to be relevant, especially in a year where we learned Ryan Gosling and John Oliver where big fans of the show.
To watch the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards live, you can catch it on the NATAS/Emmy official You Tube channel here beginning at 8pm ET/5pm PT.
Now it’s your turn! Take the Michael Fairman TV poll below and then let us know in the comment section, which show you are rooting for tonight to take home the gold statuette?
Beyond the Gates
Who Should Win Outstanding Lead Actress at the 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards? (Poll)
Five leading ladies of daytime drama are getting ready to go for the gold on Friday night, October 30 at the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards.
Will it be one of two women securing their first-ever Daytime Emmy nominations from the newest soap on the block, Beyond the Gates? Will Heather Tom become the winningest actress ever in Daytime Emmy history if she wins what would be her 7th gold statuette?
Could Michelle Stafford become a four-time Daytime Emmy winner? And, will Stacy Haiduk, win for Lead after previously being nominated in twice in the Supporting Actress category? Stay tuned.
In case you didn’t know, and to get you up to speed, 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).
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HEATHER TOM POISED TO BREAK TIE WITH ERIKA SLEZAK FOR WINNINGEST ACTRESS IN SOAPS
Heather Tom spoke with Variety on the potential of breaking the daytime actress tie for most wins with One Life to Live’s veteran Erika Slezak. The B&B actress, writer and director explained she is not in rivalry with Slezak.
“I don’t think I could be in a rivalry with Erika Slezak because she’s just iconic. It kind of floors me to think that I’m kind of in the same conversation as her, because I was such a huge fan. I had the honor working with her and I just loved every single second,” shared Heather. “She always just brought it. There was never a day where she phoned it in. I certainly cannot feel like I’m in the rivalry with her because I would just have to say that she’s already won.”
As previously reported, ahead of the big day, the annual Lead Actress Ladies Luncheon was turned into a dinner and a house party by last year’s Lead Actress winner, Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis, General Hospital).
Make sure to tune-in to the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards streamed live on the NATAS/Emmys You Tube Channel beginning at 8pm ET/5pm PT emanating from the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California tomorrow night!
Now below, vote in Michael Fairman TV’s poll and let us know which Lead Actress should win the Outstanding Lead Actress Emmy, and then let us know in the comment section who you
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