Sunday night, in ceremonies held simultaneous in New York and Los Angeles, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) handed out the awards for outstanding achievements in writing in the fields of film, television, radio, audio, and promos.
During the ceremonies in New York, Days of our Lives, the sole nominee in the category of Writing for a Daytime Drama Series, received its kudos and its trophy.
The winning DAYS team consisted of: Head Writer Ron Carlivati and writers: Lorraine Broderick, Jazmen Darnell Brown, Joanna Cohen, Carolyn Culliton, Richard Culliton, Cheryl Davis, Kirk Doering, Christopher Dunn, Jamey Giddens, David Kreizman, Ryan Quan, Dave Ryan, and Katherine D. Schock
When it was time for the Daytime Drama category, All My Children icon, Susan Lucci (ex-Erica Kane) took to the podium and presented the award to DAYS,
On-hand to accept the award was Days of our Lives head writer, Ron Carlivati and members of his writing team including: Broderick, Giddens and Davis.
Carlivati shared in his acceptance speech: “I just want to say, this is a full circle moment to receive the award from the iconic Susan Lucci. I grew up watching her as Erica Kane and I can even name all of her husbands.”
Ron the went on to recite all of Erica’s laundry list of husbands throughout the run of the legendary soap opera. The head scribe then went on to list all of Viki’s husbands on One Life to Live, a show in which, as daytime fans know, he was the head writer of. You can check out the video clip below.
Days of our Lives received the WGA honors for the following scripts/story that were revealed in a statement back in January, from Carlivati, who shared: “We submitted three scripts from the storyline about Craig’s late-in-life coming out, the impact it had on his wife, Nancy, and of course, his ill-fated romance with the ever-scheming Leo. We felt that these episodes were a good representation of what Days of our Lives does best: high-stakes family drama with a comedic twist.”
Congratulations to Ron and the writing team in Salem on their WGA Award.
Share your thoughts on DAYS victory and Susan Lucci presenting the award to Ron and his team in the comment section below.
You know what he gets a lot of grief but no one can ever say he does not love and truly care about the soap gender! Congrats!!
Lllanviewer717
1 year ago
Congratulations Ron. And thank you for reminding everyone of our unforgettably beloved One Life to Live. I’m impressed that you can remember the names all of Viki’s husbands. I can too; but, I was a regular viewer from day one. Congratulations again.
aria
1 year ago
this officially makess the writers guild award a joke.
I assume that is your professional opinion. Second best heard writer ever on a budget that not even Agnes, Phillips, nor Bell could write with. Still delivering never before told stories on daytime or homages to the past with a twist. It’s a soap opera many watch for escapism and we do not take it seriously just a fun escape!
Iakovos
1 year ago
Surprised a category for daytime drama remains in play. Would love a renaissance for the genre. Writers may be able to push that.
Coretta Menser
1 year ago
Congratulations Days. My one and only Soap Opera.
Sharon
1 year ago
Congratulations on the win!
Sharon
1 year ago
Congratulations Ron and all the writing team!
Joshua
1 year ago
Such great news! Congratulations to Ron and the entire Days team. It is definitely my favorite escape from reality! Now if we can just up the budget that would be phenomenal!
The Other Lis
1 year ago
The man does know and love his soap history.. I loved the fact that Robin Strasser and Linda Dano were on Days as guests playing Vivian. It was so much like the theater where different actors play the same role but bring different interpretations. Mr Carlivati should invent a short term role and cast it every year with an old time soap grand dame as a love letter to the genre. Employ Lucci, Robin Strasser,, Victoria Wyndham, Linda Dano et all as they haven’t been forgotten. We so love too see the ones that built the building.
The head writer (Carlivati) does not cast the show. That’s the EP (Corday) and casting director’s responsibility. DAYS couldn’t afford Lucci. Slezak has turned down GH because she lives In Connecticut and doesn’t want to spend an extended time on the west coast.
There are other soap actors out there other than Lucci and Slezak. It would be a short term role not a long one going into it – a casting stunt. Think of the publicity value alone. Its worth it for the fun it would bring from long term soap fans.
While there’s a great assortment of soap actors out there, the point is Ron doesn’t decide casting. He can suggest a new character, but it’s up to Ken Corday to see if the new character fits his tight budget and launches the casting process.
Sandy
1 year ago
My husband and I enjoy Days of Our Lives. Just wish it would come on longer on Peacock channel.
clb
1 year ago
Congrats to Ron Carlivati for his love for soap opera but DOOL is simply not the best written daytime soap today.
‘Daytime Stands Up: A Benefit For Stand Up To Cancer’ Live Virtual Event Announced; Featuring Soap Opera Notables and Moving Tributes
May 2, 2024
Stand Up to Cancer in collaboration with Alan Locher and Michael Fairman, will come together for a a three-hour livestream benefit, Daytime Stands Up: A Benefit for Stand Up To Cancer … We All Have a Story.
Several stars from from daytime drama television past and present are scheduled to participate for an evening of stories of emotional on- and off-screen experiences with cancer, and moving tributes to beloved daytime favorites who lost their battle plus musical performances.
Daytime Stands Up: A Benefit for Stand Up To Cancer … We All Have a Story, streams live on Thursday, May 16, from 8 to 11 p.m. ET/5 to 8 pm PT simultaneously on StandUpToCancer.org and YouTube channels The Locher Room and Michael Fairman Channel.
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Tune-in for cancer survivorship stories with General Hospital’s Cameron Mathison and The Young and the Restless’ Colleen Zenk, who will reflect on the impact of publicly sharing their diagnoses; 2024 Daytime Emmy nominee Eric Braeden, who shares his cancer journey as well his memories of beloved The Young and the Restless co-star Meg Bennett, who passed from cancer April 11; and more.
Moving tributes to soap stars who’ve lost their cancer battles, including: Daytime icon Jackie Zeman, who played nurse Bobbie Spencer on General Hospital for 45 years, shared by daughters Cassidy MacLeod and Lacey Gorden, a tribute to Elizabeth Hubbard who played the iconic Lucinda Walsh on As the World Turns and Dr. Althea Davis on The Doctors, as shared by her on-screen daughter Martha Byrne and real-life son Jeremy Bennett, two-time Emmy Award-winner Jerry verDorn (Guiding LightOne Life to Live), shared by widow Beth verDorn and his on-screen wife on Guiding Light, friend and co-star Liz Keife, the iconic Andrea Evans, who played Tina Lord Roberts on One Life to Live, shared by her husband Stephen G. Rodriguez and daughter Kylie Rodriguez and Kamar de los Reyes shared by his One Life to Live co-stars Michael Easton(General Hospital)Trevor St. John (The Young and the Restless).
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Poignant reflections from actors who have portrayed breast cancer survivors, including Sharon Case and Eileen Davidson from The Young and the Restless; Erika Slezak from One Life to Live; Tina Sloan and Kim Zimmer from Guiding Light and more.
Additional talent slated to participate in the virtual benefit include (*subject to change): Eddie and Kristen Alderson (One Life to Live); Elia Cantu (Days of Our Lives); The Day Players, Featuring Days of OurLives castmates Carson Boatman, Brandon Barash, Wally Kurth (2024 Daytime Emmy nominee), Eric Martsolf (2024 Daytime Emmy nominee); Kassie DePaiva (One Life to Live); Don Diamont (The Bold and the Beautiful); Linsey Godfrey (2024 Daytime Emmy nominee, Days of Our Lives); Leo Howard (Days of Our Lives); LesliKay (The Bold and the Beautiful); Eden McCoy (General Hospital); Kin Shriner (GeneralHospital); Michelle Stafford (2024 Daytime Emmy nominee, The Young and the Restless).
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“Daytime television invites viewers into the private lives of characters, often bringing important issues like cancer screenings into living rooms and around water coolers. Soaps debuted the first cancer storyline in 1962 – years before the topic was discussed in the mainstream, and it left an indelible impact: a whole generation of women who scheduled a potentially life-saving Pap smear for the first time,” said Daytime Stands Up host Alan Locher. “For so many viewers, this brought the issue front and center,” added co-host Michael Fairman. “Today, it’s become almost impossible to avoid; but there is hope with cancer research, thanks to organizations like Stand Up To Cancer.”
SU2C Co-Founder Sue Schwartz, SU2C President and CEO Julian Adams, Ph.D., and SU2C Health Equity Committee Member Elizabeth Jaffee, M.D., will also participate to speak to the importance of early detection, exciting scientific breakthroughs, and the ongoing work yet to be done to make screenings and treatment equitable for all.
“This year, an estimated 2 million people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer, presenting an opportunity for the public to stand with us and rise to the occasion,” said Adams. “We’re thankful to Alan Locher, Michael Fairman and our friends from the daytime television community, who will raise critical funding to honor those we’ve lost – and to propel new scientific breakthroughs for current and future patients. Everyone has a story, and we’re grateful to all of you for sharing yours.”
For over 15 years, SU2C has leveraged its relationship with the entertainment community – which includes more than 1,100 celebrity ambassadors – to generate public donations, increase awareness and fund cutting-edge cancer research. SU2C research has contributed to the development of more than 10 scientific breakthroughs that have significantly impacted the field and provided new treatment options for breast, colorectal, lung, melanoma, pancreatic, pediatric and prostate cancers.
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In support of the event, SU2C will also be launching a 10-day eBay silent auction, from May 16 through 26, for fans to bid on items, including a meet-and-greet experience with the cast of NBC’s Days of Our Lives; an autographed script from the cast of Young and Restless and signed merchandise from the Bold and Beautiful cast; a 1:1 video call with General Hospital’s Cynthia Watros, Maura West and Laura Wright, and with daytime legends Robert Newman, Vincent Irizarry, Colleen Zenk, and more. Full details will be shared the evening of May 16, on Stand Up To Cancer’s website.
Are you looking forward to this very special one-night only virtual event to help benefit cancer research and shed light on the stories, performances and lives of the people we love and have loved in daytime TV? Comment below.
Deidre Hall to Guest Star on Season 3 of Comedy Series ‘Hacks’
May 1, 2024
Days of our Lives star Deidre Hall (Marlena) is set to play a version of herself on third season of Hacks. Look for Hall this month in an episode titled “The Deborah Vance Christmas Spectacular,” to air on May 23 on Max.
Not only will Hall appear in the episode, but so too, will Back to the Future and Taxi star, Christopher Lloyd.
According to EW.com, Deidre will play “a fictional version of herself, who just so happens to be the mom of Paul W. Downs’ Jimmy.”
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Hacks co-creator and Downs’ wife, Lucia Aniello shared on Hall’s casting, “It made sense to us that Jimmy’s late father, a big-time manager, would have been married to an actress. When the idea for Deidre Hall came up, it just felt right.”
As for Lloyd, he will portray, reclusive writer Larry Arbuckle, who is to have had a rather famous grandfather. In the episode, Hall and Lloyd’s character intersect, which leads to onscreen sparks.
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“We had written some things that were flirty, but the chemistry was palpable,” says co-creator and series star, Downs shared. Hacks stars Jean Smart as comedy legend Deborah Vance.
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Season 3 of Hacks debuts on Thursday night May 2nd on Max 9 pm ET/6 pm PT.
So, will you be watching Deidre Hall guest starring on Hacks? Comment below.
Peacock Raising Subscription Prices $2 Dollars a Month This Summer; Includes Days of our Lives
April 30, 2024
As the Paris Summer Olympics are a few months away, the Peacock streaming service has revealed its plan for a two dollar summer price hike on its subscription plans, beginning in July for its content which will include Days of our Lives.
According to Deadline, in July, look for the monthly price for Peacock Premium to increase to $7.99. Premium Plus, which offers limited advertising, download capability and live local programming, will now be $13.99, while Annual plans will go up to $79.99 for Premium and $139.99 for Premium Plus.
This price hike will effect new customers starting on July 18th, while existing subscribers will notice the price change on their next billing date on or before August 17th.
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This marks the second price change in two years for the streaming service, the previous one being in 2023, which was the first since the service launched back in 2020. The Summer Olympics in Paris which will be on NBC and Peacock run from July 26 to August 11.
The bright spot for Days of our Lives fans, is that unlike if the show was still on network television and NBC, the show would be preempted for two weeks, but with it being on Peacock it will continue with all-new episodes without interruption.
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At the recent Days of our Lives 15K episode celebration, Michael Sluchan the EVP, Current Scripted Programming & Limited Series for NBC/Peacock shared that the soap opera is doing extremely well for the streaming service, and they were very happy with its performance.
If you want to join Peacock now, there is still some time to get in on the current rates to watch DAYS and all of the programming and series it offers.
So, what do you think about the Peacock streaming service next price hike? Comment below.
