Days of our Lives

Days of our Lives: Summary

Airs Next:NBC at Weekdays 1:00 PM (60 min.)
Status:Returning Series
Premiered:November 8, 1965
Show Categories:Soap, Drama

Like sands through the hourglass,
so are the Days of our Lives...

For over forty years, those words, spoken by the late Macdonald Carey, have introduced and underscored one of daytime drama's rare mainstays. NBC's Days of our Lives, will celebrate its 43th anniversary on November 8, 2008. It first premiered as a half-hour drama in 1965 and expanded to an hour ten years later. Today, it remains a consistent favorite among viewers of daytime television serials. It is the powerhouse of NBC's soap opera lineup and demonstrates its staying power in television history.

In its lifetime years, Days of our Lives has garnered numerous Emmy Awards, Soap Opera Digest Awards and People's Choice Awards. The show's success derives from its consistent commitment to excellence in writing and storytelling, supported by an ensemble of performers, and an uncanny knack for anticipating viewer interests. From demonic possessions and baby switches to exciting teen stories and love triangles, Days of our Lives remains a perennial favorite among viewers of all ages.

Filmed in Burbank, California, Days of our Lives is set in the fictitious midwestern town of Salem. The core families are the Hortons and the Bradys, and the multi-layered storylines involve elements of romance, adventure, mystery, comedy and drama. Original cast member Frances Reid continues to star as Alice Horton.

Days of our Lives is produced by Corday Productions Inc. in association with Sony Pictures Television. Executive producer, Ken Corday, is following in the tradition of his parents, Betty and Ted Corday, who co-created Days of our Lives and helmed the series for many years. Like sands through the hourglass,
so are the Days of our Lives...

For over forty years, those words, spoken by the late Macdonald Carey, have introduced and underscored one of daytime drama's rare mainstays. NBC's Days of our Lives, will celebrate its 43th anniversary on November 8, 2008. It first premiered as a half-hour drama in 1965 and expanded to an hour ten years...

Ep. #10991

Aired: Wednesday January 7, 2009

Daniel tells Lexie that without the surgery Theo will die, Abe then arrives at the hospital and Lexie tells him that this is her punishment for not keeping an eye on him. Nicole tells Mia that she can't let her meet her fiance at least not yet, she doesn't know what to do so she calls Brady who's meeting with E.J. outside the Pub but doesn't tell him who he's talking to. Brady thinks that Nicole told E.J. the truth and that's why he was so angry earlier. Lucas and Chloe learn that Kate is throwing them an engagment at the Kiriakis mansion, which they are then touched. Stefano calls E.J. and tells him to come to the hospital right away cause something happened to Theo. Lexie tells Stefano that he should leave and when she'll see him it'll remind her of this. Hope tells Bo that maybe he should have Kayla examine him again, or go and talk to a psychiatrist, Bo is less then anxious at her request. Daniel tells Lexie and Abe that Theo survived the surgery and will make a full recovery. Nicole asks Brady to pretend to be her fiance, Brady says that he can't do that. Lucas thinks Chloe spared Kate's feelings cause she doesn't want to have a party tonight and asks Chloe if she's having second thoughts and isn't ready to get married. Nicole attempts Brady to convince him to go along with the charade and needs this baby more than anything. Bo wants Hope to accept his decision not to speak to anyone about the visions that he's having. Mia sees someone talking to Nicole and asks if he's her fiance.

Days Insider Interviews Alison

Alison Sweeney and Galen Gering take time to hang out with the Days Insider at the Day of Days event.

Posted: 12/19/08
Views: N/A
Comments: N/A

Welcome to the TV.com Blog for Days of our Lives by SYS 01/03/2007 6:35am

Days of Our Lives extended
Long-running soap opera renewed for another 18 months in a time when soaps' futures are bleak.
- 11/12/08 10:54 AM
- 13 comments \ add yours
Soap writers turn scabs
Handful of soap opera writers cross picket lines to save jobs; sources say more are working "in the shadows."
- 11/13/07 12:20 PM
- 22 comments \ add yours

Jay Kenneth JohnsonPhilip Kiriakis (#2) (1999-2002; 2007-)
Stephen BrooksJoshua Fallon (#1) (1980-1981)
Carla BorelliMary Anderson (#4) (1975)
Ron HusmannTony Merritt (#3) (1966-1967)
Terry O'SullivanRichard Hunter (1966-1968)

9.6
00
heroesboy08
member since: Jan 11, 2008
The Bottom Line: "Classic"
"Like sands through the hourglass, so are the Days of our Lives." ...Continue »
These are the words that opened one of TV's most beloved and longest running daytime dramas. "Days" debuted on NBC on November 8, 1965 and followed the turbulent lives and loves of the Hortons, Bradys and other residents of the fictional town of Salem. For over 4 decades, the soap had underwent many changes as it continues to thrive with stories of passion, betrayal, jealousy, revenge, heartbreak and triumph. It also helped launch the careers of some of today's hottest names in primetime, including Lisa Rinna and Jensen Ackles. And while other shows may have come and gone throughout the years, "Days" is still at its best.
12/29/08 06:25pm | report abuse
7.5
11
SgtCashmere
member since: Jan 26, 2008
The Bottom Line: "Who thought of this?"
'Days of Our Lives' follows the citizens of a town called Salem. There's plenty of drama, scandals, and relationships. Main characters include the Brady family, the Dimeras, and the Hortons. No matter what, there's always something dramatic going on! ...Continue »
WOW. It has been a long and crazy ride with this show. Sometimes, I have stopped watching it completely -- after all, the storylines tend to be pretty long-winded and farfetched. For example, people constantly are coming back from the dead, sometimes YEARS after their death. The MOST outlandish storyline I can remember was probably Marlena Evans's possession by a demon. It was so, SO weird! LOL

But as you can imagine, the show has a lot of characters with long histories. These characters have become so familiar, and I genuinely enjoy watching their antics and schemes. For example, I really like Nicole Walker. She's a scandalous woman with very loose morals, but her struggles and development have been fun to watch.

Actually, that pretty much sums up 'Days of Our Lives' in a sentence -- fun to watch. Sure, the storylines can just be silly. But the characters are like old friends that have been on TV for years. The wardrobe, backgrounds, and lifestyles are (usually) classy and engrossing. You are truly transported into another world when you watch this show every day.

I have watched this show for ages, and I will probably continue to watch it well into the rest of my life. 'Days of Our Lives' is (perhaps because of familiarity) my favorite daily show. I recommend it to anyone who wants a daily dose of drama!
12/01/08 04:06pm | report abuse
8
00
monkee63
member since: Jun 2, 2008
The Bottom Line: "Personal favorite"
days is the best show it is so suspensful ...Continue »
days is a really good show. Even though sammy and lucas are still NOT together the show is great bo and hope make such a great couple. marlene and John should always and forever be together!!!!! this is the best tv soap opera in the world and it will probably always stay that way in my opionin. i think that keeping stephon alive just makes the show even better!!! i love this show and i cant wait to see what happens between sammy and lucas and ej. i really think that people who dont watch this show should it wouldn't be a waste of time i promise!
11/09/08 08:49am | report abuse
8
00
maryg23dz
member since: Oct 17, 2008
The Bottom Line: "Guilty pleasure"
A show involving several major families in a mid-western town close to Chicago: The Hortons, the Bradys the DiMeras and the Kiriakis'. The show follows these families as they live and love through numerous tragedies. ...Continue »
This show has had its ups and downs over the past 40+ years, but it's still going... not as strong as it used to be, but still going... Unfortunately, many of the veteran characters are underused and the current HW likes to torture fans of several couple fanbases. Too many actors on the show are back-burnered in favor of the younger set. There are so many talented actors and actresses on the show, but "fresh blood" continues to be brought in, instead of utilizing the characters already on the canvas. This show would greatly improve if they would lose all the "hype" stories, and go back to character driven drama. Here's hoping this "guilty pleasure" stays on the boob tube long enough to build back up to its glory DAYS!!
11/07/08 09:13am | report abuse
10
00
DaysBabe18
member since: Oct 23, 2008
The Bottom Line: "Daily fix"
Love Love Love Days!! have to watch it everyday or my days ruined.... ...Continue »
I love Days!!! When the shows over for the day i always cant wait to watch it tomorrow!! But, Ahh i hate the Nicole and EJ are maybe starting a realtionship!! Nicole is not the family type, and a total Witch I wish Sami would come to her senses and let EJ in likes she wants too. i mean come on a daily days watcher cant clearly tell that Sami is really the one for EJ! shes just to stubborn to admitt it.. and seriously u can tell that Sami charater has really improved in the last 10 years.. she deserves to be happy for once. and Ej needs to forget bout Nicole and try harder for Sami.. i can tell that hes giving up on her which i dont blame him but, Nicole yuck! And Sami really needs to just not be afraid of Nicole being prego too and tell Ej shes having his baby again.. he just better pick Sami in the outcome of it all...........
10/22/08 09:57pm | report abuse