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Post by flyboyla on May 11, 2021 20:00:22 GMT
They’ll be celebrating in Salem tonight: NBC has renewed Days of Our Lives for two additional years (Seasons 57 and 58). The pickup — announced Tuesday — ensures that Days will remain on the air well into 2023.
Production on the venerable soap paused last month as license fee negotiations between Sony Pictures Television and NBC came down to the wire. We’re told shooting resumed last week.
This pickup comes in the wake of a rocky, belt-tightening year for Days, one that saw several longtime cast members — most notably Kristian Alfonso (Hope) and Melissa Reeves (Jennifer) — exit amid controversy. And like the rest of the TV industry, the soap was forced to shut down production last spring for several months due to COVID-19.
“We couldn’t be happier to bring our loyal fans two more seasons of Days of our Lives and continue what has been an absolutely remarkable achievement in television,” said NBC EVP Michael Sluchan. “A big thank you to [exec producer] Ken Corday and the cast and crew for their incredible passion for storytelling that continues to reach new generations of viewers.”
Added Corday: “After more than 55 years of bringing drama, adventure and romance to screens around the world, we are thrilled and honored to carry on the Days of our Lives legacy for another two years. We are thankful to NBC for their enduring commitment to the show and grateful to continue this wonderful journey with our fans for years to come.”
Well, I’m happy for the cast and crew of DOOL! At least they won’t have to worry about the renewal next year and won’t have to film 8 months in advance.
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Post by leafs27 on May 11, 2021 21:11:25 GMT
That's awesome news for the cast and crew!
But maybe not for me who was hoping to be put out of my misery of habit watching. But the show must go on! LOL
But seriously, congrats to all. I hope they can find some ways to stay in budget but improve things like sets.
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Post by flyboyla on May 12, 2021 2:37:37 GMT
From what I’m reading from different articles, the show makes up for losses due to live ratings by international sales and the new Peacock streaming network. Days seems to have many different platforms to watch it.
I just hope that they’re going to really evaluate what’s working and what’s not. I truly feel, once and for all, that it is time to retire the character of Kristen DiMera and Susan Banks for good. I loved Eileen as Kristen, but Stacy has completely destroyed the character and I think that the sparks are flying between Brady and Chloe.
I hope they also keep Shawn, Belle, Phillip and Lucas. They’re really hooking me in with their storylines and aren’t too over the top.
I’d be more than thrilled if Jack and Jennifer reunited especially with Cady as Jennifer. Missy is carrying too much personal baggage and has really tainted her version of Jennifer for me. Cady has more of a backbone and brings new excitement for Jack and Jen.
Ron isn’t a great writer but he is so much better than Dena Higley. He brought back so many beloved characters and seems truly invested in the show’s heritage. He honors the veterans although many of his stories fall apart.
I would love to see a few characters go, but I would really love to see Will return full time. I’m also hoping once and for all that Bonnie really is Adrienne. A return with Kate Mansi and Casey Moss as Abigail and JJ would be great too. And a short return visit with Carrie and Austin would be awesome too.
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Post by leafs27 on May 12, 2021 15:25:42 GMT
That makes sense. I mean, most people are not home during the day to watch live. I haven't watch Days live in ages...even if I am home (like now, working from home pandemic styles) I still don't want it live. I like to FF or I have it on in the background while making dinner. But I am glad they take into account that people do not watch it live or use other ways to consume.
I agree with a lot of your comments. I really don't care if Brady and Chloe get together but anything to get him away from Kristen is ok with me. I really like Brady with Nicole and with Theresa. I'd love to see Theresa back. I assume Jen Lilley has no desire to return to Soaps, so I think they should recast. It would cause some great drama, and it's weird that Brady doesn't ever visit Tate.
When Kristen showed up in Brady's room in the doctor's scrubs and mask, I was like, how can anyone not know it's her! Those eyes are a dead giveaway! Why didn't Lucas and Sami rip off her wig when she was "Kate?" Like FFS how long is this charade going on??? ENOUGH! I loathe SH in the role and I sincerely hope Kristen dies. She is the worst! She has been TORMENTING John, Marlena, Sami, Nicole, Brady, Eric...the list goes on...for DECADES. Enough already!!!
I agree about Jennifer. I'd like to see Cady return FT and I would be excited to see where they go with J&J with her in the role. I loved Jennifer growing up and loved J&J but I never thought Melissa Reeves was a good actress. It always bothered me how she said Jack's name 4000 times a scene. I barely ever use someone's name when I am speaking to them lol I never got that. To me, longevity is not a reason to stay friends with people, and it's certainly not a reason to have someone on a show when there are other options, especially when that person is kind of toxic in real life (to put it mildly).
I'd LOVE to see Kate Mansi back as Abigail. I really do not care for Marci in the role at all. It's like 2 different characters. I don't like her stringy hair, her clothes, her attitude/head shake, finger-pointing, the drawl she gets suddenly...nope, don't like it. I also don't think she and Billy have steamy chemistry as he does with Kate.
I appreciated Ron's use of flashbacks in the Stan scenes, those were good. But yeah, he's not very original and the stories seem so recycled right now. Not to mention the pace is awful. This stuff with Charlie's murder is just dragging!!!
I hope they keep Lucas and Philip as well - their scenes yesterday were cute even if they were short. I was never a fan of Carrie or Austin so I am ok that they stay away but I know a lot of people like them.
I hope Bonnie is Adrienne too. I think it's so bizarre Justin would date Bonnie...
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Post by flyboyla on May 12, 2021 20:08:02 GMT
Maybe Justin really knows about Bonnie being Adrienne and they’re keeping it a secret to protect her life? Perhaps it has something to do with Orpheus or someone else that could set up a new story arch?
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Post by leafs27 on May 12, 2021 21:07:10 GMT
That would be super cool, but I don't think the writers are that good lol  ETA - for a short time under my username it said SATAN upside-down. I made a post and then it went back to senior member...that's weird!!! I took a photo of it. |
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Post by leafs27 on May 17, 2021 17:52:06 GMT
They posted a great video with a speech by Ken! I love this!
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Post by flyboyla on May 18, 2021 1:58:52 GMT
This was a very touching video. As much as the show infuriates me, I still can’t let it go. I’ve been watching this show since 1980. And, there are still wonderful people associated with the show. So happy about the renewal.
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Post by leafs27 on May 18, 2021 13:16:19 GMT
I have been watching since 1988 so I understand. I feel the same. I can't let it go either.
The video was great, I thought it was funny Drake took out his hearing aid lol
I am very happy for all the cast and crew, to have this job security must be a relief for them.
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