query: who is playing laura on days of our lives

pos: Laura Horton Laura Horton Laura Horton is a fictional character from the NBC soap opera, "Days of Our Lives", a long-running serial drama about working class life in the fictional, United States town of Salem. Created by writer Peggy Phillips, the role was originated by actress Floy Dean on June 30, 1966 till October 21, 1966. Susan Flannery stepped into the role from November 22, 1966 to May 27, 1975. Susan Oliver briefly stepped into the role from October 10, 1975, to June 9, 1976, followed by Rosemary Forsyth from August 24, 1976, to March 25, 1980. Jaime Lyn Bauer assumed the

pos: Jaime Lyn Bauer guested on "Soap Talk" and in the CBS primetime special, "50 Years of Soaps: An All-Star Celebration". In addition to being on the cover of "Playboy" in February 1970, she was to appear again in January 1982, in "The Women of the Soaps: The Bad and the Beautiful". On June 14, 2010, and also on April 10, 2013 Jamie returned briefly to the role of Laura Spencer Horton on "Days of Our Lives". She was slated to return to "Days of Our Lives" as Laura Horton for three episodes in September 2016. Jaime Lyn Bauer Jaime Lyn Bauer (born Norma

pos: Jaime Lyn Bauer Jaime Lyn Bauer Jaime Lyn Bauer (born Norma Marvhne Bauer; March 9, 1949, Phoenix, Arizona) is an American soap opera actress. The one time "Miss Phoenix" beauty contest winner is best known for her two long-running soap roles: Lorie Brooks on "The Young and the Restless", which she played from 1973 to 1982 with reprises in 1984, 2002, and 2018, as well as Dr. Laura Spencer Horton on "Days of Our Lives". The character of Laura, previously played by Susan Flannery and Rosemary Forsyth (among others), had not been seen in 13 years. She played Laura from 1993 to 1999

pos: Laura Horton Laura Horton Laura Horton is a fictional character from the NBC soap opera, "Days of Our Lives", a long-running serial drama about working class life in the fictional, United States town of Salem. Created by writer Peggy Phillips, the role was originated by actress Floy Dean on June 30, 1966 till October 21, 1966. Susan Flannery stepped into the role from November 22, 1966 to May 27, 1975. Susan Oliver briefly stepped into the role from October 10, 1975, to June 9, 1976, followed by Rosemary Forsyth from August 24, 1976, to March 25, 1980. Jaime Lyn Bauer assumed the

pos: Kate Roberts (Days of Our Lives) Kate's former husband, who was violent to her. Then suddenly, in November 1993, Curtis is found shot dead, apparently murdered. Found next to his body in a drugged state is Billie Reed (Lisa Rinna), whom Curtis drugged and abused before his death. Kate, Lucas, Billie, and her brother Austin Reed (Patrick Muldoon) all come under suspicion for Curtis's murder, but Billie becomes the prime suspect. There is a trial where they all have to testify. Meanwhile, Vivian Alamain has rescued Bill Horton's wife, Laura Horton (Jaime Lyn Bauer) from the sanitarium where she was being kept comatose by corrupt staff

neg: Susan Flannery Susan Flannery Susan Flannery (born July 31, 1939) is an American actress and director known for her roles in the daytime dramas "The Bold and the Beautiful" and "Days of Our Lives". Flannery was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on July 31, 1939, and attended school in Manhattan. She received her BA degree from Stephens College, a women's college in Columbia, Missouri, in 1962. Flannery is known for playing Dr. Laura Spencer Horton from 1966 until 1975 on "Days of Our Lives", where she met writer and daytime legend William J. Bell (who would later cast her in the

neg: Bill Horton (Days of Our Lives) Bill Horton (Days of Our Lives) Dr. William "Bill" Horton is a fictional character from the American NBC daytime soap opera, "Days of Our Lives". He is a surgeon, and is one of the five children of the show's original couple, Dr Tom and Alice Horton. Bill was a main character on "Days of Our Lives" for its first fifteen years. The role is most associated with actor Edward Mallory, who portrayed the character for the greatest time. Paul Carr originated the role, playing Bill from December 22, 1965 to January 3, 1966. The character was re-introduced on June 21

neg: Days of Our Lives characters (1980s) episode Diana Colville was portrayed by Genie Francis, who was widely known for her three-decade long portrayal of Laura Spencer on ABC's "General Hospital". Actress Genie Francis joined "Days of Our Lives" in the contract role of Diana Colville on April 13, 1987. In June 1989, Francis announced her decision to depart the series. She last aired on June 21, 1989. Diana came to Salem in 1987 and was an old friend from Mike's college days. Diana came in search of a mysterious computer disk that both Victor Kiriakis] and her mother, Serena, were looking for. The disk contained the

neg: Bill Horton (Days of Our Lives) meet his son Lucas, his illegitimate son with Kate Roberts, but is coldly greeted by the young man who is angry because he grew up without a dad. Bill relocates to Africa to be a volunteer doctor. Jennifer and her partner Jack Deveraux, and their daughter Abigail join him in Africa for a while. Bill (John H. Martin) and his now ex-wife Laura visit Salem again in June 2010 when they receive news that Bill's mother, Alice Horton, is extremely ill. Horton Family Bill Horton (Days of Our Lives) Dr. William "Bill" Horton is a fictional character from the American

neg: Deidre Hall Brimley, who is thirteen years older than Hall, played her father-in-law in the series; Chad Allen, her son; Shannen Doherty, her older daughter. Hall initially reacted without concern on playing on two television series at a time, explaining that she filmed "Our House" on weekdays while taping "Days of our Lives" on Saturdays. However, Hall exited "Days of our Lives" in 1987 when it became too difficult to co-ordinate her prime time and daytime schedules. "Our House" was cancelled in 1988, though she did not immediately return to the soap opera. Instead, Hall continued to make guest appearances on a

neg: Laura Horton Horton house, which showed she was still not over their past together. Bill reminded Laura that Alice didn't judge and would have welcomed Kate's visit. Several days later, she received news from Maggie Horton that Alice died in her sleep. In April 2013, Jennifer goes to visit Laura after having relationship problems in Salem. Laura Horton Laura Horton is a fictional character from the NBC soap opera, "Days of Our Lives", a long-running serial drama about working class life in the fictional, United States town of Salem. Created by writer Peggy Phillips, the role was originated by actress Floy Dean

neg: Laura Horton and that she needs fulltime psychiatric care, and Laura is admitted to the care of Lakewood Sanitarium. They don't know at the time, but Laura is to spend over a decade institutionalized. In 1993, when new character Kate Roberts is introduced on "Days of Our Lives", the story of Laura's institutionalization is partially retconned. It is revealed that prior to Laura hanging herself, she discovered that Bill was having an affair with their tenant Kate Roberts, and that Kate was carrying Bill's child – and it was this that sent Laura off the edge and precipitated her mental breakdown. In

neg: Stephen Nichols diary, in the old mansion, and then it would flash to the characters.” Stephen also portrayed Stefan Cassadine on the soap "General Hospital" (1996–2002-03). This role reunited him with Evans, while his character was later paired with Laura Spencer, played by Genie Francis. Other TV appearances have included "Matlock", "L.A. Law", "", "The Nanny" (with former "Days of our Lives" co-star Charles Shaughnessy), "Second Chances", Sisters, a recurring role on "Empty Nest", and playing Jesse James opposite Pierce Brosnan in the NBC mini-series "Around the World in 80 Days", to name a few. Nichols has appeared in several feature films,

neg: Days of Our Lives characters (1960s) who was thought to be his father, and Bill Horton, his father. Mickey and Bill were brothers. Michael's mother was Mickey's wife Dr. Laura Spencer Horton. Mike has the honor of being the most recast character in "Days of our Lives" history, having been played by sixteen different actors since his character's birth in 1968. He's also been the most constantly aged and deaged, with his age now somewhere in his 50s. His most well known (and longest lasting) portrayers were Wesley Eure from June 6, 1974 to January 16, 1981, Michael T. Weiss from August 8, 1985 to March

neg: Days of Our Lives characters (1970s) on Bill, telling her everyone at the hospital is talking about it. Kate tries to reassure Laura that she is just friends with Bill, to no avail. As Kate’s reputation is very important to her, she resigns from the hospital again. Bill asks Kate to stay near by, but she gives him the cold shoulder. In truth, Kate is having an affair with Dr Neil Curtis, and her affair with Neil has just become sexual. Kate is resolved to leave town, as she does not want to cause the breakdown of marriages. Days of Our Lives characters (1970s) A list

neg: Days of Our Lives characters (1970s) loves! In January 1979, with his hand better, Bill is offered the post of Chief of Surgery, and he accepts. Kate is over her infatuation with Bill, and with Laura’s blessing, he re-hires Kate as Head of Anesthesiology. Kate assures Bill and Laura that she and Bill are now just good friends. Kate and Bill work away together when they go help flood-victims out of town. Laura’s mentally-ill mother commits suicide, and Laura is traumatized. She begins to have hallucinations of her dead mother, who tells her to do things. Laura becomes paranoid, and she accuses Kate of moving in

neg: Bill Horton (Days of Our Lives) himself because he feels it best that no one know. Laura soon delivers the baby, Michael William Horton (known later as Mike), on September 28, 1968. Everyones happiness is ruined when Bill learns that Kitty Horton, Tommy's ex-wife, has a tape recording of Laura and Tom talking about Michael in which they reveal Bill is Michael's natural father. Bill goes to Kitty's apartment, and ransacks it and fights with Kitty before finding the tape and leaving. Shockingly, Kitty is killed later that night, and Bill is charged with Kitty's murder. Mickey, who is a lawyer, defends Bill in court. Bill

neg: Bill Horton (Days of Our Lives) Mary died. Before passing Mary made Bill promise to become Timmy's guardian. Bill had met Mark Brooks through Mary, and it was Mark who encouraged Bill to undergo therapy to regain control of his hand. When Timmy McCall needed his appendix removed Bill performed the surgery, and then knew he would be able to return to Salem and continue his surgical career. While Bill was out of town, his brother Mickey, and his ex-fiancé Laura became closer and became engaged. After Mickey and Laura wed, Bill is consumed with jealousy, and one night, while drunk, Bill rapes Laura in her

neg: Ben Weston (Days of Our Lives) does such a superb job of playing the villain. I'm not so sure I want to see him do anything else." "Soap Opera Digest" described the character's reintroduction as "misguided" and said "The idea of [Ben] mingling with the loved ones of his victims is off-putting." While the magazine agreed that keeping "Ben on canvas a villain" could generate "interesting" plots, "trying to transform him into a romantic leading man is a big stretch." Ben Weston (Days of Our Lives) Ben Weston is a fictional character from "Days of Our Lives", an American soap opera on the NBC network, most

neg: Cherie Johnson 1990, Johnson began playing Maxine "Max" Johnson, the best friend of Laura Winslow (Kellie Shanygne Williams) on "Family Matters", appearing in the recurring role until the series' end in 1998. Duclon was again her employer, as he served as one of the executive producers of "Family Matters" during Johnson's run on the show. In addition to her starring roles, Johnson has made guest appearances on "The Parkers", and performed a vocal guest role on "The Proud Family". She has also appeared on "Days of Our Lives". In the early 2000s, Johnson began producing films. In 2009, she wrote, starred and

neg: The Happiest Days of Our Lives The Happiest Days of Our Lives "The Happiest Days of Our Lives" is a song by Pink Floyd. It appeared on "The Wall" album in 1979. The song is approximately one minute, 46 seconds in length, beginning with 24 seconds of a helicopter sound effect, followed by the schoolmaster shouting (in a helicopter) "You! Yes, you! Stand still, laddie!" performed by Roger Waters. Waters's lead vocal is treated with a reverse echo. The lead instrument is an electric guitar with an added delay effect, playing roots (mostly D, G and A over a melody in D minor). The bass and

neg: Lisa Trusel hit television show "Father Murphy" during the early 1980s, playing the character Lizette Winkler. She later became a regular character on the daytime television soap opera, "Days of Our Lives", playing the character Melissa Phillips Anderson. Lisa Trusel Lisa Trusel (born October 25, 1968) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Melissa Horton on the NBC soap opera "Days of Our Lives". Trusel married her former "Days" co-star, David Wallace, on November 1, 1986.<ref name="Soap Opera Digest" June 3, 2013/">"Soap Opera Digest" June 3, 2013 issue. Vol. 38, No. 22. Pgs. 55-57.</ref> They have four

neg: Laura Spencer (General Hospital) To satisfy viewers' hopes for an eventual Luke and Laura romance, the writers planned to have Luke die in Laura's arms at the end of the arc and then reunite her with Scotty. In 1979 when Pat Falken Smith – known for her work on "Days of Our Lives" – took over as head writer of "General Hospital", Laura had just married Scotty and everyone was happy. "And the thing to do was immediately get Laura unhappy" Smith declared. Smith penned the controversial rape storyline in which a drunken Luke rapes Laura on the floor of the campus disco in

neg: Bill Horton (Days of Our Lives) is discovered to be alive, but he has amnesia, and he grants Laura a divorce so he could remain with Maggie Simmons. On December 4, 1975, after years of pursuing one another, Bill and Laura Horton marry. In January 1976 the truth about Mike's parentage comes out when Mike is injured while repairing a truck on Maggie Simmons' farm. Mickey and Laura both donate blood to save Mike's life, but neither match. Mickey finds out through Bill's medical records that Bill is a match, and Mickey's memory quickly floods back. Mickey is enraged and buys a gun and goes after

neg: Kate Roberts (Days of Our Lives) her and left her abanded by the side of a road, and vanished with Austin and Billie. Billie is found to be innocent when it is discovered that Curtis was accidentally shot during a scuffle with Stefano DiMera (Joseph Mascolo). Vivian, who wants to break up Kate and Victor, urges Laura to go public with the fact that Kate had a sexual affair with Laura's husband Bill Horton. Bill was the other man – the father of Lucas. Laura crashes a party Victor is holding for Kate and tells all. Lucas is outraged that Kate has kept his father from

neg: Bill Horton (Days of Our Lives) Bill embraces and kisses Kate in celebration, but Bill later apologises to Kate for his behavior, saying he loves Laura. Kate leaves town, and Bill and Laura repair their marriage. In 1979 Laura's mentally-ill mother kills herself, and Laura is traumatized and begins having hallucinations of her mom. Laura herself has a mental breakdown, and when she hallucinates her mom telling her to join her, Laura overdoses and tries to hang herself. Bill and Alice rescue her in the nick of time. Bill is forced to commit his wife to a sanitarium. In 1980, Bill leaves Salem to be nearer

neg: Vivian Alamain Vivian Alamain Vivian Alamain is a fictional character from the American NBC soap opera "Days of Our Lives", played by Louise Sorel. Louise Sorel, who was previously best known for playing Augusta Lockridge in NBC soap opera, "Santa Barbara", was cast in the role of Vivian in 1992. The "Days of Our Lives" casting director contacted Sorel's new agent about the role of Vivian and described her. Sorel's agent explained that they managed the actress to the casting director, who was familiar with Sorel's work in "Santa Barbara". Other actresses were being considered for the role, but Sorel was eventually

neg: Abigail Deveraux real Gabi Hernandez, another altar named Dr. Laura, emerged. Dr. Laura tells Stefan that Abby killed Andrè. Abigail Deveraux Abigail Deveraux is a fictional character on "Days of Our Lives", an American soap opera on the NBC network. Abigail was created by scriptwriter Sheri Anderson and executive producer Ken Corday. Abigail's storylines often focus on young love and budding romances. She is a member of the high class, core family, the Hortons. She is also the daughter of popular super couple Jack Deveraux and Jennifer Horton. Abigail was often titularized as the show's younger leading heroine during her time on

neg: Casey Moss Lives" co-star True O'Brien since 2015. Casey Moss Casey Allen Moss (born November 16, 1993) is an American actor and singer. He is best known for playing the role of JJ Deveraux on the NBC soap opera "Days of Our Lives". His portrayal of JJ Deveraux earned him a nomination for the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series in 2018. Moss began his acting career on May 3, 2013, by joining the NBC soap opera, "Days of Our Lives". Prior to that, in 2012, he had modeled for James Tudor underwear. He is also in

neg: Vivian Jovanni in the 43rd Daytime Emmy Awards for her work on the show. In December 2016, Serial Scoop announced Jovanni was leaving the soap, by way of a "mutual decision" between her and the soap. Vivian Jovanni Vivian Jovanni (born August 17, 1995) is an American actress and former model. She is known for portraying the role of Ciara Brady on the NBC soap opera, "Days of Our Lives". Jovanni was born in Houston, Texas to Laura and Edward Pupo, Cuban immigrants of Spanish and Italian descent. She has two brothers, Daniel and Christian who is her twin. Jovanni is managed

neg: Days of Our Lives (Laura Horton) and Eileen Davidson (Kristen DiMera) won Best Actress in 1975 and 2014, respectively. Suzanne Rogers (Maggie Horton), Leann Hunley (Anna DiMera), and Tamara Braun (Ava Vitali) won Best Supporting Actress for, respectively, 1979, 1986, and 2009 and Billy Warlock (Frankie Brady) won Best Younger Actor for 1988. In 2009, Darin Brooks (Max Brady) took home the Emmy for Best Younger Actor", and Tamara Braun (Ava Vitali) won for Best Supporting Actress, the show's first acting victories in over 21 and 23 years, respectively As with all other network programming, "Days of Our Lives" ratings have declined somewhat since

neg: Bill Horton (Days of Our Lives) refuses to tell anyone why he was at Kitty's place that night, and eventually he is found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to three years in prison. In prison Bill meets Doug Williams, and his stories of Salem and a rich widowed Susan Martin, would send Doug to Salem after he is released. Near the end of 1970, Bill is released from prison and later begins seeing his brother's secretary Linda Patterson. In 1972 Bill and Laura begin to fall in love when Laura learns the true reason Bill went to jail. Laura plans to divorce Mickey and marry

neg: Joseph Gallison Joseph Gallison Joseph Gallison (born March 9, 1935) is an American actor who worked on television soap operas for twenty-seven years. He is probably best known for his role as Dr. Neil Curtis on "Days of Our Lives" (1974-1991). A native of Boston, Massachusetts, Gallison attended Northeastern University. Gallison is well known for playing the character of William (Bill) Matthews, Jr., on "Another World" (1964-1969). Other soap opera roles have included Tom Edwards on "One Life to Live" (1969-1971) and Steven Cord on "Return to Peyton Place" (1972-1974). Gallison's longest-running role was as Dr. Neil Curtis on "Days of Our

neg: Vivian Jovanni Vivian Jovanni Vivian Jovanni (born August 17, 1995) is an American actress and former model. She is known for portraying the role of Ciara Brady on the NBC soap opera, "Days of Our Lives". Jovanni was born in Houston, Texas to Laura and Edward Pupo, Cuban immigrants of Spanish and Italian descent. She has two brothers, Daniel and Christian who is her twin. Jovanni is managed by Dreamscope Entertainment. Before moving to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career, she worked as a model, and in 2013 was named Female Fitness Model of the Year by International Modeling and Talent

neg: Jennifer Horton Jennifer Horton Jennifer Horton Deveraux (formerly Alamain, Blake, and Brady) is a fictional character on the NBC daytime drama, "Days of Our Lives", a long running dramatic serial about life in the fictional town of Salem. Jennifer was created by scriptwriter Pat Falken Smith, and executive producer Betty Corday. The role has been most associated by actress Melissa Reeves who played the role of Jennifer on and off for over 30 years, premiering on October 9, 1985. Jennifer's story lines often focused on love and romance. The daughter of Bill and Laura Horton, she ia a member of the original

neg: Susan Seaforth Hayes Susan Seaforth Hayes Susan Seaforth Hayes (born Susan Seabold on July 11, 1943 in Oakland, California) is an American dramatic actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Julie Williams on the NBC drama "Days of Our Lives", and her intermittent portrayal of Joanna Manning on the CBS daytime drama "The Young and the Restless". She began playing the role of Julie Olsen Williams on "Days of Our Lives" in 1968, and is the only actor to appear on the show for all six decades (1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s) in which it has been on the

neg: Julianne Morris Julianne Morris Julianne Morris (born May 8, 1968 in Columbia, South Carolina) is an American actress. She played Amy Wilson on the soap opera "The Young and the Restless" from November 18, 1994 to May 22, 1996 and on November 25, 2014. After leaving "Y&R", Morris returned to daytime as Greta Von Amburg on "Days of Our Lives" from May 15, 1998 to April 19, 2002. For most of her first year on the show, her character was unnamed. In between her days on "Y&R" and "Days of Our Lives," Julianne spent time in South Africa, playing the evil Rumina

neg: Susan Seaforth Hayes Achievement Awards at the 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. For many years, she and her mother lived in the Alvarado Terrace Historic District of Los Angeles. Susan Seaforth Hayes Susan Seaforth Hayes (born Susan Seabold on July 11, 1943 in Oakland, California) is an American dramatic actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Julie Williams on the NBC drama "Days of Our Lives", and her intermittent portrayal of Joanna Manning on the CBS daytime drama "The Young and the Restless". She began playing the role of Julie Olsen Williams on "Days of Our Lives" in 1968, and is

neg: Choice TV and Sunday, 22 December 2013. On 25 April 2014, Choice TV announced that they would suspend their decision to order more seasons of "Days of Our Lives". "Being Erica"s second season premiered on 23 January 2014 in the daytime weekday slot while "Days of Our Lives" was off-air. "Vexed"s second season premiered in late March 2014 for New Zealand viewers. Choice TV also began playing "Better Man" in late May 2014. In November 2015, Choice TV launched an on demand service. From 2017, Choice TV will be playing "My Kitchen Rules" (previously, this was broadcast on TVNZ 2). Choice TV

neg: Bill Horton (Days of Our Lives) office. When he awakes the next morning Bill cannot remember anything that happened; and Laura tells him she turned him away, in order to prevent a feud between Mickey, her husband, and Bill. Laura soon becomes pregnant. Tom finds out about the pregnancy from a lab report and also discovers that Mickey is sterile. Laura explains to Tom that Bill raped her while he was drunk and that she didn't tell Mickey in order to prevent any fighting between the two. Tom agrees to keep the secret. Bill has also read the report about Mickey's infertility, but keeps it to

neg: Casey Moss Casey Moss Casey Allen Moss (born November 16, 1993) is an American actor and singer. He is best known for playing the role of JJ Deveraux on the NBC soap opera "Days of Our Lives". His portrayal of JJ Deveraux earned him a nomination for the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series in 2018. Moss began his acting career on May 3, 2013, by joining the NBC soap opera, "Days of Our Lives". Prior to that, in 2012, he had modeled for James Tudor underwear. He is also in a band called "Eyes of One."

neg: Kate Mansi role on "How I Met Your Mother". Mansi returned to Days of Our Lives in November 2018 for a short-term period of time. In 2013, Mansi launched a campaign to raise $20,000 for , "giving up" her birthday to raise awareness for the cause of clean water. She announced through her Twitter account on December 30 that she succeeded in raising the full amount. Kate Mansi Kate Mansi (born Katharine Theresa Rose Morris; September 15, 1987) is an American actress. She is best known for playing the role of Abigail Deveraux on the NBC serial "Days of Our Lives" from

neg: Peter Reckell martial arts, swimming, horseback riding and mountain biking. Daytime Emmy Awards Soap Opera Digest Awards Other Peter Reckell Peter Paul Reckell (born May 7, 1955) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Bo Brady, a role he originated in 1983 on the NBC drama "Days of Our Lives". Reckell has played Bo Brady on "Days of Our Lives" from 1983 to 1987, 1990 to 1992, 1995 to 2012, and returned (with others) in fall 2015 as a lead up to the 50th anniversary (November 8, 1965) of the show. Other notable credits include Eric Hollister on "As

neg: Kate Roberts (Days of Our Lives) (in order to extort money for her care from the Horton family). Vivian and Laura crash the trial, and Laura tells the whole court that Kate was married to Curtis (a fact she knows from them both being former tenants of Bill and hers). Then Billie admits on the stand that she is Curtis's daughter, and was sexually abused by Curtis during her childhood. Billie and Austin realize that Kate is their mother, and "vice versa". Initially Billie blames Kate for the abuse she suffered; but when Curtis had found out Kate was pregnant with another man's child, he beat

neg: Peter Reckell Peter Reckell Peter Paul Reckell (born May 7, 1955) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Bo Brady, a role he originated in 1983 on the NBC drama "Days of Our Lives". Reckell has played Bo Brady on "Days of Our Lives" from 1983 to 1987, 1990 to 1992, 1995 to 2012, and returned (with others) in fall 2015 as a lead up to the 50th anniversary (November 8, 1965) of the show. Other notable credits include Eric Hollister on "As the World Turns" (1980–1982) and Johnny Rourke on "Knots Landing" (1988–1989). Reckell was born in Elkhart,

neg: Chandler Massey to do so in consecutive years. Massey is also the first actor from "Days of Our Lives" ever to win three Emmys, consecutive or otherwise. Chandler Massey Chandler Abit Massey (born September 10, 1990) is an American actor, best known for his portrayal of Will Horton on the daytime soap opera "Days of Our Lives". Massey was awarded the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series three years in a row – in 2012, 2013, and 2014, and is the first actor ever to receive a Daytime Emmy Award for playing a gay character. In 2018,

neg: Days of Our Lives Our Lives". Best-selling novelist Brian Keene has stated in interviews that he has watched the show since 1983, and pauses from writing each day during the hour it is on. Days of Our Lives Days of Our Lives (also stylized as Days of our Lives; often abbreviated to DOOL or Days) is an American daytime soap opera broadcast on the NBC television network. It is one of the longest-running scripted television programs in the world, airing nearly every weekday since November 8, 1965. It has since been syndicated to many countries around the world. Until the network's closure in 2013,

neg: Judi Evans Judi Evans Judi Evans (also credited as Judi Evans Luciano, born July 12, 1964) is an American actress. She played Beth Raines on the CBS series" Guiding Light" from (1983–1986), but is also known for playing Adrienne Johnson Kiriakis, a role she originated in 1986 on NBC's "Days of Our Lives". She was a regular cast member from 1986-91. She then played the role of Paulina Cory Carlino on the NBC series "Another World" from 1991 till the show's end in 1999. Evans returned to "Days of Our Lives" in 2003 to play. Bonnie Lockhart, which she played until early

neg: Judi Evans for a Daytime Emmy Award in 2008 for "Days of our Lives", 24 years after her first nomination and win for her role on "Guiding Light". Blood Runs thick by Romane Simon 2017 Daytime Emmy Awards Soap Opera Digest Awards Judi Evans Judi Evans (also credited as Judi Evans Luciano, born July 12, 1964) is an American actress. She played Beth Raines on the CBS series" Guiding Light" from (1983–1986), but is also known for playing Adrienne Johnson Kiriakis, a role she originated in 1986 on NBC's "Days of Our Lives". She was a regular cast member from 1986-91. She

neg: Leann Hunley Our Lives" from 1982 to 1986 would win her an Emmy Award at the 13th Daytime Emmy Awards for best supporting actress in 1986. For three seasons of "Dynasty", Hunley portrayed Dana Waring, Adam Carrington's wife . She appeared on Aaron Spelling's short-lived "Models, Inc.". In the first season of "Dawson's Creek" (1998) she was Tamara Jacobs, a high school English teacher who has an tempestuous affair with her student Pacey Witter. She also played Shira Huntzberger on "Gilmore Girls" in 2005. After a 21-year absence from playing the role, Hunley returned to "Days of Our Lives" as Anna on

neg: Bill Horton (Days of Our Lives) Bill. Mickey waits for Bill to come home, and when he does they both fight over the gun. Bill ends up being shot in the arm, and Mickey suffers a mental breakdown. Mickey is admitted to Belview Sanitarium for one year following the incident. Bill's gunshot injury causes nerve damage and impaired feeling and use of his right hand, and he has to quit being a surgeon. Laura gives birth to their daughter Jennifer Rose Horton on September 11, 1976. After the birth, Laura falls into a deep depression, but she overcomes it with Bill and Dr. Marlena Evans help.

neg: Days of Our Lives to start his own creation of "Passions". Despite the introduction of new head writer Hogan Sheffer in 2006, ratings failed to revive, which led the show's producers to hire a few past fan favorites to stop the ratings hemorrhage. In addition to the love triangles of Bill/Laura/Mickey and Addie/Doug/Julie, other memorable storylines include the 1968 story of amnesiac Tom Horton, Jr., who returns from Korea believing he is someone else and then proceeds to romance his younger sister Marie; the 20-year tragic love triangle when John Black has an affair with Marlena Brady, who is married to Roman; the 1982

neg: Billy Hufsey Billy Hufsey Billy Hufsey (born December 8, 1958 in Brook Park, Ohio) is an American actor and singer. Billy Hufsey was on television from 1983-1987, playing the role of Christopher Donlon on the NBC/syndicated drama, "Fame". He went on to play Emilio Ramirez on the daytime drama, "Days of Our Lives" from 1987-1991. The producers of "Days of Our Lives" had him write and perform several songs for the show, including "I'll Be There" and "Only This Time". In 1989, Billy recorded and released his album, "Contagious". He also toured the world from Italy, Israel, Canada to Las Vegas and

neg: Kate Roberts (Days of Our Lives) Kate Roberts (Days of Our Lives) Kate Roberts is a fictional character on the NBC soap opera "Days of Our Lives". The matriarch of the series' Roberts family, the role was originated by Deborah Adair in 1993, and is currently played by (and most associated with) Lauren Koslow, who has held the role since 1996. Kate is the mother of Austin Reed, Billie Reed, Lucas Horton, Philip Kiriakis, and the twins Cassie and Rex Brady. Kate is the ex-wife of Curtis Reed, Victor Kiriakis, Roman Brady, Stefano DiMera, and is the widow of André DiMera. She is known for getting

neg: Sami Brady and EJ DiMera controversial tale." In June 2007, "Soap Opera Weekly" printed an opinion column that addressed concerns that rape is being portrayed as romantic on soap operas. The author opined that soap operas such as "General Hospital", "Guiding Light" and "Days of our Lives" (citing EJ and Sami) are portraying rape as romantic because these soap operas are seen to be pairing or considering to pair a female character with a character who raped her or with a character some viewers believe raped her. "Sorry folks. If daytime's most famous couple [Luke and Laura from General Hospital] cannot escape the horror of

neg: Matthew Ashford played Roger in WB hit series "Charmed". He is best known for playing Jack Deveraux on the NBC soap opera, "Days of Our Lives". Ashford has had several stints playing Jack, a conflicted character who descended into darkness after raping the woman who married him in order to give him reason to fight his illness. After a lengthy struggle with his guilt over his dark deeds, Jack finally was able to get back on track and allow himself to love his soulmate Jennifer who pursued him relentlessly. Ashford's pairing with Melissa Reeves' Jennifer was wildly popular (winning the 7th Soap

neg: Dena Higley head writer of the daytime soap operas "Days of Our Lives" and "One Life to Live". In February 2015, "Soap Opera Digest" confirmed Higley's imminent return to "Days of Our Lives", this time alongside Josh Griffith. The pair begin writing for the series on February 16, 2015, with their material airing on August 19, 2015. Higley was fired again in January 2017; she was replaced by Ron Carlivati. "Days of Our Lives" "One Life to Live" Daytime Emmy Award Writers Guild of America Award Dena Higley Dena Higley (born September 26, 1958) is an American writer, speaker and author who

neg: Joey Johnson (Days of Our Lives) Joey Johnson (Days of Our Lives) Joey Johnson is a fictional character from "Days of Our Lives", an American soap opera on the NBC network, currently portrayed by James Lastovic. Introduced in 2008, Joey was created by head writers Dena Higley and Victor Gialanella as the youngest child of supercouple, Steve "Patch" Johnson and Kayla Brady (Stephen Nichols and Mary Beth Evans). The role was originated by siblings Brody and Jonas—who vacated the role in 2009 when the character was written out. Child actor, Jadon Wells appeared in the role of Joey on a recurring basis from 2012 to 2014.

neg: Days of Our Lives Days of Our Lives Days of Our Lives (also stylized as Days of our Lives; often abbreviated to DOOL or Days) is an American daytime soap opera broadcast on the NBC television network. It is one of the longest-running scripted television programs in the world, airing nearly every weekday since November 8, 1965. It has since been syndicated to many countries around the world. Until the network's closure in 2013, Soapnet rebroadcast episodes of "Days" on a same-day basis each weeknight at 8:00 and 10:00 (Eastern and Pacific Time). The series was created by husband-and-wife team Ted Corday and Betty

neg: Mary Beth Evans first stint on "Days of our Lives", Evans portrayed Piper in the teen romantic comedy flick "Lovelines". She has guest-starred in number of primetime television series, including Madame’s Place, "Father Murphy", "Knight Rider", "Masquerade", "Remington Steele", "Riptide", "Murder, She Wrote", "", "Monk", "Criminal Minds", and "Body of Proof". Evans appeared on other daytime soap operas between her stints at "Days of Our Lives". In September 1993, she began playing the villainous Katherine Bell on "General Hospital" (and later on "Port Charles") until October 1999. Evans moved to New York City to play Sierra Estaban on "As the World Turns" from

neg: Harry Hamlin with Andress. From 1985 to 1989 he was married to actress Laura Johnson and between 1991 and 1992, to actress Nicollette Sheridan. Since 1997, Hamlin has been married to former "Days of Our Lives" actress and television host Lisa Rinna. They have two daughters, Delilah Belle Hamlin and Amelia Gray Hamlin, who both featured in the reality show "Harry Loves Lisa" with the couple. The couple also starred in the first season of "Veronica Mars" as Aaron and Lynn Echolls, a married couple. Hamlin's wives have each been prominent prime time soap-opera actresses: Rinna starred on "Melrose Place", Sheridan was

neg: Wesley Eure Will Marshall on "Land of the Lost". He kept his commitment to both shows after the Kroffts repeatedly asked him to star on "Land of the Lost". From 1974 to 1981, Eure starred on NBC's "Days of Our Lives", playing the role of Mike Horton. He also starred as Will Marshall in Sid and Marty Krofft's children's adventure series, "Land of the Lost" from 1974 to 1976, filming this show and "Days of Our Lives" simultaneously. (The gold chain he wore on the show was a gift from his then-lover.) As a publicity stunt, Eure agreed to be billed simply

neg: Days of Our Lives years on "Days of Our Lives" in 2013, appearing on the show more or less since her first appearance in 1973. Susan Seaforth Hayes is the only cast member to appear on "Days of Our Lives" in all six decades it has been on air. "Days of Our Lives" aired its 10,000th episode on February 21, 2005, and its 12,000th episode aired on January 11, 2013. The soap was given the title of most daring drama in the seventies due to covering topics other soaps would not dare to do. The show's executive producer is Ken Corday, and co-executive producers

neg: Joey Johnson (Days of Our Lives) The website also praised Lastovic as being one of the strongest of the new younger actors. Joey Johnson (Days of Our Lives) Joey Johnson is a fictional character from "Days of Our Lives", an American soap opera on the NBC network, currently portrayed by James Lastovic. Introduced in 2008, Joey was created by head writers Dena Higley and Victor Gialanella as the youngest child of supercouple, Steve "Patch" Johnson and Kayla Brady (Stephen Nichols and Mary Beth Evans). The role was originated by siblings Brody and Jonas—who vacated the role in 2009 when the character was written out. Child actor,

neg: Bill Horton (Days of Our Lives) to the sanitarium, and leaves his daughter Jennifer in the care of Tom and Alice. Bill (now Christopher Stone) returns in 1987 and begins dating Janice Barnes. He eventually breaks things off when his guilt about Laura grows too strong. Bill focuses his attention on his daughter Jennifer and tries to put an end to his daughter's relationship with Frankie Brady. Jennifer retaliates by becoming engaged to Frankie, but breaks it off when she fears she may become schizophrenic like her mother and grandmother. Bill returns briefly in 1994 when Laura comes home from the sanitarium. Bill also wants to

neg: Days of Our Lives Our Lives" in October 2011, but ratings soon declined again. In December 2011 before the cancellation of "One Life to Live", "Days of Our Lives" recorded three consecutive weeks of new lows in the 18-49 women key demo category, and again another consecutive three weeks of low ratings in the same demographic during March–April 2012. As of 2012, "Days of Our Lives" generally ranks #3 among the four daytime soap operas on the air when it comes to the total number of viewers (surpassing only "General Hospital"). However, "Days of Our Lives" is last among all soap operas for the

neg: Stephen Schnetzer "A Talent for Murder"; and "Filumena", directed by Laurence Olivier. Schnetzer married Amy Ingersoll in 1976, and in 1982 married his second wife, actress Nancy Snyder, whom he met while she was playing Katrina Karr on "One Life to Live". They have two children, Max and Ben Schnetzer, who is also an actor. Stephen Schnetzer Stephen Paul Schnetzer (born June 11, 1948) is an American actor. Schnetzer was born in Canton, Massachusetts, the son of Thomas A. Schnetzer. He attended Catholic Memorial School. After playing the role of Julie Olson Williams' brother, Steven Olson, on "Days of Our Lives", he

neg: Louise Sorel "Judge Kay Campobello" who blackmailed Adam Chandler into sleeping with her. She made a brief appearance on "Passions" as cannery worker Dort in 2004. In December 2009, she was invited to reprise her villainous role on "Days of Our Lives". In June 2011, Sorel was let go from "Days of Our Lives" along with many other actors to make room for the return of supercouple John and Marlena and several other characters. In 2014, Sorel played Emily Tanner in the soap opera web series "Beacon Hill". On December 29, 2017, Sorel returned to "Days of Our Lives" as Vivian. Louise

neg: Days of Our Lives characters (1960s) 1, 1990, and Roark Critchlow from April 27, 1994 to November 19, 1999 and June 23 to 28, 2010. Mike grew up knowing his father as town lawyer Mickey Horton and was as shocked as Mickey was to learn that his true father is the man he thought was his uncle Bill Horton, who drunkenly raped his mother, Dr. Laura Spencer, while she was married to Mickey. Although Mike has become a bit closer to Bill through the years, he still considers Mickey to be his father. Mike was married for the first time very young to Margo Anderman and

neg: Arianne Zucker Howard Fine Studio, where she has been a student for many years. In February 1998, she auditioned for and won the role of Nicole Walker on "Days of Our Lives". In March 2017, Zucker announced she would be leaving "Days of Our Lives". In 2002, Zucker married actor Kyle Lowder, who co-starred with her on "Days of our Lives" as Brady Black. After five years of marriage, they separated briefly in August 2007, then reconciled in March 2008. They have one child. In March 2014, Zucker and Lowder confirmed they were divorced. In October 2016 Zucker made headlines because she

neg: Days of Our Lives (James Otto album) was also mixed towards the album's lyrical content, criticizing the title track while complimenting "The Ball" and "Lowdown on the High Life". The same review also noted that "Musically, the bluesier Otto gets, the better he sounds." Adapted from "Days of Our Lives" liner notes. Days of Our Lives (James Otto album) Days of Our Lives is the debut album of American country music artist James Otto. It was released in 2004 on Mercury Nashville Records, and its title track was a Top 40 hit on the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts. The track

neg: Philece Sampler and quickly landed guest roles in a few TV movie and TV series, including the 1978 series "The Incredible Hulk" in season 4, episode 61 titled "The Dark Side". Sampler first made a name of herself playing Renée DuMonde on the soap "Days of Our Lives". The Renee character became the focus of a major 1983 murder mystery, resulting in one of the most spectacular send-offs in daytime history. After leaving "Days of our Lives" in September 1983, she went on to the TV series "Rituals", which ran from 1984–1985. The show also starred future soap stars Mary Beth Evans

neg: Days of Our Lives characters (1980s) December, 2016. Paul Stewart played by Robert S. Woods from 1986 to 1987. Savannah Wilder is a fictional character on the NBC daytime soap opera "Days of Our Lives", played by Shannon Tweed from 1985 to 1986. Days of Our Lives characters (1980s) A list of notable characters from the NBC soap opera "Days of Our Lives" that significantly impacted storylines and debuted between January 1, 1980, and the end of 1989, in order of first appearance. Donald Craig Jr., known as "DJ" and "Donnie", is the firstborn child of Marlena Evans, whom she has with her first onscreen husband,

neg: Days of Our Lives 2012. "Days of Our Lives" is noted as the fourth longest running soap opera in the United States. On November 30, 2014, NBC launched a new logo for "Days of Our Lives" at the 2014 Hollywood Christmas Parade, in celebration of the series' fiftieth anniversary On February 11, 2016, NBC renewed "Days of Our Lives" for one-year, with the option of an additional year. In January 2017, while discussion the potential of a renewal for the soap, NBC chairman Bob Greenblatt stated: "We don’t make a decision for another couple months. [...] But I don’t think it’s over yet." In

neg: Days of Our Lives (Bro'Sis album) Weis. Days of Our Lives (Bro'Sis album) Days of our Lives is the second studio album by German pop group Bro'Sis. It was released on May 13, 2003 on Cheyenne Records, Polydor and Zeitgeist. It was primarily produced by Thorsten Brötzmann, with additional production from Peter Ries, Marc Mozart, Ken & Jon, and others. The album reached the top ten in Germany, but failed to chart within the top 30 in Austria and Switzerland. "Days of our Lives" spawned two singles, including double A-single "Oh No"/"Never Stop" and a single remix of "V.I.P.", the band's first release without original bandmate

neg: Days of Our Lives (Bro'Sis album) Days of Our Lives (Bro'Sis album) Days of our Lives is the second studio album by German pop group Bro'Sis. It was released on May 13, 2003 on Cheyenne Records, Polydor and Zeitgeist. It was primarily produced by Thorsten Brötzmann, with additional production from Peter Ries, Marc Mozart, Ken & Jon, and others. The album reached the top ten in Germany, but failed to chart within the top 30 in Austria and Switzerland. "Days of our Lives" spawned two singles, including double A-single "Oh No"/"Never Stop" and a single remix of "V.I.P.", the band's first release without original bandmate Indira

neg: Colin Murphy (Days of Our Lives) the Melaswen storyline. While leaving the island during a storm, he was lost at sea and assumed to have drowned. Colin Murphy (Days of Our Lives) Colin Murphy is a fictional character from the American soap opera "Days of Our Lives". He was played by two actors. Robert Cuthill played him from July 2001 through October 2001. The role was then taken over by Justin Melvey who played him from October 2001 until January 2003 and in October 2004. Colin is the cousin of the Bradys and the mysterious doctor that Jennifer Horton met in Africa and fell for. Jennifer

neg: Colin Murphy (Days of Our Lives) Colin Murphy (Days of Our Lives) Colin Murphy is a fictional character from the American soap opera "Days of Our Lives". He was played by two actors. Robert Cuthill played him from July 2001 through October 2001. The role was then taken over by Justin Melvey who played him from October 2001 until January 2003 and in October 2004. Colin is the cousin of the Bradys and the mysterious doctor that Jennifer Horton met in Africa and fell for. Jennifer followed him to Ireland but he brushed her off. He first came to live in Salem with his fiancé Elizabeth

neg: Taylor Walker (Days of Our Lives) introduced the character in 1998, and the character was written out of the series a year later in 1999. In 2010, the character was brought back to the show, this time portrayed by former "General Hospital" actress Natalia Livingston, best known for her role as Emily Quartermaine. However, after only three weeks of airing, the show announced the role of Taylor would be recast with Tamara Braun, who worked with Livingston on "General Hospital" when she appeared as Carly Corinthos. Braun also previously appeared on "Days of our Lives" as Ava Vitali. "Days of our Lives" co-executive producer Greg Meng

neg: Dorothy Ann Purser nomination of a 1968 episode of "One Life to Live", a 1992 nomination for an episode of "The Guiding Light", and nominations in the years 1994, 1997, 1998, and 1999 "Days of our Lives" episodes from the 1965 season. Purser was also nominated for the 2002 WGA Award for a 1965 episode of "Days of our Lives". Daytime Emmy Awards WINS NOMINATIONS Writers Guild of America Award WINS NOMINATIONS "Another World" "Days of Our Lives" "Guiding Light" "One Life to Live" "The Doctors" "Ryan's Hope" "As the World Turns" Dorothy Ann Purser Dorothy Ann Purser is a screenwriter who was

neg: Robert Kelker-Kelly replaced by Peter Reckell in May 1995. In 1996 he returned to "Another World" playing a new role, that of professional race car driver Bobby Reno, who was later discovered to actually be Dr. Shane Roberts. He played the dual roles until 1998. He portrayed Stavros Cassadine on "General Hospital" in 2001, with guest spots in 2002, 2003, 2013 and 2014. Robert Kelker-Kelly Robert Kelker-Kelly (born April 18, 1964) is an American soap opera actor and pilot, best known for playing Bo Brady on the NBC soap opera "Days of Our Lives" from 1992 to 1995. He is also known

neg: Will Horton and Sonny Kiriakis Will Horton and Sonny Kiriakis William "Will" Horton and Jackson "Sonny" Kiriakis are fictional characters from the American daytime drama "Days of Our Lives". They are notable for the first male-male wedding in US daytime drama history, and for being "Days of Our Lives" first same-sex supercouple.The couple was originally portrayed by actors Chandler Massey as Will and Freddie Smith as Sonny. Actor Guy Wilson took over playing Will from January 2014 to October 2015 – with his tenure including the characters' engagement and wedding – and then Massey returned to the role in September 2017. On internet message boards,

neg: Days of Our Lives 2017. "Days of Our Lives" won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Writing Team in June, 2012 and April, 2018. It also won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series in June, 2013 and April, 2018. According to "Variety", "Days of Our Lives" is the most widely distributed soap opera in the United States, with episodes not just broadcast via NBC, but also via cable (SOAPnet), and as of June 2007, episodes are offered via iTunes. For its first three years on the air, "Days of Our Lives" was near the bottom of the Nielsen ratings, and close

neg: Kate Roberts (Days of Our Lives) attraction with her colleague Bill Horton in "Days of Our Lives" episodes broadcast from 1977 to 1979. However, the broadcast story of Dr Kate Winograd and the backstory of Kate Roberts are incompatibly different, and other sources, including Sony Pictures Television's official website, keep the two Kates as separate characters. Moreover, "Days" headwriter Sheri Anderson stated in 2011 that she "actually originally created the character of Kate" with her friend Deborah Adair initially playing her (in 1993); and actress Lauren Koslow showed no knowledge of Dr Kate Winograd in a 2015 interview with "Afterbuzz TV". In February 1993, businesswoman Kate

neg: Cameron Davis (Days of Our Lives) Cameron Davis (Days of Our Lives) Cameron Davis is a fictional character from the original daytime soap opera, "Days of Our Lives", portrayed by Nathan Owens. The character was created by then head writers Marlene McPherson and Darrell Ray Thomas, Jr. Introduced under executive producers, Lisa De Cazotte and Greg Meng in 2012 as the previously unmentioned son of Celeste Perrault, and younger half-brother of popular character Dr. Lexie Carver. The role was originated by Schuyler Yancey, but was quickly recast with Owens who made his debut in late 2012. In addition to joining the staff at the local hospital,

neg: Days of Our Lives in 1965 until March 1966, announcer Ed Prentiss spoke the phrase, adding ""Days of Our Lives," a new dramatic serial starring Macdonald Carey." Since April 1966, the voice has been that of Macdonald Carey, who played Dr. Thomas Horton from the show's premiere until the actor's 1994 death from lung cancer. From 1966 to 1994, he would add "This is Macdonald Carey, and these are the "Days of Our Lives"." After Carey's death in 1994, this second part was removed out of respect for Carey and his family. At intermission (between 1975 and 2011), his voice would also say "We

neg: The Fault in Our Stars while Ansel Elgort plays Augustus. Nat Wolff was cast as Isaac, the friend who introduces them, and Laura Dern stars as Hazel's mother. Sam Trammell was cast as Mr. Lancaster, Hazel's father. On August 29, 2013, John Green announced that Mike Birbiglia would be playing Patrick, and on September 6, 2013, Green announced that Willem Dafoe would portray Peter Van Houten. Principal photography began on August 26, 2013, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which doubled for the novel's setting of Indianapolis, Indiana, with a few days in Amsterdam, before concluding October 16, 2013. The film was released on June 6, 2014, in

neg: Days of Our Lives of the suburban Horton family. Over time, additional families were brought into the show to interact with the Hortons and serve as springboards for more dramatic storylines. Originally led by patriarch Dr. Tom Horton and his wife, homemaker Alice, the Hortons remain a prominent fixture in current continuity. One of the longest-running story lines involved the rape of Mickey Horton's wife Laura by Mickey's brother Bill. Laura confides in her father-in-law Dr. Tom, and the two agree that her husband Mickey should never know. The secret, involving the true parentage of Michael Horton (a product of the rape) and Mickey's

neg: Bo Brady and Hope Williams Bo Brady and Hope Williams Beauregard "Bo" Brady and Hope Williams Brady are fictional characters and the signature supercouple on the American daytime drama "Days of Our Lives". Bo is portrayed by Peter Reckell and Hope is portrayed by Kristian Alfonso. On internet message boards, the couple is often referred by the portmanteau "Bope" (for Bo and Hope). Along with "General Hospital's" Luke and Laura Spencer, Bo and Hope are considered to be one of daytime's most iconic couples. Bo Brady and Hope Williams changed the face of daytime when rebel Bo came riding into town on his motorcycle in

neg: Days of Our Lives characters (1970s) Chief of Surgery, Dr Walter Griffin, because Bill thinks Griffin does unnecessary surgeries on patients and is “knife-happy”. Bill is assigned to the night shift by the Chief of Staff Greg Peters, to avoid clashes with Griffin. This puts strain on Bill’s marriage with Dr Laura Horton. Kate speaks up for Bill, saying the other trainees value him, and persuades Peters to put Bill back on the day shift. Bill’s brother’s neighbour Fred Barton falls downstairs and hits his head, and Bill rushes him into hospital. Fred haemorrhages and needs emergency brain-surgery, but the only surgeon available is an inexperienced

neg: Days of Our Lives coveted 18-49 demographic. During the first few months of the 2009-2010 season, "Days of Our Lives" increased its average household rating to 2.4, and averaged consistently over 3,000,000 viewers. It was only one point behind the #2 daytime drama "The Bold and the Beautiful", and has beat that soap on several days during the season. In 2010, "Days of Our Lives" continued to increase viewership, reaching as high as 3.6 million viewers on several days. A substantial increase in viewership such as "Days of Our Lives" has had lately also bucks the viewership trend in daytime dramas, which had declined

neg: Leah Laiman Leah Laiman Leah Laiman (born August 29, 1946 in Tel Aviv, Israel) is an American soap opera writer and romance novelist. Laiman got her start on daytime television during the early 1980s at General Hospital. Laiman succeeded former Head Writer, Pat Falken Smith, along with novelist Thom Racina. The pair began working on the show during its heyday, including Luke Spencer and Laura Webber's widely publicized 1981 wedding, which included notable Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor. After three years on GH, Laiman followed Racina to "Days of Our Lives" to work with Sheri Anderson where the three wrote several stories, including

neg: Days of Our Lives Craig Merritt). When the show expanded to one hour in April 1975, the cast increased to 27 actors. By the 25th anniversary in 1990, 40 actors appeared on the show in contract or recurring roles, which is the approximate number of actors the show has used since then. Original cast member Frances Reid, who played Alice Horton, remained on contract with "Days of Our Lives" until her death on February 3, 2010, though she last appeared on the show in December 2007. Original cast member John Clarke, who played Mickey Horton, left the series in 2004. Suzanne Rogers, who plays

neg: Bo Brady and Hope Williams Peter Reckell are the face of Avon's Blue Rush perfume advertising campaign. Bo Brady and Hope Williams Beauregard "Bo" Brady and Hope Williams Brady are fictional characters and the signature supercouple on the American daytime drama "Days of Our Lives". Bo is portrayed by Peter Reckell and Hope is portrayed by Kristian Alfonso. On internet message boards, the couple is often referred by the portmanteau "Bope" (for Bo and Hope). Along with "General Hospital's" Luke and Laura Spencer, Bo and Hope are considered to be one of daytime's most iconic couples. Bo Brady and Hope Williams changed the face of

neg: Days of Our Lives characters (1960s) new actress, Bennye Gattleys played her from April 6, 1973 to October 1, 1976. Susan was an old high school classmate of Julie Olson, her storyline involved the first major "Days" death when her son Dickie Martin accidentally died in May 1967, which culminated into the first "Days" murder Susan kills her husband, David Martin. Dr. Sandy Horton is a fictional character on the NBC soap opera "Days of Our Lives". She is the daughter of Kitty and Tommy Horton, Jr. and the granddaughter of original characters Alice and Tom Horton. The role was originated by Astrid Warner who portrayed

neg: Tom Horton Tom Horton Dr. Thomas "Tom" Horton is a fictional character and patriarch of the Horton family on the NBC soap opera "Days of Our Lives". He was played by Macdonald Carey from 1965 until his death in 1994. Tom Horton was born in 1910, married his wife Alice Grayson on March 7, 1930. Tom was a prominent doctor at Salem University Hospital and fathered five children, Tommy, Addie, Mickey, Bill, and Marie. In 1968 Tom would learn that his son Mickey was sterile, and when he confronted Laura Horton (Mickey's current wife) about her pregnancy she told Tom that Bill

neg: History of General Hospital of Emily and Nikolas. The first half of 2005 saw many cast changes for "General Hospital". In April, Tamara Braun left the series, and the role of Carly was recast with former "One Life to Live" star, Jennifer Bransford. By the fall, Bransford was let go and replaced by former "Guiding Light" actress Laura Wright. Earlier that May, Kristina Wagner opted to leave the role of Felicia Jones and was replaced with former "Another World" star Sandra Ferguson. Also that month, the character of Maxie Jones was recast with former "Days of Our Lives" star Kirsten Storms, who took over

neg: Days of Our Lives subsequent health issues as a result of the revelation, spanned episodes from 1968 to 1975. This plotline was made even more complex with the presence of Linda Patterson (originally Margaret Mason for many years, later Elaine Princi) who claimed that her daughter Melissa had been fathered by Mickey. When Mickey married the lovely Maggie Simmons (Suzanne Rogers), Linda became even more involved in the story line as the show's main villainess, marrying the wealthy Bob Anderson (Mark Tapscott) and taking over the running of Anderson Manufacturing when he became ill. The story line involving Mickey, Laura and Bill was the

neg: History of General Hospital work done during her three-month absence during the writer's strike earlier in the year, claiming the Ice Princess storyline written while she was gone was, "the most convoluted, insipid, insane... crappy idea in the world." In the plot, Smith's team left and went to NBC's "Days of Our Lives". "Gloria's a genius—who runs a Gestapo operation," sniped Falken Smith in a 1981 "People Weekly" interview. It should be noted that during summer 1981, GH was averaging 14 million viewers per episode. The success of Luke and Laura led "General Hospital" and other soap operas to try and emulate the formula.

neg: Days of Our Lives characters (1970s) at Christmas. At the same time, Laura’s own work commitments have put a strain on their marriage. Unhappy with his relationship with Kate, Laura throws Bill out, and he goes to live at the Salem Inn. Although Kate is in love with him, she also won’t let Bill stay with her. She won’t be the “other woman”. Bill’s brother Mickey persuades the young trainee surgeon to come clean about what he did; and Dr Marlena Evans helps Fred Barton realize that his paralysis is actually psychological, stemming from childhood traumas. On the day of Bill and Kate’s trial, Barton walks

neg: Separate Lives "Say You, Say Me" from the same film. Collins recorded other versions of "Separate Lives" while on tour. He sang with touring singer Amy Keys in 1994, the song appearing on the album "Live from the Board". Beginning in 1997 he has performed the song many times with Italian singer Laura Pausini. In 2004 Collins recorded a version with Bridgette Bryant who had toured with him in 1990 in support of "...But Seriously". The music video features Martin and Collins singing and playing the piano, intercut with scenes from the movie. Separate Lives "Separate Lives" is a 1985 song recorded