query: who played steve on days of our lives

pos: Stephen Nichols Stephen Nichols Stephen Nichols (born February 19, 1951) is an American actor, most notable for his roles on American daytime soap operas. He played the part of Steve (Patch) Johnson on NBCs "Days of Our Lives" from 1985-1990; after that, he had a stint on ABC's "General Hospital" as Stefan Cassadine from 1996-2003. He returned to the role of Patch on "Days of Our Lives" in June 2006 after 16 years, remaining through February 2009, and returning to the role again in 2015. He played (from December 2009 to January 2013) the role of Tucker McCall on "The Young and

pos: Mary Beth Evans Mary Beth Evans Mary Beth Evans (born March 7, 1961) is an American television actress, known for her role as Kayla Brady on the NBC daytime soap "Days of Our Lives", and her role as Sierra Estaban on the CBS daytime soap "As the World Turns". Evans is most famous for portraying Kayla Brady on the NBC soap opera "Days of Our Lives" from 1986 to 1992, 2006 to 2009, and 2010 to present. In the 1980s, her character became half of the supercouple Steve and Kayla, with Steve "Patch" Johnson played by Stephen Nichols. In regards to Steve and

pos: Steve Johnson (Days of Our Lives) save Hope from a murderous Aiden Jennings. He is currently attempting to heal his relationship with Kayla and his family, and has entered into a partnership with John Black, another ex-ISA agent, to start a new private investigation business, tentatively called "Black Patch". Steve Johnson (Days of Our Lives) Steve "Patch" Johnson is a fictional character on NBC's daytime drama, "Days of Our Lives". He has been portrayed by Stephen Nichols from June 13, 1985, to October 23, 1990, from June 9, 2006, to February 17, 2009, and again from August 28, 2015, to August 31, 2018. Steve served in

pos: Steve Johnson (Days of Our Lives) Steve Johnson (Days of Our Lives) Steve "Patch" Johnson is a fictional character on NBC's daytime drama, "Days of Our Lives". He has been portrayed by Stephen Nichols from June 13, 1985, to October 23, 1990, from June 9, 2006, to February 17, 2009, and again from August 28, 2015, to August 31, 2018. Steve served in the Merchant Marines with Bo Brady and they were good friends until they both fell for a woman named Britta. They competed for her, sometimes violently, and went along with her when she asked them to get tattoos. They didn't know that the

pos: Stephen Nichols Stephen Nichols Stephen Nichols (born February 19, 1951) is an American actor, most notable for his roles on American daytime soap operas. He played the part of Steve (Patch) Johnson on NBCs "Days of Our Lives" from 1985-1990; after that, he had a stint on ABC's "General Hospital" as Stefan Cassadine from 1996-2003. He returned to the role of Patch on "Days of Our Lives" in June 2006 after 16 years, remaining through February 2009, and returning to the role again in 2015. He played (from December 2009 to January 2013) the role of Tucker McCall on "The Young and

pos: Stephen Nichols R" was January 29, 2013. Stephen Nichols Stephen Nichols (born February 19, 1951) is an American actor, most notable for his roles on American daytime soap operas. He played the part of Steve (Patch) Johnson on NBCs "Days of Our Lives" from 1985-1990; after that, he had a stint on ABC's "General Hospital" as Stefan Cassadine from 1996-2003. He returned to the role of Patch on "Days of Our Lives" in June 2006 after 16 years, remaining through February 2009, and returning to the role again in 2015. He played (from December 2009 to January 2013) the role of Tucker

pos: 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.

pos: 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,

pos: Days of Our Lives Maggie Horton has been on the show since 1973, and Susan Seaforth Hayes has played Julie Olson Williams since 1968 with a few breaks in between, and also her husband Bill Hayes, who has played Doug Williams since 1970, though neither Seaforth Hayes nor Hayes is employed with the serial on contract. In recent years, "Days of Our Lives" has hired back many former cast members. Twenty of the current contract cast members have been with the show, off-and-on, since at least 1999. Since 2005, cast members from the 1980s and 1990s, such as Christie Clark (Carrie Brady), Stephen Nichols

pos: Steve Johnson and Kayla Brady Steve Johnson and Kayla Brady Steve "Patch" Earl Johnson and Dr. Kayla Caroline Brady are a supercouple on the American soap opera "Days of Our Lives". Steve is portrayed by Stephen Nichols and Kayla is portrayed by Mary Beth Evans. On the Internet message boards[5] the couple is often referred to by the portmanteau "Stayla" (for Steve and Kayla). The couple was initially popular from 1986 through 1990 until the "death" of Steve. Both characters have recently returned: after Steve being presumed dead for 16 years, Steve returned to the show on June 9, 2006; Kayla returned on June 12,

pos: Steve Johnson and Kayla Brady "Soap Opera Update" quoting that "There was Bogie and Bacall, Tracy and Hepburn, and Scarlett and Rhett. Then there was Patch and Kayla. " Steve Johnson and Kayla Brady Steve "Patch" Earl Johnson and Dr. Kayla Caroline Brady are a supercouple on the American soap opera "Days of Our Lives". Steve is portrayed by Stephen Nichols and Kayla is portrayed by Mary Beth Evans. On the Internet message boards[5] the couple is often referred to by the portmanteau "Stayla" (for Steve and Kayla). The couple was initially popular from 1986 through 1990 until the "death" of Steve. Both characters have

neg: Tucker McCall "romantic figure". Tara Blake of "TVSource" speculated that the character would be tied to a "major Genoa City player" and that was the reason for the recast. Gwen Morrett of About.com said that Nichols joining "The Young and the Restless" was "truly their gain" from "Days of Our Lives" (where the actor had previously portrayed Steve Johnson). Upon Nichols' debut, Megan Lynn of SoapNet wrote: "Stephen certainly has soap experience — he's previously played Steve Johnson on "Days of our Lives" and Stefan Cassadine on "General Hospital", but then again — we were kind of warming up to William." Michael

neg: The Best Years of Our Lives (Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel album) same musicians, minus Monkman who was replaced by keyboardist Duncan Mackay. Harley renamed the group Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel. The new band played their first concert on 18 October 1974 at the Rainbow Theatre in London. In November and December 1974, the band recorded Cockney Rebel's third album, "The Best Years of Our Lives" at Abbey Road Studios and Air Studios in London. Meanwhile, at the beginning of November, Harley released his debut solo single "Big Big Deal", which aimed to keep the momentum of Cockney Rebel's recent hit releases going. Preceding "The Best Years of Our Lives" was

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: ISA (Days of Our Lives) worse) than its targets. ISA (Days of Our Lives) The International Security Alliance (ISA) is a fictional spy agency on the soap opera "Days of Our Lives". A highly secretive organization, its agents have been operating in the Midwestern town of Salem at least since the early 1980s. Several of Salem's more recognizable citizens have served at one time or another as agents for the ISA, including Roman Brady, John Black, and Rafe Hernandez. Agents formerly on the show include Shane Donovan, Bo Brady, Steve Johnson, Billie Reed, and Philip Kiriakis. The agency was conceived as a multinational crime-fighting task

neg: ISA (Days of Our Lives) ISA (Days of Our Lives) The International Security Alliance (ISA) is a fictional spy agency on the soap opera "Days of Our Lives". A highly secretive organization, its agents have been operating in the Midwestern town of Salem at least since the early 1980s. Several of Salem's more recognizable citizens have served at one time or another as agents for the ISA, including Roman Brady, John Black, and Rafe Hernandez. Agents formerly on the show include Shane Donovan, Bo Brady, Steve Johnson, Billie Reed, and Philip Kiriakis. The agency was conceived as a multinational crime-fighting task force, well-funded and highly

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 (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 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: Stephen Nichols Boy", for which Nichols received a Maddy Award. Nichols returned to the role of Steve (Patch) Johnson on "Days of our Lives". His original portrayal (1985-90) earned him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role and five "Soap Opera Digest" Best Actor Awards. Steve and Kayla (Mary Beth Evans) remain one of the most popular couples, and the most-covered, on "Days of our Lives" ever. In fact, Nichols talked about one of their favorite storylines and shared, “Mary Beth likes Emily and Gideon. It was a fantasy, it wasn’t really us, but we were reading this beautiful

neg: Steve Blackwood nearly two years. However, on August 3, 2007, he left the show after his character Bart was caught in the crossfire of a sword fight between Andre and Tony Dimera (both played by Thaao Penghlis). Steve Blackwood Steve Blackwood (born May 13, 1956) is an American actor. He joined the show "Days of Our Lives" in 1997 in the recurring role of Bart Beiderbecke. He portrayed Henry Gein in the 2000 film, In the Light of the Moon. Finally, in early 2005, Blackwood was offered a contract to continue in the role. Although he was under contract with the show,

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: Days of Our Lives characters (1990s) Stephanie was on April 6, 2011. In December 2016, it was revealed that Hennig will return for her parents' wedding in February 2017. Stephanie is the daughter of supercouple, Steve Johnson and Kayla Brady. She is the ex-fiancée of Philip Kiriakis, and Nathan Horton. Stephanie is born in 1990 while Kayla is serving jail time. She and Kayla depart the series in 1992, with a teenage Stephanie, played by Shayna Rose, returning without her mother in 2006. Shayna Rose departed the series in 2007. A new looking Stephanie, played by Shelley Hennig arrives in Salem in 2007 with parents Steve

neg: Roman Brady his friends John Black and Steve Johnson at their private detective business, Black Patch. Roman Brady Roman Brady is a fictional character from the long running NBC soap opera, "Days of Our Lives". The role was originated in 1981 by Wayne Northrop who played the role until 1984, was filled by Drake Hogestyn from 1986–1991, again by Northrop from 1991–1994, and is currently being portrayed by series veteran Josh Taylor, who stepped into the role in 1997. The role was originated on December 8, 1981 by Wayne Northrop. Northrop departed from the series on November 26, 1984, and the character

neg: Steve Bannos Steve Bannos Steve Bannos (born August 5, 1960) is an American television and film actor, writer and photo dealer. As an actor, he had cameos in Judd Apatow and Paul Feig films, and is also known for his portrayal of Frank Kowchevski on the short-lived NBC dramedy "Freaks and Geeks". Bannos appeared in the films "Spy", "The Heat", "Bridesmaids", "Funny People", "Superbad", "The 40-Year-Old Virgin", "Drillbit Taylor", "Pineapple Express", and "Unaccompanied Minors"; and TV appearances in "Love (TV series)", "Mike & Molly", "Days of Our Lives", "Eagleheart", "The Mentalist" and "Without a Trace". Bannos also played the characters "Mr. Combover"

neg: Crystal Chappell player on "All My Children" in 1989. In a July 2006 interview in industry magazine "Soap Opera Digest", Chappell recalled actor Maurice Benard helping her through her first scenes. After a brief run on "Santa Barbara" in 1990, (she played a classmate of Eden's who died of an ice overdose), Chappell was cast as Dr. Carly Manning Alamain (Katerina von Leuschner) on "Days of Our Lives". She portrayed the role from June 1990 to October 1993. Chappell and future husband Michael Sabatino met on "Days of Our Lives", where he played villain Lawrence Alamain. Chappell was front-burner for most of

neg: Kate Roberts (Days of Our Lives) what she wants via scheming. In 2000, Koslow received a Soap Opera Digest Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress, for her portrayal of Kate. The character was created by "Days of Our Lives" head writer Sheri Anderson, and first portrayed by actress Deborah Adair in 1993. Adair played Kate through to April 1995, when she retired from acting. The character was reintroduced in 1996 under the pen of head writer James E. Reilly, and played by Lauren Koslow, who had previously starred on "The Bold and the Beautiful". Koslow continues to play the role in 2018. Anderson, who wrote for

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: Benjy Hawk Benjy Hawk Benjy Hawk is a fictional character from "Days of Our Lives". He was played, on a recurring basis, by Darrell Thomas Utley from 1988 to 1990, and by Jim Lunsford in 2006 and 2007. Benjy is the deaf son of Stefano DiMera and Ellen Hawk. Stefano had his mother, Ellen, killed. Steve and Kayla found Benjy on their honeymoon and nearly adopted him. However he ended up living with his maternal grandfather, Orion, in Europe. Years later, Benjy would make a brief and surprising return to Salem. Steve and Kayla Johnson were poisoned and recovering at Salem Hospital.

neg: Shelley Hennig Shelley Hennig Shelley Catherine Hennig (born January 2, 1987) is an American model and actress. She is also a beauty pageant titleholder who held the Miss Teen USA 2004 title. She played Stephanie Johnson on "Days of Our Lives" and starred in the CW series "The Secret Circle" as Diana Meade. She played the character Malia Tate in "Teen Wolf". Hennig also starred in horror films "Unfriended" as Blaire Lily and "Ouija" as Debbie Galardi. She has been nominated for two Emmys for her role on "Days of Our Lives". She has won a 2016 Teen Choice Award. Hennig was

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: Austin Reed (Days of Our Lives) Carrie returned to Salem. It was revealed that Austin had become a Forensic Accountant after Mythic Communications had been forced to close down. In October 2015, Austin couldn't attend his nephew Will's funeral. Austin Reed (Days of Our Lives) Austin Reed is a fictional character from the soap opera "Days of Our Lives". The role was played by actor Patrick Muldoon from 1992 to 1995, and again from 2011 to 2012. The character was played for a longer duration by actor Austin Peck, from 1995 to 2002, from 2005 to 2006, and again in 2017. According to his storyline on

neg: Austin Reed (Days of Our Lives) Austin Reed (Days of Our Lives) Austin Reed is a fictional character from the soap opera "Days of Our Lives". The role was played by actor Patrick Muldoon from 1992 to 1995, and again from 2011 to 2012. The character was played for a longer duration by actor Austin Peck, from 1995 to 2002, from 2005 to 2006, and again in 2017. According to his storyline on the series, Austin Reed's birth name is unknown. His father, Curtis, took the children (Austin and his sister Billie) and changed their names to prevent their mother Kate Roberts from finding them. All

neg: Dealbreakers Talk Show No. 0001 enlists her help with his EGOT plans. Goldberg first appeared in the show's first season episode "The Rural Juror", which also established that despite her success as the head writer of "TGS", Liz wants to be an on-camera performer like Jenna. Comic actor Chris Parnell played Dr. Leo Spaceman in this episode, in which Liz Lemon visits Dr. Spaceman for Lasik surgery. Actors Kristian Alfonso and Peter Reckell, who star in the daytime soap opera "Days of Our Lives"—another NBC program—played their "Days of our Lives" characters Hope Brady and Bo Brady, respectively; the two appear at the end of

neg: Steve Johnson (Days of Our Lives) in helping end the vendetta including assisting in faking Stefano's death, but when Andre killed Benjy, Steve lost control. He kidnapped Stefano and demanded Andre bring Roman Brady—who Andre had kidnapped—to the television stations where he was holding Stefano. Andre did as Steve said and released Roman. Realizing Steve was out of his mind with grief, Stefano dropped all charges against Steve for the kidnapping, doing so to honor Benjy's memory. Steve was then kidnapped by his old lover Ava Vitali. Steve and Kayla's baby boy, named Joe, was born prematurely. After Kayla survived being accidentally shot by Hope, she

neg: Steve Johnson (Days of Our Lives) and Steve quietly left town. As of 2014, Steve has rejoined the ISA as an undercover agent, and Kayla has returned to Salem where she serves as a doctor. They are currently estranged. In August 2015, Steve abruptly returned to Salem after Joey (now a teenager) showed up on his doorstep, having run away from his boarding school. He resigned from the ISA, rescued Bo from the clutches of an as-yet-unknown group who had captured and tortured Bo as a means of trying to find the secrets behind Dr. Salinas's miracle drug, and returned him to Salem in time to

neg: Steve Johnson (Days of Our Lives) tattoos were a code for secret bonds she was hiding. As the competition accelerated, Bo and Steve got in a knife fight which ended with Steve losing his eye. They split up and Steve returned to Salem to work for Victor Kiriakis. He was deployed to get a piece of film from Kimberly Brady, but the film found its way to Melissa and Pete Jannings who promptly went on the run when they figured out how dangerous it was. Bo and Hope Brady went off in pursuit, sure that the film would give them the evidence they needed to convict

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: Kayla Brady Kayla Brady Kayla Brady is a fictional character on the NBC daytime soap opera "Days of Our Lives". She made her first appearance in 1982. Kayla was created by Pat Falken Smith as one of the original members of the Brady family, a fictional family on the serial. She is widely known for her popular pairing with Steve Johnson. This relationship gave the couple the title of a famous super couple. Kayla was described as being the "good" girl of the serial. During her time on "Days of our Lives", Kayla was extremely well received by television critics. Kayla Brady

neg: Steve Johnson (Days of Our Lives) he left them but his bad luck followed him. Steve would have to come to his rescue when he needed help trying to get rid of Eddie who was trying to steal his secret fortune. When Eddie was shot in a standoff, Nick gave Steve and Kayla his mansion as a token of his thanks. Later that year, Steve joined the ISA and was sent to track an arsonist who had been torching black churches in the south. His investigation brought him to Saul Taylor's revivalist camp, which just happened to be set up right outside Salem. After undergoing some

neg: James Scott (actor) to Los Angeles. He studied acting for two more years before being cast on "All My Children." Scott originated the role of Ethan Cambias in August 2004 and played it until February 2006. He then moved on to "Days of Our Lives" where he took on the role of EJ DiMera in May 2006. On 2 May 2014 it was announced that Scott would be leaving "Days of Our Lives" to pursue other endeavours. On 27 September 2015, he reprised his role as EJ DiMera of "Days of Our Lives" on "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver", reuniting with Alison

neg: Steve Johnson (Days of Our Lives) and to kill the man who was controlling him: Stefano's son, EJ DiMera. This has proved difficult and EJ managed to force Steve into kidnapping John Black—so that he could steal his kidney—and in committing other illegal acts. Steve began pushing Kayla away to protect her and went in and out of mental hospitals where he was still at the mercy of EJ and his agents. Later, Steve helped Hope Brady get out of the DiMera house by telling Stefano DiMera that they were having an affair. Stefano believed it and let Steve and Hope leave. Steve has been involved

neg: The Best Years of Our Lives (Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel song) the same name. On the tour, the MonaLisa Twins were part of the backing band. For their version of "The Best Years of Our Lives", the MonaLisa Twins revealed: The Best Years of Our Lives (Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel song) "The Best Years of Our Lives" is a song by the British rock band Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, released in 1975 as the title track from the band's third studio album "The Best Years of Our Lives". In 1977, a live version of the song was released as a single from the album "". Following the split of

neg: Days of Our Lives characters (2010s) been cast in the role of Julie's grandson, Eli Grant. The revelation about his paternity initially drives a wedge between Eli and Valerie while his budding friendship and romance with Gabi Hernandez (Camila Banus) puts a strain on his developing relationship with Julie. Tripp Dalton is a fictional character on the long running NBC soap opera "Days of Our Lives" portrayed by Lucas Adams. The character was first referenced in January 2016 as the presumed dead son of Steve Johnson and his late ex-lover, mafia princess Ava Vitali (Tamara Braun). The character was later developed and introduced by Dena Higley

neg: Days of Our Lives characters (1990s) citizens of Salem at weddings, funerals and death-beds. He has been played by Michael O'Neil (1996), Jim Beaver (96-97, 2000, 2002–03), and James Lancaster (2003–2005, 2008). Bart Beiderbecke is a longtime DiMera family associate portrayed by Steve Blackwood. Introduced in 1997, he was originally the right-hand man of Dr. Wilhelm Rolf. Following his death, Bart became Tony's loyal assistant. He appears to be the only member of the DiMera organization who feels any remorse for the pain that is inflicted upon the citizens of Salem as a result of the DiMeras' influence. However, he is smart enough to keep his

neg: Maree Cheatham Maree Cheatham Maree Cheatham (born June 2, 1942) is an American actress. She was credited for much of her career as Marie Cheatham. She is known for her performances on the daytime soap operas "Days of Our Lives", "Search for Tomorrow" and "General Hospital". She co-starred as Nona on the 2013–14 Nickelodeon comedy "Sam & Cat". Cheatham was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was an original cast member of the daytime serial "Days of Our Lives", where she played the role of Marie Horton, the show's very first heroine who had several traumatic relationships before going into a convent

neg: Days of Our Lives characters (1970s) Days of Our Lives characters (1970s) A list of notable characters from the NBC soap opera "Days of Our Lives" that significantly impacted storylines and debuted between January 1, 1970, and the end of 1979. Mary Anderson was portrayed by many actresses including Nancy Stephens, later known for her role in the "Halloween" movies, Barbara Stanger played the role the longest from 1976 to 1980. Actress Melinda Fee was the last character to play the role from 1981 until the character was killed by the Salem Strangler in 1982. Bob Anderson was played by Mark Tapscott from July 18, 1972

neg: John Black (Days of Our Lives) daughter of Victor Kiriakis. Hogestyn enjoyed working opposite the newcomer. "She reminds me of me when I first started on the show... I had no soap opera experience, and my energy was boundless." John Black (Days of Our Lives) John Black is a fictional character from "Days of Our Lives", an American soap opera on the NBC network. He has been played by actor Drake Hogestyn since 1986, with a break in between from January 2009 to September 2011. John was created by script writers Sheri Anderson, Thom Racina and Leah Laiman as The Pawn in 1985 and introduced by

neg: Steve Johnson (Days of Our Lives) to raise. He hired a nanny, Kelly Parker, who, unfortunately, turned out to be quite crazy and kidnapped the child when Kayla escaped from prison. Steve and Kayla went in pursuit of her, tracking her to Australia where they were lucky enough to find Bo and Hope who helped them track her down. After getting Stephanie back, they had the additional good news that Kayla had been cleared of the murder conviction and they all returned to Salem. Unfortunately, Harper Devereaux wasn't finished with the couple and escaped from prison once again for revenge. Harper tried to shoot Steve while

neg: Steve Johnson (Days of Our Lives) Lawrence then had his casket switched before it could be buried and rushed Steve's body off. Sixteen years later, Steve reappeared suffering from severe amnesia and calling himself Nick. He was discovered by Jack, who took him back to Salem, shocking Kayla by showing up at Jennifer Horton and Frankie's wedding. He had no idea who she was, but she tried her best to make him remember. After the pair was attacked by a lethal biological agent, they recuperated in the hospital but her recovery was complicated by a reaction to the antidote. Steve faked his memories in a bid

neg: Farah Fath appeared on the American reality television series "Dirty Soap" with several other soap opera performers, including her then-boyfriend, John-Paul Lavoisier. In May 2015, it was announced that Fath will work with fellow "Days of Our Lives" alumna Alison Sweeney on the second installment of "Murder She Baked" for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. On May 8, 2018, it was announced that Fath will be returning to "Days of Our Lives", reprising her role as Mimi Lockhart. Fath tweeted that it would be for a "handful of episodes" Fath dated her "One Life to Live" costar John-Paul Lavoisier, who played Rex Balsom,

neg: John Clarke (actor) 27 episodes as Patrolman Joe Huddleston in Leslie Nielsen's ABC crime drama series, "The New Breed". His daughter is actress Melinda Clarke, who started out on "Days of our Lives" and later played Julie Cooper-Nichol on the television series, "The O.C.". In 2005, Clarke received the Daytime Emmys Lifetime Achievement Award. He was nominated for the 1979 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series for "Days of Our Lives". John Clarke (actor) John Clarke (born April 14, 1931 in South Bend, Indiana) is an American actor. Clarke is recognized for originating and portraying Mickey Horton on

neg: Steve Blackwood Steve Blackwood Steve Blackwood (born May 13, 1956) is an American actor. He joined the show "Days of Our Lives" in 1997 in the recurring role of Bart Beiderbecke. He portrayed Henry Gein in the 2000 film, In the Light of the Moon. Finally, in early 2005, Blackwood was offered a contract to continue in the role. Although he was under contract with the show, because his bosses on the show were either dead or in hiding most of the time, he was rarely seen. Blackwood returned to Days on May 31, 2007, after being away from the show for

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: John Black (Days of Our Lives) John Black (Days of Our Lives) John Black is a fictional character from "Days of Our Lives", an American soap opera on the NBC network. He has been played by actor Drake Hogestyn since 1986, with a break in between from January 2009 to September 2011. John was created by script writers Sheri Anderson, Thom Racina and Leah Laiman as The Pawn in 1985 and introduced by executive producers Betty Corday and Al Rabin. John becomes one of the series' most popular characters when he is revealed to be the presumed dead Roman Brady (Wayne Northrop) with plastic surgery and

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: 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: Kate Roberts (Days of Our Lives) that Kate has lived in Salem before, where she was married with two children; but when Kate got pregnant with Lucas by another man (Dr Bill Horton), her husband kicked her out, and vanished with their two children, faking their deaths. In the storyline, Kate discovers her elder children (Austin Reed and Billie Reed) are alive and living in Salem and she is reunited with them. Some sources confuse Kate Roberts with 1970s "Days of Our Lives" character Dr Kate Winograd (played by Elaine Princi), who was Head of Anesthesiology at Salem University Hospital, and who had a friendship and

neg: The Best Years of Our Lives (Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel song) The Best Years of Our Lives (Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel song) "The Best Years of Our Lives" is a song by the British rock band Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, released in 1975 as the title track from the band's third studio album "The Best Years of Our Lives". In 1977, a live version of the song was released as a single from the album "". Following the split of the original Cockney Rebel line-up in July 1974, Harley assembled a new line-up later in the year and renamed the band Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel. In November-December 1974,

neg: Steve Johnson (Days of Our Lives) facial surgery and getting a glass eye, he infiltrated the group under the alias of Brother Daniel Lucas. He soon discovered that Taylor was using the camp as a front for stolen goods and that he was behind many of the bombings which included an explosion that killed his best friend's parents. The investigation ended when Taylor's partner shot him and then went off a cliff during a fight. Returning to focus his attention on Kayla, Steve found that she was expecting a child. Their happiness was complicated by the arrival of Marina Toscano, who claimed to be Steve's wife.

neg: Steve Johnson (Days of Our Lives) to help Kayla recover, giving her the confidence to get better. She soon realized that he'd been faking and distanced herself from him. From then on, he tried hard to take back the life that he'd lost and get her back. It took a lot of effort to convince her that he was his old self again, but they eventually reunited. The reunion was far from smooth, however. In Steve's absence from Salem, he was held by the DiMera's who tortured and brainwashed him into being one of their soldiers. As Steve began to realize this, he tried to resist

neg: Days of Our Lives (Steve Johnson), Austin Peck (Austin Reed), Mary Beth Evans (Kayla Brady), Joseph Mascolo (Stefano DiMera), and Thaao Penghlis (Tony DiMera) have been brought back to "Days of Our Lives". More additions to the show include the returns of Crystal Chappell (Dr. Carly Manning), and Louise Sorel (Vivian Alamain). In June 2010, characters such as Jennifer Horton, Bill Horton, Shane Donovan, and Kimberly Brady returned for a short time and were featured heavily in a tribute to Alice Horton. Guest cast members have included Elizabeth Alley. In late 2012, the show reintroduced actress Eileen Davidson in the role of Kristen Blake

neg: Doug Williams (Days of Our Lives) became suspicious of Steve when he noticed that customers were paying bogus handling charges. When Doug confronted Steve, he admitted to scamming some customers and promised not to do it again. Doug said that he wouldn't tell Julie as long as Steve returned the money he'd stolen. But instead of heeding Doug's advice, Steve continued to scam people by selling phony antiques. When Doug called him on this scam, he threatened to turn him into the authorities. Steve tried to leave Salem with the money he'd stolen but Doug stopped him before he could do so. Desperate, Steve pulled out

neg: Edward Mallory Edward Mallory Edward Mallory (born Edward Ralph Martz; June 14, 1930 – April 4, 2007) was an American actor, best known for his role as Dr. Bill Horton on NBC's soap opera "Days of Our Lives", which he played from 1966 to 1980. Mallory once was married to actress Joyce Bulifant, with whom he had one child, John Mallory Asher, and was married to Susanne Zenor at the time of his death; Zenor played Margo Horton on "Days of our Lives". Mallory, a 1958 graduate of the Drama Department of Carnegie Mellon University, was an artist in residence at Frostburg

neg: Patsy Pease "Search for Tomorrow", a role she played from 1979 until 1983. In 1984, Pease debuted as Kimberly Brady on the NBC daytime soap opera "Days of Our Lives". Her character part of a popular supercouple in her love affair and eventual marriage to Shane Donovan (played by Charles Shaughnessy). Pease was on contract with "Days Of Our Lives" until 1992. In 1990 she took maternity leave, returning from late 1991 to December 1992 after her child was born. Pease has reprised the role in guest appearances multiple times since. In 1986, Pease won "Best Actress" in the Soap Opera Digest

neg: Curtis Reed (Days of Our Lives) Curtis Reed (Days of Our Lives) Curtis Reed is a fictional character from the soap opera, "Days of Our Lives". He was played by Nick Benedict. He is the deadbeat father of Austin and Billie Reed. Curtis Brown married Kate Roberts in 1969 while living in Chicago. They had a son and daughter. Curtis was a jazz musician and made several records, but his career was cut short when he became involved with the Mafia and had part of his ring finger cut off. After this he became addicted to drugs and became abusive toward his family, at one point

neg: Curtis Reed (Days of Our Lives) seemingly conclusive pieces of evidence, the most important being the gun from which the bullet came having been found in a dresser drawer during a search warrant at her apartment, Billie was originally arrested for his murder. It was not until the March 31, 1994 episode that Stefano was revealed as the shooter. After this, he appeared as a ghost multiple times between May 2, 1995 and June 5, 2001. Curtis Reed (Days of Our Lives) Curtis Reed is a fictional character from the soap opera, "Days of Our Lives". He was played by Nick Benedict. He is the deadbeat

neg: Kyle Lowder Kyle Lowder Kyle Brandon Lowder (born August 27, 1980) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Brady Black on "Days of Our Lives" (2000–2005) and for his role as Rick Forrester on "The Bold and the Beautiful" (2007–2011). He graduated from Pleasantville High School in Pleasantville, New York in 1998, where he played quarterback for the school's football team. He briefly attended Syracuse University before dropping out to pursue acting in Los Angeles. He is best known for his role as Brady Black on "Days of Our Lives". He played Brady from August 2000 to September

neg: Doug Williams (Days of Our Lives) a gun and told Doug to let him leave. Steve finally got away, but later returned out of guilt for having scammed his own sister. Doug once again told Steve that he wouldn't tell Julie what had happened as long as he confessed on his own about the phony antiques. Steve finally did so. To make sure that Steve didn't try anything like that again, Doug forced him to sign a document confessing to everything he had done. He would keep that document hidden away but warned Steve that he'd show it to Julie if he ever pulled another scam.

neg: Steve Johnson (Days of Our Lives) exposed in the newspaper. Jack was crushed, raped Kayla and had Steve beaten. Steve went after him and wound up pushing him off a roof. The fall resulted in severe injuries and Jack needed a kidney transplant to live. Since Steve, as his brother, was a match, he agreed to give up a kidney for him, though only at his mother's prompting. The nightmare wasn't over for Kayla though. Harper was on the loose and he kidnapped her and Kimberly when they realized that he was the Riverfront Knifer. Steve saved them, but Kayla was injured in the fallout and

neg: Adam & Steve 3rd biggest grossing film of all time from the TLA Releasing Studio behind "Another Gay Movie", and the top grossing "Latter Days". Adam & Steve Adam & Steve is a 2005 gay romantic comedy film directed by and starring Craig Chester, who also wrote the screenplay. It deals with the lives of two gay men, played by Craig Chester and Malcolm Gets ("Caroline in the City"). The film had its UK premier on November 19, 2005 at the Cardiff Film Festival but was not on general release in the UK. In 1987, Adam (Craig Chester), a shy, cynical Jewish kid,

neg: Days of Our Lives as refurbished sets, the debut of the Brady Pub, the addition of new characters such as Vivian Alamain, Lisanne Gardner, Billie Reed, and Kate Roberts. Later that same year, "Days of Our Lives" introduced its highly popular teen scene with new characters such as Carrie Brady, played by Tracy Middendorf, and then back to Christie Clark again; a SORASed Sami Brady, played by Alison Sweeney; Lucas Roberts played by Bryan Dattilo; Austin Reed portrayed by Patrick Muldoon and later, Austin Peck; Abe Carver's younger brother Jonah Carver, played by Thyme Lewis; Jamie Caldwell, played by Miriam Parish; and Wendy Reardon

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: Don Swayze operas, "The Young and the Restless" and "Days of Our Lives". In 2010, Swayze guest starred in six episodes in a recurring role as Gus, a werewolf, on the HBO series "True Blood". His television drama work includes multiple appearances in "Murder She Wrote", "The X Files", "NYPD Blue", "Days of Our Lives", "NCIS", "Carnivàle", and dozens of other programs. Swayze had a role as a mentally handicapped man suspected of murder in an episode of the television drama "Matlock". He played Jesse James in a season-two episode of "". He played the demon, Lucius, in an episode of "Charmed"

neg: Kimberly Brady Kimberly Brady Kimberly Brady is a fictional character on the television soap opera "Days of Our Lives". The role was originated by actress Patsy Pease, and of four actresses to portray Kimberly, Pease is the one to have spent the most time in the role. After her initial run from 1984 to 1990 and from 1991 to 1992, she continues to return to "Days of Our Lives", as recently as 2016. Anne Marie Howard played Kimberly from 1990 to 1991 when Pease left and then returned. When Pease left again in 1992, Ariana Chase played the role for a year.

neg: Days of Our Lives characters (1970s) making her his second murder victim. Samantha Evans was portrayed by Andrea Hall, the twin sister of fellow "Days of Our Lives" actress, Deidre Hall, who portrays Samantha's twin sister, Marlena. Marlena named her first daughter, Samantha, after her sister. Samantha appeared from 1977 to 1980, with a brief reprisal in 1982, when the character was killed by the Salem Strangler. Deidre briefly portrayed Samantha in newly created flashbacks 1992 and 2008, respectively. Dr Kate Winograd, played by Elaine Princi, first appears in July 1977, when she is Head of Anesthesiology at Salem University Hospital. Kate befriends main character Dr

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: Ben Weston (Days of Our Lives) voters were excited for Ben's return. When Wilson reprised his role in 2017, Ryan White-Nobles excitedly declared "The sexiest serial killer in soap history is returning to Days of our Lives!" "If Will is returning to Salem, it should only make sense that the man who 'killed' him does, too, right?" Michael Fairman described the December 2017 scenes in which Ben attempts to re-enact Will's murder, as "riveting" "can't-miss soap opera!" He said the scenes were "portrayed masterfully" by Wilson and his co-stars, Alison Sweeney and Chandler Massey. The three "all played their beats to perfection in this very dark

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: 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: Chandler Massey At UCLA, he played on the Ultimate Frisbee team, where he was given the nickname "Bamm Bamm." While working on "Days of Our Lives", Massey roomed with his friend and "Days" co-star Casey Deidrick. In December 2009, after completing his first quarter at UCLA, Massey successfully auditioned for the role of Will Horton on NBC’s daytime drama "Days of Our Lives", joining the cast in 2010. He had previously auditioned for Will when Dylan Patton was cast. For this role, Massey became the first actor in history to win a Daytime Emmy for portraying a gay character, when he won

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: The Best Years of Our Lives (Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel album) that will delight Steve Harley enthusiasts and will also appeal to fans of glam-oriented 1970s English rock." All songs written and composed by Steve Harley. Band Additional musicians Production Design The Best Years of Our Lives (Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel album) The Best Years of Our Lives is the third studio album by Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, released in 1975. It was the first album that featured Harley's name ahead of the band's (the band was previously known simply as Cockney Rebel). The album contains the band's only UK number one, the million-selling "Make Me Smile (Come Up

neg: The Best Years of Our Lives (Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel song) now, 'Oh, but it's magic. It's the best years of our lives'. They said it..." Geoff Barton of "Sounds" stated: "...by contrast, side three and four are magnificent, compulsive. Three opens with "Best Years of Our Lives", always an emotional highspot." In a retrospective review for his website, George Starostin commented: "There are some surprises - for "The Best Years of Our Lives", Steve drops the band and just keeps an acoustic guitar, inviting the audience to not only sing along with him, but actually sing instead of him. Actually, if there's one really rotten performance on here, it's that

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: Kate Mansi she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Mansi's interest in dance began as a child, when her mother—herself a dancer—enrolled her in dance classes. Mansi's interest grew, and she joined the Pacific Festival Ballet at the age of 15. She danced in performances of the "Nutcracker", "Bambi", "Peter Pan", and "Heaven and Hell". In college, she competed in the National Womack Speech Competition, placing second, and volunteered in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Until the end of 2016, Mansi played Abby on "Days of Our Lives". Before "Days of Our Lives", Mansi appeared in advertisements and played a guest

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: Mickey Horton Mickey Horton Mickey Horton is a fictional character from the soap opera "Days of Our Lives", played from the show's debut episode in 1965 until January 2004 by John Clarke. The role was briefly played in 2004 by Richard Voigts, and later played by John Ingle from 2004 through 2006. Kevin Dobson appeared as Mickey in the character's final appearances in 2008. Clarke is the longest-tenured original "Days of our Lives" actor after onscreen mother Frances Reid (Alice Horton), appearing in the role for 39 years. He was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award in 1979 for Lead Actor in

neg: Days of Our Lives characters (1980s) opera Days of Our Lives, The character was played by Melonie Mazman from February 1, 1984 to November 20, 1984. Jake Kositchek was played by Jack Coleman from June 10, 1981, until June 1, 1982, when the character was written out of the show. After "Days", Coleman would later be known as the second actor to play Steven Carrington in the ABC prime time soap opera "Dynasty" and as Noah Bennet in the NBC science-fiction drama series "Heroes" and its spin-off "Heroes Reborn". Jake was the younger brother of Chris Kositchek (Josh Taylor), shortly after coming to town he fell

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: 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: K. T. Stevens episodic television in such series as "Crossroads", "The Rebel", "The Brothers Brannagan", and appeared on the daytime soap operas "General Hospital" as part of the original cast (1963–1965), portraying Peggy Mercer who was engaged to Dr. Steve Hardy, Julie Olson's mother-in-law Helen Martin (1966–1967, 1969) on "Days of Our Lives" and most memorably, "The Young and the Restless" (1977–1981) as the veiled, facially burned Vanessa Prentiss who plotted against Lorie Brooks to keep her from marrying her son, Lance, then plotted to have Lorie accused of her murder after she committed suicide. In the episode "New Neighbors" of the CBS

neg: Joey Johnson (Days of Our Lives) he stay away from her. Joey confides in Steve about his feelings for Ava and is shocked to learn Ava's past and that she may have given birth to Steve's son. Ava later kidnaps Kayla forcing Steve to cooperate with her in exchange for her release and Joey walks on them as they are about to make love. Ava forces Steve to leave town with her and gives Joey Kayla's location to free her. Though they are reunited as a family, Steve's betrayal leaves Joey bitter and angry. On November 24, 2012, Mary Beth Evans announced that child actor Jadon

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: Matt Cedeño was born on August 7, 2013. Cedeño is known for his role as Brandon Walker on the NBC daytime soap opera "Days of Our Lives" from 1999 to 2005. He has been nominated three years in a row for an ALMA award as Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama for his work as Brandon Walker on NBC's "Days of our Lives". He played a young boxer in the 2000 feature film "Price of Glory" (Jimmy Smits plays the same character years later). He guest-starred on "Boy Meets World", "", "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia", and "The Mentalist". Cedeño appeared on

neg: Alison Sweeney based on Joanne Fluke's books. On August 25, 2015, it was announced that Sweeney would not be returning to "The Biggest Loser". Beginning on October 13, 2017, Sweeney will reprise her long-term role as Sami Brady on "Days of Our Lives", over 24 years after her first appearance as a teenaged Sami Brady. Alison Sweeney Alison Ann Sweeney (born September 19, 1976) is an American actress, reality show host, director and author. Sweeney is best known for her portrayal of Samantha "Sami" Brady on the NBC soap opera "Days of Our Lives", a role she has played under contract with

neg: Arianna Hernandez Arianna Hernandez Arianna Hernandez is a fictional character from the American NBC soap opera "Days of Our Lives", played by Lindsay Hartley. Arianna made her first appearance on April 15, 2009. In July 2009, it was announced that original actress Felisha Terrell had been axed from the soap and would be replaced by Lindsay Hartley. Hartley made her first on-screen appearance on August 28, 2009. In July 2010, it was announced that Hartley would be departing "Days of our Lives" and Arianna made her final appearance on November 8, 2010. In March 2009, it was announced that television newcomer Felisha

neg: Ben Weston (Days of Our Lives) "sick." "Days" superstar Alison Sweeney who played Will's mother Sami even voiced her own anger over the decision to kill the character. Hope Campbell commented on the manner in which Will died at Ben's hands: "Will was an integral part of the show, and we watched him die in a horrific manner from his own point of view." Campbell praised the production of the scenes and said "seeing the screen fade to black as Will faded with his last breath sent chills up our spines and not something we remember seeing often on a soap." However, she described the situation

neg: Steve Johnson (Days of Our Lives) mysterious father turned out to be the nefarious Stefano DiMera but, to ease their burden, Benjy's grandfather, Orion, arrived to take him away to live in secrecy. Danger ended up coming at Steve and Kayla from another source soon after. Harper had escaped prison and kidnapped her once again, but Steve managed to save her and put Harper back in prison. The next year, Steve became mixed up with Nick Corelli after he found his severely burned body. Steve hid Nick while he recovered and had to bring Kayla into the fold to help out. When Nick was sufficiently recovered,

neg: Judi Evans 2007; she reprised the role of Adrienne a few months later till early 2008. Later in 2010, she returned to "Days of Our Lives" to reprise the role of Adrienne once again, which she has played on a recurring basis since. In June 2009, it was reported that Evans would be joining the cast of "As the World Turns" as Maeve, a new character on the show, scheduled to air in August 2009. The announcement ended speculation that Evans would be returning yet again to "Days of our Lives", this time with former on-screen husband Wally Kurth. Evans was nominated