'Days of our Lives' Digital Series to Feature Billy Flynn, Kate Mansi and Austin Peck

Fans of Days of our Lives will soon be able to go beyond the show’s broadcast stories when the daytime drama series launches its new original companion series, Days of our Lives: The Digital Series.

The first season of the new digital series premieres Thursday, August 1, on The DOOL App with an eight-episode arc titled “Chad and Abby in Paris.” The first three episodes will be available immediately with the remaining five episodes released weekly thereafter. The episodes will also be available on the NBC app and NBC.com one week after streaming on The DOOL App. Each episode will be approximately 6-10 minutes in length.

The DOOL App, which was recently launched as an all-access platform for fans of Days of our Lives, is the first and only app exclusively dedicated to a daytime soap opera. The launch of the digital series marks the first time a daytime drama series has spawned an original streaming series to complement the broadcast show.

'Days of our Lives' Annual 'Day of Days' Event Set for November 11

To celebrate one of the most iconic and enduring series on daytime television, the stars of NBC’s long-running drama Days of our Lives will be meeting fans at the “Day of Days” fan event on Saturday, November 11 at Universal CityWalk, located adjacent to Universal Studios Hollywood.

This complimentary event, set for 10 a.m.-5 p.m., for devoted Days of our Lives viewers will offer fans the chance to meet and greet Salem’s favorite cast members during autograph signings, a Q&A session, a trivia challenge and much more.

Some of the Days stars scheduled to attend include Nadia Bjorlin, Billy Flynn, Deidre Hall, Eric Martsolf, Stephen Nichols, Christopher Sean, Suzanne Rogers, Lauren Koslow, James Reynolds, Camila Banus, Olivia Keegan, Marci Miller, Lamon Archey, Lucas Adams, Kassie DePaiva, Sal Stowers, Judi Evans, Susan Hayes, Bill Hayes, Bryan Dattilo, Galen Gering and Meredith Scott Lynn, as well as special surprise guests.

SCHEDULE OF THE DAY
10-10:30 a.m.: “Day of Days” welcome and cast introductions

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Meet and greet with the cast of Days of our Lives

12:30 p.m.: Lunch break

2-4 p.m.: Meet and greet with the cast of Days of our Lives

4:15-4:45 p.m.: Days of our Lives Q&A

4:45-5 p.m.: Event finale, including a special sneak preview of future Days of our Lives

Days of our Lives, which is about to begin its 53rd season, is set in the fictitious Midwestern town of Salem. The core families are the Bradys, Hortons and DiMeras, and the multi-layered storylines involve elements of romance, adventure, mystery, comedy and drama.

Days of our Lives is produced by Corday Productions Inc. in association with Sony Pictures Television. Ken Corday is the executive producer with co-executive producers Greg Meng and Albert Alarr. Ron Carlivati is the head writer.

'Days of our Lives' Cast to Visit Mall of America on August 12

Eight cast members from the iconic NBC soap opera Days of our Lives are headed to Mall of America on Saturday, August 12 for autographs and an audience Q&A. The event will be held at 1 p.m. in the Rotunda.

If you're anywhere near Bloomington, Minnesota, on Saturday, stop by to see seven of your favorite cast members including Kristian Alfonso, Lamon Archey, Camila Banus, Billy Flynn, Lauren Koslow, Eric Martsolf, Marci Miller and Greg Vaughan.

Soap of the Week Results (May 29-June 2, 2017): 'General Hospital' Tops Poll For 22nd Straight Week

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Soap of the Week" poll for May 29-June 2, 2017. ABC's General Hospital was voted favorite soap opera by our readers for the 22nd week in a row.

NBC's Days of our Lives came in second, followed by CBS' The Young and the Restless.

The Favorite Couple again this week was General Hospital's Franco & Elizabeth. GH's Roger Howarth (Franco) and Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth) repeated as Favorite Actor and Favorite Actress.

Check out the complete show rankings below as well as the Top 15 favorite couples, actors and actresses.

RANK	SHOW	LAST WEEK	TOP 3
1	General Hospital (ABC)	1	284
2	Days of our Lives (NBC)	2	381
3	The Young and the Restless (CBS)	3	167
4	The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	4	144

Soap of the Week Results (May 22-26, 2017): 'General Hospital' Tops Poll For 21st Straight Week

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Soap of the Week" poll for May 22-26, 2017. ABC's General Hospital was voted favorite soap opera by our readers for the 21st week in a row.

NBC's Days of our Lives came in second, followed by CBS' The Young and the Restless.

The Favorite Couple again this week was General Hospital's Franco & Elizabeth. GH's Roger Howarth (Franco) and Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth) repeated as Favorite Actor and Favorite Actress.

Check out the complete show rankings below as well as the Top 15 favorite couples, actors and actresses.

RANK	SHOW	LAST WEEK	TOP 3
1	General Hospital (ABC)	1	283
2	Days of our Lives (NBC)	2	380
3	The Young and the Restless (CBS)	3	166
4	The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	4	144

Soap of the Week Results (May 8-12, 2017): 'General Hospital' Tops Poll For 20th Straight Week

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Soap of the Week" poll for May 8-12, 2017. ABC's General Hospital was voted favorite soap opera by our readers for the 20th week in a row.

NBC's Days of our Lives came in second, followed by CBS' The Young and the Restless.

The Favorite Couple again this week was General Hospital's Franco & Elizabeth. GH's Roger Howarth (Franco) and Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth) repeated as Favorite Actor and Favorite Actress.

Check out the complete show ranking below as well as the Top 15 favorite couples, actors and actresses.

RANK	SHOW	LAST WEEK	TOP 3
1	General Hospital (ABC)	1	282
2	Days of our Lives (NBC)	2	379
3	The Young and the Restless (CBS)	3	165
4	The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	4	144

Soap of the Week Results (May 1-5, 2017): 'General Hospital' Tops Poll For 19th Straight Week

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Soap of the Week" poll for May 1-5, 2017. ABC's General Hospital was voted favorite soap opera by our readers for the 19th week in a row.

NBC's Days of our Lives came in second, followed by CBS' The Young and the Restless.

The Favorite Couple again this week was General Hospital's Franco & Elizabeth. GH's Roger Howarth (Franco) and Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth) repeated as Favorite Actor and Favorite Actress.

Check out the complete show ranking below as well as the Top 15 favorite couples, actors and actresses.

RANK	SHOW	LAST WEEK	TOP 3
1	General Hospital (ABC)	1	281
2	Days of our Lives (NBC)	2	378
3	The Young and the Restless (CBS)	3	164
4	The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	4	144

Soap of the Week Results (April 10-14, 2017): 'General Hospital' Tops Poll For 18th Straight Week

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Soap of the Week" poll for April 10-14, 2017. ABC's General Hospital was voted favorite soap opera by our readers for the 18th week in a row.

NBC's Days of our Lives came in second, followed by CBS' The Young and the Restless.

The Favorite Couple again this week was General Hospital's Franco & Elizabeth. GH's Roger Howarth (Franco) and Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth) repeated as Favorite Actor and Favorite Actress.

Check out the complete show ranking below as well as the (now) Top 15 favorite couples, actors and actresses.

RANK	SHOW	LAST WEEK	TOP 3
1	General Hospital (ABC)	1	280
2	Days of our Lives (NBC)	2	377
3	The Young and the Restless (CBS)	3	163
4	The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	4	144

Soap of the Week Results (March 27-31, 2017): 'General Hospital' Tops Poll For 17th Straight Week

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Soap of the Week" poll for March 27-31, 2017. ABC's General Hospital was voted favorite soap opera by our readers for the 17th week in a row.

NBC's Days of our Lives came in second, followed by CBS' The Young and the Restless.

The Favorite Couple again this week was General Hospital's Franco & Elizabeth. GH's Roger Howarth (Franco) and Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth) repeated as Favorite Actor and Favorite Actress.

Check out the complete show ranking below as well as the favorite couples, actors and actresses.

RANK	SHOW	LAST WEEK	TOP 3
1	General Hospital (ABC)	1	279
2	Days of our Lives (NBC)	2	376
3	The Young and the Restless (CBS)	4	162
4	The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	3	143

NEWS: Ingo Rademacher, Rick Hearst, Pierson Fodé, Martha Byrne, Alicia Minshew, Terri Conn, Billy Flynn

Ingo Rademacher

Ingo Rademacher returning to General Hospital as Jax
The actor, who made his Port Charles debut in 1996 and most recently reprised the role of Carly’s ex-husband in July, announced his latest return with a succinct Instagram post (“Back! @generalhospitalabc”). When Jax appeared over the summer, it was hinted that he had played a larger role in daughter Josslyn receiving Nelle’s kidney on the black market than he was letting on. Expect the actor to be back on-screen during November sweeps.

General Hospital star Rick Hearst books multi-episode stint on Daytime Divas
Hearst (Ric on GH) has landed a multiepisode stint on the VHI series Daytime Divas, set behind the scenes of a fictional talk show. “Well Atlanta you definitely are showing me that relocation was wise,” Hearst posted on Instagram. “Just booked an arc to play opposite the multi talented, and stunning #vanessawilliams on the #vh1 series #daytimedivas.”

Terri Conn and Alicia Minshew join faith-based movie Wholly Borken
Terri Conn (formerly Katie on As the World Turns and Aubrey in One Life to Live) and Alicia Minshew (formerly Kendall on All My Children) are at work on a faith-based movie musical titled Wholly Broken, which is shooting in Hampton Bays, NY. “Hello Hamptons!!! So excited to begin filming #WhollyBroken w/ @alicia_minshew,” Conn tweeted.

Pierson Fodé

The Bold and the Beautiful's Pierson Fodé lands role in It's Time film
Fodé (Thomas on B&B) has been cast as Brad Gaines in the film It’s Time, which tells the story of NCAA players Roy Lee “Chucky” Mullins and Brad Gaines’s friendship after a tragic accident during a football game that left Mullins paralyzed. Fodé posted on Instagram, “So proud to be apart of such an incredible and heart breaking TRUE story. My life has already changed in so many ways since picking up this script. spending time with #BradGaines , understanding how tragedy rocked both his Chucky’s (portrayed by the great @sedale3t ) lives. Most importantly how a deep friendship and love was created and never lost. To see the story Check Fritz’s @espn 30/30 documentary “it’s time” on @netflix”

Days of our Lives star Billy Flynn books Blood River movie role
Flynn (Chad on Days) has been cast in the film D.O.A. Blood River. The film tells the story of pharmaceutical rep Sam Collins, who travels from Los Angeles to a small town in Louisiana for business. “So excited I can finally share this news!!!!” the actor enthused on Instagram. “I can’t wait to tell THIS story…with such an amazing cast and@stephencyrussepher at the helm it’s going to be a really special experience.#DOAbloodriver #werecoming #lovehard @deadline”

Martha Byrne and the cast of "In the Car with
Blossom and Len".

As the World Turns alum Martha Byrne returns to New York stage
Byrne (formerly Lily on ATWT) has joined the cast of "In the Car with Blossom and Len" at Queens Theatre from November 11-20.

Departing General Hospital star Bryan Craig: "I've learned a new work ethic"
"As an actor, I have grown just from being on set and constantly working," Craig (Morgan on GH) tells Soap Opera Digest. "As a person, I’ve learned a new work ethic. I’d never worked that often and with that much material ever in my life. I learned to prioritize, to be more responsible. I think I’ve grown up a lot in the three-and-a-half years that I’ve been there."

NBC Announces 'Days of our Lives' Annual 'Day of Days' Event

On the heels of their 13,000th episode celebration, the stars of NBC’s longest-running daytime drama, Days of our Lives, will be meeting fans at the “Day of Days” fan event on Saturday, November 12 at Universal CityWalk, located adjacent to Universal Studios Hollywood.

This complimentary event, set for 10 a.m.-5 p.m., for devoted Days of our Lives viewers will offer fans the chance to meet and greet Salem’s favorite cast members during autograph signings, a Q&A session, a trivia challenge and much more.

Some of the Days stars scheduled to attend include Kristian Alfonso, Nadia Bjorlin, Mary Beth Evans, Billy Flynn, Galen Gering, Deidre Hall, Vincent Irizarry, Wally Kurth, Eric Martsolf, Stephen Nichols, Christopher Sean, Josh Taylor and Jordi Vilasuso as well as special surprise guests.

Schedule of the day:

10-10:30 a.m.
“Day of Days” welcome and cast introductions

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
“Meet & Greet” with the cast of Days of our Lives

12:30 p.m.
Lunch break

2-4 p.m.
“Meet & Greet” with the cast of Days of our Lives

4:15-4:45 p.m.
“Days of our Lives” Q&A

4:45-5 p.m.
Event finale, including a special sneak preview of future Days of our Lives

Soap of the Week Results (July 11-15, 2016): 'General Hospital' Tops Poll For Fourth Straight Week

General Hospital was voted favorite soap opera of the week.

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Soap of the Week" poll for July 11-15, 2016. ABC's General Hospital was voted favorite soap opera by our readers for the fourth consecutive week.

NBC's Days of our Lives was second followed by CBS' The Bold and the Beautiful.

The Favorite Couple this week was Days of our Lives' John & Marlena. Days'Drake Hogestyn (John) and Deidre Hall (Marlena) were voted Favorite Actor and Favorite Actress.

Check out the complete show ranking below as well as the favorite couples, actors and actresses.

RANK	SHOW	LAST WEEK	TOP 3
1	General Hospital (ABC)	1	244
2	Days of our Lives (NBC)	2	324
3	The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	3	116
4	The Young and the Restless (CBS)	4	150

Soap of the Week Results (July 4-8, 2016): 'General Hospital' Tops Poll For Third Straight Week

General Hospital was voted favorite soap opera of the week.

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Soap of the Week" poll for July 4-8, 2016. ABC's General Hospital was voted favorite soap opera by our readers for the third consecutive week.

NBC's Days of our Lives was second followed by CBS' The Bold and the Beautiful.

The Favorite Couple this week was Days of our Lives' John & Marlena. Days' Drake Hogestyn (John) and Deidre Hall (Marlena) were voted Favorite Actor and Favorite Actress.

Check out the complete show ranking below as well as the favorite couples, actors and actresses.

RANK	SHOW	LAST WEEK	TOP 3
1	General Hospital (ABC)	1	243
2	Days of our Lives (NBC)	2	323
3	The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	3	115
4	The Young and the Restless (CBS)	4	150

Soap of the Week Results (June 27-July 1, 2016): 'General Hospital' Remains on Top

General Hospital was voted favorite soap opera of the week.

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Soap of the Week" poll for June 27-July 1, 2016. ABC's General Hospital was voted favorite soap opera by our readers for the second consecutive week.

NBC's Days of our Lives was second followed by CBS' The Bold and the Beautiful.

The Favorite Couple this week was Days of our Lives' John & Marlena. Days' Drake Hogestyn (John) and Deidre Hall (Marlena) were voted Favorite Actor and Favorite Actress.

Check out the complete show ranking below as well as the favorite couples, actors and actresses.

RANK	SHOW	LAST WEEK	TOP 3
1	General Hospital (ABC)	1	242
2	Days of our Lives (NBC)	2	322
3	The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	3	114
4	The Young and the Restless (CBS)	4	150

Soap of the Week Results (June 20-24, 2016): 'General Hospital' Back on Top

General Hospital was voted favorite soap opera of the week.

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Soap of the Week" poll for June 20-24, 2016. ABC's General Hospital was voted favorite soap opera by our readers for the week.

NBC's Days of our Lives was second followed by CBS' The Bold and the Beautiful.

The Favorite Couple this week was Days of our Lives' John & Marlena. Days' Drake Hogestyn (John) and Deidre Hall (Marlena) were voted Favorite Actor and Favorite Actress.

Check out the complete show ranking below as well as the favorite couples, actors and actresses.

RANK	SHOW	LAST WEEK	TOP 3
1	General Hospital (ABC)	2	241
2	Days of our Lives (NBC)	1	321
3	The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	3	113
4	The Young and the Restless (CBS)	4	150

Soap of the Week Results (June 13-17, 2016): 'Days of our Lives' on Top Again

Days of our Lives was voted favorite soap opera of the week.

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Soap of the Week" poll for June 13-17, 2016. NBC's Days of our Lives was voted favorite soap opera by our readers for the second consecutive week.

ABC's General Hospital was second followed by CBS' The Bold and the Beautiful.

The Favorite Couple this week was Days of our Lives' John & Marlena. Days' Drake Hogestyn (John) and Deidre Hall (Marlena) were voted Favorite Actor and Favorite Actress.

Check out the complete show ranking below as well as the favorite couples, actors and actresses.

RANK	SHOW	LAST WEEK	TOP 3
1	Days of our Lives (NBC)	1	320
2	General Hospital (ABC)	2	240
3	The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	3	112
4	The Young and the Restless (CBS)	4	150

Soap of the Week Results (June 6-10, 2016): 'Days of our Lives' Back on Top

Days of our Lives was voted favorite soap opera of the week.

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Soap of the Week" poll for June 6-10, 2016. NBC's Days of our Lives was voted favorite soap opera by our readers for the week.

ABC's General Hospital was second followed by CBS' The Bold and the Beautiful.

The Favorite Couple this week was Days of our Lives' John & Marlena. Days' Drake Hogestyn (John) and Deidre Hall (Marlena) were voted Favorite Actor and Favorite Actress.

Check out the complete show ranking below as well as the favorite couples, actors and actresses.

RANK	SHOW	LAST WEEK	TOP 3
1	Days of our Lives (NBC)	3	319
2	General Hospital (ABC)	1	239
3	The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	2	111
4	The Young and the Restless (CBS)	4	150

Soap of the Week Results (May 30-June 3, 2016): 'General Hospital' Tops Poll for 5th Week in a Row

General Hospital was voted favorite soap opera of the week.

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Soap of the Week" poll for May 30-June 3, 2016. ABC's General Hospital was voted favorite soap opera by our readers for the fifth consecutive week.

CBS' The Bold and the Beautiful was second followed by NBC's Days of our Lives.

The Favorite Couple this week was Days of our Lives' John & Marlena. Days' Drake Hogestyn (John) and Deidre Hall (Marlena) were voted Favorite Actor and Favorite Actress.

Check out the complete show ranking below as well as the favorite couples, actors and actresses.

RANK	SHOW	LAST WEEK	TOP 3
1	General Hospital (ABC)	1	238
2	The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	3	110
3	Days of our Lives (NBC)	2	318
4	The Young and the Restless (CBS)	4	150

Soap of the Week Results (May 23-27, 2016): 'General Hospital' Tops Poll for 4th Week in a Row

General Hospital was voted favorite soap opera of the week.

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Soap of the Week" poll for May 23-27, 2016. ABC's General Hospital was voted favorite soap opera by our readers for the fourth consecutive week.

NBC's Days of our Lives was second followed by CBS' The Bold and the Beautiful.

The Favorite Couple this week was Days of our Lives' John & Marlena. Days' Drake Hogestyn (John) and The Bold and the Beautiful's Linsey Godfrey (Caroline) were voted Favorite Actor and Favorite Actress.

Check out the complete show ranking below as well as the favorite couples, actors and actresses.

RANK	SHOW	LAST WEEK	TOP 3
1	General Hospital (ABC)	1	237
2	Days of our Lives (NBC)	2	317
3	The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	3	109
4	The Young and the Restless (CBS)	4	150

Soap of the Week Results (May 9-13, 2016): ''General Hospital' on Top Again

General Hospital was voted favorite soap opera of the week.

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Soap of the Week" poll for May 9-13, 2016. ABC's General Hospital was voted favorite soap opera by our readers for the third consecutive week.

NBC's Days of our Lives was second followed by CBS' The Bold and the Beautiful.

The Favorite Couple this week was Days of our Lives' John & Marlena. Days' Drake Hogestyn (John Balck) and Days' Deidre Hall (Marlena) were voted Favorite Actor and Favorite Actress.

Check out the complete show ranking below as well as the favorite couples, actors and actresses.

RANK	SHOW	LAST WEEK	TOP 3
1	General Hospital (ABC)	1	236
2	Days of our Lives (NBC)	2	316
3	The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	3	108
4	The Young and the Restless (CBS)	4	150