'Days of our Lives' Launches The DOOL App

Days of our Lives now has an app! As a special gift to their loyal fanbase and as a thank you for their dedication and commitment to the show for over 53 years, NBC's longest-running drama series is excited to announce the launch of The DOOL App.

The DOOL App is a new and free destination where Days of our Lives fans can get more of the show they love! Slated to launch on the show’s 53rd anniversary (Thursday, November 8, 2018) the app will be a unique portal where fans can experience Days as they never have before with more content, games, behind-the-scenes photos/videos, sneak peaks, weekly recaps, and breaking news from the set. The DOOL App is developed by Corday Productions and is the show’s first dive into the digital realm, a first-of-its-kind for a daytime drama series. Designed to be an exciting new way to engage with current fans, re-engage former fans, and attract social media-savvy viewers; the app is a must-have for any Days of our Lives fan.

“We are excited that after more than two years in development, we are now able to offer a free, interactive destination that will provide more fun and fresh content for the fans of Days of our Lives," said Days co-executive producer Greg Meng.

The ultimate superfan platform, The DOOL App will also feature exclusive access to behind the scenes footage, fan-favorite clips from the Days video vault, exclusive/original content, personalized cast sections, a fan Q&A section, and more! Fans can look forward to regularly updated content every week!

'Days of our Lives' Stars Make a Difference in Detroit (Video)

Nadia Bjorlin, Bryan Dattilo and James Reynolds on a recent trip to Detroit.

On their trip to Detroit years ago, cast and crew from NBC soap opera Days of our Lives visited Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries Genesis House, a local women's shelter. Inspired by what they saw, they promised to be back someday. While promoting the show's 50th anniversary book last week, co-executive producer Greg Meng, and actors James Reynolds (Abe), Bryan Dattilo (Lucas), Nadia Bjorlin (Chloe), Bill Hayes (Doug Hayes) and Susan Seaforth Hayes (Julie) returned to the Motor City.

"We connected here about five years ago, and we've been back a time or two since, and we were so inspired by the strength and the courage of these women, we left here so inspired," said Meng. "Anytime we're near Detroit, we want to come here."

The team also stopped by VA Hospital, a treat for Reynolds, a veteran of the Marine Corps who served in the Vietnam War.

"I love the VA, I love what they do," Reynolds said. "I love the embracing of the veterans. Days of our Lives has been incredibly supportive of that."

The Hayes visited the Detroit Institute of Arts Museum, a personal favorite.

Watch highlights from the Days visit to Detroit below in a segment from WDIV.

'Days of our Lives' Artifacts Donated to Smithsonian's National Museum of American History (Photos/Audio)

Diedre Hall, Greg Meng, Susan Seaforth-Hayes and ceremony host Tippi
Hedren with items from Days of our Lives. Photo Credit: Lisa England

On Wednesday, November 4, 2015, The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History added artifacts that reflect the contributions of daytime television programming to the national entertainment collection in a ceremony that continues an ongoing partnership with the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS).

The donation from NBC soap opera Days of our Lives, which is marking 50 years on the air, included show scripts, original art and other memorabilia, including sets of Horton family Christmas ornaments and a pledge of the iconic hourglass that opens each episode. Actresses Deidre Hall (Dr. Marlena Evans) and Susan Seaforth Hayes (Julie Williams) and Executive Producer Greg Meng, who wrote a book about the show's 50th anniversary, presented the objects.

The ceremony continued a collecting initiative established in 2013 between the National Museum of American History and NATAS to help the museum tell the story of daytime television.

“Since its advent in the 1940s, television has become integral to American culture,” said John Gray, director of the museum. “By adding the contributions of daytime television to our collections, we are recognizing television's influence on everyday life and capacity to explore national values such as democracy, opportunity and innovation.”

Deidre Hall, Susan Seaforth Hayes and Greg Meng To Present 'Days of our Lives' Donation to Smithsonian's National Museum of American History (Updated)

The Days or our Lives cast in 1994.

The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History will soon be adding artifacts that reflect the contributions of daytime television programming to the national entertainment collection in a special ceremony that continues an on-going partnership with the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS). The donations—from Days of our Lives, in celebration of the show 50th Anniversary—will be presented by Deidre Hall (Dr. Marlena Evans), Susan Seafoth Hayes (Julie Williams) and Executive Producer Greg Meng, who is also the author of the 50th Anniversary book.

The objects range from show scripts and original art to set props and other memorabilia, including sets of the iconic Horton Family Christmas Ornaments and a pledge of the iconic Hourglass which has opened each episode for 50 years.

The presentation will take place on Wednesday, November 4th at 12 p.m.

PHOTOS: 'Days of our Lives' Cast Signs "Days of our Lives: 50 Years" in New Jersey

Kristian Alfonso, Galen Gering, Stephen Nichols, Lauren Koslow, Deidre Hall, Billy Flynn, Kate Mansi and Thaao Penghlis. Photo Credit: Sue Coflin/Max Photos

Days of our Lives stars Kristian Alfonso (Hope Brady), Galen Gering (Rafe Hernandez), Stephen Nichols (Steve Johnson), Lauren Koslow (Kate Roberts), Deidre Hall (Dr. Marlena Evans), Billy Flynn (Chad DiMera), Kate Mansi (Abigail Deveraux), Thaao Penghlis (Andre DiMera), and executive producer Greg Meng were at Books & Greetings in Northvale, New Jersey on Tuesday evening to sign Meng's "Days of our Lives: 50 Years."

Check out more photos below:

'Days of our Lives' Stars Deidre Hall and Kristian Alfonso, and EP Greg Meng Ring New York Stock Exchange Opening Bell (Video)

Deidre Hall, Greg Meng and Kristian Alfsono range the NYSE opening
bell on Wednesday, October 28.

The New York Stock Exchange welcomed Greg Meng, co-executive producer of Days of our Lives and author of "Days of Our Lives: 50 Years," along with actors Deidre Hall (Dr. Marlena Evans) and Kristian Alfonso (Hope Brady) on Wednesday, October 28 to celebrate the show's 50th Anniversary and to highlight the release of the book.

Watch Greg Meng, Deidre Hall and Kristian Alfonso will ring the NYSE Opening Bell below:

'Days of our Lives: 50 Years' Anniversary Photo Book & Multi-City Tour Coming in October (Updated)

This fall, in commemoration of five decades of Days of our Lives, the daytime drama will release "Days of our Lives: 50 Years" by Greg Meng.  The book's release is being kicked off with a multi-city book signing tour including some of daytime's most beloved faces. Cities slated for the tour include: New York, Northvale (NJ), Phoenix, Los Angeles, Denver, Kansas City, Atlanta, and Pigeon Forge.

Cast participating in the nationwide tour include: Deidre Hall, Kristian Alfonso, Thaao Penghlis, Stephen Nichols, Galen Gering, Lauren Koslow, Greg Vaughan, Camila Banus, Melissa Reeves, Billy Flynn, Christopher Sean, Kate Mansi, Drake Hogestyn, Suzanne Rogers, Bryan Dattilo, Martha Madison, James Reynolds, Bill Hayes, Susan Seaforth-Hayes, James Lastovic, Peggy McCay, Arianne Zucker, Eric Martsolf, Jen Lilley, Wally Kurth, Sal Stowers, Judi Evans, as well as Author/Co-Executive Producer, Greg Meng.

"As a longtime member of the Corday Productions family, it is a privilege to present this memory book, said Greg Meng, Co-Executive Producer, Days of our Lives and Executive in Charge of Production, Corday Productions Inc. "'Days of our Lives: 50 Years' is a collection of rare photos providing a big picture view of the show's history while reflecting the heart and soul of the show through some of the beloved and iconic stories during the first 50 years. This is a tribute to our family of fans around the world."

83rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade to Celebrate Kick Off of 'Days of our Lives' 50th Year

Days of our Lives, NBC's longest running scripted series, will be honored at this year's 83rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade on November 30. Cast members Deidre Hall, Kristian Alfonso, Suzanne Rogers, Galen Gering, Lauren Koslow, Peggy McCay, Joseph Mascolo, Greg Vaughan, Bill Hayes, Susan Seaforth-Hayes, John Aniston, Shawn Christian, Arianne Zucker, Eric Martsolf, Kate Mansi, Guy Wilson, True O'Brien, Drake Hogestyn, Jen Lilley, Mary Beth Evans, Bryan Dattilo, Casey Moss, Billy Flynn, Molly Burnett, Meredith Scott Lynn, Aloma Wright, and Christopher Sean will participate in the special presentation on behalf of the series.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES Producer, Former Comcast Exec Team Up for Interactive Web Soaps

Corday Productions and All Screens Media announced a new joint venture Friday, Net Soaps/Net Novelas, aimed at producing original online content for the international market with an emphasis on the U.S., Latin America and Brazil.

“This new venture is about taking the passion consumers have for soaps and novelas into a new era,” said Ken Corday, CEO of Corday Productions. “This will be original content that the fans will play a role in greenlighting and casting, delivered in a form that can build devoted communities of fans in the digital space.”

Variety On The Daytime Emmy Awards: Show bubbly or washout?

Paige Albiniak has written an article on the Daytime Emmys for Variety that takes a look at what might happen with this year's telecast on HLN after the debacle of last year's ceremony.

"Last year was the worst," says Roger Newcomb, founder of online magazine We Love Soaps. "Our site is rarely negative -- usually the worst thing we'll say is, 'We could see this being improved' -- but we wrote a scathing review of last year's show. It was basically a big infomercial."

RED CARPET INTERVIEW: Greg Meng at the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy Awards

WE LOVE SOAPS TV caught up with DAYS OF OUR LIVES executive producer Greg Meng on the red carpet of the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy Awards. Meng was excited to support this year's nominated crew but kept future storylines close to the vest. He did tease the day before NBC's Olympic coverage and the first day after would be must see.

Watch our interview below in WE LOVE SOAPS TV Episode 3.61.

DAYS Co-Exec Producer Greg Meng: 'Women Want To See Romance'

TV Guide Magazine's Michael Logan published an insightful interview on Tuesday with DAYS OF OUR LIVES co-executive producer Greg Meng on the recent firing of head writers Marlene McPherson and Darrell Ray Thomas, and the hiring of Gary Tomlin, Chris Whitesell and Lorraine Broderick. Meng says "what we're hearing is that people want really good romance." Below is an excerpt from the interview:

TV Guide Magazine: Or just straight romance? Could it be possible that the mainstream Days audience does not want to watch the gay storyline and where it might be going? ABC claimed that was the case when One Life to Live suddenly dropped the Kish romance.
Meng: I don't know. I think it's a beautiful story and we are committed to it. But probably it's not the story that most women are going to tune in for every day, the one they don't want to miss. I think it's a story everybody likes, but the women want to see romance. Our goal is to get back lapsed viewers — our family of viewers who stopped watching altogether or aren't watching us every day.