We Love Soaps TV Compilation: Drake Hogestyn Interviews 2011-2012

We Love Soaps TV sat down with longtime Days of our Lives star Drake Hogestyn (John Black) for three interviews in 2011 and 2012 on the set and at fan events. Check out all three in this compilation video that also includes Days legends Deidre Hall (Marlena Evans) and James Reynolds (Abe Carver).

Today in Soap Opera History (August 10)

1979: The Edge of Night's Steve saved Paige's life.
1981: General Hospital's Mikkos hosted a dinner party.
1984: Santa Barbara's Joe broke into the Capwell estate.
2004: Martha Madison debuted as Belle on Days of our Lives.

"History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1945: On radio soap opera Portia Faces Life, Kathie was shocked to see Portia's late husband, Walter (Bartlett Robinson), alive and well!

1967: On Dark Shadows, Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott) returned to the Blue Whale Café -- and ran into her former tormentor, Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid).

1972: On Another World, Pat Randolph (Beverly Penberthy) brought her twins, Michael (Tom Ruger) and Marianne (Loriann Ruger), over for a visit with their grandpa Jim.

1976: On Ryan's Hope, Maeve (Helen Gallagher) and Johnny (Bernard Barrow) decided to ask Delia and LJ to stay with them.

Today in Soap Opera History (October 29)

1981: James Reynolds debuted as Abe on Days of our Lives.
1993: Luke & Laura returned to General Hospital, with Lucky!
1996: Guiding Light's Annie vowed to get clean.
2007: Jack Branning arrived in EastEnders' Albert Square.

"The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1965: The Days of our Lives pilot was re-shot with Frances Reid replacing Mary Jackson as Alice Horton.

1965: On Another World, Tony Douglas (Alex Canaan) was unhappy with Alice Matthews' (Jacqueline Courtney) timid attitude about intimacy.

1969: NBC aired the 1,000th episode of Days of our Lives.

1979: On As the World Turns, the mystery at The Willows deepened the closer Lisa Colman (Eileen Fulton) got to marrying Bennett Hadley (Doug Higgins).

'Days of our Lives' Launches 'Inside Salem' Podcast

NBC has launched the first official companion podcast to its beloved long-running daytime drama Days of our Lives with the bi-weekly Inside Salem: Days of our Lives Podcast. The podcast premieres Friday, October 26 on both NBC.com and the NBC App and goes wide across standard podcast platforms on Mondays, starting October 29.

The half-hour podcast will provide fans with exclusive content such as cast and producer interviews, behind-the-scenes set visits and is hosted by Days of our Lives digital producer and veteran journalist Michael Fairman. Plus, exclusive to NBC.com and the NBC App, Inside Salem: Days of our Lives Podcast will include official show photography in addition to audio of the podcast episode. Premiere episode guests include Robert Scott Wilson (Ben Weston), Mary Beth Evans (Kayla Brady) and James Reynolds (Abe Carver).

WAYS TO LISTEN:
Fridays, Starting Today
· Desktop link: https://nbc.app.link/e/H0fWSRdTfR
· Mobile link for iOS & Android): https://nbc.app.link/lB20VwDTfR

Mondays, Starting Oct. 29
· On all standard podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify and others.

Inside Salem: Days of our Lives Podcast is a production of the NBC Entertainment Podcast Network, which include “The Good Place: The Podcast” and “Late Night With Seth Meyers Podcast.”

Today in Soap Opera History (August 10)

1979: The Edge of Night's Steve saved Paige's life.
1981: General Hospital's Mikkos hosted a dinner party.
1984: Santa Barbara's Joe broke into the Capwell estate.
2004: Martha Madison debuted as Belle on Days of our Lives.

"The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1945: On radio soap opera Portia Faces Life, Kathie was shocked to see Portia's late husband, Walter (Bartlett Robinson), alive and well!

1967: On Dark Shadows, Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott) returned to the Blue Whale Café -- and ran into her former tormentor, Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid).

1972: On Another World, Pat Randolph (Beverly Penberthy) brought her twins, Michael (Tom Ruger) and Marianne (Loriann Ruger), over for a visit with their grandpa Jim.

1976: On Ryan's Hope, Maeve (Helen Gallagher) and Johnny (Bernard Barrow) decided to ask Delia and LJ to stay with them.

Soap Opera Stars Visit 'The Talk' for Daytime Emmy After Party

On Monday, The Talk aired its annual Daytime Emmy After Party, featuring winners from Sunday night's 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. Guests included acting winners Eileen Davidson (Ashley, The Young and the Restless), James Reynolds (Abe, Days of our Lives),  Rome Flynn (Zende, The Bold and the Beautiful), Chloe Lanier (Nelle, General Hospital), Greg Vaughan (Eric, Days of our Lives) and Camryn Grimes (Mariah, The Young and the Restless).

Check out video highlights from the special episode below.

Today in Soap Opera History (October 29)

1981: James Reynolds debuted as Abe on Days of our Lives.
1993: Luke & Laura returned to General Hospital, with Lucky!
1996: Guiding Light's Annie vowed to get clean.
2007: Jack Branning arrived in EastEnders' Albert Square.

"History is a vast early warning system."
― Norman Cousins

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1965: The Days of our Lives pilot was re-shot with Frances Reid replacing Mary Jackson as Alice Horton.

1965: On Another World, Tony Douglas (Alex Canaan) was unhappy with Alice Matthews' (Jacqueline Courtney) timid attitude about intimacy.

1969: NBC aired the 1,000th episode of Days of our Lives.

1979: On As the World Turns, the mystery at The Willows deepened the closer Lisa Colman (Eileen Fulton) got to marrying Bennett Hadley (Doug Higgins).

Today in Soap Opera History (August 10)

1979: The Edge of Night's Steve saved Paige's life.
1981: General Hospital's Mikkos hosted a dinner party.
1984: Santa Barbara's Joe broke into the Capwell estate.
2004: Martha Madison debuted as Belle on Days of our Lives.

"History is a vast early warning system."
― Norman Cousins

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1945: On radio soap opera Portia Faces Life, Kathie was shocked to see Portia's late husband, Walter (Bartlett Robinson), alive and well!

1967: On Dark Shadows, Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott) returned to the Blue Whale Café -- and ran into her former tormentor, Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid).

1972: On Another World, Pat Randolph (Beverly Penberthy) brought her twins, Michael (Tom Ruger) and Marianne (Loriann Ruger), over for a visit with their grandpa Jim.

1976: On Ryan's Hope, Maeve (Helen Gallagher) and Johnny (Bernard Barrow) decided to ask Delia and LJ to stay with them.

Today in Soap Opera History (October 29)

1981: James Reynolds debuted as Abe on Days of our Lives.
1993: Luke & Laura returned to General Hospital, with Lucky!
1996: Guiding Light's Annie vowed to get clean.
2007: Jack Branning arrived in EastEnders' Albert Square.

"More and more, I tend to read history. I often find it more up to date than the daily newspapers."
― Joe Murray

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1965: The Days of our Lives pilot was re-shot with Frances Reid replacing Mary Jackson as Alice Horton.

1965: On Another World, Tony Douglas (Alex Canaan) was unhappy with Alice Matthews' (Jacqueline Courtney) timid attitude about intimacy.

1969: NBC aired the 1,000th episode of Days of our Lives.

1979: On As the World Turns, the mystery at The Willows deepened the closer Lisa Colman (Eileen Fulton) got to marrying Bennett Hadley (Doug Higgins).

Today in Soap Opera History (August 10)

1979: The Edge of Night's Steve saved Paige's life.
1981: General Hospital's Mikkos hosted a dinner party.
1984: Santa Barbara's Joe broke into the Capwell estate.
2004: Martha Madison debuted as Belle on Days of our Lives.

"If you don't know history, then you don't know anything. You are a leaf that doesn't know it is part of a tree."
― Michael Crichton

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1945: On radio soap opera Portia Faces Life, Kathie was shocked to see Portia's late husband, Walter (Bartlett Robinson), alive and well!

1967: On Dark Shadows, Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott) returned to the Blue Whale Café -- and ran into her former tormentor, Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid).

1972: On Another World, Pat Randolph (Beverly Penberthy) brought her twins, Michael (Tom Ruger) and Marianne (Loriann Ruger), over for a visit with their grandpa Jim.

1976: On Ryan's Hope, Maeve (Helen Gallagher) and Johnny (Bernard Barrow) decided to ask Delia and LJ to stay with them.

'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.

Today in Soap Opera History (October 29)

1981: James Reynolds debuted as Abe on Days of our Lives.
1993: Luke & Laura returned to General Hospital, with Lucky!
1996: Guiding Light's Annie vowed to get clean.
2007: Jack Branning arrived in EastEnders' Albert Square.

"History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again."
― Maya Angelou

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1965: The Days of our Lives pilot was re-shot with Frances Reid replacing Mary Jackson as Alice Horton.

1965: On Another World, Tony Douglas (Alex Canaan) was unhappy with Alice Matthews' (Jacqueline Courtney) timid attitude about intimacy.

1969: NBC aired the 1,000th episode of Days of our Lives.

1979: On As the World Turns, the mystery at The Willows deepened the closer Lisa Colman (Eileen Fulton) got to marrying Bennett Hadley (Doug Higgins).

'Days of our Lives' 50th Anniversary: A Look Back at the Tear Jerkers (Video)

NBC.com is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Days of our Lives with a weekly look back at the show using various themes. This week, they focus on tear jerkers.

The clip looks back at some of the sad moments that made us cry, and ones that led to tears of joy.

Watch the video below which includes Madison (Sarah Brown) with Brady (Eric Martsolf), Chloe (Nadia Bjorlin) with Daniel (Shawn Christian) after she gave birth, Lexie (Renee Jones) dying in Abe's (James Reynolds) arms, Jennifer (Melissa Reeves) trying to get through to Jack (Matthew Ashford), Isabella's (Staci Greason) death, Bo (Peter Reckell) and Hope (Kristian Alfonso) losing Zack, Sonny (Freddie Smith) at Will's (Chandler Massey) bedside, the death of EJ DiMera (James Scott) and more.

'Days of our Lives' Stars Deidre Hall and James Reynolds Will Appear on 'Wheel of Fortune' Tonight

Longtime Days of our Lives stars Deidre Hall (Dr. Marlena Evans) and James Reynolds (Abe Carver) stopped by the Wheel of Fortune studio back in August. Tonight, their appearance finally airs.

Hall posted the news on her Facebook page: "Don't miss Wheel of Fortune tonight when Jim Reynolds and I talk to Pat and Vanna about Days 50th!!!"

Check your local listings for the station and time Wheel of Fortune airs in your area.

NEWS: 'Days' Stars Deidre Hall and James Reynolds Visit 'Wheel of Fortune'; 'Y&R' Actress Mishael Morgan Has Baby Boy; Susan Lucci Goes Kardashian

Longtime Days of our Lives stars Deidre Hall and James Reynolds
visited Pat Sajak and Vanna White on the set of Wheel of Fortune.

Days of our Lives stars Deidre Hall and James Reynolds visit Wheel of Fortune
The official Wheel of Fortune Twitter account tweeted the news: "We had some drama on set today! Deidre Hall & James Reynolds from @nbcdays stopped by to visit Pat & Vanna! #Days50th"

The Young and the Restless actress Mishael Morgan has baby boy
Morgan (Hilary, Y&R) and her husband welcomed a son, Niam, on August 9. "She was supposed to have her boy on my birthday [August 17] but he came early," says her co-star, Bryton James (Devon).

Days of our Lives actor Guy Wilson responds to rumors he's leaving the soap
Despite rumors that Wilson has finished shooting at Days already, Wilson tried to reassured a fan about his status on Saturday: "don't worry I'm not going anywhere!:)"

Susan Lucci among stars that will take on comedic reading of Kardashian tome
All My Children star Susan Lucci and Blondie legend Debbie Harry will each take on the role of one of the Kardashians for a comedic reading of the sisters’ riveting reality tome “Kardashian Konfidential.”

They’ll be joined by Christie Brinkley and Brooke Shields at the Celebrity Autobiography performance on August 21 at Guild Hall in East Hampton.

Johnny Depp Makes Surprise Appearance at Disney’s D23 Expo
The Walt Disney Co. welcomed eight new members to its exclusive club of Disney Legends at the D23 Expo on Friday, including the father of Star Wars George Lucas, Johnny Depp, composer Danny Elfman and longtime All My Children star Susan Lucci.

Depp, making his first public appearance since last year’s Hollywood Awards, joked about being in such good company.

“I don’t know why I’m here,” Depp quipped.

The Pirates of the Caribbean and Alice in Wonderland star added: “I never really liked the word ‘fan.’ It implies that someone is over someone else. I would say that you are actually my employer.”

Former WWE Diva Kelly Kelly Talks (Barbie Blank) Going From WWE to Reality TV, Joining the Cast of WAGS
"They are both very similar, WWE is just like a soap opera but with wrestling, while Reality TV is just like that but the characters are real and the drama is real!"

Today in Soap Opera History (August 10)

1979: The Edge of Night's Steve saved Paige's life.
1981: General Hospital's Mikkos hosted a dinner party.
1984: Santa Barbara's Joe broke into the Capwell estate.
2004: Martha Madison debuted as Belle on Days of our Lives.

"History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again."
― Maya Angelou

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1945: On radio soap opera Portia Faces Life, Kathie was shocked to see Portia's late husband, Walter (Bartlett Robinson), alive and well!

1967: On Dark Shadows, Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott) returned to the Blue Whale Café -- and ran into her former tormentor, Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid).

1972: On Another World, Pat Randolph (Beverly Penberthy) brought her twins, Michael (Tom Ruger) and Marianne (Loriann Ruger), over for a visit with their grandpa Jim.

1976: On Ryan's Hope, Maeve (Helen Gallagher) and Johnny (Bernard Barrow) decided to ask Delia and LJ to stay with them.

Today in Soap Opera History (October 29)

1981: Abe first appeared on Days. 1993: Luke & Laura
returned on GH, with Lucky! 1996: GL's Annie vowed to get
clean. 2007: Jack Branning arrived in EastEnders' Albert Square.

"History cannot give us a program for the future, but it can give us a fuller understanding of ourselves, and of our common humanity, so that we can better face the future."
― Robert Penn Warren

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1965: The Days of our Lives pilot was re-shot with Frances Reid replacing Mary Jackson as Alice Horton.

1965: On Another World, Tony Douglas (Alex Canaan) was unhappy with Alice's (Jacqueline Courtney) timid attitude about intimacy.

1969: NBC aired the 1,000th episode of Days of our Lives.

1979: On As the World Turns, the mystery at The Willows deepened the closer Lisa (Eileen Fulton) got to marrying Bennett.

Today in Soap Opera History (August 10)

"To believe what has not occurred in history will not occur at all, is to argue disbelief in the dignity of man."
- Mahatma Gandhi

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

Bartlett Robinson

1945: On radio soap opera Portia Faces Life, Kathie was shocked to see Portia's late husband, Walter (Bartlett Robinson), alive and well! Listen here.

1967: On Dark Shadows, Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott) returned to the Blue Whale Café -- and ran into her former tormentor, Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid).

1972: On Another World, Pat (Beverly Penberthy) brought Michael (Tom Ruger) and Marianne (Loriann Ruger) over for a visit with Jim.

1979: On The Edge of Night, Steve (Denny Albee) saved Paige's (Margaret Colin) life.

Today in Soap Opera History (October 29)

1981: Abe first appeared on DAYS. 1993: Luke & Laura
returned on GH, with Lucky! 1996: GL's Annie vowed to
get clean. 2007: Jack Branning arrived in Albert Square.

"History is a vast early warning system."
― J. Norman Cousins

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1965: The DAYS OF OUR LIVES pilot was re-shot with Frances Reid replacing Mary Jackson as Alice Horton.

1965: On ANOTHER WORLD, Tony Douglas (Alex Canaan) was unhappy with Alice's (Jacqueline Courtney) timid attitude about intimacy.

1969: NBC aired the 1,000th episode of DAYS OF OUR LIVES.

1979: On AS THE WORLD TURNS, the mystery at The Willows deepened the closer Lisa (Eileen Fulton) got to marrying Bennett.

Today in Soap Opera History (August 10)

On this date in...

Bartlett Robinson

1945: On radio soap opera PORTIA FACES LIFE, Kathie was shocked to see Portia's late husband, Walter (Bartlett Robinson), alive! Listen here.

1967: On DARK SHADOWS, Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott) returned to the Blue Whale Café -- and ran into her former tormentor, Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid).

1972: On ANOTHER WORLD, Pat (Beverly Penberthy) brought Michael (Tom Ruger) and Marianne (Loriann Ruger) over for a visit with Jim.

1979: On THE EDGE OF NIGHT, Steve (Denny Albee) saved Paige's (Margaret Colin) life.