Help the Fremont Centre Theatre get to the 2013 National Black Theatre Festival!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fct/holding-on-letting-go-at-the-national-black-theatr
Different donation levels come with different rewards, including tickets to our Bon Voyage show of Holding On~Letting Go at the Fremont Centre Theatre in July, signed scripts and posters by the cast and crew, free tickets to the FCT through 2014...
and of course, all donors will have their name listed as an "Angel" on our website!
PATSY PEASE POSSIBLY TO RETURN IN NOVEMBER??
Patsy Pease (Kimberly Brady), who just did an interview with me last week, posted this today on her Facebook page:
"Your thoughts and prayers are obviously powerful! My agent Gar told me "Days" asked my availability for mid July. Thank you everyone! You are awesome!!!"
Episodes taped in mid-July would air around mid-November, so perhaps Kim will be coming home for Thanksgiving this year!!
NICK SCHILLACE NAMED HEAD OF MAKEUP & HAIR DEPARTMENTS
Lauren Koslow's (Kate) husband, Nick Schillace, has been named the overall head of the makeup and hair departments for "Days of Our Lives."
Schillace posted the news on his Facebook page:
HORTON KITCHEN, 1965:
NADIA BJORLIN RETURNS TO "DAYS" FOR A FEW EPISODES
Nadia Bjorlin tweeted she will be taping her "brief return to Salem" scenes on Thursday, May 16. Look for Chloe to be back for a few episodes in September.
"DAYS" CASTING ROLES FOR SPECIAL STORYLINE SET TO AIR IN SEPTEMBER
Shoot/Start Date: 5/6, 5/8, 5/9 and 5/10
Pay Rate: SAG/AFTRA EXTRA & U/5 rates apply
Info: Seeking UPSCALE men and women for a special story line. Ages 50's, 60's and 70's ONLY! Any ethnicity. (NOTE: Because of storyline, you can NOT be an actor that has worked recently on Days of Our Lives!)
Do NOT submit if you have worked there in the past year. You must be available for all days. 5/6, 5/8, 5/9 and 5/10. It will pay at least 7 episodes, maybe more, with possible upgrades to U/5. Also, it will be FUN!
"DAYS" RECEIVES RECORD-SETTING 17 DAYTIME EMMY NOMINATIONS!
Congratulations to "Days of Our Lives" for receiving a record-setting 17 Daytime Emmy nominations! The show's previous record was 15 nominations in 2012.
The Daytime Emmys will be handed out on Friday, June 14 (Creative Arts) and live on CNN: Headline News on Sunday, June 16.
"Days" received its 17th nomination for Outstanding Drama Series. Peggy McCay, who recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of her debut as Caroline Brady, received her 3rd nomination for the role. She was previously nominated in 1986 and 1987.
Arianne Zucker (Nicole) received her 2nd nomination, after previously being nominated in 2010.
Chandler Massey received his 3rd straight nomination for his portrayal as Will. He was nominated in 2011 and won his first Daytime Emmy in 2012.
Congratulations to Freddie Smith (Sonny), who has been nominated for the first time in his career.
"Days" also received nominations for Directing, Production Design, Casting, Costume Design, Hairstyling, Lighting Direction, Sound Mixing, Makeup, Editing, Music, Technical Direction and Stunts.
Below is the complete list of nominees:
OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES
Ken Corday, Executive Producer
Lisa de Cazotte, Greg Meng, Co-Executive Producers
Janet Drucker, Tim Stevens, Coordinating Producers
Albert Alarr, Producer
Days of our Lives, NBC
Days of our Lives, NBC
CHANDLER MASSEY, as Will Horton
Days of our Lives, NBC
FREDDIE SMITH, as Sonny Kiriakis
Days of our Lives,
NBC
OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES DIRECTING TEAM
Days of Our Lives NBC
Albert Alarr, Grant Johnson, Herbert Stein, Steven
Williford, Directors
Tina Keller, Jenee Muyeau, Lugh
Powers,
Michael Fiamingo, Joseph Lumer, Associate
Directors
Stuart Howard, Fran DeSimone, Stage Managers
Sara
Peterson, Holly Metts, Krista Cremidan,
Lucy Yalenian, Production
Associates
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN ART DIRECTION/
SET
DECORATION/SCENIC DESIGN FOR A DRAMA SERIES
Days of Our Lives NBC
Dan Olexiewicz, Production Designer
OUTSTANDING CASTING FOR A DRAMA SERIES
MARNIE SAITTA, Casting Director
Days of Our Lives NBC
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN COSTUME DESIGN
FOR A DRAMA
SERIES
Days of Our Lives NBC
Jayne Marie Kehoe, Costumer Designer
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN HAIRSTYLING FOR A DRAMA SERIES
Days of Our Lives NBC
Matthew Holman, Head Hairstylist
Margie
Puga, Key Hairstylist
Maria Elena Pantoja, Leigh Ann Pitchon, Lauren
Upshaw, Hairstylists
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN LIGHTING DIRECTION
FOR A DRAMA
SERIES
Days of Our Lives NBC
Mark Levin, Ted Polmanski, Lighting
Directors
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN LIVE & DIRECT TO TAPE SOUND MIXING FOR A DRAMA SERIES
Days of Our Lives NBC
Zoli Osaze, Re-Recording Mixer
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN MAKEUP FOR A DRAMA SERIES
Days of Our Lives NBC
Gail J. Hopkins, Head Makeup Artist
Glen
Alen Gutierrez, Joleen Rizzo,
Nina Wells, Deidre Decker, Makeup
Artists
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN MULTIPLE CAMERA EDITING
FOR A DRAMA
SERIES
Days of Our Lives NBC
Lugh Powers, Supervising Editor, Post
Producer/Associate Director
Tina Keller, Jenee Muyeau, Michael Fiamingo,
Joseph H. Lumer, Editors/Associate Directors
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN MUSIC DIRECTION AND COMPOSITION FOR A DRAMA SERIES
Days of Our Lives NBC
Stephen Reinhardt, Paul Antonelli, Music
Supervisors
D. Brent Nelson, Kenneth R. Corday, Composers
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN TECHNICAL DIRECTION/ELECTRONIC
CAMERA/VIDEO CONTROL
FOR A DRAMA SERIES
Days of Our Lives NBC
John C. O'Neill, Mike Caruso, Technical
Directors
John Sizemore, Michael Mecartea, Barbara Langdon,
Hugo
Morelli, Electronic Camera
Alexis Hanson, Video
Control
OUTSTANDING STUNT COORDINATION
TERRY JAMES, Stunt Coordinator
Days of Our Lives NBC
JACK JR. RETURNS "MYSTERIOUSLY" TO SALEM THE SAME WAY SAMI
BRADY DID IN 1993
Jack and
Jennifer's son, J.J., will be arriving in Salem the same way as "mysterious
figure" Sami Brady did in 1993, by breaking into his mother's house! Casey Moss
debuts in the role either Friday, May or Monday, May 6.
Casey Allen Moss,
19, was born on November 16, 1993. He began his career as a model, and "Days" is
his acting debut.
BRYAN DATTILO TAKEN OFF CONTRACT,
REMAINS ON RECURRING BASIS
Per the Sami/Lucas message board,
Second Chances, Bryan Dattilo (Lucas) was taken off contract at the end of his
13-week cycle in February 2013. The change should take effect in the credits
sometime in late May/early June. He will remain with the show on a recurring
basis.
CHRISHELL STAUSE JOINS
CAST
So far the only facts known are that Stause will be playing a new character and debuting in August. Terrina Chrishell Stause, 31, was born on July 21, 1981 in Draffenville, Kentucky.
With April 18 being the first episode taped in 2013, the credits have noted the changes due to the layoffs in Burbank that happened at the end of 2012. Four main areas were affected. "Days" now has new technical directors, boom operators and senior video. Technical directors/cameramen Mike Caruso and J.C. O'Neill, who both joined the ...show in the early 1980's have left "Days" after over 30 years of service. Caruso and O'Neill both were six-time Daytime Emmy nominees during their time at "Days." Boom operators Jackie Frazier (four-time Emmy nominee), who joined the show in 1993, and Harry Young (two-time Emmy nominee), who joined the show in 2000 have also been replaced. Frazier, an aspiring writer, also got the chance to write a few episodes for "Days" from 2001-2003. The Senior Video, Alexis Dellar Hanson (three-time Emmy nominee), who first worked at "Days" in 2000, has also been replaced. Also, the trio of Digital Systems Maintenance crew, Michael Vick, Chris Robertson and Byron Stultz are no longer listed in the credits. Thanks to all of their service at "Days" and the best of luck to all of them in the future.
The new technical director is Chuck Abate (a second new technical director will probably be listed in the credits tomorrow). The new boom operators are Anthony Inglese and Stu Rudolf. The new senior video is Michelle Montgomery. Finally, "Days" has added this new credit at the end of the credits: "Produced at The Burbank Studios, A Worthe Real Estate Group Property."
CASTING UPDATES
No word yet on what role Lilley will be playing. Soap Opera Digest reports she has been taping for around a month, so look for her to debut around July. Lilley, 28, was born on August 4, 1984 in Roanoke, Virginia.
Jaime Lyn Bauer returns to "Days" as Laura Horton for 2 episodes on April 10 and April 11. Bauer last appeared on "Days" for Alice's memorial in June 2010.
MOTHER & DAUGHTER SET TO LEAVE IN APRIL
Nadia Bjorlin (Chloe) and Patrika Darbo (Nancy) are ending their brief returns to Salem. Look for both to last air in mid-April.
"DAYS" SCRIPTS AND LOTS MORE ON AUCTION ON EBAY, BENEFITS AUTISM SPEAKS
100% of the proceeds go to Autism Speaks directly. Auctions include some Days of Our Lives scripts: http://www.ebay.com/sch/star-kidz/m.html?_nkw&_armrs=1&_from&_ipg=25
WRITING STAFF CHANGE
David A. Levinson, who has been a staff writer with "Days" since September 6, 2011 has been replaced by two-time Daytime Emmy winner David Cherrill, who was previously with "Days" from 2008-2011. With how far in advance "Days" tapes, look for the switch to happen on air around June, 2013. David Cherrill (born Christopher David Colson) begins his second stint with "Days" as a staff writer. He started his career in the 1970s as an actor, most notably as Tom Hughes on "As the World Turns." He has been a writer since 1981, working on "As The World Turns" (1981, 1998-1999), "Search For Tomorrow" (1982-1983), "Another World" (1984-1989) and "One Life to Live" (1995-1997, 2001-2004). Cherrill has been nominated for 7 Daytime Emmys (1985, 1989, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2002 and 2012), winning in 1994 and in 2012. He uses his wife's first name, Cherrill, as his last name. They have two daughters, Katherine and Emily. Cherrill was born on December 23, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan. Tenure: December 26, 2008-June 29, 2011; June 2013-Present.
TWO GUESTS HAVE FAMILY IN THE BUSINESS
Christian Massey, younger brother of Chandler Massey (Will), will be appearing as Young Will in a newly-created flashback on Friday, February 8. Also appearing that day will be Lou Ferrigno Jr., son of "Incredible Hulk" star Lou Ferrigno, as a drunk guy.
MECARTEA'S FINAL EPISODE AIRS
Mike Mecartea, one of the two regular "Days" cameramen for the past 20 years, retired after 35 years with NBC in October 2012. His final episodes behind the camera aired this week. Mecartea, who joined NBC in 1978, was a substitute cameraman for "Days" in the 1980's and joined "Days" full-time at the end of 1992 when "Santa Barbara" was cancelled. He was nominated for 6 Daytime Emmy Awards during his time at "Days." Thanks, Mike, for 20 great years at "Days!" Here's Mike saying goodbye to his camera for the last time on the "Days" set: http://www.jason47.com/jason47b/images/mecarteamikeretire.jpg
WILL/GABI BABY BEING CAST THIS WEEK....THIRD GREAT-GREAT-GRANDCHILD OF TOM & ALICE HORTON SET TO MAKE DEBUT IN MAY!
SOME UPCOMING ROLES BEING CAST FOR MARCH & APRIL
Seth Burns (Principal/recurring)
Actor: Ken Colquitt
Taping: Begins in January for airing in April
Resume: http://resumes.breakdownexpress.com/122343-239198
Prisoner (U/5)
Tape Date: 12/6/12
Air Date: March
Role: Caucasian, dangerous looking Prisoner. Age 29-40. 5'11 or taller. Strong actor. (Shaved head or short-short hair a plus.)
Woman at Bar (U/5)
Tape Date: 12/14/12
Air Date: March
Role: Hot, Caucasian girl at a bar. 20's to 30. in great shape. a fun girl who's not afraid to yell at the bartender when she needs her drink NOW! Must be a strong actress.
Gun Salesman (U/5)
Tape Date: 1/14/13
Air Date: April
Role: Causcasian character male, 35 to 40's. Your typical store gun salesman, who knows his way around firearms.
Guy juggling for his girlfriend (U/5)
Tape Date: 1/17/13
Air Date: April
Role: Caucasian, Mid to late 20's. A nice, handsome, regular guy, laughing and juggling some apples while his girlfriend video tapes it in a park. NOT looking for a professional juggler. Must be a good juggler, with confident basic juggling moves, but nothing fancy.
Bad Teens (U/5s)
Tape Date: 1/31/13
Air Date: April or May
Roles: Bad Teens. Looking for 2 caucasian actors who are 18 to play 17 years old. You MUST look 17 years old. Actors should have an edge and look a little shady, like they could get into trouble.
"DAYS OF OUR LIVES" RENEWED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2014!
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – January 09, 2013
– On the heels of celebrating its 12,000th episode, NBC has extended its
long-running daytime drama "Days of our Lives" for an additional year, taking
the show through September 2014 and past its 48th year anniversary in November
2013. The extension was announced today by Jennifer Salke, President, NBC
Entertainment. The 12,000th episode will air this Friday, January 11.
Executive producer Ken Corday follows in the
tradition of his parents, Betty and Ted Corday, who co-created "Days of our
Lives" and helmed the series for many years. “After so many years in the homes and hearts of our loyal fans, I’m both
humbled and elated to say it’s 2013 and we’re still going strong,” said Corday.
“I am equally proud that the sense of family which my mom and dad established in
our show 48 years ago, is still what drives it today. As we celebrate our
12,000th episode with an amazing cast and great support from our network, we
look forward to what’s yet to come!” In
the 12,000th episode, Sami (played by Alison Sweeney, who coincidentally
celebrates her 20-year anniversary on “Days” this week) and Rafe (Galen Gering)
start getting close again. Chloe (Nadia Bjorlin) finds an ally in her quest to
win Daniel (Shawn Christian) away from Jennifer (Melissa Reeves). Meanwhile,
Gabi (Camila Banus) prepares to marry Nick (Blake Berris) while carrying the
baby of Will (Daytime Emmy winner Chandler Massey). All three continue to
struggle with what role Will should play in the baby’s life. Before the
episode’s end, someone throws a huge wrench into the wedding
proceedings.
"Days of our Lives” (Monday-Friday, 1-2 p.m. ET) first premiered as a
half-hour drama in 1965 and expanded to an hour 10 years later.
In its 47-plus years, “Days of
our Lives” has garnered 215 Daytime Emmy nominations and 32 wins, including a
recent Emmy win for Outstanding Writing as well as a GLAAD Award win for
Outstanding Daily Drama. The show's success derives from its consistent
commitment to excellence in writing and storytelling -- supported by a diverse
ensemble of performers -- and an uncanny knack for anticipating viewer
interests. "Days” is set in the fictitious midwestern town of Salem. The core
families are the Bradys, the Hortons and the DiMeras. 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 executive producer with co-executive producers Greg Meng and Lisa De
Cazotte. Gary Tomlin and Christopher Whitesell are the head
writers.
KAYLA'S SON, JOEY, MAKES FIRST
APPEARANCE SINCE 2009
Jadon Wells makes his debut as Steve
& Kayla's son, Joey Johnson, in December. His previous TV credits include
recent appearances on "The Wedding Band" and "See Dad Run." This is Joey's first
appearance in Salem since February 2009.
Wells is the 5-year-old son of
actor Dan Wells, who had one of the most unique roles in "Days" history: He
appeared as the male version of Sami Brady (Stan) while Alison Sweeney was on
maternity leave in 2005
FORMER WRITER BARBARA ESENSTEN PASSES
AWAY
Barbara Jean Sills was born in Los Angeles, California on March 7, 1937. She started her writing career as a reporter for her college's newspaper, UCLA's Daily Bruin. After college, she married Jack Esensten and had three daughters, Teri, Randi and Deena. After her divorce, Esensten went on to a career in radio news.
In 1987, she began her TV career and a long association with her writing partner, James Harmon Brown, as they were hired to write some scripts for "Dynasty." The writing duo would later write for "Loving" and co-create its spinoff "The City." They also wrote for "Guiding Light", "Port Charles", "One Life to Live", "All My Children" and spent six months at "Days of Our Lives" in 2007. She won a Daytime Emmy as a member of the "Guiding Light" writing team in 1993.
Esensten is survived by her second husband, Michael Chambers; three daughters, Teri, Randi and Deena; and several grandchildren. A funeral will be held on Sunday, November 18, 2012.
PATRIKA DARBO RETURNS AS NANCY WESLEY
Patrika Darbo returns to "Days" in early 2013 as Nancy Wesley, Chloe's mother. Darbo played the role from 1998-2003 and again from 2004-2005.
"DAYS" TO AIR FIRST-EVER "CLASSIC" EPISODE ON NBC ON FRIDAY 11/23!
Set your DVRs and skip Black Friday! We will be flashing back to June 24, 1997, and an episode in which Susan was revealed to be impersonating Kristen
(think flying false teeth courtesy of Laura Horton!) and John desperately searched to find the real Kristen - and Marlena - in the secret room. Don't miss it!
ALISON SWEENEY CELEBRATES 20TH YEAR WITH "DAYS"...AND SIGNS ON
FOR A 21ST
Alison Sweeney (Sami) has signed on with
"Days" for another year. Her contract was set to expire in December. The new
deal keeps Sweeney with the show through December 2013, and airing through at
least March 2014. Sweeney celebrates her 20th anniversary with the show on
January 22, 2013.
NATHAN OWENS JOINS CAST AS NEW CAMERON
Nathan Owens has joined the cast of "Days
of Our Lives" as the new Cameron Davis, replacing Schuyler Yancey. His first
episode airs on Monday, December 24. This will be Owens first major acting role.
His previous experience is mostly as a model. Nathan John Owens, 28, was born on
March 9, 1984 in San Mateo County, California. LISA RINNA SET TO LEAVE
The Huffington Post has announced that Lisa Rinna (Billie) will be leaving "Days" in the near future, and that Rinna may be in talks for her own talk show. Her last episode will air on Wednesday, January 30, 2013. For more information, please visit Huffington Post.
NADIA BJORLIN RETURNS TO "DAYS"
TV Guide Magazine has announced that
Nadia Bjorlin (Chloe Lane) is returning to "Days of Our Lives" in January 2013.
Bjorlin will tape her first episode in September, and she will first air on
Friday, January 4, 2013, just a week before the show celebrates its 12,000th
episode on January 11. Bjorlin becomes the fourth contract actor to be hired
since the new writing team took over, joining Blake Berris (Nick), Eileen
Davidson (Kristen) and Greg Vaughan (Eric). Click
here to read Bjorlin's full interview.
Former contract cast member Jean Bruce Scott sets a new "Days" record later this month, reprising her role as Jessica Blake Fallon on Friday, August 31 for the first time in 30 years! No actor in "Days" history has had such a long break in between appearances. Scott last appeared on November 9, 1982 (episode # 4317). More than 7,500 episodes will have aired since her last appearance. Scott, 56, has been married to former "Days" actor Randy Reinholz since 1989. They did not meet on "Days" however. Reinholz played Adam Scott, Kimberly Brady's assistant on her radio show in 1989. Adam ended up going crazy, started dressing as a woman, and tried to kidnap Kimberly before being arrested. Scott and Reinholz run the Native Voices Theatre Company, which develops and produces new works by Native American playwrights.
Here are the parking clearance and cast/set lists from Scott's last episode in 1982:
GREG VAUGHAN JOINS CAST AS ERIC BRADY, SAMI'S TWIN BROTHER, IN NOVEMBER
Greg Vaughan debuts as Eric Brady, Sami's
twin brother, on Tuesday, November 13, 2012. Eric has not been seen since Jensen
Ackles last played him in 2000, when the character moved to Colorado. Since
leaving Salem, Eric has been doing philanthropy work around the world. In an
interview with Entertainment Weekly, Vaughan said: "“I seem to be that go-to guy
[for roles originated by others]. But it’s more than that. The roles speak to
me. It’s such a great ensemble. Now I have the privilege of saying I’ve appeared
on soaps on every network. It’s such a great medium — fast paced, and it’s
trained me well.” Vaughan previously played Josh Walker on "Malibu Shores" in
1996, Cliff Yeager on "Beverly Hills, 90210" from 1996-1997, Dan Gordon on
"Charmed" from 1999-2000, Diego Guttierez on "The Young and the Restless" from
2002-2003 and Lucky Spencer on "General Hospital" from 2003-2009. He was
nominated for a Soap Opera Digest Award in 2003 as Outstanding Newcomer. James
Gregory Vaughan Jr., 39, was born on June 15, 1973 in Dallas, Texas. He has been
married to actress Touriya Haoud since June 4, 2006. They have three sons:
Jathan James (born 5/4/07), Cavan Thomas (born 1/19/10) and Landan Reid (born
3/5/12).
PAGING MAXINE...AND FATHER MATT...AND
TAD
Ralph Waite (Father Matt), Aloma Wright
(Maxine Thomas, Salem's favorite nurse) and Brendan Coughlin (Tad, Will's
friend) return to "Days" in August. Waite and Wright return on Friday,
August 17, while Coughlin returns on Monday, August 20.
BLAKE BERRIS RETURNS
Blake Berris
(Nick Fallon) is returning to "Days of Our Lives" this summer. Nick was last seen being sent to prison for killing Trent Robbins. Berris played the role from November 2006-January 2009. Nick is the son of Jessica and Joshua Fallon, the grandson of Marie Horton, and the great-grandson of Tom and Alice Horton. His first airdate will be Monday, August 27. Nick is still serving out his prison term when he shares his first scenes with Hope that day.EILEEN DAVIDSON RETURNS TO
"DAYS"
The Hollywood Reporter has announced that
Eileen Davidson, who last appeared as Kristen Blake in April 1998, will return
to "Days of Our Lives." Davidson will first air on Thursday, October 11.
Kristen, the foster daughter of Stefano DiMera, was presumed dead after a dead
body matching her description was found floating in a pool. The real Kristen,
however, was left on an island after being sold to a
harem.
"I'm thrilled to embark on this new adventure
at Days and excited to revisit Kristen and who knows who else! Not to mention my
old friends in the cast and crew," Davidson told THR, with a nod to the many
alter egos she's taken on over the years on the series.
TWO 1980's "DAYS" ACTRESSES HAVE PASSED
AWAY
Kathryn Virginia
Fuller of La Cañada Flintridge, actress and member of the Screen
Actors Guild (SAGAFTRA) - and Actors' Equity Association (AEA)-who was
affectionately known to her family as "America's Favorite Actress"-passed away
peacefully at home on May 24, 2012, due to natural causes. She was 89. Ms.
Fuller appeared on "Days of Our Lives" as Mabel Cummings, Lee Dumonde's
nurse/assistant, from 1980-1981, and again from 1985-1986 as a different Mabel,
Roman and Marlena's housekeeper.
Services and
interment were conducted May 31, 2012, at Mountain View Chapel in Altadena.
Kathryn was born on June 5, 1922, in Delaware, Ohio to Gilbert and Ruth Eagon.
She earned a degree in Theatre Arts from Ohio Wesleyan University. There, during
the Second World War, she met her future husband, Mark H. Fuller, who was then
enrolled in the U.S. Navy V-12 Unit at Ohio Wesleyan. They were married in July,
1945, at Christ Church in New York City. Following the War, Kathryn and Mark
resided in California; they lived in Altadena, Arcadia, South Pasadena, and then
for 52 years in La Cañada Flintridge.
Kathryn began
a professional acting career with performances at the Pasadena Playhouse,
Theatre Americana (Altadena), and Glendale Centre Theatre. Eventually she would
make many appearances on television, in films and on stage. She was a gifted
actress, director and writer-but Kathryn will also be remembered as a loving
wife and mother, with four sons and two daughters. She managed a busy household
that often included extended family members. For over 40 years, Kathryn and her
family were active members of Holliston United Methodist Church; she taught
pre-school at Holliston's Merryland Nursery School. She volunteered in her
community, reading books at local schools and directing theater for
non-profits-such as Foothill Service Club for The Blind, where she directed a
play cast entirely with blind actors.
In over 50
years of work, Kathryn influenced the careers of fellow actors and touched the
hearts of many. In 1962, she was a co-founder of Studio Theatre Playhouse in Los
Angeles, which today remains a venue for new theatrical talent. As a playwright,
she authored: "Lightning in the South" (from the life of Mary Todd Lincoln) and
co-authored "Lutie" (a comedic romp set in New Orleans). Both premiered at
Glendale Centre Theatre. Her many performances with The Colony at Studio Theatre
Playhouse included: Terrence Shank's adaptation of John Steinbeck's "The Grapes
of Wrath", Eugene O'Neill's "Long Day's Journey into Night," and the world stage
premier of Ray Bradbury's "The Martian Chronicles." When "The Grapes of Wrath"
was picked up by the Louisville Regional Equity Theatre, Kathryn was cast in the
featured role of "Mama" for an extended run.
On
television, Kathryn's recurring roles included Mabel Cummings in "Days of Our
Lives," Mrs. Shellenback on "Happy Days," and Mrs. McGregor on "Valerie's
Family." Numerous other appearances included "Laverne & Shirley," "Little
House on the Prairie," "Highway to Heaven," "Remington Steele," and "Newhart".
Her favorite motion picture role was that of Faye Kennedy in "Yes, Georgio"
co-starring with Luciano Pavarotti.
Kathryn is
preceded in death by her parents and her sister Sue Jacobs. She is survived by
her husband Mark; sister Meredith Rode and brother Richard Eagon; children, Mike
(Tina), Elin Alto (John), Scott (Susanne), Tim (Gail), Babette Coverdale (John)
and Matt (Shyrlee), eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She is
loved and missed by all. (Obituary courtesy of Pasadena Star-News,
6/30/12).
Sandra Silvana
Gallardo, an actress, acting coach and writer whose face and
career were known throughout the world, died Monday, January 2, 2012 at
Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Missouri. Gallardo, a New York native who had
been living in Paris, Kentucky, was 64. In 1988, Ms. Gallardo appeared on "Days
of Our Lives" as Rosa Ramirez, the mother of April, Emilio and Julio and wife of
Monty Dolan. In the storyline, Rosa ended up comatose after being hit
by a car and Monty decided to pull her life support
plug.
She appeared on many television shows
including Babylon 5, Hill Street Blues, Falcon Crest, NYPD Blue, The Golden
Girls and Days of Our Lives . Her film credits include Calendar Girl Murders,
Silence of the Heart, Copacabana, The Windwalker, Death Wish II, Out of the Dark
and Solar Crisis. Ms. Gallardo taught and coached some of Hollywood's biggest
stars, including Angelina Jolie, Keanu Reeves, Billy Drago and Peta Wilson.
She moved to Paris, Kentucky after having directed Fading
to Zero, a feature docudrama based on the life and work of the late Brooklyn
poet laureate Ken Siegelman. Funeral services will be private. Lusk-McFarland
Funeral Home in Paris is handling arrangements. (Obituary courtesy of
Lexington-Herald Leader, 1/5/12).
"DAYS" STARS APPEAR ON "JEOPARDY!" ON FRIDAY, JUNE
29
On Friday, June 29, watch as some of your
favorite Salemites deliver clues in a special category on "Jeopardy!" Cast
members participating are Joe Mascolo (Stefano), Bryan Dattilo (Lucas), Galen
Gering (Rafe), Kristian Alfonso (Hope), James Scott (EJ), Chandler Massey
(Will), Christie Clark (Carrie) and James Reynolds (Abe). For more information
on the show and where to watch, please visit http://www.jeopardy.com/
DORIS SINGLETON PASSES AWAY
Actress and comedienne Doris Singleton
Isaacs, who recurred on "I Love Lucy" as Lucy's near-sighted neighbor and
sometimes nemesis Carolyn Appleby, died Tuesday, June 26, 2012. She was 92. In
1976, she appeared in 4 episodes of "Days of Our Lives" as Kay Stanhope, the
wife of James Stanhope and mother of Ginny Stanhope.
Singleton guested in a large number of both
comedies and dramas during her 30-plus career in television. After performing as
a featured dancer with the American Ballet Theater in her teens, the
Brooklyn-born Dorthea Singleton began in showbiz as a vocalist with Art
Jarrett's orchestra in the late 1930s. Her distinctive voice led to a career in
radio, where she was an actress on "The Whistler" and other shows during WWII,
performing at times with the likes of George Burns & Gracie Allens, Bob Hope
and Jack Benny. Singleton met Lucille Ball in the late 1940s during a
performance of the radio show "My Favorite Husband"; a few years later, Ball
invited Singleton to join the cast of TV's "I Love Lucy" as Carolyn Appleby.
Singleton appeared on 10 episodes of the show from 1953 to 1957. By the
mid-1950s the actress was busy with TV guest appearances on programs including
"Adventures of Superman," "The Loretta Young Show," "The Great Gildersleeve,"
"The Bob Hope Show" and "Alfred Hitchcock Presents." Singleton also appeared in
a few feature films during the 1950s: "Terror at Midnight," "Affair in Reno" and
"Voice in the Mirror."
She was a series regular on the
brief 1960 series "Angel," recurred on "My Three Sons" as Margaret Williams and
guested on "The Munsters," "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C."
during the decade; she also returned to work with Ball on episodes of "The Lucy
Show" and "Here's Lucy" as well as the 1980 telepic "Lucy Moves to NBC," and she
made appearances on dramas including "Gunsmoke," "Twilight Zone," "The Fugitive"
and "The F.B.I." Her credits during the 1970s included "All in the Family,"
"Marcus Welby, M.D.," "Phyllis" and the daytime soap "Days of Our Lives."
Singleton made one of her last appearances in a 1982 episode of "Dynasty."
Singleton also appeared as an interviewee in the "American Masters" documentary
"Finding Lucy" in 2000 and in an "E! True Hollywood Story" episode devoted to "I
Love Lucy" in 2005.
Singleton's husband Charles
Isaacs, a comedy writer, director and producer to whom she was married for 61
years, died in 2002.
(Obituary courtesy of
Variety.com)
DEIDRE HALL & MARLENA EVANS: COUNTDOWN TO 4000!
As of June 27, 2012, Deidre Hall
(Marlena) has appeared in 3,988 episodes of "Days of Our Lives." She will be the
first actor in "Days" history to reach the 4,000-episode mark later this summer,
either in July or August. Hall is one of just 7 "Days" actors to have appeared
in 3,000 or more episodes. The others are: Kristian Alfonso (Hope), John Clarke
(Mickey), Drake Hogestyn (John), Peter Reckell (Bo), Frances Reid (Alice) and
Alison Sweeney (Sami). Sweeney just joined the group when she appeared in her
3,000th episode on June 11, 2012. PETER RECKELL CONFIRMS DEPARTURE
After months of speculation, Peter
Reckell (Bo) has confirmed his departure from "Days of Our Lives." Reckell and
the show were unable to come to terms on a new contract, which ends in July. In
his statement on Twitter, Reckell said: "Thank you for being the most
supportive, forgiving, loyal viewers there are. You have given me strength
in difficult times. You are the reason DOOL is still standing and will continue
for years to come. Thank you for all you have given me and the character I love!
Days of Our Lives has been my home, my life, for almost 30 years. Bo is a
character that has developed from my soul, and has touched many lives, but none
more than my own...I have been very fortunate to have had such a long,
meaningful run, but now, with a torn heart, I have to say goodbye to the people,
family, the character that I love. You have to know this has not been easy. I do
not want to give up Bo, and with luck, in the future, will be able to return to
the character that I fought so hard to preserve." Look for Reckell to air into
October.
"DAYS" MAKEUP TEAM & STUNT COORDINATOR WIN
DAYTIME EMMYS
Congratulations to "Days of Our Lives" makeup artists Gail J. Hopkins, Nina Wells, Deidre Decker, Joleen Rizzo and Glen Alen Gutierrez and stunt coordinator Terry James for winning Daytime Emmys at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on June 17! Head makeup artist Gail J. Hopkins has now won a record 5 Daytime Emmys for "Days" (1988, 1991, 1992, 1997, 2012). She now has won 2 more Daytime Emmys than any other person in "Days" history. She joined the "Days" staff in 1984 and became head makeup artist in 1994. Makeup artists Joleen Rizzo and Nina Wells both have become two-time Daytime Emmy winners for "Days" after previously winning in 1997. Wells joined the staff in 1992 and Rizzo originally joined the staff in 1996 and returned in 2007. Makeup artists Deidre Decker and Glen Alen Gutierrez and stunt coordinator Terry James each have won their first Daytime Emmys for "Days." Decker joined the staff in 2001 and Gutierrez in 2007. James' win is the first-ever Daytime Emmy for "Days" in the stunt coordination category. This is the 5th win in 15 nominations for the "Days" makeup team. The rest of the Daytime Emmy Awards, including those for acting, directing, writing and best series will be given out on Saturday evening, June 23, 2012 on HLN (Headline News).
IAN BUCHANAN ALSO DEPARTS
The new writing team has announced its next departure: Ian Buchanan (Ian). Buchanan's last episode will air on Wednesday, August 22.
MOLLY BURNETT ANNOUNCES HER DEPARTUREMolly Burnett (Melanie) has announced that she is leaving "Days" when her 4-year contract ends in June. Her final airdate will be on Thursday, September 27.
LISA CONNOR JOINS WRITING STAFF...BRIEFLY Lisa Connor has joined the "Days" writing
staff, briefly, as a breakdown writer. Her exit has already been announced by
the new writing team, so look for her to be leaving sometime this summer. Connor
started her career as the Assistant Publicist for Universal Pictures from
1985-1986. She then began her daytime career as a Production Coordinator for
"Guiding Light" in 1987-1990. She then became one of GL's Associate Directors
from 1990-1994. GL then gave Connor her first shot at writing in 1994. From
there, she was a writer for "One Life to Live" (1995-1996) and "As the World
Turns" (1997-1999). From 1999-2002, she was a Supervising Producer for "All My
Children." In 2002, she returned to writing and did stints at "All My Children"
(2002-2005), "As The World Turns" (2005-2009), "The Young and the Restless"
(2009-2010), "All My Children" (2010-2011) and "General Hospital" (2011). Connor
has received 9 Daytime Emmy nominations, winning once in 1994 (as part of the
directing team for "Guiding Light" in 1994). Lisa Kim Connor, 48, was born
December 2, 1963. Tenure: May 22, 2012-Present.
ASHFORD, BROWN, CLARK & MULDOON OUT IN "DAYS" REVAMP
Matthew Ashford (Jack), Sarah Brown (Madison), Christie Clark (Carrie) and Patrick Muldoon (Austin) will be leaving "Days" this summer as part of cast changes announced on Tuesday, April 10. More actors may also be leaving. Clark & Muldoon depart on Tuesday, July 24. Ashford & Brown depart on Wednesday, August 15.
RENEE JONES SAYS GOODBYE ON JUNE 28
TV Guide Magazine has announced that Renee Jones (Lexie) is leaving "Days." Her last episode will air on Thursday, June 28. Jones says she no longer has the desire to act and wants a few years off to see what retirement is like. She says her dream would be to do charity work. As for Lexie's exit storyline, she will be diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and have time to say goodbye to all of her Salem friends before she dies. Jones says that "it's not like I'm guaranteed to live to be 100, you know? It could all end next year, next month, next week. I don't want to be all pissed on my deathbed thinking, "Why didn't I leave sooner?" My boyfriend has a favorite saying from The Shawshank Redemption — "You either get busy living, or get busy dying." And that's my new mantra!" To read the whole TV Guide Magazine interview, please click here.
DAYTIME EMMY NOMINATIONSCongratulations to the cast and crew of "Days of Our Lives", who
received 15 nominations for this year's Daytime Emmy Awards, setting a new
record for the most-ever "Days" nominations! The previous record was 13
nominations in 2009. A total of 65 people were nominated for "Days" this year.
Executive producer Ken Corday received his 21st nomination, adding to his record
for the most-nominated person in "Days" history.
"Days" received its 16th nomination for Outstanding Drama Series (1 win/1978); 11th nomination for Lead Actress (1 win/1975, Susan Flannery as Laura Horton); 4th nomination for Supporting Actor (no wins); 12th & 13th nominations for Younger Actress (no wins); 13th nomination for Younger Actor (2 wins/1988, Billy Warlock as Frankie Brady & 2009, Darin Brooks as Max Brady); 15th nomination for Writing (1 win/1976); 3rd nomination for Casting (no wins); 14th nomination for Hairstyling (5 wins/ 1988, 1995, 1997, 1999 and 2008); 15th nomination for Lighting Direction (no wins); 15th nomination for Makeup (4 wins/ 1988, 1991, 1992 and 1997); 7th nomination for Technical Direction/Electronic Camera/Video Control (no wins); 5th nomination for Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design (1 win/1997); 6th nomination for Multiple Camera Editing (2 wins/ 2004 and 2007); and its first-ever nomination for Stunt Coordination.
The following is a list of each of the 65 individual "Days" nominees:
The 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmys will be presented at the Westin Bonaventure in Downtown LA on Sunday, June 17, 2012. The 39th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards will be presented at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, June 23, 2012.
Ken Corday, Executive Producer
Greg Meng, Co-Executive Producer
Gary Tomlin, Co-Executive Producer
Noel Maxam, Co-Executive Producer
Albert Alarr, Producer
M.K. Weir, Producer
Janet Spellman-Drucker, Senior Coordinating Producer
Tim Stevens, Senior Coordinating Producer
CRYSTAL CHAPPELL, as Dr. Carly Manning
Days of our Lives, NBC
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA
SERIES
MATTHEW ASHFORD, as Jack Deveraux
Days of
our Lives, NBC
OUTSTANDING YOUNGER ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
SERIES
MOLLY BURNETT, as Melanie Layton
Days of
our Lives, NBC
AND
SHELLEY HENNIG, as Stephanie Johnson
OUTSTANDING YOUNGER ACTOR IN A DRAMA
SERIES
CHANDLER MASSEY, as Will Horton
Days of
our Lives, NBC
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN ART DIRECTION/SET DECORATION/SCENIC DESIGN
FOR A DRAMA SERIES
Days of Our Lives NBC
Dan
Olexiewicz, Production Designer
Tom Early, Art Director
Danielle Mullen,
Art Director
OUTSTANDING CASTING FOR A DRAMA
SERIES
Days of Our Lives NBC
OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES WRITING
TEAM
David Cherrill, Writer
Carolyn Culliton, Writer
Richard Culliton, Writer
Rick Draughon, Writer
Christopher Dunn, Writer
Lacey Dyer, Writer
Jeanne Marie Ford, Writer
Dena Higley, Writer
Janet Iacobuzio, Writer
David A. Levinson, Writer
Michelle Poteet Lisanti, Writer
Marlene McPherson, Writer
Fran Myers, Writer
John Newman, Writer
Ryan Quan, Writer
Peter T. Rich, Writer
Roger Schroeder, Writer
Lisa Seidman, Writer
Elizabeth Snyder, Writer
Darrell Ray Thomas, Jr., Writer
Christopher Whitesell, Writer
Nancy Williams Watt, Writer
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN HAIRSTYLING FOR A DRAMA
SERIES
Days of Our Lives NBC
Margie Puga,
Hairstylist
Matthew Holman, Hairstylist
Patrick Kilian,
Hairstylist
Garry Allyn, Hairstylist
Katharine O'Neill, Hairstylist
Jen
Singleton, Hairstylist
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN LIGHTING DIRECTION FOR A DRAMA
SERIES
Days of Our Lives NBC
Ted Polmanski,
Lighting Director
Mark Levin, Lighting Designer
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN MAKEUP FOR A DRAMA
SERIES
Gail J. Hopkins, Head Makeup Artist
Nina Wells, Makeup Artist
Joleen Rizzo, Makeup Artist
Glen Alen Gutierrez, Makeup Artist
Deidre Decker, Makeup Artist
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN MULTIPLE CAMERA EDITING FOR A DRAMA
SERIES
Days of Our Lives NBC
Tina Keller,
Editor
Mike Fiamingo, Editor
Joe Lumer, Editor
Lugh Powers, Lead
Editor
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN TECHNICAL DIRECTION/ELECTRONIC
CAMERA/VIDEO CONTROL FOR A DRAMA SERIES
Days of Our Lives
NBC
John C. O'Neill, Technical Director
Mike Caruso, Technical
Director
Barbara J. Langdon, Electronic Camera
John D. Sizemore,
Electronic Camera
Michael Mecartea, Camera Operator
Hugo Morelli, Camera
Operator
Bill Scott, Camera Operator
Alexis Dellar Hanson, Senior Video
Control
OUTSTANDING STUNT
COORDINATION
Terry James, Stunt Coordinator
GEORGE MURDOCK PASSES AWAY
Character actor George Murdock, best
known as Lt. Scanlon on "Barney Miller," Dr. Salik on "Battlestar Galactica" and
"God" in "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier," died April 30 in Los Angeles. He was
81. Murdock portrayed Judge Andrew Walker, who presided over John Black's trial
in Aremid, for 14 episodes on "Days of Our Lives" from January-February
1996.
Murdock racked up more than 200 credits in TV
and film over the course of a career that spanned more than five decades. In
another connection to "Star Trek," Murdock played Admiral J.P. Hanson in two
episodes of "The Next Generation."
The actor also
appeared onstage, originating the role of Judge Julius Hoffman in the Odyssey
Theater's 1979 production of "The Chicago Conspiracy Trial" (and reprising the
role 25 years later). As one of the original members of the Melrose Theater,
Murdock performed in many plays with the troupe, most notably, "Lester Sims
Retires Tomorrow," which later moved to Off Broadway.
The actor began a steady stream of smallscreen
roles in the early 1960s with credits in "Twilight Zone," "The Untouchables, "77
Sunset Strip." Later came roles in "Hawaii Five-O," "Mod Squad," "Ironside,"
"Gunsmoke," "McCloud," "Lou Grant" and "The Rockford Files." He played generals
in miniseries "The Winds of War" and "War and Remembrance," and he was a regular
on the brief Yakov Smirnoff vehicle "What a Country" in 1986. Later credits
included "L.A. Law," "ER," the "X Files" series and movie and
"CSI."
With his characteristic gravitas, Murdock was
a natural to play judges, and he did so repeatedly not only onstage but also on
television ("Law and Order," "Judging Amy") and in film ("Timescape," "Final
Analysis").
Born in Salina, Kans., Murdock is
survived by his wife, Cathy, and a stepdaughter. A remembrance of Murdock will
be held Sunday, May 20, at 2 p.m. at the Odyssey Theater, 2055 South Sepulveda
Blvd., L.A. (Obituary courtesy of Variety.com)
"DAYS"
SUNDAY EVENING MARATHONS RETURN TO SOAPNET
Beginning this week (Sunday, May 6),
"Days of Our Lives" will now air on Sunday evening marathons on SoapNet from
7PM-Midnight. "Days" continues to air each weeknight on SoapNet at 8PM and 11PM.
The Sunday evening marathon replaces the 7AM weekday airings. This is the first
time SoapNet has aired "Days" in a weekend marathon format since October 2008.
"DAYS" GETS NEW HEAD
WRITING TEAM
SoapOperaNetwork.com has announced that "Days of Our Lives" Head Writers Marlene McPherson and Darrell Ray Thomas Jr. have been relieved of their duties. Former Co-Executive Producer Gary Tomlin and former Co-Head Writer Christopher Whitesell have been named the new Head Writers, effective immediately. Look for their material to debut around July, 2012, just before "Days" goes on hiatus for two weeks of Summer Olympics preemptions.
Gary Tomlin began his career as an actor on such shows as "Search For Tomorrow",
"The Waltons" and "Another World". He switched to writing and was a dialogue
writer at "Days" from February-October 1980. He was then the head writer (along
with Michelle Poteet Lisanti) at "Days" from October 20, 1980-October 20, 1981.
He later wrote for "Texas", "Search For Tomorrow", "Another World" and "Santa
Barbara" (where he won an Emmy in 1989). Tomlin switched to producing in 1995
and had stints at "All My Children", "Sunset Beach" and "One Life to Live"
(where he won an Emmy in 2002). From 2003-2008, Tomlin began the next phase of
his career, as a director on "Passions." From September 2008-September 2011,
Tomlin was the Co-Executive Producer of "Days." Gary D. Tomlin, 62, was born
March 6, 1950 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Christopher Whitesell has a long history in daytime, beginning in 1984
with "Guiding Light." He was on the writing staffs of "Guiding Light", "As the
World Turns", "Another World" and "One Life to Live" before being named to his
first co-head writing position, on "General Hospital", in 1997. From 1998-1999,
he was the co-head writer on "Sunset Beach." Whitesell then was a breakdown and
dialogue writer at "Days" from March 2000-March 2001. He later was co-head
writer on "One Life to Live" from 2001-2003 and "As the World Turns" from
2003-2008. From October 2008-June 2011, Whitesell was the co-head writer at
"Days." He wrote for "The Young and the Restless" from 2011-2012. Whitesell has
been nominated for ten Daytime Emmy Awards, winning four times (in 1986 for
"Guiding Light"; 1994 for "One Life to Live"; and 2004 and 2005 for "As the
World Turns"). Christopher Joseph Whitesell, 55, was born on January 17, 1957 in
Iowa Falls, Iowa.
EPISODE # 12000 SET TO AIR IN JANUARY, 2013
Barring any unscheduled news
preemptions, "Days of Our Lives" is set to air its milestone 12,000th episode on
Friday, January 11, 2013.
ROBERT HEGYES PASSES AWAY
Robert Hegyes, who played Juan Epstein on the 1970's sitcom "Welcome Back, Kotter," died Thursday, January 26, 2012. Hegyes, who died of an apparent heart attack after suffering chest pains at his Metuchen, New Jersey home, was 60. Hegyes had not been in good health for the past two years, his brother Mark Hegyes said. The actor had suffered a previous heart attack in recent years. Police responded to an emergency call from Hegyes' home at approximately 9 a.m. He was transported to JFK Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey, but at that point he had gone into full cardiac arrest.