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Post by ghoulgirl on Jun 14, 2011 17:42:18 GMT -5
"Days of our Lives" Revitalizes With Sweeping Changes to Bring Back Romance and Beloved Characters NBC's Longest-Running Scripted Series Hits the Reset Button with a New Writing Team, Cast Editions, and a New Producing Team
Executive Producer Ken Corday is resetting "Days of our Lives" with the simple yet successful formula of centering the show around romance and the characters fans know and love. "It's time to make a more positive, romantic, and intriguing show driven by the power of heroic love. I'm very excited about the new adventure we are about to take which is based on the show that my parents created 45 years ago."
"Days of our Lives" initiated a strong direction of change by appointing a new head writing team consisting of Marlene McPherson and Darrell Ray Thomas. The successful writing duo plan to change the direction of the show as they tell contemporary stories based on the solid foundation of the "Days" history of family, romance, and intrigue. McPherson and Thomas commented, "New fans will find many reasons to stay, and longtime fans will find many reasons to return."
Launching with a grand event in the fall, big surprises will be coming to Salem.
Co-Executive Producer Noel Maxam, who has been a producer on the show for four years, and Co-Executive Producer Greg Meng, who has been Executive in Charge of Production for over ten years, will work together as a team. "The new writing team has already generated much excitement with the compelling stories they have written, and we plan to translate those stories to the screen with a refreshed look," commented Greg Meng.
Ken Corday commented, "I am confident these changes will bring back excitement and anticipation to our family of fans as they tune in each day to see what happens. You won't want to miss a single episode of the new 'Days' ahead!"
Courtesy of Daytime Royalty
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Post by DancingDays on Jun 14, 2011 17:49:50 GMT -5
That's it?  That's what we waited two days for? Thanks for posting though! |
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Post by ghoulgirl on Jun 14, 2011 18:06:32 GMT -5
I agree. I was expecting something on the firings and characters comin back. Some sort of official something about it
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Post by Tom Horton on Jun 14, 2011 18:36:23 GMT -5
I know folks were expecting news about actors returning but personally I think this is very big news. The EP effects in one way or another every other decision about the show. I am thrilled about the Greg Meng announcement!! This is awesome news IMO and makes me believe Corday is truly on the right track .... and as an added bonus, this is excellent news for Lucas/Bryan fans!
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Post by sportsgirl on Jun 14, 2011 18:47:03 GMT -5
Well it is good news but yes, I expected more. I guess we still have Gabi?
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Post by ghoulgirl on Jun 14, 2011 18:58:14 GMT -5
This is from Soap Opera Network:
A New Day for 'Days of our Lives' Kicks Off This Fall on NBC
(SoapOperaNetwork.com) -- After weeks of reported firings, hirings and rumors, NBC's "Days of our Lives" is breaking its silence. In a press release issued to Soap Opera Network, the program has outlined a series of changes that will be reflected on screen beginning in September that includes highlighting romance and the faces of beloved characters once more. Behind the scenes changes include the hiring of "Passions" scribes Marlene McPherson and Darrell Ray Thomas and naming Noel Maxam and Greg Meng as Co-Executive Producers. The duo replace Gary Tomlin, who was fired last week. The behind the scenes changes are effective immediately.
"It's time to make a more positive, romantic, and intriguing show driven by the power of heroic love. I'm very excited about the new adventure we are about to take which is based on the show that my parents created 45 years ago," said Ken Corday, Executive Producer and owner of the daytime drama series.
"'Days of our Lives'" initiated a strong direction of change by appointing a new head writing team consisting of Marlene McPherson and Darrell Ray Thomas. The successful writing duo plan to change the direction of the show as they tell contemporary stories based on the solid foundation of the 'DAYS' history of family, romance, and intrigue," the press release stated. According to McPherson and Thomas, "New fans will find many reasons to stay, and longtime fans will find many reasons to return."
The big changes taking place this fall begins with a grand event, which was expected as McPherson recently tweeted "The excitement is building! Huge party with many surprises the week of 9/26! You are all invited! We promise you won't be disappointed!" "The excitement is building! Huge party with many surprises the week of 9/26! You are all invited! We promise you won't be disappointed!"
"The new writing team has already generated much excitement with the compelling stories they have written, and we plan to translate those stories to the screen with a refreshed look," said Meng, who for over ten years has served as Executive in Charge of Production for the drama series. Before joining "DAYS," Maxam for his part had a long and successful run at CBS' "The Young and the Restless." He began his daytime career with the drama series in 1997 as an Associate Director. He served in this position until 2002, but directed a number of episodes since 1999 until his departure in September 2007 to join "DAYS." He was named Supervising Producer in late 2008. Both "Y&R" and "DAYS" are co-produced by Sony Pictures Television.
"I am confident these changes will bring back excitement and anticipation to our family of fans as they tune in each day to see what happens," Corday promised. "You won't want to miss a single episode of the new 'DAYS' ahead!
As previously reported, actors Crystal Chappell (Carly Manning), Louise Sorel (Vivian Alamain), Bren Foster (Quinn Hudson), Nadia Bjorlin (Chloe Lane), Tamara Braun (Taylor Walker), and Francisco San Martin (Dario Hernandez), head writer Dena Higley and co-executive producer Gary Tomlin are OUT! It has been reported that Deidre Hall (Marlena Evans), Drake Hogestyn (John Black) and Matthew Ashford (Jack Deveraux) are IN! Rumored to be joining them in the coming months are Mark Hapka (Nathan Horton), Bryan Datillo (Lucas Horton), Christie Clark (Carrie Brady Reed) and Patrick Muldoon (Austin Reed). Reps for Datillo and Muldoon issued a "no comment."
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Post by ghoulgirl on Jun 14, 2011 18:59:02 GMT -5
I hope Austin and Carrie are not involved in any way. shape or form. I cannot stand Carrie. Oh God. This is as bad as Lexie being married to Abe so I hate her now too. Eww.
I don't overly mind Patrick Muldoon though. mmmm LOL
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Post by sportsgirl on Jun 14, 2011 19:03:27 GMT -5
Ok that's better... Patrick Muldoon as Austin? Wow!! I guess I can suffer with Carrie then and of course again, the Lucas rumor!! Come back Bryan!!!
I hope we hear soon on these rumors!
Thanks GG for posting these!!
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Post by MrsM on Jun 14, 2011 19:33:59 GMT -5
I would take Patrick Muldoon back!! And Lucas!!
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Post by fluffysmom on Jun 14, 2011 19:48:29 GMT -5
If we have to get Austin back I would definitely prefer Patrick Muldoon. Bryan Dattillo is my top choice of those actors!! Bryan and Patrick. We will need lots of shirtless scenes if these boys are back!!! We do need more characters in that age group since Philip is gone and Chloe will be soon.
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Post by Kpatch on Jun 14, 2011 19:58:42 GMT -5
I much prefer Patrick Muldoon's Austin to Austin Peck. Much much much prefer. But I'm with GG on Carrie. And I am worried that if Bryan returns as Lucas, he will get tangled up with Austin and Carrie rather than with Sami where he belongs.
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Post by fluffysmom on Jun 14, 2011 20:07:30 GMT -5
Just say NO to Austin Peck. I don't know what they would do with a happily married Austin and Carrie. I think they are married. They would be a supportive aunt and uncle for Will but that's about it. Been there done that regarding Austin/Carrie/Lucas. They might bore Lucas to death.
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Post by DancingDays on Jun 14, 2011 20:10:13 GMT -5
UGH! No Austin or Carrie please!!! They are so over! Patrick Muldoon was pretty, but Austarrie (what a horrible name) Carstin (not much better) whatever their name is, is a boring couple and I hate to see them come back.
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Post by fluffysmom on Jun 14, 2011 20:43:50 GMT -5
They should be recurring characters at most. They could pop in occasionally to help Sami or Will and that's enough. Austin sorry you are far behind Philip and Lucas on the list of Kate's sons I want to see return!
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Post by jaysdelina on Jun 14, 2011 21:00:26 GMT -5
Can't stand Carrie,but I'll DEFINITELY take Patrick Muldoon if we have to have Austin back.Austin Peck was too much of an overactor,to me he came off as "all braun no brains".It will be nice to see Bryan on screen again if that comes to pass,but I'm holding out for one more return,and won't be happy til I get it! *stamps foot playfully*
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That's what we waited two days for?
