Days of Our Lives Thought(s) of the Day Can we talk? Link only, thanx! - As always, Vic the Greek tycoon is a mega-hoot. Pookie and Nicole’s vodka indeed! - Interesting that John mentions killing with such ease. A throwback to pawn mode? Will he be re-programmed? - Meanwhile, Nick and Chelsea are still way better suited than this boring bed pan infatuation … Previous Tamara Braun is an excellent actress. It will be good to see her given a chance to act more normal … Bo’s behavior makes ya wonder if he might have been in Philadelphia on Monday, joining in on that cop beating, too! "If anything in this life is certain, if history has taught us anything, it is that you can kill anyone." Michael Corleone, the Godfather Joe Penny’s intensity as mobster Martino Vitali brings an element of the Sopranos to daytime. Riveting! And finally Steve has a heavy to act with! Their stare downs keep you wanting to know what comes next. I do not like Chelsea and Dan I do not like them, Sam I am I do not like them on my show I do not like them wherever they go. I do not like them at the pub I do not like when Nick they snub. No, I don’t like this creepy pair I do not like them anywhere! "I never lie because I don't fear anyone” John Gotti Thaao Penghlis (Tony) on his scenes with Leann Hunley (Anna). "When I finish kissing her, the cameraman’s response is 'why don't you two get a private room!' Now that he has had at least this mini-memory episode, it is time for John to take some memory tests, though there is one thing we hope he well never remember - the writing of James Reilly and Hogan Sheffer, yuk yuk yuk! Stephen Nichols on his character’s best qualities … “Patch is an honorable guy. He always does what he says he's going to do. He's compassionate and he loves children...he tries to protect the little ones.” "When I do get with someone, I definitely am a hopeless romantic.” Darin Brooks (Max), to Soap Digest Phil and Morgan, Morgan and Phil. They sure got IT! Jay Kenneth Johnson on his character, Phillip Kiriakis. “I like that he doesn't take any crap, but you can't do that all the time, because you won't have too many friends ...” "I think Nicole is coming back just in time to remind Sami of who she really is … " Alison Sweeney (Sami) In the real world, fab head writer Dena Higley - our very own Angelina! - has an adopted child from Vietnam and an adopted child from Ethiopia. Now, what a beautiful (and timely) storyline international adoption would make on Days! Hmmm ... Just an interesting bit of info on mafia Vitales, some food for thought, as it were. In the real world, Sal VITALE used to be the underboss of the Bonanno family and later became an informer, a witness for the prosecution … "John feels something for Marlena he hasn't felt for anyone …” Drake Hogestyn (Soap Weekly) What great scenes at Chez Rouge! Count Tony is a fab upscale businessman, while John and Marlena are without a doubt the most romantic, beautiful, intriguing supercouple on daytime! Catfights are sooooo 1980s. Next! Poor Brady. First Chloe, then Nicole, then Chloe again. He does seem to have a thing for spoiled mean girls. Perhaps he ran away …? The Writer’s Guild of America (East) has reportedly filed an arbitration case against Corday Productions for allegedly hiring replacement writers during the strike and not dumping them after the strike. Whatever. We happen to looooove the current writers, however the heck they happened. DiMera and Kiriakis mansions are just what we need to see, with high glamour and even higher drama. John should have heeded Rolf’s warning about his business, while the Greek tycoon should have heeded Kate’s warning about his family. Trouble looms for both powerful dynasties. And what a grand entrance afforded to Nicole. The b”tch is back! BIG YES New Mickey is great with our beloved redhead Maggie! Patchman and Hope are still duping Ava. Good one! Chez Rouge set. Always a joy to see. Sami is funny and EJ is dapper lately. What a stunning scene at the elegant Chez Rouge, with glamorous Marlena, suave John, and conflict that sparkled! And hats off to the set and wardrobe and makeup folks who pulled the tableau together … "If I don't pay attention to the ratings and what the viewers are saying, I'm an ostrich …You fix it by putting people on that they want to see.” Days exec producer Ken Corday to Soap Digest, 2007 The following poem is a DaysCafe re-write of I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud by William Wordsworth They Wandered Dreamily as a Cloud: Ode to Shawn and Belle They wandered dreamily as a cloud That floats on high over rocks and hills, While waving to the Salem crowd, Her hair like golden daffodils; Upon the water, beneath the trees, They laughed and danced in the ocean breeze. Continuous as the stars that shine And twinkle on the milky way, They cast away their storyline But not forever, just for today: Millions watched their sweet romance, Now his is a heroic captain’s stance. The waves beside them danced, but they Out-did the sparkling world in glee; A poet could not help but say, What dazzling and pure company! We gazed—and gazed—but little thought What wealth the show to us had brought. Now oft, when on our couch we lie In vacant or in pensive mood, They flash upon that inward eye Which is the bliss of solitude; And then our hearts with joy do swell, We dance with them, forever Shelle. dayscafe.com We have got interwoven conflict, which pits the DiMeras against the Kiriakis empire and it is going to be a powerful thing indeed! T’was a stroke of genius for the show to put them against each other and how ironic that pawn John is now John DiMera at the helm. But how far will he get without friends? As Don Corleone of the Godfather said “Friendship is everything. It is more than government. It is almost the equal of family …” Meanwhile, Tony and Anna and love in the afternoon are on FIRE, people! Lordy lordy lordy, this “Gimme that pancreas now” crowd is tougher than the frontrunners at a Walmart stampede! Time for the State Department to issue a travel advisory for Salem, U.S.A. “Salem is an unstable town with a Kiriakis-DiMera market. Situations may develop which could pose a threat to public safety. Visitors are advised to avoid areas in which aggressive organ transplant discussions or demands are taking place. Up to date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-800-Ask-Roman or 1-888-Max-Knows. P.S. Just a friendly reminder that storyline requests or complaints ought to be sent directly to Days producers at daysofourlives@nbc.com The lights are on and someone's home! Lucas will be returning in the spring, so where do we go from here? Sami said she loved Lucas but now defends EJ and enjoys his company and praises his love for her. Has she fallen in love with him? Days really needs to decide soon, because once Lucas is back, the triangle needs to be resolved first thing, to enable the man who loses to move on. Triangles are sooooo 1970s and just don’t cut it for sophisticated viewers anymore. Next! Here’s to hoping John never finds that disc of memories, cos this new John has way more storyline possibilities than the old one! Meanwhile, Tony and Anna can compete in business, but it is a relief to see that amid the rat race, the passion and fire is still all there. Love in the afternoon, on the desk, by jingo! We have got Dr. Dan the Man, now if only they would bring back Doc Craig Wesley, we would have our very own set of hospital hunks! Come to think of it, Craig & Nancy should return to Salem now that daughter Chloe is back. Never was there a funnier soap couple! Speaking of supercouples, here’s a supercouple from the dark side just waiting to happen. Ava and Larry Welch. And they both love to stalk Hope! Yes, we know he’s dead, but soap death is a mere technicality. Perhaps, as in Rolf’s case, it “didn’t take.” Now if you are a fan of the 1980s prime time soap DYNASTY, you will also be interested to know that in season 2 of DYNASTY a dark-haired Larry Welch once played a heavily accented Italian hotel employee who seductively kissed the hand of Alexis (Joan Collins). Then he met up with the Salem crowd, dropped the accent, and it was all downhill … Poor Patch and Kayla. Since their returning to Salem, someone has tried to kill them numerous times! Career anyone? Kayla is a doc, now what about Patch, local target? Actually, there is one position available. Years ago, they tried to make Bo a bounty hunter but it didn’t take, as viewers know and love Bo as the rebel cop who still looks dang good on a bike. Tis Patchman who’d make a suitable bounty hunter, with his go ahead, make my day edge and knowledge of the other side of the law. Yup. Patchman be a bounty hunter just waitin’ to happen ... You are on notice, Dog! Goodbye Shawn Brady Sr. indeed. What a poignant send-off and Chloe still has the voice of an angel … ELECTION 2008: REPUBLICANS John, Tony, Anna, EJ, Phil, Abe, Belle DEMOCRATS Marlena, Roman, Bo, Hope, Kayla, Lexie, Sami GREEN PARTY Steve, Shawn, Nick, Chelsea, Lucas, Caroline, Rolf NOT REGISTERED All sorority sisters, excluding Chelsea. INDEPENDENT Alice Horton SUPERDELEGATES Victor Stefano Ken Corday What drama, what excitement! We have a lot of unpredictable things going on here, at various levels. The ultimate sacrifice of Shawn Sr. to give the oxygen to his son so that he can live is very powerful stuff. The story is about heroism, sacrifice, and triumph. And now John prepares for the crash landing with Steve – a fabulous, utterly brilliant cliffhanger. Guess what. The awesome cliffhanger at the end of the week formula sure worked well for Aaron Spelling's prime time hit series Dynasty - so much so that folks are still counting the days ‘till the next released season comes out on dvd! And now Days has a rockin and rollin real cliffhanger. Do the math. We are back, people! |
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