Here are there the previously uncasted funeral guest roles. I did my research and I think I got these about as good as I could. Keep in mind these are only guest appearances and if the character ever comes back it could be with a different actor or actress playing them especially if a chosen actor or actress doesn't sit well with the viewers (readers). Here you go:
Larry Bryggman (Tommy Horton)
Kale Brown (Bill Horton)
Sara Paxton (Stephanie Johnson)
Blair Redford (Spencer Olsen)
David
1/27/06
-Belle and Shawn comfort each other over Claire. John and Marlena are there too, as is Bo and Hope. They inform Belle and Shawn that since the funeral for Shawn Sr and Mickey is postponed for a day that they want Claire to be mourned then too. After all, she is part of the family and saved Zach and JT. Shawn and Belle ask if that is possible since she just died but Hope says that all her organs have been donated and that the sooner she is laid to rest, the quicker the healing star
1/25/06 (Hey guys-I am updating everything and trying to catch up so that everything is on schedule for thsi week and the guest star stuff. This episodes are really short because I am trying to catch up so I apologize in advance. I am doing my best. Also note that there are two episodes in this entry. Keep reading and commenting )
-Lucas lies his lies his way out of Sami’s interrogation. Sami is still suspicious and decides to keep an eye on him.
-Carrie continues to keep her distance
February Sweeps Preview
"It's a huge month," says head writer Reilly James. "The good news is there will be no more death and things will be slowing down a little. I don't think we could ever have another month like January where so many stories were starting and converging. February is more about moving on and looking forward. Characters will deal with the aftermath of the recent tragedies and there will be guest appearances by several former Salem residents. Stay tuned to see which one
1/24/06
-Marlena an Shawn console Belle as she is told that Claire is all out of chances and its too late to save her. Mimi tells Bonnie that its ok for Belle to need Shawn right now. Their child is dying. Mimi goes over to comfort Belle as Bonnie looks on with worry for her daughter’s future.
-Abe and Lexie share a close moment as they bond over Zack’s condition. Abe relates to it since he was blind but can’t imagine how a child would feel going through that. Celeste sees this and
HUGE RETURNS FOR DAYS DOUBLE FUNERAL!!
From February 6 through Febraury 10, many familiar faces will be stopping in to pay their respects to Shawn Brady Sr and Mickey Horton. This event will be a great way to pay tribute to history and to get reaquainted with characters long gone by. Here is a list of the stars returning thus far:
Jaime Lyn Bauer (Laura Horton)
Roark Critchlow (Mike Horton)
Marie Cheatham (Marie Horton)
Lisa Trusel (Melissa Anderson)
Pamela Roylance (Sandy Horton)
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Who's IN?
Mandy Musgrave (Chelsea Brady)- The actress officially returns to her role on January 27. She originally signed a three year deal when she returned but due to storyline reasons she will be exiting in early Spring. "There was simply a change of plans," says a show rep. However, insiders hint that her exit may not be final and that she may return at a later time as her primary story is said to be being "put on hold" for now.
Joshua &Jacob Rips (John Thomas "JT" Brady Reiber)
Contract Actors
Frances Reid - Alice Horton
Suzanne Rogers - Maggie Horton
Drake Hogestyn - John Black
Peggy McCay - Caroline Brady
Deidre Hall - Dr. Marlena Evans Black
James Reynolds - Abe Carver
Alison Sweeney - Sami Brady
Renee Jones - Dr. Lexie Carver
Kristian Alfonso - Hope Williams Brady
Peter Reckell - Bo Brady
Lauren Koslow - Kate Roberts
Josh Taylor - Roman Brady
Arianne Zuker - Nicole Walker
Jason Cook - Shawn Brady
Farah Fath - Mimi Lockhart
Melissa Reeves - Jenni
1/20/06
-The vigil for Claire continues as Kate, Billie, Carrie, Sami, Austin, Mimi, and Marlena all support Shawn and Belle as Claire continues to fight for survival. Sami and Kate almost go at it over why she is there but Kate says that no matter what her and her family still care about Claire. Kate seethes as Austin comforts Sami. Carrie continues to avoid Austin prompting Marlena and Kate to inquire why. Carrie says she has her reasons as Kate begs Carrie to go back to Austin so that
1/19/05 (I am really sorry these are really behind. I am using a new format now and things will be much shorter. I realize its very hard for people to read these when they are so long so now they will be rather brief unless something huge happens. Thanks for reading and I hope you read all the episodes I am posting over the next few days-I am gonna catch up big time so by at least the end of the weekend the episodes will be up to date and there will be updated casting news and February Sweeps
1/18/05 (starting today the episodes will be much shorter except when something big happens or I need to explain character motives or something like that. I am sorry these keep getting later and later but its been busy lately. Everything will be up to date by Sunday and I will post some casting news and notes. Thanks for reading and please do comment so I know I am doing ok or not.)
-Kate is on her way in to the hospital when she runs into Billie. Billie breaks down in her mother’s arms a
1/17/06
-Belle is with Claire in the ICU when she sees Phillip outside. He was brought there because he was injured in a bar fight last night and sustained a concussion and several bruises and cuts. The police let him off with a warning because of who he is. Belle tries to help him and apologizes again but Phillip lashes out at her again and says he will never believe her or anyone else again. He is down being the nice guy since they always finish last. Belle is shocked to discover Phill
1/16/06
-Marlena is by John’s bedside. Roman arrives and they discuss John’s condition. Marlena worries that John and her will never be together and she will never get her memories back of him if he doesn’t wake up. Roman comforts her. Belle arrives and Roman tells Marlena that if she needs anything he is there for her. He leaves. Belle and Marlena both talk about John and his condition. Marlena reassures Belle that everything will be ok and that Claire will be ok too. Belle tells her
Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse in Salem....
(clips of Maggie crying, and of the Hope in the hospital chapel with Alice, Doug, Julie, and Jen praying for JT).
it does.
(screen is black as we hear a loud screcching of car brakes and a crash)
This week more tragedy hits Salem and it all leads to a devastating decision and two huge miracles (clips of Hope screaming "No!!!!!" and Shawn holding a desperate and screaming Belle as Claire's machines are beeping and going hay
1/13/06
-Celeste is feeding Theo in the kitchen when Abe comes in. Celeste comforts him over everything that has happened. Abe feels guilty thinking and worrying about his own problems seeing as how the Brady’s and Horton’s are dealing with deaths in the family and John is in a coma. Celeste says that she feels they will all be fine. Abe says its good to hear that coming from her. He thanks her for staying and helping him with Theo and hopes she understands him making Lexie leave. She d
1/12/06
-Bonnie congratulates Mimi and hugs her. She whispers in her ear how she may have just ensured her future with Shawn. Shawn is stunned and happy. He hugs Mimi and says that he is gonna finally have a child as Belle reminds him of Claire. Shawn says he knows that and loves Claire but now he gets to be there for Mimi through the whole pregnancy and support her which he couldn’t do with her. Belle says that it wasn’t her fault that they never remembered being together. Bonnie then
1/11/06 (new day in Salem FINALLY!!!)
-Bonnie, Belle, and Shawn are sitting with Mimi. Mimi called them all to tell them that her test results are in. Shawn reminds Bonnie and Belle not to get Mimi upset. The doctor warned against stress. He stares at Belle when saying this as she apologizes again for what she did last night. Bonnie tries calling Roman at home and then the station. She learns he is at the station but not taking phone calls. She thinks about going down there but remembe
1/10/06
-Victor visits Caroline at the pub. He says he noticed the light on still and wanted to check on her. She tells him to leave and that she wants to be alone. Victor says that he is here for her and tells her not to blame herself for what has happened. She says she doesn’t but she blames Tony for keeping her from Shawn for so long and putting her in a situation to betray him. She says that she is too blame for letting passion get the best of her and succumbing to Victor. Victor sa
1/9/06
-Will is at the hospital as the doctor asks for proof that he is Will’s fiancee. He urges him to go in and ask Chelsea. However, Chelsea is unconscious so it has to wait. The doctor asks for Chelsea’s last name so they see if Will’s story checks out about Chelsea having no family left. Will (remembering that with the Benson’s dead Chelsea has no other family since she was adopted by them and doesn’t think Chelsea has had her last name changed legally yet) tells the doctor her name
Last week Salem was rocked by three deaths...
(clips of Maggie holding Mickey's body, Caroline with Shawn Sr's, and Lexie with Tek's)
This week-more tragic news arrives...
(clips of Bo crying about Chelsea and Hope telling Bo "they can't lose him" and Mimi and Bonnie crying over Patrick)
and those that live on may be the ones who suffer the most.[/b
(clips of Maggie crying alone, Lexie packing her bags, Will by Chelsea's side, Bo and Hope arguing about Chelsea's role in the tr
1/6/06 (sorry for this being late-I will be on time the rest of the week as the episodes will be shorter now that things have calmed down. Enjoy!!!
-Carrie, Austin, Sami, Lucas, Alice, Doug, Julie, Jennifer, Frankie, Max, Abby, Bo, Hope, Caroline, Roman, Bonnie, Mimi, Shawn, and Belle all watch as the doctors prepare to deliver the grim news to Marlena and Maggie. The doctors look at both women and say that one of their husbands is gone and the other has slipped into a coma. They look at M
1/5/06 (sorry this is late guys-been busy-tomarrow's episode will be late too so stick with me-I hope this episode isn't too confusing since lots of characters are one and there is lots of action-ask questions please if there are any errors or confusions)
-Will is having trouble trying to find a way to help Chelsea. He is sure he has what he needs to help but isn’t a doctor and doesn’t know exactly what to do. Chelsea continues to scream in pain, begging for help. She then loses consciousn
1/4/06
-Billie is out on the hospital terrace with Kate comforting her over the Claire situation. Kate insists she is better no and that she doesn’t know why she broke down like that. Billie says she did it because she finally realized that her interference does nothing but make things worse, something that everyone has been trying to tell you. Kate says that she just wants what is best for her children but Billie says that Kate needs to back off and let nature take its course. Billie then
1/3/06
Show starts out with Maggie, Caroline, Doug,, Julie, Hope, Bo, Jen, Frankie, Abby, Max, Bonnie, Roman and most of the others huddled around the bar reacting to Celeste’s vision and to fears that there loved ones were hurt. The Hortons are worried about Mickey, the Brady’s are worried about Shawn Sr., Lexie is privately worried about Tek and hasn’t told anyone yet about talking to him and his phone going dead, and Sami and Lucas are worried about Will who is out with friends.-
-Maggie
Who's In?
Nothing new to report on this front except to look for Mandy Musgrave to return to her role of Chelsea Brady in mid-January for a short-term run (see below).
Who's Out?
Brock Pierce (Josh)- The recurring actor was let go for storyline reasons. The character simply never took off and it was decided to take Abby in a different romantic direction. The role will not be recast. The actor last aired December 21. Josh will simply leave town and never be heard from again.
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