Week of 10/29/06 Edition

HAVING A BALL IN SALEM

SL's Maggie (Suzanne Rogers) is at the center of the festivities as November kicks off.

It's a huge week on Salem Lives as the Horton Halloween Ball takes center stage with a series of huge moments and big twists that will turn everything upside down. The week is so huge that EP/HW Tim Lowery is keeping his mouth shut in regards to details. "Let me put it this way," says Lowery. "This week will not be abundant with spoilers. We will give you enough to wet your appetities but this week is meant to be surprising and hardly predictable. It is our official kickoff to sweeps and you will see the same kind of thing during sweeps in regards to spoilers. I want this month to be one that amazes and just leaves people wanting more in December and part of that is being surprised so keep an eye out for spoilers but don't expect much detail at all this week or in the weeks ahead." So, what can be expected from the big fesitivities this week? Here is an some insight into some of the happenings at the ball so consider these part of the Peeks and Previews for the Week of October 30 :

-Sami and Alan close in on each other.

-The Horton's appeal to Maggie, who reaches her breaking point.

-Abe and Celeste try to get through to Lexie.

-Bo and Victor face off with Stefano and Lexie while Cassie remains loyal to the Dimera's in secret.

-Nicole misinteprets Eric and Greta's conversation and confronts them.

-Hope and Caroline try to convince Bo and Victor to end the war.

-Roman, Shane, Austin, and Lucas work to make sure Alan and Sami don't meet up.

-Maggie gets a special visitor.

-Jack and Billie try to work through their differences.

-Fate brings lovers and enemies together.

-DON'T MISS TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY which will feature a HUGE HALLOWEEN CLIFFHANGER as part of the big kickoff to NOVEMBER LIKE NO OTHER!!!

As to what is happening in addition to the ball, here is some more Peeks and Previews for the Week of October 30 :

-Things turn rowdy at Abby and Chelsea's party.

-Max and Cassie are drawn into a dangerous situation, forcing Max to be a hero.

-Kayla has a romantic fantasy about Steve and later finds her and Steve growing closer.

-Laura attacks Kate while Bill tries to keep both woman in line.

-Frankie stands by Billie, forcing Jack to choose as to who he believes.

-Will makes a new friend.

DO NOT MISS A DAY THIS WEEK!!

"The ball is intense, dramatic, and actually has some classic Halloween fright in it," promises Lowery. "I think the fans won't want to miss it because it is definitely memorable, as is the aftermath."

Red Letter Days!!!

Monday October 30: The ball takes several dramatic turns as the Horton's organize an intervention to save Maggie, who reaches her breaking point, and the great war in Salem heats up as Victor and Bo face off with Stefano and Lexie.

Tuesday October 31 and Wednesday November 1: TWO MUST SEE EPISODES FILLED WITH DRAMA, BIG MOMENTS, TWISTS, AND A HALLOWEEN CLIFFHANGER YOU MUST SEE. DON'T MISS IT!!!

Next Week: Steve crushes Kayla's dreams. Caroline comes to a frightening realization. Stefano and Lexie head for Australia. The rift between Jack and Billie grows. Victor and Bo learn of Stefano's plans, unaware they are falling into his trap. Lucas and Austin fight over Sami. Cal meets Dr. Katherine Harcourt.

COMINGS AND GOINGS

COMING

Terri Garber (Dr. Katherine C. Harcourt): As previously mentioned, the actress has won the role and will debut as the psychiatrist of Cal Winters (Josh Taylor) on November 10.

John Clarke (Mickey Horton): As previously mentioned, the original cast member returns for a brief visit on October 31 and November 1.

RUMOR MILL/GRAPEVINE!!!

-Expect that big recast announcement tomarrow and it is a doozy!!!

-Look for lots of Steve and Kayla (Stephen Nichols and Mary Beth Evans) in the next two months.

-Fans may want to hold on to their seat as the final two weeks of November will not make for a happy Thanksgiving. In fact, they will make for a BLOODY one.

-Rumor has it Alexis Thorpe (Cassie) will be upped to contract status as big story is planned for her in the new year.

-Look for a new family to come to Salem starting with the patriarch of the family, who will end up in Victor's (John Aniston) employ. Look for this new family to debut in December.

-It is not looking like a pleasent holiday season for the Brady's or the Deveraux's.