WEEK OF 11/26/06 EDITION

TRAGEDY ROCKS SALEM LIVES!!!

Salem is rocked by one tragedy after another this week on SALEM LIVES as the aftermath of last week's stunning events begins to fully be felt in town. "Without going into it much in spoilers, as I promised I would do until the end of the year, this week is total chaos," previews EP/HW Tim Lowery. "We have the tragic situation of Eric dying and the Brady's rallying around him, along with Nicole. Greta is there too and she feels bad for not sharing the truth about Eric's condition with everyone sooner so she is looking to make it up to everyone by making one last ditch effort to save Eric. She will turn in a shocking direction for help when it appears she has found something that will give Eric hope." Meanwhile, the Brady's have more tragedy on tap when the news of Chelsea and Abby's accident begins to spread. "I don't want to say much but things are not looking good for either of the girls," sighs Lowery. "Max will risk his life to save Abby and this will be a major turning point for Max. Laura will feel incredibly guilty for using Abby against Billie and failing to acknowledge what was really going on with her granddaughter. Jack and Billie aren't home yet so they don't know but, when they do find out, this will drastically effect them as well. It is truly tragic and it really hits the Brady's, who are already dealing with Eric's crisis, hard along with the Horton's."

While Salem is dealing with all that doom and gloom, some Salemites in Sydney are fighting for their lives. "We left the fans hanging on what would happen to Bo and they will just have to join us on Monday," teases Lowery. "I won't tell you whether he lives or dies but that this will lead to the beginning of a story that will unearth a long-buried secret that will be powerful for many characters and something the fans definitely won't expect. Shane and Kayla are also near-death and we will see Steve showing signs of "old" Steve, even though he doesn't realize it. He will actually say something to Kayla that the fans will love and he will really feel drawn to Kayla. He learns how strong her pull is to him. As for Shane, he will fight for life and his situation combined with all the tragedies surrounding the Brady's in Salem will warrant the return of Kimberly Brady in the coming weeks. The other characters will have to deal with what is going on here. The tension between Victor and Roman is at a high and we start to see them becoming vengeful rivals. Hope will feel tremendous guilt that she didn't give Bo a chance sooner or that she didn't fight harder to save him from getting involved in the Stefano/Victor war. Maggie and Victor grow closer because of her saving his life. Jack and Billie bond as well. Abe worries about Lexie, whose whereabouts along with Stefano's are unknown. Everyone is affected." By week's end, when some of the Sydney travelers begin to return home, they will be hit hard by the news of all the happenings in Salem. "The Sydney people return home thinking the worst is behind them and they are sadly mistaken and those in Salem are not expecting what they hear from the Sydney travelers either so it's like a wave of pain and suffering," says Lowery. "The aftermath of all this will play out as we approach the new year and will really play a HUGE role in some of the big events during the holidays. We will be ending stories while also building on others and even starting new ones. The fans will definitely want to be their for the ride that is coming up because it is unbeleivable."

COMINGS AND GOINGS

COMING

Patrick Muldoon (Austin Reed): Muldoon reprises the role of Austin Reed on November 30. "The fans will love how we do it," enthuses EP/HW Tim Lowery. "It's very similar to what was done with another recast a few years back. The scene where Muldoon steps in will be a real treat and a good reference to history for the fans."

Patsy Pease (Kimberly Brady): Pease is returning in December for what is said to be a limited run. Expect further details to follow once the deal is official.

GOING

Austin Peck (Austin Reed): Peck's last airdate is November 29 when he relinquishes his role back to it's original portrayer, Patrick Muldoon.

GRAPEVINE/RUMOR MILL

-It looks like the end for Eric and Nicole as Jensen Ackles and Arianne Zuker's short term runs appear to be ending in December.

-Insider whisperings suggest two BIG returns for the holidays, both of which will be a surprise. One of them is of lesser proportions but the other will be a return that will shake up many lives.

-Expect Christie Clark (Carrie) to remain MIA for most of December but to reappear again as the holidays draw near.

-Fans should expect Stefano (Joe Mascolo) and Lexie (Renee Jones) to be MIA for awhile. The war story is getting a break in December and the show is going to leave fans with the question of whether Lexie survived her gunshot wound for quite a while.

Previews and Peeks into Wk of 11/27/06

-Nicole and Eric share a tearful reunion.

-Nicole and the Brady's blast Greta for her part in keeping Eric's secret.

-Max risks it all for Abby.

-Shane and Kayla fight for life.

-Steve has an epiphany at Kayla's bedside.

-Bo's shooting leads to the beginning of what seems like a new mystery.

-Maggie and Victor grow closer, as do Jack and Billie.

-Laura breaks down.

-Greta turns to a shocking person for help.

-Is there hope for Eric?

RED LETTER DAYS!!!

Monday November 27: Several lives hang in the balance in both Salem and Sydney.

Friday December 1: A DECEMBER TO REMEMBER begins as several Sydney travelers return home with grim news and receive some shocking news themselves.

Next Week: One Salemite on the brink of death may have their miracle but are they out of the woods yet? An explosion rocks one Salemite’s home but whose? Will the occupants survive? Two families receive devestating news.