WEEK OF JANUARY 3, 2007 EDITION

***THIS IS A VERY SHORT EDITION OF THE INSIDER. THE SPOILERS WILL BE VERY LIGHT IN AN EFFORT TO MAKE SURE READERS DON'T LEARN WHAT HAPPENS NEXT AHEAD OF TIME. LOOK FOR THIS WEEK'S PROMO TO BE POSTED AFTER WEDNESDAY'S EPISODE TO AVOID SPOILERS. WE WERE SUPPOSED TO POST AN EPISODE TODAY BUT OPTED TO PREEMPT TODAY'S EPISODE. WE HAD TWO EPISODES THAT COULD'VE BEEN COMBINED SO WE ARE GOING TO DO THAT AND GO WITH 3 THIS WEEK. HERE IS SOME SHORT PREVIEWS AND A SNEAK PEEK INTO NEXT WEEK. NEXT WEEK'S SL INSIDER WILL FEATURE AN INTERVIEW WITH ME ON WHAT IS COMING IN 2007 and SOME MORE IN DEPTH 2007 PREVIEWS WILL BE POSTED TOO ALONG WITH THE PROMO FOR NEXT WEEK. ***

IN THE SPOTLIGHT WITH ROSCOE BORN (JAMES MCCLURE)

I=Interviewer

RB=Roscoe Born

I: Thanks for joining us. How exciting for you to be on Salem Lives!!

RB: Yes! I was shocked when they called me. The writers and producers wanted to meet with me and we discussed the role. I must confess I didn't think the role was anything special. It seemed cut and dry and vert short-term but there are many layers to James and so much to do with him story-wise.

I: The daytime world has been waiting for you to land something since you run on Y&R ended. Is James anything like Tom Fisher?

RB: No. There may look like there are similarities at first but there isn't. Once the story develops, the fans will see that. James is very complex then he seems and that is why I took on this role. It's challenging but I am looking forward to the road ahead.

I: Is James like anyone else you played?

RB: Hmm...I probably shouldn't say. I don't want to give away too much and I might if I an answer in detail here. I will just say he has some qualities from many of the roles I played. Fans will just have to see for themselves.

I: What can you tell us about James?

RB: Well, he is an ex-con. We don't know how he got released or what he did intially but that is explained shortly. He has a wife and two kids, who he struggles to support. He takes a job with Victor (John Aniston) but he seems very shifty, as fans already know from my first episode on Dec. 26. There is alot to him that will slowly be revealed but those are the basics.

I: Who do you interact with besides, obviously, Victor (John Aniston)?

RB: Again, don't want to give out too much. I interact with everyone in Victor's organization so that gives you some hints. Here is another that I will give you but I won't elaborate on it. I interact early on with a popular Salem female and I think that will be a shock to fans.

I: Hmm...interesting. It seems they are bringing the McClure family on to interact with James.

RB: Yeah. They are casting the wife and two kids, who will play a role in helping the fans understand the character of James. They are pivotal in the story that is going on. They will be around very soon.

I: Can't wait! Can you tell us how long James will be around? Could your stay be extended?

RB: All depends. I know how far into the year the story goes, as of right now, and I know the plan that is set for James barring any changes. I will just take it one day at a time and enjoy. I love it so far and I love what I am doing here so we'll see.

I: Thanks for joining us. We wish you continued success and look forward to seeing the story play out.

RB: Thanks. I am sure you and the fans won't be disappointed.

Previews and Peeks into Wk of 1/3/07

-Chaos erupts in the ballroom.

-The mystery surrounding Marlena deepens.

-Max has a romantic surprise for Abby

-Cal has a memory flash.

-Eric and Nicole make a big decision.

-Cassie collapses.

Next Week: Cassie's illness worsens. Abby and Chelsea learn the truth about their conditions. Cal and Katherine see another side of each other.