WEEK OF 2/12/07 EDITION

SPECIAL VALENTINE'S DAY INSIDER SPOTLIGHT: MATTHEW ASHFORD (JACK) AND JULIE PINSON (BILLIE) DISCUSS A POSSIBLE "JILLIE" PAIRING, THE UPCOMING "VENDETTA" EVENT, AND WHETHER JACK CAN LIVE ON WITHOUT JENNIFER.

Interviewer: Hey, guys. Happy Valentine's day.

Julie Pinson: How perfect! We get to be in the Valentine's day edition, Matt.

Matthew Ashford: Yeah. Guess we are going places (laughs).

I: So, it seems Salem Lives has been building a "Jillie" pairing since Jennifer's death last summer? How do feel about that?

JP: I love it!!! Matt and I have talked about it and wanted it for so long. It's interesting. We love the dynamic. It's been so great.

MA: Yeah. I love Missy and Jack and Jen but I like this too. The dynamic we have right now with the current story where Jack and Billie are working together on a case is very much like the Jack and Jen days. It's not going to be the same as them but what Jack and Billie are slowly building to is similar in the sense that they love adventures and thrive on getting to the bottom of these mysteries that Salem always seems to have.

I: Can Jack live on without Jennifer? That seems to be the big question. Also, are you two worried about resistance from fans who don't like Billie and are hardcore Jack and Jen fans if "Jillie" gets serious?

JP: There is always going to be reactions like that. I'm used to it. It's better with Jennifer off and Missy having left on her own. Before, when I was coming between Bo and Hope on screen it was hard because there was no way to beat that. In this case, Jennifer is dead and Missy is gone of her own will. People have been more accepting then we thought. I think it will be fine. As for Jack, of course he can live on. I think Matt will tell you that Jack was a interesting character prior to Jennifer.

MA: Absolutely. My character has alot of layers and loads to explore. Jennifer will always be an important part of who Jack is but the character doesn't live and die on whether Jennifer is there or not. I think Julie is right about the resistance though. Most fans have been very accepting and I think Missy leaving of her own will helped, as did Jennifer being killed how she did it. There will always be resistance but the writing can beat that and convince people to have a change of heart.

I: Now, tell us a bit about "VENDETTA," which begins March 1.

JP: Well, it's pretty much already being played out and has been since the MCF showed up in Fall. The official event begins March 1 and it's great. It's so creative in that it draws in the whole canvas and builds to a huge event. We can't say much but it's great story and Jack, Billie, and a few others are going to piecing together the mystery. The best part is fans get to be involved in helping solve the mystery by way of the weekly clips, clues, etc.

MA: Yeah, it's really great. I know Passions was doing similar things like this and one of them had the same title but the story is just great. The game and fan interactive factor is really great. It's nothing without the story and the story is fantastic. The fans are going to be really into it.

I: Well, we know you are busy and have to get back to taping so, thanks again and, hopefully, we will talk to you again.

JP: Yeah. They are calling us to set. It was fun and we all the fans enjoy what is coming up. Happy Valentine's Day!!

MA: Thank you and Happy Valentine's Day!! We hope the fans are pleased with what's coming.

COMINGS AND GOINGS

COMING

Amelia Marshall (Dr. Barbara Harris): Marshall makes her first appearance as Bo's (Peter Reckell) psychiatrist on February 16. The role is recurring.

Previews and Peeks into Wk of 2/12/07

-Nicole thinks she has received her miracle.

-Chelsea is put in an impossible position.

-Abby and Max reach a turning point.

-Eric and Nicole vow to take action to make their dream come true.

-Carrie and Sami put the past behind them.

-Cassie vows revenge.

-Carrie and Austin reunite.

-Valentine's Day brings some couples together and sees others torn apart.

-Jack and Billie share a close moment.

-Steve and Kayla share a special moment as he has a breakthrough.

-Passion ignites for Cal and Katherine.

-Sami and Lucas vow to build a future together.

-Roman reaches Marlena.

-James learns what JJ and Angel know.

-Hope and Caroline worry about Bo.

-Kim tells Roman it's time to come clean.

-Bo remembers everything.

-Will bears witness to Alan's wrath.

RED LETTER DAYS!!

Monday February 12: Chelsea is put in an impossible position as Abby and Max reach a turning point. On this same day, Sami begs for forgiveness as Carrie has a change of heart.

Wednesday February 14: A special Valentine's Day episode as Carrie and Austin reunite, Steve and Kayla share a special moment, Roman reaches Marlena, Sami and Lucas pledge their love, and passion ignites for Cal and Katherine.

Friday February 16: A HUGE episode that changes everything as Will bears witness to Alan's wrath and Bo remembers everything. DON'T MISS THIS EPISODE as a shocking act is committed and a long buried secret is revealed!!!

Next Week: Bo confronts Kim and Roman. Caroline learns the truth. The MCF takes action to cover his or her own tracks. Marlena threatens James. Lexie and Stefano return to Salem. Julie tries to persuade Victor to return to Salem. Maggie's drinking becomes worse. Eric and Nicole have hope. Abby lashes out at Chelsea. Carrie contemplates telling the truth. Murder rocks Salem.