WEEK OF 9/3/07 EDITION

INSIDER SPECIAL FEATURE

FANTASTIC FALL PREVIEWS

"It's going to be incredible," says EP/HW Tim Lowery. "My co-EP/HW and I are so excited about what the Fall will bring. We have adventure, romance, mystery, intrigue, and great drama complete with big shocks and surprises. It's everything one is looking for and more. There will also be some big events but don't look for any cruise ships (laughs). There might also be a wedding...or two...stay tuned."

ORPHEUS: "He is a marked man. Roman is going after him with everything he has while Victor and Stefano are also waiting in the wings. Orpheus will have to dodge a few bullets and will also have to face his past. Let's also not forget the infamous Sami Brady, who he is holding in captivity. A discovery she makes could really turn things upside down."

ROMAN/MARLENA: "While Marlena struggles with her recovery and getting her life together, Roman launches an all out war on Orpheus and Stefano. The wedge between Roman and Marlena will widen and Marlena's mental stability will be at risk. Marlena will fight for their love and their family. She is Roman's anchor and she isn't going to let him slip away."

BO/HOPE/STEVE/KAYLA: "Hope and Steve go on a journey into their past that tosses them into a mystery that involves many characters, including two characters from the past that will make longtime fans very happy to see them. Bo will deal with all the family problems at home, along with Kayla and Caroline, while also worrying about Hope. Bo and Kayla will begin to become suspicious and they have a right to be as Steve and Hope will be doing more then seeking out answers..."

VICTOR/STEFANO: "Their war heats up as casualties will begin to pile up on both sides, beginning with Greta. Greta's accident will shakes things up on several levels and will amp things up to the point where we finally see the true length to which both men will go to protect those they love. This story will bring in many beloved characters once again and the level of carnage in this story will be shocking."

SAMI/LUCAS/WILL: "Sami will make a shocking discovery while in captivity with Orpheus. As for when she will get home, stay tuned. Meanwhile, Lucas has his hands full with Joelle, who isn't prepared to give up on using him for her own means. Little does Lucas know the lengths to which Joelle will go to get what she wants. Lucas's life is about to become a nightmare. Look for a new criminal to play a big role in this story. Also, look for Will to seek help to deal with the aftermath of the horrible events in his life."

JACK/BILLIE/ELIZABETH/ALEXANDER: "The reveal that Alexander is Jack's son shakes up Jack and Billie's relationship. There is also alot more to Elizabeth then meets the eye. This is all just the tip of the iceberg as family problems and a dark secret from the past will be further thorns in the sides of Jack and Billie as they strive to make their relationship work. You know what they say...love isn't easy."

FORREST/ABBY/MAX: "Max will do everything in his power to save Abby from Forrest, who he views as a threat. The question is...is Forrest a threat? With each passing day, Forrest and Abby's bond grows stronger. Max enlists the help of Stephanie and other family members but will it be enough? Look for some stunning reveals in regards to Forrest as we approach November sweeps. Also, look for Forrest to make a stunning request of Abby by the end of October."

MAGGIE: "Maggie will make an interesting purchase in September and will partner with another Salem resident on a new business venture. She will try to stay out of Victor's business but can't help being drawn in. Look for them to share a special moment toward the end of the Fall."

FRANKIE/GRETA: "Frankie is right by Greta's side after her accident. Will she survive? Look for Frankie to be drawn into Jack and Billie's problems while also assisting Max with helping Abby."

LEXIE/ABE/CELESTE: "Lexie will admit she saw Abe and Celeste kiss. There is definitely something brewing between Abe and Celeste. Lexie and many others can see it and it's only a matter of time before Abe and Celeste see it too. Meanwhile, Lexie and Cassie feud over the Dimera legacy and Lexie will begin to question what she got herself into by agreeing to Tony's plan."

CASSIE: "She will face Stefano's wrath after what she did to Greta. She will continue to fight tooth and nail to impress Stefano, even if that means hurting those that care about her. It's success at all costs for her."

TONY/ANNA: "Tony will become immersed in a mystery having to do with the diary entry he found belonging to Daphne. He will also have his hands full with Cassie, who finds herself the victim of Tony and Lexie's plan to bring down Stefano backfiring. As for Anna, she gets mixed up in a messy situation and it just might have to be Tony to the rescue."

KATE/MIRANDA: "Obviously, there is a history here. We will learn quite a bit about Kate this Fall. Miranda has alot of layers to her and it's going to be fun to explore them. Look for a big reveal involving Miranda by September's end."

NICOLE: "Nicole plots revenge on those who wronged her but finds her plans derailed by two new women in town. This mother/daughter team is a force to be reckoned with. Look for Nicole to come across a big secret by November's end."

BYRNE AND HENDRICKSON JOIN SALEM LIVES!!

As loyal Salem Lives fans know, this past Spring we had an event called SALEM LIVES: VENDETTA. This event featured a game that was based on trivia and commenting and the winner was Tishy and the runner up was daysfan. Their prize? Well, Tishy gets to write a major character for the blog that will appear for at least 8 weeks while daysfan gets to create a minor character that will last at least 4 weeks. Well, both Tishy and daysfan got together and opted to have their characters be in story together, thereby making it easier for us to write both characters into story. They also chose the performers for the roles.

Therefore, on the FALL PREMIERE in SEPTEMBER 4, the characters of Jean and Allyson (Ally) Matthews will debut in the form of Martha Byrne (Lily, ATWT) and Elizabeth Hendrickson (ex-Maggie, AMC). Both roles are expected to last for at least two months but fan reaction will also be the judge of how long both stay around. "We'll see," says EP/HW Tim Lowery. "Roman and I will wait and see how it goes but we thank Tishy and daysfan for creating such great characters and making it so easy to write these characters in. By connecting both characters in story together, we were able to seamlessly write these two characters in and actually enhance story we already had planned. Tishy and daysfan did a great job and Roman and I are both excited about the potential of this story and the characters."

Again, both characters debut on Tuesday September 4, Salem Lives' Fall Premiere.

PREVIEWS AND PEEKS INTO WEEK OF 9/4/07

-Greta's life hangs by a thread.

-Two new women head for Salem.

-Lucas sets Joelle straight.

-Victor and Greta's secret is out.

-Forrest panics and decides to take action.

-Tony, Hope, and Steve are drawn into a mystery.

-Victor confronts Stefano.

-Orpheus tortures Sami.

HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK: TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 4

IT'S THE FALL PREMIERE OF SALEM LIVES!! GRETA'S LIFE HANGS IN THE BALANCE WHILE TWO NEW WOMEN (MARTHA BYRNE AND ELIZABETH HENDRICKSON) HEAD FOR SALEM!!

NEXT WEEK: Fate forces Maggie to make a career decision. Roman and Victor plot against Stefano. Abby has her first therapy session. Tony, Hope, and Steve are held at gunpoint.