Wendy

This one I remember quite well! The guy excelled at playing menacing criminals. Had no idea he had passed away so recently. Thanks for the entertainment, Mr. Gibb!

Found this on BlueSky, posted just recently. Just an example of the hilarity of SORAS. Sarah lashing out regarding Neil and Maggie's affair behind Mickey's back, so she arranged to have Maggie find her in bed with Neil (who was retconned himself as her bio dad [Lane Davies' Evan Whyland was actually the dad, if I recall!], and Sarah didn't know, obviously!). All the way back in 1991. LOL! Sarah Horton must have found that fountain of youth!

The Steve/Kayla stuff looks good, anyway!

Oh, that disaster was epic. Yeah, Wayne should have just returned as Roman. Maybe explain JT's Roman as Chris Kositchek with a mind-altering brain chip. (On this show, it would work. But then, how to explain the Bradys having been so dumb? LOL!)

Especially when you consider that Taylor has now played Roman the longest. (Look, I have nothing against the man, but if he had to come back, it should have been as his former Chris Kositchek character! Even almost 30 years on, I still don't think of him as Roman Brady.)

I have read that Deidre's return in 1991 hinged on having Wayne return, too, at her request. So, if Wayne/original Roman didn't return, there is a chance that Deidre/Marlena wouldn't have either. It just worked out better for her in terms of reintegrating into the canvas than it did for Wayne Northrop. (Although, I think James Reilly had responsibility as far as that went. Wasn't he the one who didn't think there was story for Roman, leading to Wayne being fired? I liked John/RoJohn, but Wayne had a legacy on the show that should have/could have been respected, too, if written better.)

I preface this with the usual disclaimer that I hold the unpopular opinion of not shipping John/Marlena, but even I knew the significance of their reunion on the docks (Doc on the docks!) in 1991, with John - at that point - still believing he was Roman. Of course, the fallout from that, the two Romans, the gorgeous Chichen Itza remote in Mexico (back when soaps still had a budget!), and everything in between with Bo, Carly, Isabella (who had just discovered she was pregnant with Brady), well...it kept me watching. As much of a colossal mess that John Black later became, I still respect Days for not firing Drake Hogestyn (he did earn his own popularity when playing Roman), since that's usually the fate of recast actors when the original actors return to a role, and the whole saga fueled stories years down the line. Besides their former "brotherly" relationship, maybe it's another reason why John/Bo remained close. Both of them experienced their wives returning from the dead. LOL! In all seriousness, as much as Alison Sweeney's SORAS'ed Sami did shake things up, I still think the show chickened out in aging the twins when it did, since the consequences could have also driven story, i.e. maybe John suing for visitation and the Bradys being torn, Carrie caught between love and loyalty for two fathers, etc. It would have been messy, but a mess rooted in history and realism, no sci-fi needed! But Marlena's return was a ripple effect for John, the Bradys, Isabella, and the 'real' Roman himself. Objectively, it was a big moment that paid hefty dividends soap-wise.

Huh! This, I didn't know! 😊

Just another needless mistake on top of many as far as Days goes. Sigh...

Posting this in the Politics forum for the obvious connection. At this rate, everyone needs to just cancel Amazon altogether: https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/apprentice-reboot-donald-trump-jr-host-amazon-1236733857/

Optimist. It's clear no one behind the scenes possesses any logic regarding all of the WTF decisions, pairings, and plot points (can't really call them stories) going on.

Unlike the assassination attempt that involved Donnie wearing a Kotex on his ear for his cult, surprisingly, while it does sound like Dana Bash and those on TV are trying to make fetch happen again, online, while there are some videos, the mood seems...almost blasé. Even down to others asking if this was staged for Trump's ballroom. In other words, the usual bobbing talking heads are still at it. They always will be. But it seems like many more are just shrugging and/or tired. With the Iran War still happening and the economy in the toilet, the average person may have other things on his or her mind. Hell, Iran used it to drop its latest Lego video: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/us-israel-iran-war-iran-drops-lego-style-clip-mocking-trump-over-white-house-dinner-shooting-11411553

This latest incident is ironic considering the talk of the last assassination attempt being staged [which, if ever proven, could put Donnie in a world of hurt since someone did end up dead!]. Considering Trump's cratering support and lack of security (which is usually a big no no when a POTUS is around!), I would not be at all shocked if this was another fake attempt for the benefit of the press, to help Donnie shore up some goodwill and support from his easily-duped base, at the very least.

I hope the recent gun stuff with Stephanie isn't signalling her shooting Jeremy and killing him. He is as much a legacy character as she is and a Horton. But I forgot: TPTB have no use for Hortons these days, especially male Hortons for whatever stupid reason. But it would explain his sudden exit. Even though Michael Roark should still be on.

Victoria Kiriakis is finally being aged up. Per another site (unsure if it is allowed, so no link, but it can be easily looked up), Angelica Nero takes over the role this month. Seems she is a musical prodigy that has musical videos online covering Lady Gaga and The Beatles. And she looks like she can't be more than 3 or 4!

Yeah, and either Drucker or Maxam - or both! - have a jones for the Dimeras. Frankly, once Joe Mascolo died, that should have been the end of them with new villains taking over. And as far as I'm concerned, Dimeras were only supposed to come to town, stir up trouble, then exit until the next round [under Stefano]. Instead, TPTB have made them a core family! And...no. Just no. That is the Hortons and Bradys. But, as usual, it seems these writers have no interest in writing for good, if flawed, families and use those families creatively [good does not have to mean boring! They weren't when they both started!] and instead just want to push more Dimeras. And it's tired.

For some reason, this show seems to have something against male Horton relatives. I agree that getting rid of Michael Roark is a big mistake. One of many on this show.

Sofia Mattsson is only 34 and, IMO, looks it. I know soaps are wonky with actors' ages as far as playing parents and kids, but - like with Gabi/Ari - she would look like Tate's sister rather than mother. (Not that that would stop the show, obviously.)

Is Chloe needed? Not really. Which is exactly why the show probably WOULD bring her back...and then, as per the pattern, promptly tire of her a week later.

Or maybe Lynn wanted time off to work on her ranch and be with Wayne (until he obviously couldn't work on that ranch anymore. Dementia is a cruel disease!).

If the people of Hungary can oust their despot, so can we in the US. And we have to, if we have any hope of maintaining the crumbs that remain of our democracy. Consider, too, that the Hungarian election had 77% turnout! Makes the US look like the apathetic mess it is. And says how much other countries do NOT take democracy for granted as so many here obviously - and sadly and foolishly - have. And on the topic of Pope Leo, what a wonderful speech.

I still think that may be a possibility, considering recent news... Which is...

I am a lapsed Catholic, but wow, do I love Pope Leo. And the fact that this scumbag administration THREATENED him should be grounds for removal. But what do I know?

+1 Why this show continues on with this ZZZQuil equivalent is anyone's guess.

Well, whatever Ungaro was insinuating about Melania, it has to be significant, or why the press conference no one asked for? (Seriously, Melania took gasoline to her involvement with Epstein, Donnie too. Maybe she is trying to get Donnie sent to prison or whatnot. 😎 ) Whatever is going on, these bottom feeders deserve each other and all the misery attached.