The man is a powerhouse actor. Victor has way too much history to just be a name. It amazes me how much lately they've got Phillip using the Kiriakis name and such for power, but yet the man that made that name what it is doesn't do a thing. Why not have some scenes with Phillip and Victor talking. Kate and Vic also have had a nice relationship, why not let her go to him sometimes...

i agree with that ...and then VIVIAN can return and break them up!

The thing is John Aniston has been marginalized on the show and there is no way in hell that Louise Sorel will ever be on the show (which is a damn shame).

well seh was considering it when HS first came back not sure about now thow...

I would love to see John Aniston given more to do! Especially considering Philip is chanelling his Kiriakis side.

I consider the Kiriakises to be a once-core family alongside the Bradys, DiMeras and sadly depleted Hortons. Given that the Bradys and DiMeras are all up in each other's business, the time is ripe to bring Victor and the Ks back into the spotlight as he grooms Philip to be his heir, coming up against Bo (the "lost" son) while also sparring with Kate. And why not let him interfere with Billie's life, given that Julie Pinson has so little story? I could see him being the all-powerful father figure she never really had. That would possibly affect Chelsea, too, tying the Kiriakises even more directly to the canvas.

Not to mention all the stuff Philip is up to with Belle, Chloe and Shawn.

LOL, can you tell I love the Kiriakises? They and the Alamains. If ever Days loses a significant portion of its great cast (which I hope never happens, but you know what I mean), then it would be great to bring back Vivian, Ivaaaaaahhhhn, Lawrence, Carly and Nicholas, too.

Can't his daughter get him some interesting gigs?

I didnt even know he was still on teh show

His last appearance was John's funeral...

Yes, that's what I've been saying for almost a year now. John Aniston is one of the best actors on Days and Victor is one of my alltime favorite characters. He was only on for eight (!!!) episodes in 2007.

I've always said I wish DAYS would explore some kind of triangle w/ Victor, Caroline and Maggie. He has history w/ Caroline - but, at the same time, Caroline and Maggie are very good friends.

John will be back soon so we may all get our wish.

John Aniston is back this week as Victor.

For how long though?

For how long though?

It seems at least through February but no one really knows. It seems indefinite.