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FROM JASON47'S COLLECTION: "ROOM FOR ONE MORE" PUBLICITY STILL OF PEGGY McCAY, 1962...
 

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FROM JASON47'S COLLECTION: "DAYS OF OUR LIVES" PUBLICITY STILL OF FRANCES REID & MACDONALD CAREY, MARCH 1978  (LISTING WRONG DEBUT DATE OF "DAYS")...
 
 
FROM JASON47'S COLLECTION: "NEVER SAY NEVER: THE DEIDRE HALL STORY" POSTCARD, 1995...
 
 
FROM JASON47'S COLLECTION: MACDONALD CAREY CHRISTMAS CARD, UNKNOWN YEAR...
 
 
FROM JASON47'S COLLECTION: KEN CORDAY AUTOGRAPHED BOOK INSCRIPTION, 2010...
 
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I have been watching some Days from 1984 and I was surprised at how close Marlena/Julie were.  It seems like a friendship that has been lost throughout the years and I am not sure why.  I know Doug/Julie were eventually made to be much older than Marlena/Roman/John and Hope/Bo became their peers, but it seems like a missed oppurtunity now.  It appears SSH and DH get along quite well, so it would be lovely once RC is gone to mine that friendship again especially considering recent circumstances.

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I think it's just like what you've said, @carolineg: Julie and Marlena's friendship was downplayed once Doug and Julie were "aged up" and Marlena, Roman and later John became peers with Bo and Hope.  By 1984, it seems, they really wanted Doug and Julie to be second in line after Tom and Alice as the show's matriarch/patriarch, but didn't want the same thing to happen with Roman and Marlena.

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Yes.  Julie is styled years older than Marlena and seems so much older, but i think IRL they are maybe 4 years apart?  Marlena does read younger, but at this point we all know they aren't 40, so it would be lovely to rekindle that relationship especially since they both lost the loves of their lives.  I know it will take approximately 10 years to show up onscreen because of tape dates, but it's a nice thought.

ETA-I should probably clarify I don't equate Deidre losing her on screen partner to SSH losing her real life and onscreen partner.

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I would agree.  Drake's passing leaves such a huge hole on the canvas.  Because who's the next patriarch?  LOL Josh Taylor's Roman?  Abe?  Steve?  It's a really big assignment for anyone to take on.  I might consider reaching out to Wayne Northrop to see if he's available.  Not to discount Drake for any single second as he's my fave, but that seems the most feasible in my head.

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Don't forget Marlena and Maggie were close too, a long time ago. Those three matriarchs could be front and center, maybe start a business together: Julie, Marlena, and Maggie. Despite behind-the-scenes drama, it would be girl power! But I'm not sure the actresses will Maintain their roles much longer, probably exhausted from learning lines and working. They could retire anytime now, but their beautiful legacy will live on forever.

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TV Guide listing for the debut

 DAYS OF OUR LIVES Macdonald Carey stars as Dr. Thomas Horton, professor of medicine in a New England college town. Also starred: Frances Reid as Horton’s wife, Marie Cheatham as their engaged daughter, John Clarke as their son Mickey, David McLean as attorney Craig Merrit and Charla Doherty as Julie Olsen, a spoiled neighborhood youngster. Today: Julie is caught shoplifting in a department store.

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I think it's clear at this point forcing Deidre and Suzanne to work together isn't a thing.  It was painful to watch during the Konstantin story.  I've already called Marlena/Maggie's friendship a loss in my head.  That's why I think it would perfect to re-ignite a Julie/Marlena friendship again.

You know, I think Deidre, Susan, and Suzanne are in for as long as they can be.  All 3 of them seem to really enjoy their characters and working on the show.

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That's the most feasible option in my head as well.  No offense to Josh Taylor, but DAYS needs Roman Brady now more than ever, and he's just not that guy.

I say, let JT go (with the option to bring him back later as Chris Kositchek, of course) and beg/plead/cajole Wayne Northrop to return as Roman.  In the meantime, give John Black a real send-off and give Marlena an appropriate amount of time to grieve.  Then, down the road, test a Roman/Marlena reunion, with the two working out their issues as Marlena gradually accepts John's death.

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I think it's very reasonable to bring Josh back as Chris and extend an offer to Wayne.  Obviously, Marlena needs to grieve and accept losing the love of her life and I could almost see her being an Alice-like figure.  In other ways, Marlena is just more of a romantic lead and Wayne's Roman would be the only viable option as a partner for her.  Obviously if Jed Allen was still alive I would consider him as well.  Like full circle for Marlena.  I don't want a Maggie/Konstantin placeholder romance for Marlena.

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