DAYS: Behind the Scenes, Articles/Photos

[JAS0N47]

Yes, all of those extras above played multiple roles on the show through the years. Days had a steady group of background actors who would play all the small U/5 roles, and sometimes be used for bigger roles, such as Sid Conrad and, as you mentioned, Dick Gittings. Carol Conn I think was married to someone associated with the show, but I can't remember off the top of my head.

[amybrickwallace]

Speaking of vintage treasures, MeTV is now airing reruns of Celebrity Bowling!!!! Most of you know that this was Jed Allan's side gig while playing Don Craig on DAYS (in fact, Bill and Susan Hayes appeared on the show).

Here's the site, where episodes have been uploaded:

http://metvnetwork.com/videos/celebrity-bowling

Here's the episode featuring "Doug" and "Julie". Opposing them is Vince "Ben Casey" Edwards and Whitman "Grady Wilson" Mayo!!!

http://metvnetwork.com/videos/celebrity-bowling/celebrity-bowling-episode-134

[amybrickwallace]

Speaking of Mr. and Mrs. Hayes, today marks their ruby wedding anniversary - their 40th!!! October 12, 1974 - which, ironically, is the day my parents also tied the knot. Happily, both couples are still together!!!

[DRW50]

Thanks. I'll have to see if I get that.

[amybrickwallace]

The episode is right on the website - so the link above should work. Such a fun show!!

[jam6242]

That's a nice coincidence about your parents' wedding anniversary, amybrickwallace. The current issue of SOD has an interview with Bill and Susan about their anniversary. Here are a few articles about the wedding (sorry both are incomplete):

[DRW50]

That cover photo is so cute.

And it's the only real thing on that cover.

[amybrickwallace]

What a wonderful article!! Thank you for posting it - and I will pass along your congrats to my folks. Thanks for your well wishes.

Ironically, Mr. and Mrs. Hayes were doing a meet and greet in my town about 4 or so years ago. I really wanted to go, but at the time I was in an immobilizer and on crutches due to dislocating my left knee in a car crash. I wasn't able to drive again yet, and there was no one available to drive me to the event. Oh, well. Maybe they will visit again in the not so distant future. You never know.

Does anyone have the current SOD with their 40th anniversary interview? I'd love to read that, too.

I hope DAYS will commemorate the occasion. Yes, I know that Doug and Julie didn't actually tie the knot until 1976, but it would be lovely if they would still do a special episode for Mr. and Mrs. Williams AND their portrayers.

[JAS0N47]

Here's actress Sandy Roberts presenting Macdonald Carey (Tom) with a telegram from Screen Gems celebrating the 1,000th episode of "Days", which taped on October 14, 1969 and aired on October 29, 1969.

Here's the script cover from the 1,000th episode of "Days", which taped on October 14, 1969 and aired on October 29, 1969.

Here's the master telecast report from the 1,000th episode of "Days", which taped on October 14, 1969 and aired on October 29, 1969.

[amybrickwallace]

Those are great! Thanks for sharing them!!

[DRW50]

Thanks.

I guess Janene was a friend of Sandy's?

Sandy Roberts had a bit part in Medium Cool, one of those paranoia cult films of the late 60s.

Edited October 14, 2014 by DRW50

[amybrickwallace]

Here are Bill and Susan Hayes on Lifestyle TV Magazine:

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[reallyhateskateonlost]

The end on Monday. They had to pull a fast one like with Sreve in the coffin all those years ago.

[jam6242]

I believe Janene was a friend of Bill's during the storyline involving Kitty Horton's death. She had a flirtation with Doug when he first came to Salem. Joan Van Ark was playing the part by that time.

[DRW50]

Thanks. So she was around a few years?