DAYS: Jason47 announces special treat for "Days" viewers (and historic soap fans in general)

[JAS0N47]

JASON47 ANNOUNCES A VERY SPECIAL TREAT FOR "DAYS" VIEWERS AS THE SHOW CELEBRATES ITS 48TH ANNIVERSARY!

While the kids are getting ready to go trick or treating next week, "Days" fans will soon have some special treats of their own to enjoy. For the first time since their original airings in 1965, fans will now have the opportunity to watch the complete 3rd, 4th and 5th episodes of "Days", which originally aired during the show's first week on the air.

While SoapNet has aired the 1st and 2nd episodes of "Days" in recent years, the 3rd, 4th and 5th episodes (which originally aired November 10-12, 1965), have been rarely seen by anyone in the past 48 years. The episodes include the debuts of Julie's parents, Ben and Addie, as well as her brother, Steven. Episode highlights include a young Julie arguing with her parents after committing a crime (think of it as the 1965 version of Jennifer vs. JJ); Tony Merritt saying goodbye to his fiancee, Marie Horton, and heading to Boston, where he starts to develop unusual symptoms; and a fun scene in the Horton Living Room (yes, the same set that is still used today) between the series' trio of long-time stars Macdonald Carey (Tom), Frances Reid (Alice) and John Clarke (Mickey). The episodes also include the first-ever flashback footage on the show, as well as the first airing of the full end credits. Also, be on the lookout during the "Days" theme...it is not yet Macdonald Carey saying the familiar introduction, but announcer Ed Prentiss instead. Carey did not start doing the intro until March 1966.

One episode will be released each week, with episode 3 starting tomorrow (10/25/13), episode 4 (11/1/13) and episode 5 coming out on the show's 48th anniversary (11/8/13). In the meantime, if you've yet to watch the first two episodes of "Days", which have been available online for years, please do so with the links below.

For the "Days" pilot episode of 11/8/65, visit http://jason47.com/days/45tribute1.html
For episode # 2 (11/9/65), visit http://jason47.com/days/45tribute2.html

UPDATE: JASON47 PRESENTS...EPISODE # 3, NOVEMBER 10, 1965

"Days" fans, head on over to http://www.jason47.com and watch Episode # 3, now available for the first time since its original airing 48 years ago on November 10, 1965!

Watch as a bratty teenage Julie (Charla Doherty) argues with her parents, Ben (Robert Knapp) and Addie (Patricia Huston), over her stealing a mink from a department store (which she did in the pilot episode). Plus, see a young John Clarke (Mickey) and Marie Cheatham (Marie).

No, that's not Macdonald Carey doing the familiar opening, but announcer Ed Prentiss, who did the opening from November 1965-March 1966.

Be sure to watch the end credits too, and look for "Days" co-creators Ted Corday and Irna Phillips.

Stay tuned in the coming weeks as Episodes # 4 and # 5 are released!

[DRW50]

This is a wonderful treat. I can't wait to watch these. Thank you.

[jo.frank88]

Amazing!!!! Thanks so much Jason!!

[YRBB]

Ooooooh! I'm already planning a five day DAYS run of the first five episodes. Excitingness.

[SalemPlace]

Great!!! Thanks Jason!

[Khan]

I'm looking forward to watching these as well!

[Nate4]

OMG! This is so cool!

[SoapDope]

I wish Y&R would do something like that and show the entire first week. That will never happen.

[Gray Bunny]

Cool beans!

[JAS0N47]

"Days" fans, head on over to http://www.jason47.com and watch Episode # 3, now available for the first time since its original airing 48 years ago on November 10, 1965!

Watch as a bratty teenage Julie (Charla Doherty) argues with her parents, Ben (Robert Knapp) and Addie (Patricia Huston), over her stealing a mink from a department store (which she did in the pilot episode). Plus, see a young John Clarke (Mickey) and Marie Cheatham (Marie).

No, that's not Macdonald Carey doing the familiar opening, but announcer Ed Prentiss, who did the opening from November 1965-March 1966.

Be sure to watch the end credits too, and look for "Days" co-creators Ted Corday and Irna Phillips.

Stay tuned in the coming weeks as Episodes # 4 and # 5 are released!

[will81]

Wow, thanks so much for this

[DRW50]

Jason47 has uploaded episode #4. I wasn't expecting to see a young Steve Olson (complete with Beatles muzak).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6v53iaXyFuw

I was surprised at how combative and hostile the Hortons were at this point.

Why was this Addie recast?

I wonder if the story of Marie with father and son was too much for viewers at the time.

[JAS0N47]

Flip Mark only did this episode and one more the following week. Steve was never seen again until Stephen Schnetzer played him in 1977.

Addie & Ben were gone from the show by February 1966...perhaps Pat Huston was unavailable (or Pat Barry made a better impression in her audition) when the character was brought back in 1971.

[DRW50]

Huston seems to have not acted any from 1968 to 1985, so you may be right.

Did they always plan to write Julie's parents out so early?

[JAS0N47]

I don't know, that was during the time Ken Rosen left as head writer, and Peggy Phillips was working alone for a few months (along with script writer Pat Falken Smith) before Bill Bell signed on in May 1966 (for episodes airing in July 1966). They brought back Pat Huston for some small roles in the late 80s/early 90s if I remember correctly.