DAYS: R.I.P. Drake Hogestyn (John Black, Days of our Lives)

[carolineg]

They don't even have a kitchen lol.  This penthouse logistically makes no sense.  Is every other room in the house just attached to one long hallway?

The worst part for me is that I had no warning.  One day she just mentioned to John off handedly that she sold it.  I never got to say goodbye!!

Edited October 6, 2024 by carolineg

[Liberty City]

Absolutely. It's a magical hallway without endless possibilities. Reminds me of a comedy series set.

[carolineg]

Since Steve and Kayla's house is basically the same set with a kitchen I wish the show could have figured out a way to keep the OG penthouse and use it for multiple sets. I remember hearing it was just too large, but I honestly wouldn't care if they used it for several different couples.  It's better than what we have now.

[Liberty City]

So many sets are the same set, just re-decorated to appear different. It's so cheap in every sense of the damn word. Beyond the penthouse, I'd really like to see the original hospital set return. This smaller version of the already small set is just not cutting it.

[j swift]

Was the arched wooden doorway with the wrought iron peephole in Marlena's penthouse?  It was memorable, but seemed out of place with the rest of the architecture. 

Also, remember the silly scene in the Melaswen plot when Doc fell from the balcony of her penthouse on the Friday cliffhanger, but landed on an awning?

Edited October 6, 2024 by j swift

[carolineg]

Yes, Marlena had the wooden door with the peephole.  I loved that touch.  I never thought it was out of place with the rest of the set, but I hated the painting she had right by the door.  It was like Madonna and child or something.  It was ugly.

I thought Marlena fell on Sami when she fell from the balcony lol.  It is possible those were two separate penthouse falls though.

[Titus Andronicus]

Marlena had a lot of falls from balconies over the years. You think she'd start avoiding them, loll.

[Antoyne]

And then she killed her little brother and happily dated her uncle. Also I preferred the actress that played Chelsea prior to Rachel Melvin a whole lot more. Rachel Melvin and Molly Burnett were very similar to me.

 

I hate this set so much. 

[Bright Eyes]

Would it be overshadowing to have Dick Van Dyke return for John's memorial? I wonder how they'll reference his character at all. I would at least have him be an off-screen presence.

[JAS0N47]

DRAKE HOGESTYN...PHOTOS: PLAYING FOR UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA IN 1975; DRAKE SIGNS WITH THE YANKEES; DRAKE'S FIRST GAME BOXSCORE (DEBUT WITH MINOR LEAGUE YANKEES) FROM JUNE 22, 1976...

 

Photo # 1: From the Tampa Times, April 3, 1975, here is a photo of Drake Hogestyn reaching 1st base for the University of South Florida. Photo # 2: From the Tampa Tribune, June 1976...A story on Drake Hogestyn signing with the Yankees. Photo # 3: Drake Hogestyn makes his professional baseball debut with the Oneonta Yankees (a minor league club) on June 22, 1976. In his first-ever professional game, Drake got a hit and scored a run, but his Oneonta team lost 11-5 to Elmira.

 

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[DRW50]

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[janea4old]

As posted much earlier on this thread,
Deidre released a statement on October 2nd via Access Hollywood.
https://www.accessonline.com/articles/days-of-our-lives-icon-deidre-hall-speaks-out-on-drake-hogestyns-death-exclusive

On Oct. 21st, Deidre posted that same statement on her IG.
https://www.instagram.com/deidrehall_official/p/DBZlBGcyZtH/
 

 

deidrehall_official

For nearly 4 decades, Marlena Evans and I have loved the same man. Marlena’s John is an iconic hero, and unfailingly rescuing her from all matter of villains. My acting partner was incredibly professional from the moment he entered the studio; flawless in his preparation and ready for any eventuality in any scene. He was gracious and kind to everyone, from the executive staff to the night crew. Drake loved what he did and adored and respected everyone with whom he did it. Having said that, we always knew that his two greatest loves were his family and the Yankees. Victoria and their children were truly the center of his life. Drake is dearly loved by everyone who ever knew him and he will be missed beyond measure. We will continue, as he always encouraged us, to swing for the fences.
 

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Many of the current and former cast commented on Deidre's IG post.

comments on Deidre's IG:
Many have of the cast already released statements separately.

Just posting here ones I hadn't seen yet:

morganfairchild1
I’m so very sorry, Deidre

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Edited October 24, 2024 by janea4old

[janea4old]

https://www.tvinsider.com/1159042/alison-sweeney-drake-hogestyn-days-of-our-lives-memories-interview/

[janea4old]

October 18, 2024 Michael Fairman interview with Casey Moss about his return to DAYS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHlpE1n7zeg

Excerpt from that  Fairman interview, (via twitter video) in which Casey M talks about Drake:
https://x.com/aoii92/status/1851051509229736164

 

[Antoyne]

This was wonderful. Usually you see a lot of nice things said about someone when they pass, but Drake truly comes across as the most well liked man there could’ve been in Daytime.