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


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I think it is meaningful how many young actors have expressed their admiration of him.

One gets the sense that there are many soap opera patriarchs who are jealous or dismissive of young talent.  Male actors can have big egos and when they see the next generation take their place as the romantic lead, it can bruise their self-concept.  But, reading these tweets and interviews, you get the feeling that Drake loved being a resource and a mentor to new talent, which is very commendable, and probably rare. 

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The show has 100% referred to John/Marlena's current house as a penthouse, but they also have said townhouse before as well.

I wish they would bring back the Brady house too, but I don't think it's big enough for all the current occupants in the house.  I think last we heard in 1998/99 Roman re-bought the house (different set).  I wonder if they could bring it back.

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I feel like she lived in a small house. I can only recall Marlena/Sam's scenes right now and before Sam took over her life it looked like a house/cottage.  Her and Don seemed to have an apartment that I assume was his? I remember when FosterkidJohnny gave Kellam the key to Marlena/Don's house it had multiple other doors nearby in a hallway. She had a nice apartment/possible penthouse when she divorced Don and Roman moved in with his sleeping bag.  Someone might know better than me, but that's just what it looked like from clips. @JAS0N47 probably has the set lists to clarify.

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