1 hour ago, asafi said:

I think this is what the fans want: the old characters and a respect for the show's history. Bring back Marie, Liz, Steven Olson, Melissa, Kimberly, and maybe even Susan Hunter, and of course, Missy Reeves and Kristian Alfonso.

Well, respectfully, I totally & completely disagree as to Melissa Reeves. Quite honestly, there are SO many DAYS fans that do not want to see her - at all, ever again. Maybe you've not seen fans talking about it but I have. Some fans are hesitant to speak up about it, some places. Her continued presence in any regular fashion could cost the show long-time fans. Barring some change on her part: a come to Jesus moment, a mea culpa, an apology, etc. that is not going to be a situation that will improve, period. The people who are bothered by her are gritting their teeth to get through this week when she's on screen. 

But, as to your overall idea about characters we know & love & show history before 1995 & the others you list, plus please Peter Reckell for sure & occasional visits from Christie Clark!!! YES, great idea. 

Well Doug the 3rd took the diamond Necklace. 

15 hours ago, JAS0N47 said:

I mean, from my own thoughts watching yesterday, I considered it to be Young Doug and Young Bill, an homage to Bill Hayes' first storyline (from Doug first meeting Bill in prison to his release a few months later when he headed to Salem). The first time we saw Peyton Meyer's actual character was at the end of today's episode, when he met Julie outside of St. Luke's. That's my thinking as of now.

However, to be certain, I just emailed the publicist and asked for confirmation, so I will update you if I hear back.

Well, that was all wrong as we saw today! So he actually was in prison and his cellmate happened to be a man named Bill.

3 hours ago, asafi said:

I think this is what the fans want: the old characters and a respect for the show's history. Bring back Marie, Liz, Steven Olson, Melissa, Kimberly, and maybe even Susan Hunter, and of course, Missy Reeves and Kristian Alfonso.

I've watched this show for 40 years and I would not be interested in a show featuring any of the above. What on earth would they do? I can see some possibility for Steven yes, and Marie was feisty but we already have Maggie for that role. And I was a massive J&J fan but they are grandparents now and settled, so again, what is the story? We are already seeing how Belle and Shawn are stuck together (despite today's show we know they will reunite) and there is no real growth for their characters. We can't have a show that revolves around characters over 60. I don't think all of the younger cast work but certainly they can work with Xander, Sarah, Philip, Brady, Jada, Johnny and Chanel. And they have struck gold with Olivia who is vastly more interesting than the chosen couple of Holly and Tate.

2 hours ago, Contessa Donatella said:

Well, respectfully, I totally & completely disagree as to Melissa Reeves. Quite honestly, there are SO many DAYS fans that do not want to see her - at all, ever again. Maybe you've not seen fans talking about it but I have. Some fans are hesitant to speak up about it, some places. Her continued presence in any regular fashion could cost the show long-time fans. Barring some change on her part: a come to Jesus moment, a mea culpa, an apology, etc. that is not going to be a situation that will improve, period. The people who are bothered by her are gritting their teeth to get through this week when she's on screen. 

But, as to your overall idea about characters we know & love & show history before 1995 & the others you list, plus please Peter Reckell for sure & occasional visits from Christie Clark!!! YES, great idea. 

IMO, I thought Cady knocked it out of the park when she played Jennifer for that stint. It was the first time I felt invested in the character of Jennifer for a very long time. She also gave the role a bit more bite. I was REALLLLLY hoping they would keep her full-time.

8 minutes ago, 1974mdp said:

IMO, I thought Cady knocked it out of the park when she played Jennifer for that stint. It was the first time I felt invested in the character of Jennifer for a very long time. She also gave the role a bit more bite. I was REALLLLLY hoping they would keep her full-time.

I completely agree with you. I also agree with the previous comments that Cady can't really give us her best effort with them using her so infrequently, which I think is a mistake, anyway. Jack & Jennifer belong in Salem, not Boston. 

So, do we think we'll meet Spencer Olsen or (the confabulist in me), could it be that Doug the 3rd is lying, and he's really Spencer, which would explain why he didn't share any scenes with Steven?

Also, I know I've gotten everything wrong about Steven so far, but in the DAYS history book isn't his name spelled with a ph (Stephen)?

In Maureen Russell's book it is Steve Olson. 

In Schemering also Steve Olson.

Edited December 4, 2024Dec 4 by Contessa Donatella
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For anyone unaware, Cady McClain is the artistic director of a theater in New York.  She can do occasional visits to California for filming but I don't think she wants to work full time in Los Angeles.
https://www.axialtheatre.org/whoweare
Her work at the Axial Theatre has been her main job for several years.

(In the summer of 2023, she acted in a summer theatre show in New Jersey)

Cady was married to Jon Lindstrom for a long time and they were bicoastal with homes in Calif and NY.   Since they announced their separation 8 months ago, she's mostly in NY.

 

She is now also teaching acting in New York
https://michaelhowardstudios.com/our-instructors/cady-mcclain/

Edited December 4, 2024Dec 4 by janea4old

-- Another good episode today, except for Leo who came close to ruining it. We really needed to see HIM in the Stephen scenes? I cannot understand the RC fascination for Leo, a character who always has to be "on."

-- I despise Melissa Reeves as a human, but to me she is Jennifer. I don't see anyone refusing to watch the show because she's playing the character. A recast might work, but I do not like Cady McClain in the part at all. I think she's over-the-top and melodramatic and just wrong in every way.

 

3 hours ago, brisbydog said:

I've watched this show for 40 years and I would not be interested in a show featuring any of the above. What on earth would they do? I can see some possibility for Steven yes, and Marie was feisty but we already have Maggie for that role. And I was a massive J&J fan but they are grandparents now and settled, so again, what is the story? We are already seeing how Belle and Shawn are stuck together (despite today's show we know they will reunite) and there is no real growth for their characters. We can't have a show that revolves around characters over 60. I don't think all of the younger cast work but certainly they can work with Xander, Sarah, Philip, Brady, Jada, Johnny and Chanel. And they have struck gold with Olivia who is vastly more interesting than the chosen couple of Holly and Tate.

I’d keep Jack and Jennifer on recurring, especially if JJ is sticking around.

And, agreed about Leo @ranger1rg Since so much of Steve’s history was brought up today, they should have had him share scenes with like Maggie or somebody. 

Edited December 4, 2024Dec 4 by AbcNbc247

1 hour ago, ranger1rg said:

-- I despise Melissa Reeves as a human, but to me she is Jennifer. I don't see anyone refusing to watch the show because she's playing the character. A recast might work, but I do not like Cady McClain in the part at all. I think she's over-the-top and melodramatic and just wrong in every way.

 

Agreed 100%.  I can separate the character from the actress and Missy gets Jen.  I haven't seen people tuning out in droves or deriding the fact Jen is onscreen.  Maybe some small faction is, but Cady just isn't right for the part. 

I want to see contemporary stories about the lives of young sexy people that are intriguing. The idea that those people are related to characters that I recall from forty years ago is nice.  But, a foolish adherence to nostalgia would rob future writers from creating dynamic new ideas.  And I doubt that the daily kvetching of an ex-nun and a retired lounge singer would bring in big audiences.

Also, much like I had sympathy for AZ for having to work with men that were disrespectful, I feel for actors like Elia Cantu and Lamon Archey who have to share scenes with an actor who has endorsed racists beliefs.  Everyone deserves respect in the workplace, regardless of how long another actor has played a part.

Edited December 5, 2024Dec 5 by j swift

On 12/3/2024 at 7:00 PM, j swift said:

For me, it was the idea that Alice had a diamond necklace that she buried in her wall. Everyone knows Alice only wore pearls, and Tom would have insisted that she at least store it in a safety deposit box at the bank.  I could buy Addie having a diamond necklace, but not Alice.  It is simply too irresponsible that she never told anyone where the necklace was located.  One would think she would have at least had second thoughts after the whole puzzle box debacle.

And the fact they did another jewelry story after the whole Ruby story. Alice just have jewels everywhere. 

12 minutes ago, j swift said:

I want to see contemporary stories about the lives of young sexy people that are intriguing. The idea that those people are related to characters that I recall from forty years ago is nice.  But, a foolish adherence to nostalgia would rob future writers from creating dynamic new ideas.  And I doubt that the daily kvetching of an ex-nun and a retired lounge singer would bring in big audiences.

Also, much like I had sympathy for AZ for having to work with men that were disrespectful, I feel for actors like Elia Cantu and Lamon Archey who have to share scenes with an actor who has endorsed racists beliefs.  Everyone deserves respect in the workplace, regardless of how long another actor has played a part.

Looks like I was right about the jail scene not being a flashback.

What's up with the weird pronunciation of Robert's name? He never went by the English pronunciation of the name. Only the French. I thought Doug pronouncing it that way was an indication of Doug being an imposter and only having seen the name written but Marie called him by the English pronunciation as well. Weird. SSH should have corrected that error. 

And isn't Salem supposed to be in the North? It's December and the leaves were all green at the outdoor memorial service and Ciara was practically naked. 

Why was Mike not even mentioned? He's always the forgotten Horton. I don't dislike Lucas but you would think he's Jennifer's only sibling. I would much rather see Mike than Lucas.