4 hours ago, carolineg said:

It doesn't look awkward physically and I do like them together, but maybe they should just have Holly graduate before anything happens.  I did get a little weirded out that he was talking to a high school girl in lingerie for an extended period of time 😂

Not for nothing, but Kristen dated Brady, and she could've literally been his mother. (jk, I agree they look odd, and they are not Bo&Hope 2.0)

23 minutes ago, j swift said:

Not for nothing, but Kristen dated Brady, and she could've literally been his mother. (jk, I agree they look odd, and they are not Bo&Hope 2.0)

Well, there are scenes where Kristen literally tells Brady she's going to be his new mother in 1997.  I'd link them, but you know, it's impossible to do that with all the copyright strikes.

I know it's no EJ SORAS'ed situation, but aging Belle/Brady too soon messed a lot of things up in the Days universe.

I do think Doug and Holly are cute together. I prefer them as a couple over Holly and Tate. There's no clue how the new writers will write the storyline.

8 hours ago, Soapsuds said:

I do think Doug and Holly are cute together. I prefer them as a couple over Holly and Tate. There's no clue how the new writers will write the storyline.

Totally agree. Doug & Holly have a chemistry that is sorely lacking with Tate & Holly.

I'm hoping that eventually the writers can give them a similar romance as they did with Doug & Julie, tying their storylines together.

What a great opening scene 😉😂😂

Tate and Holly were really sweet and romantic today. But I still feel like they’re missing the mark with them as a couple. Holly being so fine about Sophia’s pregnancy is not the way to go. She should be more angry about it, which in turn would allow her to get closer to Doug III. And Tate should have more animosity towards Doug III. I don’t know why they’re not really pushing a rivalry/feud with them yet. 

Speaking of Doug III, I enjoyed his scenes with JJ. I liked seeing him interact with a different character and that he has someone around his own age to confide in about his feelings for Holly. And I’m glad that Days remembered that Jennifer asked JJ to keep an eye on Doug III.

Every scene that involved Jada would have been a lot better if this Fake Rafe crap wasn’t a part of it. And EJ being so campy is the wrong choice for this storyline as well.

As for Fake Rafe kissing Belle…

On 2/10/2025 at 6:33 PM, Mona Kane Croft said:

Does anyone remember the term Vivian Alamain called her young male assistant (henchman) when she returned to Salem about 10-12 years ago, and buried Maggie alive in a sarcophagus?    She used a particular term to refer to his position with her.  I think it was a European term.  Does anyone remember it?

Well, right off the bat, you are talking about Madam's mostly cherished Ivan. He has a name. but as to this tem, I have no idea. And, it certainly wasn't used much, at all.

Meanwhile, this picture was posted on Twi/x yesterday. I don't know the context, unfortunately.

On 2/10/2025 at 3:33 PM, Mona Kane Croft said:

Does anyone remember the term Vivian Alamain called her young male assistant (henchman) when she returned to Salem about 10-12 years ago, and buried Maggie alive in a sarcophagus?    She used a particular term to refer to his position with her.  I think it was a European term.  Does anyone remember it?

 

11 minutes ago, Contessa Donatella said:

Well, right off the bat, you are talking about Madam's mostly cherished Ivan. He has a name. but as to this tem, I have no idea. And, it certainly wasn't used much, at all.

@Mona Kane Croft is not asking about Ivan.
In the storyline/time period that they're asking about-- that was Vivian Alamain's henchman/servant whose name was "Gus Pascal"
https://www.soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/whoswho/gus.php

Pictures of the actor:
https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/kamall

The actor signed an autograph for @JAS0N47
https://www.jason47.com/days/autoshaikh.html

I don't know the answer to the question, what was the term Vivian used to refer to Gus's position when he was working for her.

Edited February 18Feb 18 by janea4old

12 minutes ago, janea4old said:

 is not asking about Ivan.
In the storyline/time period that they're asking about-- that was Vivian Alamain's henchman/servant whose name was "Gus Pascal"
https://www.soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/whoswho/gus.php

Pictures of the actor:
https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/kamall

The actor signed an autograph for @JAS0N47
https://www.jason47.com/days/autoshaikh.html

I don't know the answer to the question, what was the term Vivian used to refer to Gus's position when he was working for her.

Thanks for the heads up! Mona, sorry about that.

But, while I'm at it, who can estimate a date? I can look up the episode, view it & get the answer.

Edited February 18Feb 18 by Contessa Donatella

26 minutes ago, Contessa Donatella said:

Well, right off the bat, you are talking about Madam's mostly cherished Ivan. He has a name. but as to this tem, I have no idea. And, it certainly wasn't used much, at all.

 

Actually this time it was not Ivan.  He was a much younger guy, very handsome, with dark hair.  He was only with her for that one storyline. The assistant had a name (of course), but Vivian didn't call him by his name, she used an unusual term which I assume means servant or assistant in another language.   

9 minutes ago, Mona Kane Croft said:

He was a much younger guy, very handsome, with dark hair.

Is this who you mean?
Character name was "Gus Pascal" 
Character description here but it might be incomplete:
https://www.soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/whoswho/gus.php

Pictures of the actor:
https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/kamall 

The actor signed an autograph for @JAS0N47
https://www.jason47.com/days/autoshaikh.html 

 

Edit to add: stats from Jason47.com
Kamall Shaikh appeared (recurring) as Gus Pascal for 97 episodes, from Oct. 30, 2009 - Sept. 21, 2011

 

Oh wait, you said 10 or 11 years ago for only one storyline?
Well then nevermind. I probably picked the wrong person.

Edited February 18Feb 18 by janea4old

51 minutes ago, Mona Kane Croft said:

Actually this time it was not Ivan.  He was a much younger guy, very handsome, with dark hair.  He was only with her for that one storyline. The assistant had a name (of course), but Vivian didn't call him by his name, she used an unusual term which I assume means servant or assistant in another language.   

Yes, Jane has pointed out my error. If we can come up with a date I can find this answer. So far I've just now looked at Viv's first week & no luck yet. 

A question to clarify: Did this other manservant come on after Ivan was introduced? I ask because I just got a brief glimpse of Ivan on 3-11-92.

@JAS0N47Are you by any chance aware of a manservant to Vivian who was not Ivan but was younger, with dark hair & good looking?

 

Edited February 18Feb 18 by Contessa Donatella

53 minutes ago, janea4old said:

Is this who you mean?
Character name was "Gus Pascal" 
Character description here but it might be incomplete:
https://www.soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/whoswho/gus.php

Pictures of the actor:
https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/kamall 

The actor signed an autograph for @JAS0N47
https://www.jason47.com/days/autoshaikh.html 

 

Edit to add: stats from Jason47.com
Kamall Shaikh appeared (recurring) as Gus Pascal for 97 episodes, from Oct. 30, 2009 - Sept. 21, 2011

 

Oh wait, you said 10 or 11 years ago for only one storyline?
Well then nevermind. I probably picked the wrong person.

Yes, this is the actor.  Thanks for the links.  Now I hope to find someone who remember what Vivian called him. 

 

39 minutes ago, Contessa Donatella said:

Yes, Jane has pointed out my error. If we can come up with a date I can find this answer. So far I've just now looked at Viv's first week & no luck yet. 

A question to clarify: Did this other manservant come on after Ivan was introduced? I ask because I just got a brief glimpse of Ivan on 3-11-92.

@JAS0N47Are you by any chance aware of a manservant to Vivian who was not Ivan but was younger, with dark hair & good looking?

 

Janea4old is on the right track.  This guy was on DOOL around 2009-ish. So he was on the show after Ivan.  Jane has identified the actor correctly.  Now, I'm still trying to remember what Vivian called him.   

Edited February 18Feb 18 by Mona Kane Croft

22 minutes ago, Mona Kane Croft said:

Yes, this is the actor.  Thanks for the links.  Now I hope to find someone who remember what Vivian called him. 

Janea4old is on the right track.  This guy was on DOOL around 2009-ish. So he was on the show after Ivan.  Jane has identified the actor correctly.  Now, I'm still trying to remember what Vivian called him.   

Here he is 10-30-2009.

2 minutes ago, Contessa Donatella said:

Here he is 10-30-2009.

Yes, that's him.  Thank you. 

 

As of 11-4-2009 Viv is obsessed with Carly & charged Gus with locating her. He reports finding her - in Salem. Viv laughs & declares, "Carly is nothing if not predictable." 

The bad news is she's consistently called him "Gus" for the last 4 days.

11-9-2009 Well, this was bound to happen. Who is the baby Nicole has with her all the time? Also, I am amazed at how large the cast is.

Sorry, Mona, still no luck.

Edited February 18Feb 18 by Contessa Donatella