Days of Our Lives
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Earlier this summer, NBC announced the addition of Edward Scott into the production team of the network's leading soap opera, Days of our Lives. As the new co-executive producer of the soap, Scott plans to incorporate more realistic angles into the show.

"My plan is to get [Days of our Lives] back to beautiful basics - real drama with real people" Scott told TV Guide. "That's why the audience is watching so much reality TV - they want to feel things are really happening."

Of course, fans won't have to worry about Days of our Lives completely ditching its extraordinary, theatrical depictions of life.

"We have some wild stuff coming up with Stefano [Joseph Mascolo]. In fact, we're going to do Kill Bill. We just can't afford to do this over the top stuff all the time,” Scott said.

Scott's plan for Days of our Lives is a response to the threat of cancellation the series received last January.

"We know that is looming over us... My goal is to make [Days of our Lives] such a great show that there's no way they're going to be able to cancel it. They'll be embarrassed to do it."

"I am very enthusiastic about the important changes for Days of our Lives that Edward Scott will bring as co-executive producer," Executive Producer Ken Cordray said in a press release. "Ed comes with more than twenty years experience with The Young and the Restless and brings a new, vibrant, creative energy and strength to this all-important position of leadership."

Here's your chance to catch a Days of Our Lives hunk, fans:

November 10 & 11: James Scott appears on the Telethon of the Stars in Paducah, KY
Affiliate: Channel 6 -WPSDTV in Paducah, KY
Time: Telethon airs on WPSDTV from 10pm on Saturday, Nov. 10. - 1pm on Sunday, Nov. 11th
More Info: http://www.telethonofstars.org/

In case you need extra motivation to see him, check out this topless Scott photo:

Is Nadia Bjorlin (ex-Chloe) on her way back to Salem?

According to various sources, it's possible.

Days of Our Lives is working on getting the popular actress to return for a story with Jay Kenneth Johnson's Philip. We'll keep you informed as this story develops.

Here are a few Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week ahead...

• EJ takes on Bo (Peter Reckell), Roman, and Steve.

• Philip and Belle bond while in Tulsa.

• Max (Darin Brooks) and Stephanie get intimate in the cave.

• Andre clowns around and holds Sami at knifepoint.

Here's the latest chance to meet your favorite cast members from Days of Our Lives.

When: October 27, 2007
Where: Downtown Hartford Marriott
Who: Darin Brooks (Max, pictured), Lauren Koslow (Kate), Martha Madison (Belle), Judi Evans (Adrienne), Matthew Ashford (Jack Deveraux) and more.
Time: Meet and Greet from 12 pm to 4 pm. Tickets are $70 per person.

Mingle with the stars over some hors d’oeuvres from 7 pm to 11 pm. Tickets are $90 per person for the latter half of the event.

Please call Stacey at 603-738-8598 for details or to order tickets.

Here's a quick look at how Days of Our Lives has fared in ratings over the last few weeks. Each point represents more than 1.1 million viewers...

• Week ending August 17 and 24: 2.0
• Week ending August 10: 2.2
• Week ending August 3: 2.1
• Week ending July 27: 2.1
• Week ending July 20: 2.1

We've received a slew of emails asking about commercials that indicate Martha Stewart's show is taking the time slot of Days of Our Lives time at 1 p.m. on NBC.

It's true: in many markets, the soap opera is moving to noon or 2 p.m. in September. Please check your local listings to find out more.

The Days of Our Lives message boards are lighting up over the possibility that the show has fired long-time star Drake Hogestyn.

But for now, it's unconfirmed.

"I haven't heard that rumor," said a baffled Peter Reckell. "I can't say this is true."

One piece of gossip says new co-Executive Producer Ed Scott addressed the cast and crew recently, saying how excited he was to have come on board, but added ominously: "If you pout, you are out."

Along those lines, Hogestyn has made no secret of his frustration with the lack of story Days of Our Lives has given him this year, saying at his June 2nd fan event: "I've got six months left on my contract. At some point everybody is going to leave the show."

Considering Hogestyn's popularity with cast, crew and fans, no one can believe they would actually kill John for real.

"I have no answers except to say how much I absolutely love Drake," said Alison Sweeney. "What a wonderful addition he is to the show. He started way before me, so we worked together for 15 years. I love him dearly, like a father."

Wanna meet your favorite Days of Our Lives actors or actresses? Here are the best chances to do so in the near future...

September 1, 2007: James Scott will be appearing at the Youngstown, OH County Fair
Affiliate: WFMJ
Time: 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Location: Canfield Fairgrounds in Canfield, OH

September 8, 2007: Brandon Beemer (pictured) and Jay Johnson appear at the Bakersfield Health Fair in Bakersfield.
Affiliate: KGET, Clear Channel in Bakersfield
Time: 10am - 3/4pm
Location: Rabobank Arena

September 8 & 9, 2007: Joseph Mascolo appears at the Connecticut Women's Expo
Affiliate: NBC 30 Hartford, CT
Time: Saturday, Sept 8: 12 - 5 and Sunday, Sept 9: 12 - 4
Location: Connecticut Expo Center - Hartford, CT More info: CT Expos

September 15 & 16, 2007: Rachel Melvin and Blake Berris appear at the NBC10 Healthfit Expo in Rhode Island
Affiliate: WJAR TV
Time: Sat 9/15 11a-4p, Sunday 9/16 11a-3pm
Location: Rhode Island Convention Center

Attention, The Young and the Restless and Days of our Lives fans: if you rely on SOAPnet for your daily episode fix , it's time to adjust your viewing habits.

The two soap opera will begin airing at different times beginning next month.

Starting in September, The Young and the Restless and Days of our Lives will swap time slots... again. This marks the second time in six months that the network has changed the primetime airings of these daytime dramas. Reportedly, fans weren't happy with the previous change.

"We are giving our viewers the schedule they seem to be asking for: The Young and the Restless at 7 p.m. and Days of our Lives at 11 p.m.," a spokesperson for SOAPnet said.

The Young and the Restless will also air early morning at 6:00 a.m. and late-night at midnight. Days of our Lives will air at 10:00 a.m. but the NBC soap will no longer have a late-night rebroadcast.