Peter Reckell
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Peter Reckell is a veteran of the soap opera world. He recently discussed the past and future of daytime dramas with TV Guide Canada:

TVG: Was it upsetting when NBC implied it wouldn’t renew Days of Our Lives last year?
PR: Yeah, we were all upset. Why they did that I’ll never know because it took the air out of everyone’s tires. From the actors to the crew and more importantly, the fans. From my standpoint, it wasn’t a smart move. Days is an entity unto itself, and we’ll always be around. Whether or not it’s on NBC is another matter, but you’re not going to get rid of Salem that easily!

TVG: Having been an integral part of the golden age of soaps, does the future of daytime depress you?
PR: When I came back to the show 13 years ago, I was surprised Days of Our Lives was still here because the industry hadn’t moved with the times in terms of writing and production. I thought for many years we should accommodate our audiences because they have other choices. Back then, we had four networks and no computers. It’s much harder to grab our audiences. We need to be edgier and get them talking to bring ‘em back.

On yesterday's Days of our Lives, Bo was released from the hospital, despite a lack of a diagnosis.

Later today, fans will find out what's truly wrong with this longtime character. Actor Peter Reckell, who originated the role in 1983, shared his own thoughts about the current storyline.

(Warning: Days of our Lives spoilers ahead)

"There's something wrong with his pancreas, but they can't figure out what it is," Reckell told The New York Daily News after explaining that although Bo managed to make it through yesterday's funeral, he collapsed during the wake held at the Brady pub.

Reckell added that he isn't as nervous about being let go from Days of our Lives as he could be, despite the fact that his character might die.

"If it was pancreatic cancer, we would know Bo isn't going to make it because you don't survive pancreatic cancer,” he said.

Reckell also revealed that Bo's pancreatic illness has been written as the result of the “motorcycle crash that [also] broke his collarbone. So they have a whole bunch of things that they're throwing out there."

Another looming question on Days of Our Lives: Who will take over the family pub now that Grandpa Shawn is gone?

"Max steps in, and Ma's running things, but I'm not sure they have decided who's going to take over,” Reckell said.  “Maybe it'll be Bo, because police work will be too strenuous on his health."

Peter Reckell has won six Soap Opera Digest awards.

The longtime daytime star has enjoyed a significant role in the past on As the World Turns, but he now makes his home on Days of Our Lives.

Here's more about the actor:

• He has an electric car and rides a bike to work. This man is all about going green!

• He lives in a solar-powered home.

• His wife produced his self-titled, country-themed CD.

• He even supported himself in college by taking on a job as a singing waiter.