Today in Soap Opera History (October 9)

"The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

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1957: On The Right to Happiness, Nurse Helen Mason (Ruth Newton) reported overhearing a racketeer's confession of drugging her patient which broke the defense of the fraudulent insurance claim case.

1967: On Dark Shadows, Dave Woodard (Peter Turgeon) told Julia Hoffman (Grayson Hall) that he discovered the "original" Barnabas Collins had a sister named Sarah. He then revealed he met and walked with Sarah (Sharon Smyth) in the mausoleum.

Monday on 'Days of our Lives'

Philip is half-naked and afraid on Days of our Lives

Tomorrow, on the Monday December 12, 2016 episode of Days of our Lives, Philip (John Paul Lavoisier), under the influence of truth serum, is questioned by Deimos (Vincent Irizarry), about Chloe (Nadia Bjorlin).

Irizary tells Soap Opera Digest, "As far as this baby is concerned, Philip hasn't been forthcoming about anything, Deimos already knows that he's not going to get anything from Philip just by asking him. So Deimos decides the best thing to do is put Philip under a drug that causes him to tell the truth."

Meanwhile, Eve (Kassie DePaiva) catches up with both Nicole (Arianne Zucker) and Jennifer (Melissa Reeves). Eve and Jennifer bond over the deaths of Paige and Abigail, although viewers know that Abby is very much alive.

Elsewhere, Chad (Billy Flynn) visits Hope (Kristian Alfonso) in prison. Is Chad going to forgive Hope for murdering his father?

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Tomorrow on 'Days of our Lives'

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Tomorrow on the December 9, 2016 episode of Days of our lives, Brady (Eric Martsolf) is surprised when Eve (Kassie DePaiva) returns for a visit.  Later, Brady crosses paths with Jennifer (Melissa Reeves).

2016 Daytime Emmy Awards Predictions

The 43rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards are being held on Sunday, May 1 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Below are my predictions on who "should" and "will" win.

Drama Series
Will Win: General Hospital
Should Win: The Bold and the Beautiful

Lead Actor
Will Win: Anthony Geary, General Hospital
Should Win: Kristoff St John, The Young and the Restless

Lead Actress
Will Win: Kassie DePaiva;Days of our Lives
Should Win: Kassie DePaiva, Days of our Lives

2016 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Emmy Predictions

Five actresses will compete for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series at the 43rd Annual Daytime Emmys tonight.

Nominated are: Melissa Reeves (Jennifer) Days of our Lives, Lauralee Bell (Christine) The Young and the Restless, Linsey Godfrey (Caroline) The Bold and the Beautiful, Jessica Collins (Avery) The Young and the Restless, and Peggy McCay (Caroline) Days of our Lives.

Below are clips of their nominated performances, and my predictions on who "should" and "will" win:

May Sweeps Spoilers For 'Days of Our Lives'

The latest issue of Soap Opera Digest gives us a taste of what to expect during the month of May on Days of our Lives. Are you looking forward to what is coming up? Sound off below!

* Aiden (Daniel Cosgrove) returns from the dead, just as things heat up between Hope (Kristian Alfonso) and Rafe (Galen Gering). Hope is torn between the two men.

* Steve (Stephen Nichols) and Kayla's (Mary Beth Evans) relationship is tested as Kayla grows closer to Fynn.

* Jack (Matthew Ashford) returns to Jennifer (Melissa Reeves) in a dream. He helps her deal with her drug addiction.

* Belle (Martha Madison) and Shawn (Brandon Beemer) begin to find their way back to each other. They make love.

* Deimos (Vincent Irizarry) is torn between Kate (Lauren Koslow) and Nicole (Arianne Zucker).

* Eduardo (A Martinez) is haunted by his past. This causes problems for his entire family.

* Things take a dark turn for Abby (Kate Mansi) while she is in the psych ward.

* Abby's hallucinations worsen, and she accidentally hurts herself. Chad (Billy Flynn) fights to save her.

* A life-threatening epidemic hits Salem. Gabi (Camila Banus), Paul (Christopher Sean), and Ari are the first to be infected.

* The hospital is quarantined. This brings the residents of Salem closer together.

* Theo's (Kyler Pettis) love for Ciara (Vivian Jovanni) continues to grow much to Abe's (James Reynolds) dismay.

* Joey (James Lastovic) and Jade (Paige Searcy) run away to Los Angeles. Steve searches for them.

'Days of our Lives' April 21 Sneak Peek: JJ is Concerned about Jennifer's Addiction.

Tomorrow on the April 21 episode of Days of our Lives, JJ is greatly concerned about Jennifer's (Melissa Reeves) addiction.

Meanwhile, Abigail (Kate Mansi) commits to doing whatever it takes to get well.

Elsewhere, the mystery caller tells Hope (Kristian Alfonso) to confront Deimos (Vincent Irizarry), and Nicole shows up at Deimos' doorstep.

Watch The 2016 Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series Emmy Reels (VIDEO)

Five actresses will compete for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series at the 43rd Annual Daytime Emmys. Nominated are: Melissa Reeves (Jennifer) Days of our Lives, Lauralee Bell (Christine) The Young and the Restless, Linsey Godfrey (Caroline) The Bold and the Beautiful, Jessica Collins (Avery) The Young and the Restless, and Peggy McCay (Caroline) Days of out Lives.

You can watch clips of their nominated performances below:

Melissa Reeves: "We Will Get Into That Whole Thing With Chad, When Jennifer Tries to Get Custody of Thomas."

Melissa Reeves

Michael Logan from TV Insider recently spoke with Days of our Lives favorite Melissa Reeves about Jennifer's drug addiction, Jack's (Matthew Ashford) return, Jennifer's attempt to fight for custody of Thomas, and that pesky lighting on the show!

How bad does it get for Jennifer? "Really bad. When she finally loses it and everything comes crashing down, they do a whole episode with my character falling apart. The entire episode. This drug story has been very well written. It’s sweet because they brought back Matt Ashford [Jack], I guess as a ghost... The scenes are only Jack and Jennifer. No one else sees him, so he’s either a ghost or she wants to see Jack so much that it’s all in her mind. He shows up and talks her through things when she’s at her worst and it’s pretty wonderful. I’m glad they did that. It’s also times like this when I really miss Macdonald Carey [Tom] and Frances Reid [Alice]. To have her grandparents around to help Jennifer get through this would have been amazing. I also wish Frances had been with us when the ladies in the Salem book club ate the marijuana donuts. [Laughs] She would have been the icing on those scenes!

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers: (April 11-April 15, 2016)

Check out the day-to-day spoilers to find out what's happening on NBC soap opera Days of our Lives during the week of April 11, 2016.

Monday, April 11, 2016

Steve (Stephen Nichols) and Kayla (Mary Beth Evans) reminisce with romantic memories of their past (flashbacks).

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Eric (Greg Vaughan) and Jennifer (Melissa Reeves) make love following some poor choices.

Daytime Emmys - Outstanding Supporting Actor/Actress - Top 5

Daytime Emmys - Outstanding Supporting Actor/Actress - My Top 5
By Carolyn LeVine Topol

Approaching the challenge to select my top five choices for Outstanding Supporting Actor and/or Actress was equally as daunting as the task of selecting five from the Outstanding Actor & Actress categories. However, this task was multiplied in difficulty as, having watched all four network TV soaps during the past year, I felt some actors were glaringly snubbed in the Supporting Actor/Actress categories. While it is hard to block out a performers entire body of work, and keep focused solely on the submission reels, I can only assume this is what occurred during this year’s nominee selection process.

Although I would have liked to have seen more actors and actresses nominated, each of the nominees had exciting and dramatic storylines during 2015. Since I have not been privileged to see the reels sent in by each actor, I am basing my selections on overall storylines and performances from 2015.

Without further delay, here are my selections in no particular order:

'Days of our Lives' March 15 Sneak Peek: Eric and Jennifer Continue Their Descent

Eric and Jennifer Continue Their Descent. © jpistudios.com

Today on the March 15 episode of Days of our Lives, Eric (Greg Vaughan) and Jennifer (Melissa Reeves) continue their descent.

Meanwhile, Chad (Billy Flynn) and JJ (Casey Moss) keep the truth from Abigail (Kate Mansi), and Lucas (Bryan Dattilo) and Adrienne (Judi Evans) talk about the future.

Elsewhere, Summer (Marie Wilson) interrupts Theresa (Jen Lilley) and Brady (Eric Martsolf) during an important moment.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers: (March 14-18, 2016)

Check out the day-to-day spoilers to find out what's happening on NBC soap opera Days of our Lives during the week of March 14.

Monday, March 14, 2016

JJ (Casey Moss) comforts Gabi (Camila Banus) over shocking news.

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Chad (Billy Flynn) and JJ lie to Abigail (Kate Mansi).

Jennifer (Melissa Reeves) and Eric (Greg Vaughan) continue their downward spiral.

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Rafe (Galen Gering), Steve (Stephen Nichols), Marlena (Deidre Hall) and Hope (Kristian Alfonso) work with Eduardo (A Martinez) to find out John's whereabouts. Meanwhile, John (Drake Hogestyn) tries to break free of his chains..

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Shawn (Brandon Beemer) and Lani (Sal Stowers) get closer..

Friday, March 18, 2016

Joey (James Lastovic), still filled with guilt, makes an impulsive confession

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'Days of our Lives' Preview: JJ & Eve Are Caught in the Act

Jennifer is shocked to find JJ in bed with Eve.

The fallout from JJ (Casey Moss) and Eve's (Kassie DePaiva) affair begins during the week of March 2-6, 2015 on Days of our Lives.

"You hate me so much, you would destroy your daughter's happiness to get back at me," an angry Jennifer (Melissa Reeves) tells Eve after walking in on her worst enemy in bed with her son.

Will Jennifer tell Paige (True O'Brien) about the affair?

Check out the new Days promo below for a sneak peek.

'Days of our Lives' Promo: Mommy Won't Be Happy

Under orders from Eve, JJ tries to break up with Paige.

A new promo for Days of our Lives this week promises "mommy won't be happy" about JJ having sex with Eve. Watch below:

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On Monday's episode of Days of our Lives (October 20, 2014), Paige Larson wanted sex from a shirtless JJ Deveraux. She broke into the Horton House, jumped into his bed, and was ready for action. Paige was certain JJ wanted it, but when he turned her down she left in a huff.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers: Eileen Davidson is finally back as Kristin DiMera!

The wait is over! Emmy Winner Eileen Davidson makes her triumphant return to Days of our Lives next week and Salem is never going to be the same. How are Brady (Eric Martsolf), Eric (Greg Vaughn), Nicole (Arianne Zucker), EJ (James Scott), Sami (Alison Sweeney), Jennifer (Melissa Reeves), Theresa (Jen Lilley) John (Drake Hogestyn) and her mortal enemy Dr. Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) going to react to this shocking surprise? Will they throw her a party? Will Jennifer ask Kristin if she can use her services in dealing with Eve Baron Donovan Deveraux Larson(Kassie Depaiva)? Will Theresa confide in Kristin about her sex life with Brady? So many possibilities!

Marlena tells Roman (Josh Taylor), "Something terrible is about to happen." She is wrong!

Kassie DePaiva Continues to Shine as Eve on 'Days of our Lives'

Kassie DePaiva as Eve on Days of our Lives.

Kassie DePaiva continues to give an enthralling performance as Eve on Days of our Lives. But what exactly is Eve's last name?  Is she Eve Baron? Eve Donovan? Eve Donovan Deveraux? Eve Larson?  While we try to figure that out, Eve has lit a fire in Salem, and has even made Paige (True O'Brien) and JJ (Casey Moss) more interesting as a couple. I'm worried about those poor kids. Thanks, Kassie DePaiva!

Exciting Debut: Kassie DePaiva as Eve Donovan on 'Days of our Lives'

In her first two days as Eve Donovan on Days of Our Lives, Kassie DePaiva has been a smashing success. It is fair to say she owns the role. DePaiva was sexy and flirtatious with Dr. Daniel Jonas (Shawn Christian), protective and loving towards her daughter Paige Larson (True O'Brien), and it was heavenly watching her convey disgust at the prospect of having to interact with half-sister Theresa Donovan (Jen Lilley). She displayed a wide range of emotion in a very short time.

DePaiva has brought her exuberant energy to Salem and I can't wait until the inevitable confrontation with Jennifer Horton (Melissa Reeves) takes place. I'm sure both DePaiva and Reeves will be wonderful.

Sneak Peek: Former 'One Life to Live' Star Kassie DePaiva Debuts as Eve on 'Days of our Lives'

Kassie DePaiva debuts as Days of Our Lives' new Eve Donovan on Wednesday, July 18. The former Guiding Light and One Life to Live is taking over the role previously played by Charlotte Ross. In this clip below from TVGuide.com, Eve is sexy and flirtatious and making eyes at Dr. Daniel Jonas (Shawn Christian) during a consultation. This isn't a good sign for Eve's long time rival Jennifer Horton (Melissa Reeves). Get a first look at DePaiva on Days in the clip below.