Good news, soap fans: NBC has extended its long-running daytime drama Days of our Lives for an additional year, taking the show through September 2014 and past its 48th anniversary in November 2013. The extension was announced Wednesday by Jennifer Salke, president of NBC Entertainment.
The announcement was made as the show prepares to air its 12,000th episode on Friday.
“We are thrilled to announce that Days of our Lives is not going anywhere. It is NBC's longest-running drama series by far and is one of the most historic brands in television,” said Salke. “We commend Ken Corday and the entire creative team on continuing to keep the stories and characters fresh, exciting and relevant year after year.”
Executive producer Ken Corday follows in the tradition of his parents, Betty and Ted Corday, who co-created Days of our Lives and helmed the series for many years.
“After so many years in the homes and hearts of our loyal fans, I’m both humbled and elated to say it’s 2013 and we’re still going strong,” said Corday. “I am equally proud that the sense of family which my mom and dad established in our show 48 years ago, is still what drives it today. As we celebrate our 12,000th episode with an amazing cast and great support from our network, we look forward to what’s yet to come!”
In the 12,000th episode, Sami (played by Alison Sweeney, who coincidentally celebrates her 20-year anniversary on Days this week) and Rafe (Galen Gering) start getting close again. Chloe (Nadia Bjorlin) finds an ally in her quest to win Daniel (Shawn Christian) away from Jennifer (Melissa Reeves). Meanwhile, Gabi (Camila Banus) prepares to marry Nick (Blake Berris) while carrying the baby of Will (Daytime Emmy winner Chandler Massey). All three continue to struggle with what role Will should play in the baby’s life. Before the episode’s end, someone throws a huge wrench into the wedding proceedings.
Days of our Lives (Mon.-Fri. at noon CT/1 p.m. ET) first premiered as a half-hour drama in 1965 and expanded to an hour 10 years later.
In its 47-plus years, the show has garnered 215 Daytime Emmy nominations and 32 wins, including a recent Emmy win for Outstanding Writing as well as a GLAAD Award win for Outstanding Daily Drama. The show, set in the fictitious midwestern town of Salem, focuses on three core families ― the Bradys, the Hortons and the DiMeras.
“We are thrilled to announce that Days of our Lives is not going anywhere. It is NBC's longest-running drama series by far and is one of the most historic brands in television,” said Salke. “We commend Ken Corday and the entire creative team on continuing to keep the stories and characters fresh, exciting and relevant year after year.”
Executive producer Ken Corday follows in the tradition of his parents, Betty and Ted Corday, who co-created Days of our Lives and helmed the series for many years.
“After so many years in the homes and hearts of our loyal fans, I’m both humbled and elated to say it’s 2013 and we’re still going strong,” said Corday. “I am equally proud that the sense of family which my mom and dad established in our show 48 years ago, is still what drives it today. As we celebrate our 12,000th episode with an amazing cast and great support from our network, we look forward to what’s yet to come!”
In the 12,000th episode, Sami (played by Alison Sweeney, who coincidentally celebrates her 20-year anniversary on Days this week) and Rafe (Galen Gering) start getting close again. Chloe (Nadia Bjorlin) finds an ally in her quest to win Daniel (Shawn Christian) away from Jennifer (Melissa Reeves). Meanwhile, Gabi (Camila Banus) prepares to marry Nick (Blake Berris) while carrying the baby of Will (Daytime Emmy winner Chandler Massey). All three continue to struggle with what role Will should play in the baby’s life. Before the episode’s end, someone throws a huge wrench into the wedding proceedings.
Days of our Lives (Mon.-Fri. at noon CT/1 p.m. ET) first premiered as a half-hour drama in 1965 and expanded to an hour 10 years later.
In its 47-plus years, the show has garnered 215 Daytime Emmy nominations and 32 wins, including a recent Emmy win for Outstanding Writing as well as a GLAAD Award win for Outstanding Daily Drama. The show, set in the fictitious midwestern town of Salem, focuses on three core families ― the Bradys, the Hortons and the DiMeras.
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