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Here are the latest comings and goings casting news from all five daytime dramas: The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, The Young and the Restless, and Beyond the Gates.

The Week of June 30, 2025

Find out if any of your favorite actors and actresses from yesteryear are returning to the shows you watch, if any newcomers have been cast in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, or if any popular performers are about to make their exit.

Days of our Lives

Some fan favorites have wrapped up their short return stints at Days. Matthew Ashford and Melissa Reeves said goodbye to Salem as Jack and Jennifer Deveraux, when their characters headed back to Boston. But fret not, they’ll eventually be back for another visit.

Also on the exit front, Christie Clark is out as Carrie Brady Reed. The character returned to Switzerland to join her husband,...

Another week, another goodbye on Days of our Lives. Here’s the latest comings and goings casting news from the soap. Check out who bid adieu to Salem. Plus, find out if any newcomers are joining the Peacock drama in contract, recurring, or day-player roles.

The Week of June 30, 2025

Some fan favorites have wrapped up their brief return stints. Matthew Ashford and Melissa Reeves said goodbye to Salem as Jack and Jennifer Deveraux, when their characters headed back to Boston. But fret not, they’ll eventually be back for another visit.

Also on the exit front, Christie Clark is out as Carrie Brady Reed. The character returned to Switzerland to join her husband, Austin (Austin Peck), and their son, Noah.

Meanwhile, the drama revs up regarding Tate (Leo Howard) and Sophia’s (Rachel Boyd) baby, which means more airtime for Tina Huang as Melinda Trask. The actress appears in scenes with Boyd on Thursday,...

Days of Our Lives fans were reeling recently when actor Patrick Muldoon, who originated the Austin Reed character, popped on the soap’s Instagram handle in a video that seemed to hint he was returning to storylines. Still, there is far more to this story than meets the eye.

Days Representative Clears The Story Up

As it turns out, Muldoon had returned to the soap, but only to the studio to give a tour to a friend. According to Soap Opera Digest (Sod) the soap clarified that the actor would not be making an onscreen comeback. Apparently, the Ig video was some ‘tongue and cheek’ humor.

In the video, Muldoon can be seen walking through a brown door that has the words “Studio 4” on it. As he mutters ‘studio four’ in the clip, he checks the sign, snaps his fingers, and then says, “It’s gotta be … Is it studio two?...

Days of Our Lives spoilers suggest it’s been a hot minute since fans have seen Patrick Muldoon or his legendary character, Austin Reed, in the land of Salem; however, fans need to gear up for a massive return. The actor recently popped up on the Peacock soap’s social media with an interesting announcement.

Patrick Muldoon’s Interesting Instagram Video

Days uploaded a video of Muldoon, somewhere backstage, on their Ig account. The caption reads, “Who is that wandering around Salem…and why?! #Dool #days #daysofourlives”

In the post, Muldoon walks through a backstage door with the words “Studio 4” on it, with sunglasses on, looking back at the door as he opens it. He mutters, ‘Studio 4’ a couple of times, and snaps his fingers, almost trying to recall where he is.

Then he questions if it’s ‘Studio 2’ he’s looking for, as he takes off his sunglasses. Muldoon...

There’s never a dull moment on Days of Our Lives, especially when it comes to casting.

The previous weeks have seen the returns of various fan favorites as the show continues to say its goodbye to John Black. Find out who’s returned so far!

One particular return that got attention was Carrie (Christie Clark).

Keep reading to find out more…

She showed up in the series without Austin, as he was attending the graduation of their son, Noah.

The last time the couple was seen together was 2021′s spinoff, Beyond Salem, where they were seemingly at odds. Now, there’s even more speculation brewing!

Patrick Muldoon, who originated the part back in 1992, sparked return rumors thanks to a post from the show’s official page on Instagram on Monday (June 16).

“Who is that wandering around Salem…and why?!

There’s never a dull moment on Days of Our Lives, especially when it comes to casting.

The previous weeks have seen the returns of various fan favorites as the show continues to say its goodbye to John Black. Find out who’s returned so far!

One particular return that got attention was Carrie (Christie Clark).

Keep reading to find out more…

She showed up in the series without Austin, as he was attending the graduation of their son, Noah.

The last time the couple was seen together was 2021′s spinoff, Beyond Salem, where they were seemingly at odds.Now, we know that Austin is returning to Salem!

Patrick Muldoon, who originated the part back in 1992, revealed his return on Instagram.

“Who is that wandering around Salem…and why?!

Days of our Lives spoilers for Thursday, April 10, remind viewers of the reason Belle is so conflicted over Ej. Because everybody knows he is the personal property of her vaguely insane older sister, Sami.

Next on Days of our Lives

Belle (Martha Madison) slept with Ej (Dan Feuerriegel). And felt very bad about it. Ej is bad. Ej is evil. Ej is no good. Belle slept with Ej again. Same feelings. Then, she tried to trick him into confessing that he was responsible for kidnapping Rafe (Galen Gering).

Ej figured out what was going on within minutes and sent Belle on her merry way. She was furious. But then, as she told Brady (Eric Martsolf), after Ej was shot, she felt bad again. They can’t be together! Belle says it’s because Ej is bad and evil and no good. But is that really her reason?

More: How Robert Scott Wilson...

‘Days of Our Lives’ (Dool) spoilers reveal that significant Days returns are coming in 2025. Fans know that Sami Brady (Allison Sweeny), Hope Brady (Kristen Alfonso), and Bo Brady (Peter Reckell) are set to return.

‘Days Of Our Lives’ Spoilers: Days Cast Return Surprises

TV Insider reported that Carrie Reed (Christie Clark), Will Horton (Chandler Massey), Tony Dimera (Thaao Penghlis), Anna Dimera (Leann Hunley), Ciara Brady (Victoria Konefal), Shane Donovan (Charles Shaughnessy), Mathew Ashford (Jack Deveraux), and Jennifer Horton (Melissa Reeves), will all be returning to the show.

Executive Producer Ken Corday exclaimed,

“We always love it when members of our beloved family return to Salem. Fans are going to enjoy what we have in store beginning this fall and well into next year.”

Thaao Penghlis debuted as Tony Dimera on Days in November 1981. He was last seen on Days this past May. Thaao was the first Dimera to come to Salem,...

Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to see more of some of the hottest men in daytime as they pose for an upcoming spread for Playgirl.

In a dual post shared on the “Days of our Lives” and Playgirl Instagram pages, along with other social channels on Wednesday, it was announced that actors from the daytime drama series, including Robert Scott Wilson (Alex Kiriakis), Paul Telfer (Xander Kiriakis), Christopher Sean (Paul Narita), Eric Martsolf (Brady Black) and Bryan Dattilo (Lucas Horton), had taken part in a recent spread that will be seen in an upcoming spring feature for the legendary magazine.

“Cooking up something epic with @katielevinephoto, @robertscottwilson and the hunks of @dayspeacock. Coming this spring! @paultelfer @mrchristophersean @ericmartsolf @bryan.dattilo,” read a caption on the post, which indicated that photographer Katie Levine was the one who took some steamy shots of Salem’s finest.

“Here goes nothin’,” responded Wilson to...

Peacock wants to continue visiting old friends from the Days of Our Lives family. The streaming service has renewed Beyond Salem for a second season. The five new episodes will be released the week of July 11th.

A soap opera limited series, the Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem TV show is an extension of the long-running NBC daytime drama. The first season of the spin-off features current and past members of the Days of Our Lives cast, including Lamon Archey, Christie Clark, Eileen Davidson, Billy Flynn, Deidre Hall, Jackée Harry, Drake Hogestyn, Leann Hunley, Victoria Konefal, Chandler Massey, Austin Peck, Thaao Penghlis, Peter Porte, James Reynolds, Greg Rikaart, Lisa Rinna, Charles Shaughnessy, Sal Stowers, Zachary Atticus Tinker, and Robert Scott Wilson. The series begins as various residents of Salem do some traveling over a long weekend. John Black...

Network: Peacock

Episodes: Ongoing (hour)

Seasons: Ongoing

TV show dates: August 6, 2021 -- present

Series status: Has not been cancelled

Performers include: Lamon Archey, Christie Clark, Eileen Davidson, Billy Flynn, Deidre Hall, Jackée Harry, Drake Hogestyn, Leann Hunley, Victoria Konefal, Chandler Massey, Austin Peck, Thaao Penghlis, Peter Porte, James Reynolds, Greg Rikaart, Lisa Rinna, Charles Shaughnessy, Sal Stowers, Zachary Atticus Tinker, and Robert Scott Wilson.

TV show description:      

A soap opera limited series, the Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem TV show is an extension of the long-running NBC daytime drama. The spin-off features current and past members of the Days of Our Lives cast.

The series begins as various residents of Salem do some traveling over a long weekend. John Black (Hogestyn) and Marlena Evans (Hall) travel to Zurich while Ben...

Exclusive: Lisa Rinna is back as Agent Billie Reed in Peacock‘s Days of Our Lives limited series Beyond Salem, and there’s a slew of new and returning characters she’ll be interacting with—some more closely than others.

Monday’s premiere sets up Billie’s role as an Isa agent searching for six precious jewels that formed a priceless artifact known as the Alamanian Peacock. After they were stolen 30 years ago, the gems are suddenly resurfacing all over the globe.

“It’s a little bit like the Maltese Falcon except that we’re looking for the Alamanian Peacock,” Rinna said of the mystery weaving through Beyond Salem. “There’s a lot of wink-wink in this with bringing back past characters. I mean, it’s the funniest thing that Billie is working for the Isa. There’s a lot of tongue and cheek and I think the audience is in for a great ride.

On Peacock’s Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem, a five-episode limited series which premieres Monday on NBC’s sibling streamer, Deidre Hall’s Marlena and Drake Hogestyn’s John Black are on a mission.

The beloved pair is one of seven couples searching the globe for the fictional and priceless Alamainian gemstones that used to adorn a gold peacock (get it?) until Hope/Princess Gina Von Amberg cat burgled the bejeweled figurine 30 years ago. The Kingdom of Alamainia reacquired the golden bird but when they got it back, all of its six precious jewels — an amethyst, ruby, sapphire, emerald,...

Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem is shaping up to be an exciting spinoff of the beloved daytime soap.

The new series, premiering Monday, September 6, will roll out each weekday that week and will wrap with its fifth episode on Friday, September 10.

Peacock has now announced the spinoff will be available on the ad-supported Peacock free subscription, which is good news for fans who don't use Peacock regularly.

The trailer, released Wednesday, confirms the return of Charles Shaughnessy (Shane Donovan).

Jackie Cox (RuPaul's Drag Race), the iconic Canadian drag queen famously known for her Lisa Rinna impersonation, will also guest star in the limited series.

The trailer also confirms Eileen Davidson will be playing Kristen Dimera/Susan Banks.

The cast of the special series also features Christie Clark (Carrie), Austin Peck (Austin), Thaao Penghlis (André), Leann Hunley (Anna), Greg Rikaart (Leo), Chandler Massey (Will), and Zachary Atticus Tinker (Sonny).

Of course,...

Amazon Prime Video released a trailer for the fourth and final season of “Goliath,” which premieres Sept. 24.

Viewers were left with a cliffhanger in the Season 3 finale, when lawyer Billy (Billy Bob Thornton) faced a murder attempt. In the new season, Billy returns to his Big Law roots and attempts to take on the opioid industry and its leaders, including George Stax (J.K. Simmons), the leader of one of the largest family-owned pharmaceutical companies, and his brother Frank (Bruce Dern). He and Patty (Nina Arianda) hope to use the power of Big Pharma to buy justice, but loyalties are tested when Patty feels Billy may be using her because she got a new job at a prestigious white-shoe law firm in San Francisco. Billy is also still reeling from chronic pain due to the attack he endured last season.

Also starring in the series are Tania Raymonde, Diana Hopper, Julie Brister,...

The wait is over, “Days of Our Lives” fans: The trailer for Peacock’s limited series “Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem” arrived Wednesday, revealing classic “Dool” actors reprising their roles from the iconic NBC soap opera, including the surprise return of Charles Shaughnessy as Shane Donovan.

In the video, which you can view above, you’ll see the mystery at the center of the weeklong event series teased: someone stole some important jewels, including the Alamainian Peacock, in 1991, and the “Dool” squad needs to find out who the heck did it and why.

Per Peacock’s description for “Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem”: “Over a long weekend, John & Marlena travel to Zurich, Ben & Ciara have a romantic getaway in New Orleans, Chad visits some old friends in Phoenix, and Abe, Paulina, Lani, and Eli vacation in Miami. All find themselves embroiled in a mystery involving stolen jewels which,...

The trailer for Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem is, well, beyond!

Premiering Monday, Sept. 6 on NBC’s sibling streaming outlet Peacock, the five-episode spinoff — which will roll out daily, and for free, culminating with the limited series’ finale on Friday, Sept. 10 — finds Days alum-turned-Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa Rinna reprising her role as Billie Reed alongside nearly a dozen current and returning cast members.

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As revealed in the trailer above,...

Exclusive: Joe Carroll has joined the cast of Apple TV+’s Five Days at Memorial, from John Ridley, Carlton Cuse and ABC Signature. He joins Vera Farmiga, Cherry Jones, Adepero Oduye, Julie Ann Emery, Cornelius Smith Jr. and Molly Hager.

Written by Ridley and Cuse based on the acclaimed nonfiction book by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Sheri Fink, Five Days at Memorial chronicles the first five days in a New Orleans hospital after Hurricane Katrina made landfall. When the floodwaters rose, the power failed and the heat climbed, exhausted caregivers were forced to make life-and-death decisions that haunted them for years to come.

Carroll will recur as Michael Arvin, a business development executive tasked with finding life-saving resources for people in distress hundreds of miles from his own location.

Five Days at Memorial is written and executive produced by Ridley and Cuse, and both will serve as directors on the limited series.

Days of Our Lives will take viewers beyond Salem next month.

Peacock has announced the five-part spinoff kicks off Monday, September 6, with new episodes made available daily.

The limited series finale is set for Friday, September 10.

Lisa Rinna is set as the lead of the spinoff, reprising her role as Billie Reed.

Eileen Davidson will also appear in the new series, but the streamer is not announcing her role.

Christie Clark (as Carrie), Austin Peck (Austin), Thaao Penghlis (André), Leann Hunley (Anna), Greg Rikaart (Leo), Chandler Massey (Will), and Zachary Atticus Tinker (Sonny) will be a part of the spinoff.

They join Deidre Hall (Marlena), Drake Hogestyn (John), James Reynolds (Abe), Jackée Harry (Paulina), Victoria Konefal (Ciara), Robert Scott Wilson (Ben), Billy Flynn (Chad), Lamon Archey (Eli), and Sal Stowers (Lani).

"Over a long weekend, John & Marlena travel to Zurich, Ben & Ciara have a romantic getaway in New Orleans, Chad...

The Peacock streaming service will invite Days of Our Lives fans to venture Beyond Salem on Monday, Sept. 6, when the five-episode spinoff series premieres.

New episodes of Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem will be available daily, and for free, culminating with the limited series’ finale on Friday, Sept. 10.

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Four photos were also released on Wednesday, as seen...

The new Fresh Prince is taking a slight detour on his journey to Bel-Air.

Peacock’s dramatic reimagining of the iconic Will Smith comedy is now expected to premiere sometime in 2022, according to The Hollywood Reporter, following significant behind-the-scenes changes — the biggest change being that T.J. Brady and Rasheed Newson are taking over as showrunners, replacing Chris Collins. (Empire vet Diane Houston was originally brought in to succeed Collins but she has also departed, per THR.)

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Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem is bringing back more alums from the soap opera series' past. Eileen Davidson, Thaao Penghlis, Leann Hunley, Christie Clark, Greg Rikaart, and Chandler Massey are all returning for the new Peacock spin-off series. Lisa Rinna, Deidre Hall, Drake Hogestyn, Jackée Harry, James Reynolds, and Austin Peck have already been revealed to be among the cast.

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Exclusive: Peacock’s Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem will bring back Eileen Davidson, who is the latest Days of Our Lives alum to join the limited series. She will join Lisa Rinna, Deidre Hall, Drake Hogestyn, Jackée Harry, James Reynolds and others.

The limited series is set over a long weekend, when John and Marlena travel to Zurich; Ben and Ciara have a romantic getaway in New Orleans; Chad visits some old friends in Phoenix; and Abe, Paulina, Lani, and Eli vacation in Miami. All find themselves embroiled in a mystery involving stolen jewels that, in the wrong hands, could have dire consequences for Salem. It’s a race against time for Isa agent Billie Reed (Rinna) as she crosses the globe in search of this missing treasure.

Alums Thaoo Penghlis, Leann Hunley, Christie Clark and Austin Peck also have joined the Beyond Salem cast, along with Greg Rikaart,...

Days Of Our Lives: Beyond Salem, Peacock’s five-episode limited series spawned by the long-running NBC soap drama, has added Days of Our Lives alums Thaoo Penghlis, Leann Hunley, Christie Clark and Austin Peck to the cast. Also returning to the Days world are Greg Rikaart, Chandler Massey and Zachary Atticus Tinker.

The newly added cast members will join Lisa Rinna, Deidre Hall, Drake Hogestyn, Jackée Harry, James Reynolds and more. In the limited series, over a long weekend, John and Marlena travel to Zurich; Ben and Ciara have a romantic getaway in New Orleans; Chad visits some old friends in Phoenix; and Abe, Paulina, Lani, and Eli vacation in Miami. All find themselves embroiled in a mystery involving stolen jewels which, in the wrong hands, could have dire consequences for Salem. It’s a race against time for Isa agent Billie Reed as she crosses the globe in search of this missing treasure.

Netflix released a trailer for the first five episodes of the final season of ‘La Casa de Papel,’ which stream on Sept. 3.

In this batch of episodes, which the streamer is calling “La Casa de Papel (Money Heist) Part 5, Volume 1,” the gang faces one of its darkest moments after losing one of their own. The Professor (Álvaro Morte) has been captured by inspector Sierra (Najwa Nimri) and, for the first time, doesn’t have an escape plan. However, that’s not the only problem because now the army is coming.

In the trailer, which you can watch below, Tokyo (Úrsula Corberó) describes the 100 hours they have spent shut in the Bank of Spain as feeling like 100 years. Also, the Professor reveals the stormwater tank has been found and Colonel Tamayo (Fernando Cayo) assembles an army to go into the Bank of Spain.

“La Casa de Papel” also stars Itziar Ituño,...

Peacock is taking viewers beyond Salem for a new Days of Our Lives miniseries, and the project will feature some beloved cast members.

The latest additions to the five-episode spinoff are Christie Clark and Austin Peck, who will join Lisa Rinna, who has been tapped to headline the series as Billie Reed.

Clark and Peck have appeared on the series sporadically, with Clark's most recent appearance in 2019 and Peck last appearing in 2017.

Thaao Penghlis (André), Leann Hunley (Anna), Greg Rikaart (Leo), Chandler Massey (Will), and Zachary Atticus Tinker (Sonny) are also among the latest wave of names announced to take part.

They join previously announced stars Deidre Hall (Marlena), Drake Hogestyn (John), James Reynolds (Abe), Jackée Harry (Paulina), Victoria Konefal (Ciara), Robert Scott Wilson (Ben), Billy Flynn (Chad), Lamon Archey (Eli) and Sal Stowers (Lani).

"Over a long weekend, John & Marlena travel to Zurich, Ben & Ciara have a romantic getaway in New Orleans,...

The number of Days of Our Lives alumni coming back for the soap’s spinoff Beyond Salem are piling up faster than grains of sand through an hourglass.

Christie Clark and Austin Peck are among the big daytime names taking part in the series’ Peacock offshoot, the streaming site announced Monday.

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Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem...

1970: ABC aired the final episode of The Best of Everything.

1984: All My Children's Tad was celebrated at his bachelor party.

1996: Days of our Lives' Sami and Austin married.

1998: One Life to Live's Bo grieved his son, Drew."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

"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.

On this date in...

1967: On Dark Shadows, while Willie Loomis remained in a coma, Julia Hoffman (Grayson Hall) attempted to hypnotize David Collins (David Henesy) to stop his prying into Barnabas' (Jonathan Frid) affairs.

1970: ABC aired the final episode of The Best of Everything,...

1966: Mia Farrow left Peyton Place.

1979: Calvin had a big day on Edge of Night.

1985: Ryan's Hope's D.J. celebrated her 16th birthday.

2006: Sami and Austin's wedding began."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

"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.

On this date in...

1966: On Dark Shadows, Bill Malloy (Frank Schofield) set up a meeting with Roger Collins (Louis Edmonds), Burke (Mitchell Ryan) and Sam Evans (David Ford) to settle the manslaughter case once and for all.

1966: Mia Farrow aired for the final time as Allison Mackenzie in Peyton Place.

1974: Christopher Allport...

“Days of Our Lives” has been on the air since 1965, but now there’s even more “Days” in our lives. On August 1, the NBC soap launched an online digital series exclusively on the “Days of Our Lives” mobile app.

The new “Days” spinoff begins with an eight-episode series “Chad and Abby in Paris,” which explores the supercouple’s experiences in France, where they landed after departing from Salem earlier this year. They’ll be returning to Salem on “Days” proper this fall. In addition to Billy Flynn and Kate Mansi in the title roles, the online episodes will reintroduce “Days” favorites Austin (Austin Peck) and Carrie (Christie Clark) as well as a brand new character, Juliet (Rachele Schank).

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“Days” co-executive producer Greg Meng said in a statement, “This new scripted digital series was created to complement storylines while enhancing the...

Fans of Days of our Lives will soon be able to go beyond the show’s broadcast stories when the daytime drama series launches its new original companion series, Days of our Lives: The Digital Series.

The first season of the new digital series premieres Thursday, August 1, on The Dool App with an eight-episode arc titled “Chad and Abby in Paris.” The first three episodes will be available immediately with the remaining five episodes released weekly thereafter. The episodes will also be available on the NBC app and NBC.com one week after streaming on The Dool App. Each episode will be approximately 6-10 minutes in length.

The Dool App, which was recently launched as an all-access platform for fans of Days of our Lives, is the first and only app exclusively dedicated to a daytime soap opera. The launch of the digital series marks the first time a daytime...

1975: Another World's Iris took a bottle of pills.

1995: Days' Sami fainted at Austin and Carrie's wedding.

1997: An ultrasound couldn't find a heartbeat on Port Charles.

2010: As the World Turns' Barbara had a clown vision of James."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

"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.

On this date in...

1969: On The Doctors, Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) clashed with his son, Mike (Peter Burnell), over Mike's recent behavior. Later, Mike apologized and asked Matt for advice in dealing with his feelings for Nancy Bennet (Nancy Donohue).

1975: On Another World, Iris...

Long-running soap opera “Days of Our Lives” is launching a new digital offshoot scripted series that will debut on Thursday on The Dool app.

“Days of Our Lives: The Digital Series” will star Billy Flynn and Kate Mansi as Chad and Abigail from the broadcast series. A popular couple on the show, they left the fictional town of Salem — where the series is set — to reconnect in Paris and have been off the broadcast show for several months.

The eight-episode digital series will follow the two and see what they’ve been up to in Paris before their return to Salem on the broadcast show this fall. Austin Peck’s Austin Reed will appear on the show as well, along with a new character, Juliet (Rachele Schank).

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The first three episodes will be available on Aug.

1967: Roger burned David's painting on Dark Shadows.

1981: Guiding Light's Alan showed up at Jennifer's trial.

2009: Gl's Olivia kissed Natalia.

2010: As the World Turns' Reid had no time for Luke."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

"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.

On this date in...

1956: Actor Charles Dingle died at age 68. He played Conrad Overton in Irna Phillips' daytime soap opera The Road of Life.

1967: On Dark Shadows, the ghost of Josette duPres materialized in David Collins' room and magically completed David's painting so that it now depicted him and...

1982: Gh's Luke and Robert searched for Holly in Canada.

1988: Gl's Rusty shot Will and tried to save Mindy.

1995: Loving's Gwyneth was revealed as the Corinth Killer.

2009: As the World Turns' Brad Snyder died."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.

On this date in...

1967: On Dark Shadows, Julia (Grayson Hall) felt guilty about telling Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) to bite Vicky. She instead offered to sacrifice herself to restore Barnabas's appearance. Though touched, he declined, noting that he needed her to continue as his doctor. In the meantime, Carolyn (Nancy Barrett) decided -- over David's (David Henesy) protests...

1966: Dark Shadows' Barnabas was aged into an old man.

1982: Gh's Blackie jammed with Eddie (Sammy Davis Jr.).

1990: Another World's Vicky covered for Marley.

1992: As the World Turns' Holden didn't recognize Lily."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.

On this date in...

1965: On Peyton Place, Leslie Harrington (Paul Langton) traveled to Boston to ask Martin Peyton (George Macready) for help in getting Rodney out of jail.

1967: On Dark Shadows, Dr. Julia Hoffman's (Grayson Hall) experiments with Barnabas Collins' (Jonathan Frid) blood went terribly awry and his youthful appearance reverted to that of a 175-year-old vampire.

1970: ABC aired the final episode of The Best of Everything.

1984: All My Children's Tad was celebrated at his bachelor

party. 1996: Days of our Lives' Sami and Austin married.

1998: One Life to Live's Bo grieved his son, Drew."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.

On this date in...

1967: On Dark Shadows, while Willie Loomis remained in a coma, Julia Hoffman (Grayson Hall) attempted to hypnotize David Collins (David Henesy) to stop his prying into Barnabas' (Jonathan Frid) affairs.

1970: ABC aired the final episode of The Best of Everything, a short-lived ABC daytime soap opera that had only...

1964: Another World's Pat had TV's first abortion.

1985: Santa Barbara's C.C. collapsed before signing divorce papers.

1989: Guiding Light's Rick proposed to Meredith.

1997: Another World's Kirkland faced an oncoming car."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.

On this date in...

1964: On Another World, Pat Matthews (Susan Trustman) had an abortion. This was the first abortion story told in television history. Irna Phillips and William J. Bell were the writers.

We Love Soaps received a message from Ms. Trustman earlier this year: "Yes, I am, indeed, alive and well and live in Los Angeles with my husband, film and TV producer,...

1966: Mia Farrow left Peyton Place.

1979: Calvin had a big day on Edge of Night.

1985: Ryan's Hope's D.J. celebrated her 16th birthday.

2006: Sami and Austin's wedding began."The best prophet of the future is the past."

― Lord Byron

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1966: On Dark Shadows, Bill Malloy (Frank Schofield) set up a meeting with Roger Collins (Louis Edmonds), Burke (Mitchell Ryan) and Sam Evans (David Ford) to settle the manslaughter case once and for all.

1966: Mia Farrow aired for the final time as Allison Mackenzie in Peyton Place.

1974: Christopher Allport aired for the last time as Tim McGowan in Another World.

1975: Another World's Iris took a bottle of pills.

1995: Days' Sami fainted at Austin and Carrie's wedding.

1997: An ultrasound couldn't find a heartbeat on Port Charles.

2010: As the World Turns' Barbara had a clown vision of James."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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1969: On The Doctors, Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) clashed with his son, Mike (Peter Burnell), over Mike's recent behavior. Later, Mike apologized and asked Matt for advice in dealing with his feelings for Nancy Bennet (Nancy Donohue).

1975: On Another World, Iris (Beverlee McKinsey) downed a bottle of sleeping pills. After taking...

Photo Credit: Sue Coflin/Max PhotosIn 2017 an original play written by As the World Turns alum Trent Dawson, "The F," was produced at Manhatten Rep. in New York City. The play struck a chord with theatre-goers and is now being made into a film.

"The F" follows a real-time argument between Josh and Amanda. In this dark comedy, a New York subway platform becomes the stage for two lovers to battle about the truth: Did he or didn’t he? Who’s perception is real and who is delusional? A strange commuter seems to have the answers to their problems, but will either of them listen to her?

Dawson brought together a number of his former Atwt co-stars to perform "The F" live on stage at a benefit for the film on Friday, June 22. (Click here to support "The F" via the film's GoFundMe page.)

Check out more photos below from the benefit,...

1953: Guiding Light's Dick dealt with marriage woes.

1976: Ryan's Hope's Faith faced danger from Kenneth.

1981: Another World's Cecile worried about Jamie's safety.

1992: Knots Landing's Pierce gave Paige an unwelcome surprise."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."

― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"

"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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1953: On The Guiding Light, Dick (James Lipton) looked for reassurance about his marriage to Kathy from Dr. Keeler. Kathy became sad when Timmy pointed out that her husband had never been to see her.

1967: Roger burned David's painting on Dark Shadows.

1981: Guiding Light's Alan showed up at Jennifer's trial.

2009: Gl's Olivia kissed Natalia.

2010: As the World Turns' Reid had no time for Luke."Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."

― Machiavelli

"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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1956: Actor Charles Dingle died at age 68. He played Conrad Overton in Irna Phillips' daytime soap opera The Road of Life.

Dr. Valerie Grant is — after a decades-long absence — back in.

NBC’s Days of Our Lives has cast Melrose Place and Soul Food actress Vanessa Williams as Dr. Grant, a role that originated in the 1970s and was controversial at the time, our sister site Deadline reports.

RelatedSusan Lucci: All My Children Creator Agnes Nixon ‘Was All I Hoped to Be’

In the late ’70s, Valerie (then played by Tina Andrews) and David Banning were daytime’s first interracial couple. They planned to marry, though that endeavor went south after he had an affair. Diane Sommerfield later took...

When Susan Lucci first read for the role of All My Children‘s Erica Kane — a part she’d eventually play for more than four decades and which would become emblematic of daytime television — she had no idea that the strong, flawed, brave, gutsy heroine pulled strongly from creator Agnes Nixon‘s own experiences.

Lucci just knew the character was good.

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“I didn’t know for a long time that the story [Nixon] was telling through Erica was so close to her own,” Lucci told TVLine. “When I found that out,...

Flip over the hourglass, because Greg Vaughan is about to lengthen his time at Days of Our Lives.

Vaughan will return to the NBC soap in early 2017, EW.com reports.

RelatedJohn Stamos Developing Drama About Daytime Soaps’ 1980s Heyday

Vaughan began playing Days‘ Eric Brady in 2012, but left the daytime drama earlier this year. Since his departure, he has been a series regular on Own’s Queen Sugar and has appeared on Fox’s Lucifer.

In a statement, the actor said that he had spoken with Days‘ Powers That Be after Queen Sugar wrapped. “I’ve always been proud...

It’s been a year and a half now since Parenthood went off the air (Rip, Zeek), and it left a gaping void on NBC — and all the major networks, really — in the heartfelt-family-drama category. These days, it’s nearly impossible to find a network drama that isn’t about cops or doctors or superheroes or vampires, but instead about real people and their everyday problems.

In an effort to cure our Braverman withdrawals, NBC gives us This Is Us (premiering Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 10/9c): a kindhearted, acutely observed family drama that presents four stories that are loosely connected...

Good news, Dool fans, Christie Clark and Austin Peck are headed back to NBC's Days of Our Lives. Soap Opera Digest reports Carrie Brady and Austin Reed will return to Salem, USA in early 2017. Clark told the magazine, "Days of Our Lives is the gift that keeps on giving for me. Thirty years of fun, drama and love in the afternoon!"Clark last appeared on the show in 2012, with Patrick Muldoon, who originated the role of Austin Reed in 1992. Peck was recast in 1995, when Muldoon exited the soap. A recast, herself, Clark took over the role of Carrie from Fuller House's Andrea Barber, when the character was SORASed in 1986. Read More…...

If Donald Trump sees an uptick in the polls on Friday, he’ll likely have Jimmy Fallon to thank.

The Tonight Show host was slammed on social media for his sit-down with the Republican candidate on Thursday night, most notably allowing a comment about Matt Lauer’s performance as moderator of the Commander-in-Chief forum to slide by as the presidential hopeful shared his damning opinion of the Fourth Estate.

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Corporate synergy likely played a hand in Fallon’s response, claiming he too is a fan of the Today show...

A familiar twosome has booked a return trip to Salem.

Days of Our Lives vets Christie Clark and Austin Peck are set to reprise their roles as Carrie and Austin in early 2017, Soap Opera Digest reports.

RelatedDays of Our Lives: Kassie DePaiva’s Leukemia Diagnosis Pauses Eve Encore

Clark, who has portrayed the role of Carrie on and off since 1986, last appeared on Days in 2012. “Days of Our Lives is the gift that keeps on giving for me,” she said in a statement. “Thirty years of fun, drama and love in the afternoon!!”

RelatedGeneral Hospital: Tyler Christopher Not Returning,...