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I think over the last 15yrs, they've been pretty consistent that Salem is in Illinois. Everything from phone numbers, Chicago is the nearest major city, other little clues, etc. It's sort of an open secret. I find it's more an inside joke with the writers to try "not saying the word Illinois ".

I agree, I have no problem with Peter regarding the business side of things. What I don't like is I feel Peter can be manipulative and use the press to drum up interest in Bo as a way to force TPTB to cave to his "demands/rate" etc. Making statements like "they didn't ask me back" which is complete BS, of course they asked him back. They just couldn't come to an agreement. But Peter would never say that to the press. I know for the actors who no longer live in LA, coming back to Days for a "short stint" isn't economical because they have to pay for their own travel/lodge, and the pay isn't what it used to be. I don't blame anyone who doesn't come back, but be honest about it. I appreciate Patsy Pease (Kim Brady) for being honest that it isn't feasible for her to come back for "visits". She no longer lives in LA, so to come back she would be working for free. Her last "visit" on the show she stayed with Jen Lilley, so that worked out. Unless they're bringing her back for a longer story Arc, it usually isn't worth it.

Just to add to this. Even if a miracle happened and Ari and Corday made up I wouldn't be surprised if Sony wouldn't approve her coming back. It could be a liability issue. I'd venture that most people do not return to a job after suing for sexual harassment.

Regarding Ari, outside of the networks involvement. I also wonder how people on the voting committees/voters may have felt. Not that they're against her, but there may have been some uncertainty or hesitation to nominate/vote for her for a role or show that she is in the middle of a lawsuit over. People may not have known if she wanted to be honored, is it appropriate, more harm than good? As an aside Ari, Stacy, Paul, Emily, and others did a fan event this past weekend. While there Stacy and Ari were having some fun and acting out a fist fight between "Kristen and Nicole". Ari commented on the video with, "what a missed opportunity. We will never know/see." Not that I thought there was a chance she could ever come back, but there seemed like so much sadness in the quote. She clearly still adores her co-stars. Unfortunate all around.

I'm sure Eric M submitted his scenes with Stacy and Finley (Rachel), I can see how they would score him the nomination. I'm guessing Tamara may have submitted the Bayview scenes, or the attempted rape scene. While a surprise Tamara is always good. I think Ari is 100% the snub here, but I'm not surprised. Most people don't get nominated while simultaneously suing their show ( production company). Unfortunate

I think it's more that the actors were off that particular day. Billy, Stacy, Deidre may have filmed their scenes the day/week(s) before. I'm pretty sure Doug's dying/funeral was not all filmed in the same day/week. Yes, the show is now 8 months ahead in filming.

Ironically they don't really tend to do the "look alike" scenario as much. Andrea Evans originally portrayed Hattie, until Deidre took over the role later in the show. Bonnie originally wasn't a "look alike" to Adrienne". The rest are just the same actor portraying different roles. I actually wouldn't mind Marcy coming back as a different character and her being a "look alike" to Abby as a character point. The last successful example was Kristian Alphonso playing Gina. Initially there was a general ambiguity of whether she was Gina or Hope.

I know Renee Jones is filthy rich and no longer has to work, but it would be amazing to see her back on the show in any capacity. Would love to see her during the 60th celebration.

That ghost was totally Lexie!! I wonder how they'll play this out.

Highlight of the show outside of seeing Lucas was Ava and her ex-boyfriends (John/Steve) working together. More of that please.

I don't remember Sandy being mentioned, but Tommy is dead. Marie is the only living Horton child. We last saw her when Alice died. Would love to see more Hortons through this story. Bring Marie and Jessica back. Melissa, Mike, Nathan, Jeremy, Scotty, Eli, etc. I've always said Lucas should be cemented as the Horton "patriarch".

Haha, either hell has frozen over or a peace treaty was made!!!!

I was screaming at the TV!!! What made me holler was Marlena and John were questioning the alcoholism and giving sympathy to Eric. Eric, the actual alcoholic in the relationship, the one who killed someone over it. Exactly, of all times to bring DJ up. Obviously Sloan didn't know about it. Marlena could of easily let the comment pass and gave Sloan some encouraging words. She also could of played along with Sloan to help ease the tension. For a world renowned shrink she was being completely oblivious. I don't know why her and John are always seething with disgust around her. We know what she has done, but they don't. They are always incredibly cold to her.

Haha, yes middle age Lucas whom is a grandfather needs Kate's permission. They should of framed that conversation very differently. Harris should of been asking Kate for help not permission. The Nicole and Brady scene was very well done. The Chanel/Jada scene was very awkward. For a while I was trying to remember what possible conflict the two had. I completely forgot about Talia. Very mild conflict if you ask me. I assume we are all supposed to forget that Tate and Holly are in the same family, and spent time together as young children. It's interesting that it's being pivoted as a war with the families. Tate is a Kiriakis/Brady and Holly is more a Kiriakis/Brady (thru Eric) than a Dimera ironically. Nicole needs a visit from her father Abe ASAP!!! I think he is the only one to give her perspective here.

Dimitri told Leo the baby is alive but nothing else. Leo doesn't know Sloan’s involvement.

That was the interesting part, he didn't recoil, look disgusted, or get mad. He just corrected her. He reacted in a similar way that John and Phillip react to Vivian when she hugs them. They're annoyed by her but they still have feelings for her.

I did get a kick of Kristen hugging "Christopher ". I like that he silently acknowledged he knew their history.

Actually Tyler is only a couple of years younger than Claire so he would be early twenties. He would be more contemporaries with Sydney. Arianna and Parker would be the only two "kids" outside of Rachel.

Daniel was Victor's godson. That was always canon. Daniel's "parents" were Victor's old friends. When they had trouble conceiving, Victor stepped in and used his money/power to "acquire" Maggie's eggs (not knowing they were hers). I'm assuming it was Thomas who had Susan brought to Edmund. It fits, two random henchmen. First I thought Rolf, but he wouldn't of kept that from EJ.

One of the biggest mistakes was taking David away from Rafe. Him being a father really grounded the character, In a much more meaningful way than just being Salem's residential "good guy".

Edmund was Susan's boyfriend and eventually husband during the end of the Susan/Kristen/Baby EJ storyline. Susan, Edmund and Baby EJ left Salem together as a family. Edmund helped raise EJ. EJ gets his "English man persona" from Edmund. Edmund is essentially an all around "great guy". He was Susan's knight in shining armor during the craziness. When EJ was killed, Susan had a breakdown. She left Edmund, came to Salem to seek revenge. That is when she took Will. I assume we are to believe that Edmund is seeking revenge for Susan leaving him years ago.

Finally we get a Vivian and John scene. John often doesn't approve of her antics, but I appreciate that he always cared about his Aunt Vivian. Makes me miss the sweet Aunt/Nephew relationship they had in the 90's. More of that please!!!!

It's still a bit of a mystery. Kenya isn't abreast of the details. Not sure if the show is just about Marc or he is part of an ensemble cast. He needs Brooklyn for storyline purposes.

Kenya has said that Marc is holding up the divorce because Kenya refused to have Brooklyn appear on Marc's reality show. He is pissed and trying to get back at her. Hence him bringing up Marlo banging on the door in Birmingham. He is trying to paint her as unfit so he gains more control regarding custody. Not that he actually wants to see Brooklyn but wants more control in decision making. Specifically decisions that benefit him.

Alex and Brady work together. Alex is Brady's number two at Basic Black. That and they seem like the only two of that generation of the Kiriakis that get along.