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I reallized today that DOOL will be 49 this November – I’m wondering how important the show will be to NBC once it hits that 50 year mark next year. I’m hoping it stays on forever – but I know that the "days" are numbered for all the shows.
It occured to me how much I am going to miss Alison/Sami when she departs. Sure – I’ll miss E.J. when he goes – he’s part of my favorite couple. But Ali/Sami have been the show for me since she started in January of 1993. It makes me so sad she’s leaving. Salem without Sami just won’t be the same.
I’m 35 – used to watch DOOL with my Mom as a kid (summer vacations – breaks etc.) I remember Bo kidnapping Hope from Larry’s wedding… the Cruise of Deception storyline… all great arcs. But when Ali joined in January of 93 I was a freshmen in high school – she was a teen… I was a teen. It felt like "hey – she’s my age. Let’s check this out."
It was Christmas of 93 and I asked for a VCR and I started taping DOOL every day; 21 years later I think I have missed a handful of episodes (usually through no fault of my own.) I binge watch when I’m on vacation but I never miss a show. I’m pretty loyal HA HA!!!
No matter how dull the show can get I always have Sami to rely on – she’s been the MAJOR draw for me. I dunno how I’m going to be with her gone. I’ll go down with the ship but it surely won’t be the same
Thanks for listening – I know I can come here with this stuff. Who else can I talk to about this besides Mom (who isn’t sad to see Sami go btw LOL)
of Sami’s constant over the top kneejerk reactions – particulrly unbecoming as she ages – Ali’s performance was and is always energizing and I do believe as the time of her departure draws near, I will miss her more than I think. Especially since I do not see anyone on the show with the charisma to match her. I think Days needs to go on a hunt to find a dynamic new character we can all get excited about. I’m also banking on an engaging post-Bo Brady Hope/Aiden relationship.
I also started watching with my mom in 1969. I have known some of these characters longer than many of my friends and relatives. I can’t remember who the first main character to leave was but I thought the show would never be the same again. And how many times since have I had to endure that same type of loss over and over and over again. Although Sami is certainly in the top category of main characters, I know I’ll survive and, like you, I’ll go down with the ship when it eventually sinks.
Be glad you still have your mom to discuss Days with. One of the hardest things for me when my mom passed away was not being able to go to her and say, “You won’t believe what happened to day…” What an insidious habit this is! :o) But it’s our habit and we may as well enjoy it while we still can.
So, here’s to a character, gradually emerging from the background to steal all our hearts and fill the void that Sami and EJ will leave.
I too started watching with my mom, way back in the 30 minute days. Then we would watch Another World. Probably why I never got into any of the other shows as they came along. I too will miss Sami because I just don’t see anyone else we love to hate as much as Samantha Gene. She always “kicks the tires and lights the fires” and no one else seems to be able to generate as much excitement on this show as she does.
I too will miss ‘over the top’ Sami as much as the rest of you guys, My daughter ( whom has passed away) started me watching DOOL, and I have been a fan since, a fan that loves to hate Sami, granted sometimes it seems to be ‘Day of Sami’s life’ but I have enjoyed her on Days and she will be dearly missed, I hope TPTB can continue to bring ( SOME) good SL and actors to the show so we can continue to enjoy our show, I am looking forward to see what TPTB has in store for us.
and even though the writing for E.J. has been atrocious lately, I just can’t see anyone on this show today bringing me as much joy as these two have. I’ve stocked up on my Kleenex, because I know I’ll be bawling like a baby when their last scenes are shown.
no child should die before their parents. My parents lost my brother at 16 and I cannot imagine how they got through it.
I am very sorry for your tremendous loss.Bonbon my daughter passed away 10 years ago after a 2 year fight with Cancer, she had a 13 yr. old Son that I have raised,(he had a very hard time dealing with her death) it was a very bad time for us and still to this day there are days that are still very hard, losing a child is something that I do not think I will get over, but I do have three more adult children and 6 grandchildren (three Boys and three girls) that I love dearly, the Grandson that I raised is now 23 and he turned out to be a good young man but a 55 yr old trying to raise a 13 yr old young boy was very hard because I had a Job that required a lot of my time, but we made it through … I am sure that I shared some of this with SP some 8 or 9 yr ago … it was in a forum of lets get to know each other and share something of our lives.. most of the people have since left Salem Place but I think there are still one or two of the old group are still on board. … Thanks for asking.
It just touches way too many lives. Maxine, I’m glad you were able to be there for your grandson. I’m so sorry you all had to go through such a terrible heartache.
You don’t always know whether or not people want to share their stories. I just can’t imagine what that could be like. But I commend you for doing an obviously successful job in raising him.
I know I was a little kid and watched with my mom in the 60s. I have a very vivid memory of Julie at the beach in a black bathing suit, I think with someone else’s husband. I have loved and hated characters over 40 years. Sami can get on my nerves, but I’m going to miss her.
I am so sorry for your loss. It is wonderful that you were able to raise your grandson and be there for him. It takes a strong person to overcome such tragedy. You are blessed with your family and I am sure they are a great comfort to you.
God bless you.
You have provided your grandson with wisdom that can come only from someone your age. I’m sure it wasn’t easy, but you are tough. I’ve been on the board for over 12 years now. It has been a source of strength and comraderie for so many of us.
The love of my life had a biopsy yesterday. They think she has lymphoma, but the pathology report won’t be ready for another 3-4 days. I’ve been in FL this week spending time with her in the hospital. It’s going to stink going home Sunday because I’ll be 9 hours away. Hopefully I can get my house sold or find a job in FL quickly so I can come back and help her through chemo if it does end up being cancer.
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