Days of Our Lives

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Genre	Soap opera
Created by	Ted Corday, Betty Corday
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	58
No. of episodes	14,000+
Production
Executive producer	Ken Corday
Producer	Albert Alarr
Production location	Burbank, California
Running time	30 minutes (1965–1975), 60 minutes (1975–present)
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Network	NBC
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Days of Our Lives (often abbreviated to DOOL or Days) is an American soap opera broadcast on the NBC television network. It is one of the longest-running scripted television programs in the world, airing nearly every weekday since November 8, 1965. The series was created by Ted Corday and Betty Corday, and it has been produced by Corday Productions and Sony Pictures Television.

Premise

The show primarily focuses on the Horton family and the Brady family, and it is set in the fictional town of Salem. The series covers the trials and tribulations of the town's residents, including themes of love, family, betrayal, and redemption. Over the years, the show has introduced numerous characters and families, expanding its narrative scope.

History

Days of Our Lives was created by Ted Corday and Betty Corday. The show premiered on November 8, 1965, and was initially a 30-minute program. In 1975, the show expanded to a 60-minute format. The series has been known for its groundbreaking storylines, including the first interracial romance on daytime television and the first same-sex wedding.

Notable Characters

• Tom Horton
• Alice Horton
• Marlena Evans
• John Black
• Bo Brady
• Hope Williams Brady
• Sami Brady
• EJ DiMera
• Stefano DiMera

Production

The show is filmed in Burbank, California. Ken Corday, the son of the original creators, serves as the executive producer. The series has undergone several changes in its production team over the years, but it has maintained a consistent presence on daytime television.

Awards and Recognition

Days of Our Lives has received numerous awards, including Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Drama Series. The show has also been praised for its social issue storylines, such as HIV/AIDS, mental health, and domestic violence.

Related Pages

• List of Days of Our Lives characters
• List of Days of Our Lives cast members
• List of Days of Our Lives crew members
• List of soap operas
• NBC Daytime