Michael Maloney

1 week ago | soapcentral.com | Michael Maloney

Days of our Lives star Stephen Nichols made his debut as Steve “Patch” Johnson 40 years ago. The actor is both a Daytime Emmy nominee and a fan favorite for his portrayal of the Salem mainstay. Nichols's on-screen romantic pairing with Mary Beth Evans (Dr. Kayla Brady Johnson) is one of the most successful not only on DAYS but also in all of daytime television. Here’s a look back at Nichols’s historic run as the man known as Patch.

1 week ago | tvinsider.com | Michael Maloney

The reality is that several Days of our Lives cast members will look back at the episodes that streamed this week on Peacock when they are choosing reels for next year’s Daytime Emmy awards. Among them will be Martha Madison, who shined as her character, Belle Black, eulogized her late father, John (played by the late, great Drake Hogestyn). Belle is the living embodiment of one of DAYS‘s greatest love stories – the one between Dr. Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) and John Black.

1 week ago | soapcentral.com | Michael Maloney

On the Monday, June 16, episode of The Young and the Restless, watch for Victor to reveal details about Dumas, Chelsea will make a confession, and Nate is going to put Holden on notice. What happens on The Young and the RestlessVictor Newman (Eric Braeden) seldom, if ever, walks into a situation where he isn't already the winner. We suspect, as he hinted to Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) last week, that he knows much more about Aristotle Dumas than anyone realizes.

2 weeks ago | soapcentral.com | Michael Maloney

Days of our Lives paid tribute to John Black (the late, great Drake Hogestyn) this past week in style. All of Hogestyn's co-stars shone playing the emotional material the show's writers entrusted them with. Yet, we were also reminded of what a sensational performer Hogestyn was, courtesy of the numerous John-centric flashbacks the show provided. Thus, Soap Central is bestowing Performer of the Week honors on the late actor.

2 weeks ago | soapcentral.com | Michael Maloney

The Young and the Restless's Nathan Owens showed some new sides to Holden Novak’s personality this week. The soap genre is primarily about dynamic women, but Owens got to flex his acting muscles in recent episodes and show that his character is capable of humor, vulnerability, and passion. Now, we’re bestowing Soap Central's Performer of the Week for Y&R honors on Owens.