Premiere:
November 8, 1965
Executive Producer:
Ken Corday
Co-Executive Producers:
Greg Meng
Lisa De Cazotte
Producer:
Albert Alarr
Directors:
Herb Stein, Phil Sogard, Albert Alarr, Grant A. Johnson
Headwriters:
Marlene McPherson
Darrell Ray Thomas, Jr.
Writers:
Rick Draughon, Christopher Dunn, Ryan Quan, Elizabeth Snyder, Nancy Willams Watt, Jeanne Marie Ford, John Newman, Richard Culliton, Carolyn Culliton, Janet Iacobuzio, Peter T. Rich, Lacey Dyer, Roger Schroeder, David A. Levinson
Sr. Coordinating Producers:
Janet Spellman-Rider
Tim Stevens
Production Coordinator:
Krista Cremidan
Music Composed by:
Ken Corday
D. Brent Nelson
Music Directors:
Steve Reinhardt, D. Brent Nelson, Paul F. Antonelli
Production Designer:
Daniel Olexiewicz
Publicity:
Juliette Harris, Maya Frangie, it Girl Public Relations
Costume Designer:
Jayne Marie Kehoe
Casting Director:
Marnie Saitta, C. S. A.
Makeup Artists:
Gail Hopkins, Nina Wells,
Deidre Decker-Wilson, Joleen Rizzo, Glen Alen Gutierrez
Hairstylists:
Margie Puga, Matthew Holman, Patrick Kilian, Katharine O'Neill
Produced by:
Corday Productions Inc. in association with Sony Pictures Television
NBC Media Contact:
Traci Saulsberry
Origination:
NBC Studios, Burbank
"Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives."
For over one-third of a century, those words have introduced and underscored one of daytime drama's rare mainstays. NBC's "Days of our Lives," which turned 44 in November 2009, first premiered as a half-hour drama in 1965 and expanded to an hour 10 years later. Today, it remains a consistent favorite among viewers of daytime television serials.
In its 44 years, "Days of our Lives" has garnered numerous Emmy Awards and nominations, as well as multiple Soap Opera Digest and People's Choice Awards. The show's success derives from its consistent commitment to excellence in writing and storytelling - supported by a diverse ensemble of performers - and an uncanny knack for anticipating viewer interests. With its mix of classic genre traditions and groundbreaking narratives reflecting modern life, "Days of our Lives" remains a perennial favorite among viewers of all ages.
"Days of our Lives" is set in the fictitious midwestern town of Salem. The core families are the Bradys, the Hortons, and the DiMeras, and the multi-layered storylines involve elements of romance, adventure, mystery, comedy and drama.
"Days of our Lives" is produced by Corday Productions Inc. in association with Sony Pictures Television. Executive producer Ken Corday is following in the tradition of his parents, Betty and Ted Corday, who co-created "Days of our Lives" and helmed the series for many years. Gary Tomlin is also executive producer. Dena Higley is the head writer and Christopher Whitesell is co-head writer.