Insider Blog

Ask An Executive - Pt. 2

I'm so happy to read all the positive feedback from my latest blog. It's a great satisfaction to me knowing I'm doing my part to help you get your questions answered. Now I have a new batch of your submitted questions that I've got answers for from another executive from the show. I hope you enjoy!


TV Cat 1: What is your particular role with the show?
Executive #2: I guess you could say I help manage the relationship between NBC and DAYS. I help make sure the show is delivering creatively in order to keep the audience (and NBC) happy. On the other side, I supervise the marketing and publicity efforts made by NBC to promote DAYS. I do everything from giving feedback on story and production to helping plan photo shoots and the annual fan event. I've had a lot of crazy days in my time here, but it's always been fun and rewarding.


Volleyball and TV Girl: On average, how long does it take to film one episode?
Executive #2: It's hard to say exactly, as the scenes from an episode are usually shot over a few days instead of all in a row. However, if you added it all up together, maybe about four to five hours an episode. Special episodes -- anything that involves a stunt, or big group scenes -- tend to take a little longer.


Blessed Angel: Do the younger actors have a teacher on set?
Executive #2: Yes. The younger actors have a teacher on set and take classes. When they turn 16, though, they can earn a high school equivalency degree.


Sodie 215: Do you have a particular storyline that you are most proud of, since working on Days?
Executive #2: It's hard to choose, but I think the Sami/Nicole "baby switch" storyline has been so well done. It was a great example of how our talented writers took a concept that's been seen before, and gave it a fresh, exciting spin. Also, though a smaller story, I think Theo's autism diagnosis was very important and touching and true.


Sodie 215: Are you aware of the audiences' opinions?
Executive #2: I'm VERY aware! In addition to our standard research, I get letters from fans. I read the message boards and the Facebook posts. I get emails or calls from family and friends who watch! It's extremely important to know how the audience feels about storylines or characters. The audience keeps DAYS on the air!