longtime character Victor Kiriakis. Tragedy struck when Victor’s jet went missing and was later found in the Mediterian Sea.
26.07.2023 - 23:49 / deadline.com
Days Of Our Lives veteran Peter Reckell is the latest to react to our report on the misconduct investigation into the show’s longtime director/co-executive producer Albert Alarr.
“We have learned disturbing news about the environment at Days of Our Lives,” tweeted Reckell, who has periodically recurred as the character Bo Brady on the show since its launch in 1983. “It’s shocking to all who care deeply about the show, it’s legacy, and the audience who love it so much. With quick resolution, I hope to see a return to its past values of family and respect for all.”
As Deadline reported, there have been issues with Alarr’s behavior since he joined the soap, but things escalated after he was named co-executive producer in 2015. Multiple DoOL insiders said Alarr has been abusive, making people feel uncomfortable and humiliated, according to the Deadline report.
“Corday Productions engaged Sony Pictures Television, which distributes Days of our Lives, to conduct an impartial investigation into this matter,” the production company said in a statement to Deadline. “After a two-month investigation, the independent investigator produced a report with its findings. Based on those findings, Corday Productions has taken a series of actions designed to ensure a safe and respectful work environment.”
The company did not elaborate what these actions are, citing a confidential employee matter. However, Alarr remained in his co-EP and director roles, sparking outrage among cast and crew aware of the allegations and the investigation.
Lisa Rinna, who has appeared periodically as Billie Reed on Days beginning in 1992 and most recently in 2021 in the first season of the Peacock spinoff Beyond Salem, reacted earlier to our report in a
longtime character Victor Kiriakis. Tragedy struck when Victor’s jet went missing and was later found in the Mediterian Sea.
Victor Kiriakis (John Aniston), per Soap Opera Digest. Theresa first came to Salem in 2013, and fans couldn’t get enough. Theresa quickly became a huge favorite among viewers with her devious plots and her romance with Brady Black (Eric Martsolf).Lilley played the role of Theresa for three years before exiting the soap opera in 2016.
Days of Our Lives” fans were introduced to the character of Victor Kiriakis (John Aniston) in 1985. Upon his first moments in Salem, it seemed clear that he would become one of the soap opera’s biggest villains. Throughout the years, Victor has shown his softer side regarding family.
Days of Our Lives recasts Eric Brady and some fans may be confused. That’s right, this week Greg Vaughan who has been playing the legacy character for the better part of a decade was replaced by actor Jason Gerhardt. The recast is only temporary as Gerhardt stepped into the role at a time when Vaughan was unable to fulfill his duties.
Soaps. General Hospital alum Jason Gerhardt has been tapped to play the role of Eric and will appear in just a few episodes. Of course, Days of Our Lives recasts are quite common.
in a Friday statement to The Wrap.“I have been in this industry for decades, and not a single complaint has ever been made against me until now. Many of the claims recently referenced in the media are simply false.”Alarr’s exit follows the conclusion of a nine-week misconduct investigation and the launch of a petition signed by more than two dozen cast members calling for his removal, saying they feel “very uncomfortable and distraught should he stay involved with the show.”“These allegations were already examined in a detailed and entirely independent investigation that lasted for two months.
Following a nine-week investigation and cast petition, Albert Alarr, the “Days of Our Lives” co-executive producer, has been replaced.
"Days of Our Lives" co-executive producer and director Albert Alarr is reportedly leaving the long-running soap opera after a cast-signed petition calling for his removal following a misconduct investigation. According to Deadline, series executive producer Ken Corday announced that Alarr will be "exiting his role" and replaced with Janet Drucker. Corday also told staff there will be new HR protocols and presence on set.
William Earl Albert Alarr is out as executive producer of NBC’s long-running soap opera “Days of Our Lives” after a 20-year tenure as a director and producer for the show. His exit follows a misconduct investigation by “Days” producer Sony Pictures Television. Janet Drucker, a veteran producer who has been with “Days” since 1984, has taken on his duties for leading the production of the daytime serial.
Albert Alarr is exiting as Days of Our Lives director/co-executive producer, with series producer Janet Drucker promoted to replace him in his co-executive producer role. The daytime drama, produced by Corday Prods. and distributed by Sony Pictures Television, also will institute HR presence on set. Series executive producer Ken Corday just made the announcement in an email to cast and crew. (You can read it in full below.)
Two former Days Of Our Lives stars, Farah Galfond and Lisa Rinna, are landing their support to the more than 25 current cast members who have signed a petition calling for the removal of longtime co-executive producer/director Albert Alarr following a misconduct investigation and two Deadline reports on some of the allegations.
"Days of Our Lives" alum Lisa Rinna is speaking out in support of the soap opera's cast amid calls for a change in the show’s leadership. "Ken Korday [sic] and @sony Do the right thing now! Protect your talent!!!" Rinna wrote on her Instagram stories over a screengrab of a headline about misconduct allegations by the show’s co-executive producer and director, Albert Alarr. "Listen to what they are saying-there is a petion [sic] 25 people have signed it.
EXCLUSIVE: Not much has changed on Days of Our Lives following an investigation into misconduct allegations against co-executive producer/director Albert Alarr and a toxic work environment he and his team allegedly fostered, with Alarr still in charge at the venerable daytime drama.
grieving Jennifer Aniston reportedly isn’t dealing well with news that her recently deceased dad, longtime soap opera actor John Aniston, is about to be written off “Days of Our Lives” in a rather dramatic fashion.According to the Daily Mail, the character’s absence will finally be explained by killing him off in a plane crash. A source revealed that the aerophobic Aniston, 54, was disappointed by the decision.John Aniston starred in the soap opera “Days of Our Lives” as Victor Kiriakis from 1985 until his death last November at the age of 89.
Marlena Evans and Roman Brady. Quite the opposite personality of her tv twin brother Eric Brady, Sami came onto the scene reeking havok and has yet to stop.Alison Sweeney is a daytime television staple and a beloved fan-favorite cast member.
Days Of Our Lives is pressing pause.
Days Of Our Lives, which streams on NBCUniversal’s Peacock platform, is going on an unplanned hiatus. A rep for Peacock confirmed to Deadline that production on the long-running daytime drama has been suspended. For the moment, it’s for one week, I hear. DoOL, which is dark this week, was slated to resume filming July 31. It will not remain dark until at least Aug.7.
Lisa Rinna is reacting to the recent misconduct accusations against Days of Our Lives director and co-executive producer Albert Alarr.
Lisa Rinna is speaking out. The actress claims that the environment on the “Days of Our Lives” set, when she returned briefly in 2021, was “disgusting” and “hostile.”
Lisa Rinna is speaking out. The actress claims that the environment on the set, when she returned briefly in 2021, was «disgusting» and «hostile.»Rinna, 60, took to social media on Wednesday, to remark on the recent news that director and co-executive producer Albert Alarr has been the subject of a nine-week internal investigation into accusations of misconduct.Rinna shared a photo of Alarr on her Instagram Story, writing, «Karma is a b**ch,» and later claimed, in a follow-up post, «Well, this took a long time… the last time I went over there and did that week on Peacock I couldn’t believe the work environment.»«It was disgusting, I was shocked.