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Star of the Week

Alison Sweeney

ON SOAP OPERA DIGEST AND WEEKLY ONLINE

Bio

— NBC

Alison Sweeney (Sami, DAYS OF OUR LIVES)

Alison Sweeney may have been sweet 16 when she joined DAYS, but fans soon found themselves loving to hate her not-so-sweet character. Though she was young, the Los Angeles native had already amassed an impressive set of credits as a child actor. MORE

Interviews

Interviews Featuring Sami

— NBC

Salem Holiday Cheers and Jeers

The holiday season conjures up images of big turkey dinners, seasonal decorations and heartwarming drama on daytime. But what really goes on behind the scenes? Which annual traditions do the actors look forward to most? Soap Opera Weekly asked some DAYS OF OUR LIVES stars to share some of their favorite on-screen memories. MORE

— NBC

Leftovers

It's Thanksgiving time, and that means leftovers. We can't fit everything into our pages, so here's what didn't make it into our DAYS anniversary section in the 11/15 issue. MORE

Interviews With Sami

— Jill Johnson/JPI

Alison Sweeney's Five Greatest DAYS

It was 1992 when a 16-year-old Alison Sweeney made her daytime debut as DAYS OF OUR LIVES' troubled teenager Sami Brady. Through Sami's highs and myriad of lows, Sweeney has enjoyed bringing the multifaceted character to life. Read on as Sweeney recounts her top five memories of life in Salem. MORE

Interviews Mentioning Sami/Alison

— Paul Skipper/JPI

Five Minutes With James Scott

After the Mardi Gras ball explosion on ALL MY CHILDREN claimed Ethan’s life, actor James Scott was eager for a new challenge. Then along came the DAYS OF OUR LIVES brass with the idea of joining the Salem set as EJ Wells, a sexy British race-car driver. MORE

— Brian Lowe/JPI

Time To Change

There are big changes ahead for DAYS OF OUR LIVES. Here's a sneak peek from Head Writer Hogan Sheffer's interview in the 9/12 issue of Soap Opera Digest. MORE

— NBC

Bryan R. Dattilo's Greatest DAYS

When Bryan R. Dattilo (Lucas) looks back on his tenure on DAYS OF OUR LIVES (1993-2001 and 2002-present), it's not the heavy drama nor the numerous ways his character has been shafted by his mother, Kate, or on-again/off-again lover, Sami, that stand out in his mind. MORE

— Brian Lowe/JPI

A Real Trooper

DAYS's Alison Sweeney (Sami) was proud of husband Dave Sanov's appearance in Salem as a state trooper who pulls over Lucas (Bryan R. Dattilo). Though Sanov is a California Highway Patrolman in real life, playing a cop in reel life didn't come naturally. MORE

— NBC

DAYS Dreams On

Talk about synergy between NBC daytime and nighttime! On Sunday, Feb. 22 four stars of DAYS OF OUR LIVES guest on AMERICAN DREAMS, NBC's love letter to the '60s. MORE

— JPI

Q&A With Nadia Bjorlin

Two years after sailing off into the sunset with new hubby Brady, Chloe Lane Black has returned to the Salem fold older, wiser — and shockingly — divorced. Nadia Bjorlin is back to tackle the popular DAYS OF OUR LIVES role and looking forward to the next chapter in Chloe's life. MORE

Features

Features About Sami/Alison

— NBC

DAYS' Sami Cover Slideshow

As DAYS's spitfire Sami (Alison Sweeney) has graced Digest's covers many a time, especially with her longtime leading men Austin (Austin Peck) and Lucas (Bryan R. Dattilo). MORE

— Paul Skipper/JPI

The Ultimate Sami Trivia Challenge

Sami Brady has been wreaking havoc in DAYS OF OUR LIVES' Salem ever since actress Alison Sweeney assumed the role of the troubled teenager back in 1993. Test your knowledge of the daytime bad girl and her dastardly deeds with this ultimate Sami quiz. MORE

— NBC

Alison Sweeney: Cover Girl

The trials and tribulations of Samantha Brady have mesmerized viewers since Alison Sweeney debuted on the DAYS's scene back in 1993. Over the years, the sassy spitfire has emerged into one of daytime's greatest hell raisers. MORE

Features With Alison

— CBS

Digest Party Photo Gallery

The nominees for the Soap Opera Digest Awards were feted at the super-cool White Lotus in Hollywood, CA on November 18. MORE

Features Mentioning Alison

— NBC

DAYS OF OUR LIVES Take 2: Who Am I?

How well do you know the cast of DAYS OF OUR LIVES? Test your smarts on the actors who bring your favorite Salem characters to life with this experts-only quiz. Good luck! MORE

— NBC

DAYS - Who Said That?

Actors often say the darndest things during interviews. Soap Opera Weekly has compiled some of the most intriguing, telling and outrageous quotes from the cast of DAYS OF OUR LIVES. See if you can guess which Salemite, past or present, said it.... MORE

50/50

Digest turned 30 last year, but AS THE WORLD TURNS has us beat — as most fans know by now, they turned 50 on April 2. To celebrate, we're giving you the 50 (what a coincidence, right?) covers that have featured ATWT as the main image (not counting insets). MORE

— NBC

Salem Girl Power

DAYS OF OUR LIVES' female contingent juggle high-powered careers, motherhood and men without missing a beat, let alone sacrificing beauty or style. Which Salem woman are you most like? This quiz will help you decide. MORE

— Aaron Montgomery/JPI

In The Moment

There's more to Emmy day then just the excitement of the two-hour telecast. Here's a minute-by-minute breakdown of how the stars spent their big day. MORE

The Big 3-0

Soap Opera Digest is turning 30!
In celebration of the milestone, here are some of our memorable covers from days past. See how things have changed — and stayed the same. Check back every day for another stroll down memory lane. MORE

— JPI

DAYS FAQs

Does Mimi have any other siblings besides Patrick?
Can you please explain how Carrie, Sami and Belle are related?
Whose voice is heard saying, "Like sands through the hourglass ... so are the DAYS OF OUR LIVES"? MORE

— NBC

10,000 Days of our Lives

Cast members assembled in the lobby of the DAYS OF OUR LIVES Burbank studios on Feb. 1 to celebrate a television milestone: the taping of the show's 10,000th episode. MORE

Passions Digest Covers

Since PASSIONS debuted in July, 1999, 20 Digest covers have included images of the show's popular couples. Take a look at the stories that have put PASSIONS front-and-center through the years. MORE

— Lori Latusek

Digest Takes You Behind The Scenes At Fan Festival 2004

The casts of DAYS OF OUR LIVES and PASSIONS enjoyed two days of fun at the NBC Daytime/Telemundo Fan Festival at Universal Studios CityWalk in front of an estimated crowd of 22,000 admirers. MORE

— Jill Johnson/JPI

DAYS Fan Club Weekend 2003

Hundreds of DAYS devotees gathered in California's San Fernando Valley from May 30-June 1 for a host of "unofficial" fan gatherings. Here's a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what you missed! MORE

— Lorenzo Bevilaqua/ABC

Where To Go, What To Do in NYC

Check out these soap-connected NYC locales! MORE

Timelines

Timelines About Sami

— NBC

Luminous

From partners in crime, to enemies, to lovers and back again, Sami and Lucas have traveled a long road to get where they are now on DAYS OF OUR LIVES. Join us as we drive down the memory lane of Sami and Lucas' luminous relationship. MORE

Timelines Mentioning Sami

— NBC

DAYS's Unusual Twosomes Timeline

When it comes to surviving Salem, who better to have around than a loyal sidekick? Here, Digest revisits some of DAYS's most unconventional duos. MORE

Photo Galleries

Photo Galleries With Alison

— Lorenzo Bevilaqua

For Her Benefit

Martha Byrne's (Lily, ATWT) 11th Annual Daytime Salutes St. Jude Children's Research Hospital benefit is coming up soon, but there's still time to get tickets for the event, which will feature stars from almost every soap.... Check out these fabulous photos from St. Judes benefits past. MORE

Photo Galleries Mentioning Alison

— JPI

DAYS Most Murderous

The residents of Salem on DAYS OF OUR LIVES have endured their share of stranglers, slashers and shooters. But when death comes a-knockin' on their door, Salemites sure know how to go out in style. Here are 10 stories that'll really slay ya. MORE

Alison Sweeney's Awards

Alison Sweeney

on Soap Opera Digest and Weekly Online

1996, 1998, 1999 Soap Opera Digest Award

Outstanding Villainess (Alison Sweeney, Sami)

 

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