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kim

I don't know what the protocol is so I'm good. Lol

MichelePrez

Hi Wally

KimAshton

Hey Wally :)

sandra

same here, kim! ::laugh

Anji

Hi Wally! :)

wallyk

hi kim, it's wally here

kim

Hello Wally.

sandra

Hi, Wally!!

wallyk

hey everyone!

wallyk

how's life

MichelePrez

Wally if it's okwith you I think we can do without the protocol

wallyk

what's protocol?

wallyk

oh. you mean, "a!"

MichelePrez

Wally protocol is going into a que and waiting to be callaed on

wallyk

nah. no protocol. but hopefully it won't get too confusing.

MichelePrez

I think we can handle that

kim

Wally, I am delighted to see you working with Judi again on days. I can't wait to see what the writers have in store for Justin and Adrienne.

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sandra

It is so exciting to be here chatting with you!! I've watched you for many years - I remember when you first joined Days!

wallyk

i'll just answer the questions that make the most sense...

jeyd

Soap Opera Digest indicated that Hope will kill Bo....please say it isn't so.

wallyk

that long ago?

MichelePrez

Can we handle that ladies?

wallyk

i remember too. i'm really having fun being back after 19 years away

sandra

lol... yeah - I've been watching Days since the '60's

MichelePrez

I think we need more Justin onscreen

wallyk

okay. hope does Not kill bo

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jeyd

Wow Sandra, I thought that I'd been watching it the longest and Im 40

kim

What has been the biggest change is Soaps since your early days on... Days? Lol

jeyd

Really?

KimAshton

I have only been watching since August lol

sandra

It is so amazing to have you back!! And Judi!!! Please tell me Justin and Adrienne will reconcile!!

Anji

I second that! More Justin is a great idea!!!

Sweetie

hello

wallyk

adrienne is back and we really don't know where they're heading. we don't ask

jeyd

I hope they get back together.

MichelePrez

I think that's better for the actors

jeyd

They were always so good together!

sandra

::laugh @ jeyd - I am 49... I've been watching Days since I was a girl - my mom watched it.

wallyk

and I agree with whomever said, 'WE Need More Justin'

jeyd

My Mom too, since it started!!

MichelePrez

I did :-D

jeyd

I remember watching it with her, way back.

kim

I heard you guys had to do everything in one take, now, is that true??

wallyk

yes, the budget allows for one take. that's good for us old timers who've been around. but it makes for a short day, i love that!

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sandra

one take - you guys are amazing!!! I love having you back on Days. How is it working with everyone again? How about the new relationship with Kristian

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jeyd

Just want to say that I'm so very glad that Days was renewed. I was getting nervous with rumors of it going off the air.

MichelePrez

Hi Mare :)

Mare

Hey Michele

Mare

good evening wally

kim

I know you hear this all the time but you and Judi look great. You've aged gracefully. Can I say that?

wallyk

Kristian is great. her story of her ambient nights is just now coming to a dramatic conclusion. i think you're gonna love it.

MichelePrez

Wally she is doing a terrific job. Please tell her I said hi

Mare

i haven't watched in so long I need to catch up on what is happning on the show

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kim

"ambient nights", i love that!

Anji

Will I finally get my Justin and Hope? lol I love Justin and Hope!

wallyk

it's kooky. i don't know how many more times i can be told that she "just doesn't feel that way about me."

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Anji

She needs to get ovet that and realize what an awesome guy Justin is and forget Bo for awhile lol

sandra

Wally - who have you enjoyed working with the most since your return to Days? Sounds great!! I am happy to see Kristian getting a lead story like this. Is it fun to take such a 180 with a character, or is it confusing? lol

wallyk

i definitely got it bad.

wallyk

i think it's great for kristian. she needed a good storyline.

MichelleS

Hi Wally! A little different question, will we ever see 'class C' again? I love that film!!

KimAshton

lol Michelle :)

wallyk

i hope they continue running with her trying to get her life back together. we all know, that on a soap you need to be deeply troubled in order to generate good drama. ha ha

Mare

well I wanted to pop in and say hello to everyone and Wally

jeyd

I love the current situation with Kristian...kind of reminds me of the Princess Gina days.

Mare

gotta run

MichelePrez

Wally Salem definately has that

MichelePrez

See ya Mare

Mare

see ya

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sandra

Is there any talk of J&a's kids making an appearance in Salem?

sweetie

hello

wallyk

class c is gonna be airing on the Halogen channel and probably on upcoming pbs stations around the country next year. but no more festivals planned.

kim

Wally, I know you have 3 children, how old are they?

wallyk

i'd love to see some of j&a kids popping into town,

Anji

awesome about class c on other Pbs stations. :)

sweetie

?

wallyk

daughters, ages 23 and 13. and a 5 year old son.

wallyk

ah, wait, she's 24.

MichelePrez

sweetie we decided not to use protocol seeing it's a small group

kim

Aww a five year old, how sweet, I bet he keeps you running.

sandra

Wally - do you think Justin is set to take over Mickey's practice or will Justin be starting something different?

wallyk

oh yeah. he's a runner...

wallyk

i hope he gets to defend hope when/if she has to go to trial...

KimAshton

Wally just wanted to tell you how much I am enjoying Generator Rex :)

jeyd

Will they be having a final "alice episode" as in a funeral or something like they did for Macdonald Carey?

wallyk

Gr? yeah, i enjoy being an action hero. little different than justin, huh?

MichelePrez

jeyd I think it airs June 23-25. Am I correct Wally?

sweetie

ok thanks michele

Anji

I love Agent six- he rocks!

jeyd

Thanks Michele

KimAshton

Last week's Gr was on this evening as I was leaving for photography class and I almost didn't want to go lol

sweetie

will justin and hope get together?

jeyd

Can Wally confirm just to be sure?

wallyk

they will have i think at least 2 or 3 days of Alice's funeral. Lots of characters come back. you're gonna love it

jeyd

I'll mark my calendar...that is certainly the end of an era, no?

kim

Wally, I would love to hear you sing on Days at least one more time. Any chance of that happening?

MichelePrez

Wally I'm ready to cry already got my tissues ready

sandra

Wally - who have you enjoyed working with the most since your return to Days?

wallyk

gary told me they don't have a budget for any music on Days. so, i won't be singing anytime soon,

jeyd

You and me both Michele

MichelePrez

Wally :(

sandra

watching Alice's funeral is going to be very difficult. ::sad

kim

I guess I'll have to get my "give me wings" fix on Youtube.

jeyd

I absolutely balled when Tom died!

jeyd

I was so afraid it would go down hill when Alice passed.

sweetie

helloooo

sweetie

anyone home? lol

jeyd

Just wanted to mention that I also loved seeing Calliope back even if it was only a few days.

wallyk

I honestly have enjoyed working with everyone on days. it's been fun to reconnect with John A, we eat lunch whenever we work together. I adore suzanne rogers. who doesn't? Peter, Kristian, Crystal, I've really liked working with them, because I didn't really do that the first time around. And n

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MichelleS

Are you looking forward to doing concerts again?

MichelePrez

Don't you have a concert coming up Wally?

wallyk

yeah. we have a couple scheduled this summer. hope you can all come.

jeyd

do tell

wallyk

for anyone coming to the days event. we have a concert on sunday, june 6.

sandra

I agree, jeyd - it was wonderful to see Calliope! I love all the vets!! Excited to see Shane again! Wish Steve and Kayla were still there.

MichelePrez

Wally Kim is going to be my corospondent for the Gazette at the concert

jeyd

Ah, the day before my birthday.

jeyd

Where will it be

kim

Wally, did you and Judi and the other actors have the freedom to ad lib back in the early days.?. Some of your scenes with Judi seemed so natural and organic.

wallyk

at 2;30 in Hermosa beach. do you want me to give the details? or go to kurthandtaylor.com and they have our show dates. and you can watch our latest music videos1

KimAshton

If you can go go. :)

jeyd

Now is Charles going to be Shane or are they bringing him back as someone else? I know he is suppose to be Rafe's prison mate.

MichelleS

Loved the music videos!!

MichelePrez

Go right ahead Wally :)

sandra

Wally - how impossible would it be to have a Days event come to Houston???

wallyk

charles is shane

Anji

The concerts are always so much fun. :)

jeyd

Do you ever do concerts on the East coast

MichelePrez

Sandra alot of the cast were just in Dallas

sandra

will definitely bookmark that site!

jeyd

So glad that Charles is coming back as Shane....because I remember when Roman played Chris Kostacheck way back.

MichelePrez

wally I'll put the site on the website tomorrow

sandra

it figures - they finally come this way and I know nothing about it!!! ::sad

wallyk

the place is called saint rocke, 142 pacific coast highway, hermosa beach, ca. all the funds go to our childrens foundation. we've almost 400k over the years.

wallyk

raised

MichelePrez

Very cool

Anji

that's awesome

MichelleS

That's amazing :)

sandra

what an amazing accomplishment!!

kim

I think it's great.

wallyk

we started as a charity arm of the Ryan White foundation. helping pediatric aids organizations.

sandra

perhaps not the time or place, but where would one write to request autographed pics? Nbc studios?

wallyk

when they shut down, we started our own and have continued to give all our profits from concerts and other fundraising to the starlight/starbright foundation which in turns buys Fun Centers that are donated to hospitals.

MichelePrez

wally any time you need anything promoted for the foundation let me know. I'd be happy to help

wallyk

thanks michele

MichelePrez

Wally I'm happy to help

kim

Wally can you tell us if you've taped any more scenes with Judi? I know she was slated to be off canvas for a bit. Just wondering when we might get another J&a scenes.

wallyk

if you want an autograph, i would suggest write the studio or go to concert of personal appearance.

jeyd

Are they keeping Maggie around? They've been focusing on her disabitlity quite a bit lately.

sandra

thanks Wally!! ::biggrin

wallyk

we have a few scenes coming up. both of us are off the canvas for a little while. all these characters come back and then alice's funeral.

sandra

I certainly hope so!! Love Suzanne - love that they seem to be bringing Maggie and Vic together!! They look together!!

wallyk

maggie's not going anywhere.

kim

Thanks, I 'll be watching.

MichelleS

Do you enjoy doing the voiceover work for Generator Rex?

jeyd

Woo Hoo, thank you so much for that Wally!

sandra

look good together. ::blush

jeyd

I'm with you Sandra...i'd love Vic to blow off Viv and hook up with Maggie!

wallyk

yeah. it's definitely a different character for me. i want to be more dramatic and 'act', and i'm always told to be less. he's so cool.

MichelleS

Gr does kick some butt!!! Very cool.

wallyk

yeah. they seem to be going that way with victor and maggie. it's cute

kim

Wally, what about Soaps has changed the most to you? Since you were on Days the first time?

wallyk

there's some fun stuff coming up with hope, justin and adrienne.

jeyd

Was it just a coincidence that three of the actors from Passions were hired for Days...especially being a couple and brother/sister on Days & Passions?

sandra

Wally - my daughter watches Days and Gh, so she got to see you as Justin and then Ned. Is it very different working on other soaps?

MichelePrez

I'm still here

wallyk

which question should i answer'?

kim

Mine

Anji

Wally- I really enjoy the Justin and Ciara scenes. You and Lauren are so adorable in those scenes.

wallyk

what's changed the most?

Anji

Awesome about the Justin, Hope and Adrienne scenes. I can't wait. :)

kim

Yes

wallyk

time. we have less time to "get it right" and more responsibility to get it right in one take.

wallyk

that may also be why you see 3 passions actors on our show, apart from the fact that they were the stars of a cancelled Nbc show. they are professional and Experienced. they can get it done.

wallyk

i really feel for the younger actors.

jeyd

Ethan/brady & Theresa/are are great together as a couple wherever they are anyway.

wallyk

they just don't have the time to work things out. we really are thrown out there.

kim

Wally, I am at work so I really have to jet, but this has been the best part of my day. You are all kinds of awesome and I can't wait to see what happens with your character next. Blessings.

jeyd

Awww...bye Kim

kim

C- Ya

MichelePrez

bye kim

wallyk

when i first started, my head was spinning. the amount of pages was daunting and scary.

KimAshton

Bye Kim

wallyk

thanks kim

kim

Welcome, toodles

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MichelleS

Do you like working fast or do you perfer to have more time?

wallyk

good question.

wallyk

my answer is this. both

MichelePrez

Wally I think we're gonna kick some butt this year at the emmy's

wallyk

I think there's something to be said for having the pressure and 'focus' to get it right the first time. there is a certain amount of mojo that comes across the screen

jeyd

I really hope so Michele!

sandra

Wally - I think it's neat that you worked with Stephen, Marybeth, and Billy on Gh. It must be fun to have things changed up like that.

wallyk

But, the scenes, for the most part might improve if there was time to make some adjustments to the performances.

MichelleS

You are doing a great job with the fast pace!

Anji

I agree with Michelle, you are doing an excellent job with the fast pace.

wallyk

so, the actors may be better in one take, but the scenes may be better in 2 or 3 takes. does that make sense?

Anji

makes perfect sense.

KimAshton

Yup :0

MichelleS

It does, thanks

MichelePrez

Yes it does

wallyk

cool

wallyk

as an actor, i love the scene work. i love notes from directors and producers. they see things you might miss.

jeyd

Will we be seeing Caroline a little bit more?

wallyk

i also love just going with my instincts and just letting the scene surprise me. and you certainly get that when you only have one shot

wallyk

caroline does get involved with the maggie/victor stuff.

sandra

I am very impressed with the actors on Days. That seems like a tremendous amount of pressure. Great for those who work best under pressure!! I agree with everyone else - you are doing a fantastic job!!!

wallyk

am i saying too much?

MichelePrez

wally never :)

sandra

not at all!!!!

jeyd

Not at all Wally!

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wallyk

yeah, the actors are impressive. i think we have a very talented cast. and especially under these conditions.

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MichelePrez

Wally I agree

wallyk

i never hear complaints. even from us old timers! ha ha

MichelePrez

Wally you're not an old timer!!

wallyk

thanks.

sandra

Wally - are we ever going to see Justin in something other than a business suit?

jeyd

What more can we do as viewers to assist in Days getting renewed on a regular basis?

wallyk

Very Good Question.

MichelleS

First you are not an old timer, but the vets are the ones I look forward to seeing

wallyk

Write Tptb and tell them you want to see Justin in Anything else1

Anji

Exactlly! Give me Justin, Adrienne, Bo and Hope anyday.

sandra

Wouldn't you like a more extensive wardrobe? Just sayin... lol

wallyk

expensive? how about swimsuit?

MichelePrez

Nice pair of stone washed jeans?

sandra

swimsuit?

sandra

summer's comin'!!

MichelleS

swimsuit would work Lol

MichelePrez

wally how bout a spedo?

wallyk

there are some hardbodies on that show. i may not want to to there.

Anji

Wally is there anyone else in the cast that you would like to work with that you haven't had scenes with yet?

wallyk

but since i'm a swimmer. i do have a nice array of speedos i can choose from

MichelePrez

Very kewl

Anji

And yet, you're the only one I want to see shirtless lol

KimAshton

lol anji

sandra

don't be silly - I'm sure you can hold your own!! Would love to see Justin and Hope playing in the pool with Ciarra

wallyk

haven't you seen enough at the concerts? lol

jeyd

Micheleprez: Are we allowed to repeat our question if it didn't get answered....and think it's important enough for an answer?

MichelePrez

I agree with Anji

KimAshton

lmfao

KimAshton

it's been what 4 years since a concert :p

KimAshton

Just saying :)

wallyk

they have a pool? oh, that's right. brady and arianne went for a dip

Anji

no lol it's been 4 years since the last concert lol

MichelleS

Don't forget the concert last month ladies!

wallyk

yeah. the cruise...

sandra

yeah - Vic has a pool! And don't forget the Horton cabin...

MichelePrez

And they did more than swim if I do recall ::wub

wallyk

i guess you didn't see me in the hot tub

MichelleS

Which you were awesome!!

MichelePrez

How was the cruise Wally?

Anji

that's right there was the cruise lol

jeyd

E.j. & Sammi were in the pool recently too.

KimAshton

It hasn't been that long ago and I forgot already lol opps

wallyk

it was pretty fun. well organized. not too busy. not too crowded

KimAshton

Don't thinking I am getting on a boat again lol

wallyk

what question do you want answered michele?

MichelePrez

I would love to gave gone

sandra

I definitely noticed ejami and the pool!!! but they shouldn't have all the fun!

MichelePrez

I've been kinda quiet hunh?

MichelePrez

I can't spell tonight

KimAshton

Isn't it past your bedtime :)

wallyk

someone asked about a question not being answered

MichelePrez

Kim a lil just took my percocet

jeyd

I guess my answer was write to the powers that be.

talbab1994

Thanks so much for sharing your gift with us!! I really enjoy not only your acting but I too enjoyed Class C. Do you have any updates on some of the people that were in Class C?

MichelePrez

Wally you did answer it :). I Pm'd jayed anf told her the answer

jeyd

I thought that was the answer to Justin wearing something other than a suit...sorry.

jeyd

I had just asked how we the viewers could help Days to continually get renewed.

wallyk

that's right.

wallyk

ahhh, keep watching? it's all about viewers. and i guess tell your friends, who may have stopped to start watching again. i think the show's pretty good right now. and hey, Justin's back!

jeyd

Yay, Justin's back!! To stay I hope!

sandra

that alone is reason to start watching again!! ::biggrin

wallyk

i'm not going anywhere. i'll stay as long as they'll have me.

MichelePrez

I want Justin to get a love interest

MichelleS

I haven't watched since you left the first time, but I have to say I've been impressed with the writing recently.

KimAshton

I just need Justin to get plenty of airtime :)

Anji

Well, they had me at "justin is coming back". I agree the writing has been pretty good.

wallyk

i tivo the show everyday. and i enjoy it. but i would enjoy it more if Justin was on more.

Anji

me too. :)

MichelePrez

wally we all would

MichelleS

So would I, more Justin would be great!

wallyk

thanks

jeyd

How do you suggest that we handle other so called fans that complain about the situation with Hope being crazy or getting old.

wallyk

what is the feeling about Hope?

Anji

I really enjoyed Monday's (5/17/2010) show with Justin/hope and Ciara. :)

wallyk

getting old? no, you're kidding me?

MichelePrez

I agree with Wally

jeyd

On the Facebook Days site many people are complaining...i like it but that's because of what I said before, it's remenisent of Princess Gina days

wallyk

i think we all look pretty darn good for our age. have you been to a High school reunion lately?

sandra

you all look amazing!!! forget pretty good

jeyd

Not that Hope is getting old, the story line is.

jeyd

You all look great.

wallyk

ohhh

jeyd

I can't believe how good Vic, Stephano & Maggie are aging!

wallyk

they wrap it up pretty soon.

Anji

Wally- what other characters on the show would you like to see Justin interact with that he has not had scenes with before?

wallyk

but like i said, they had to commit.

MichelePrez

Sorry guys I feel like crap

wallyk

i would love to interact with some of the other females on the show. ari, ally, molly, nadia. that would be fun.

jeyd

It's totally understandable given your situation Michele.

KimAshton

chloe/justin scenes would be nice :)

MichelePrez

Nicole and Justin. I like :)

Anji

I would love to see Justin/sami, Justin/nicole and Justin/chloe scenes. :)

KimAshton

pretty much Justin and anyone scenes would make me happy :)

sandra

lol... I'm with you, Kimashton!!

wallyk

are you sick michele? do you want to go.?

MichelePrez

Kim I'm with you too

wallyk

it's 8. we should probably wrap it up

MichelePrez

Wally they think my hiatal hernia slipped again

wallyk

hahhhhhahaaaa

MichelePrez

We'd love to have you back any time

jeyd

It's 11 p.m. here on the East Coast

wallyk

no prob. it was fun.

KimAshton

And I am still awake :)

wallyk

go to bed kim!

jeyd

Is it past your bedtime Kimashton?

KimAshton

I am usually asleep by now. I will be on the laptop and crash lol

KimAshton

I work with old people all day lol

sandra

How exciting to get to chat with you Wally!!! I love that you are back on Days! Thanks for taking the time to chat with us. And thank you Michele!!!

jeyd

Thanks so very much Wally & God Bless!

MichelePrez

Sandra you are so welcome

MichelePrez

Wally already done :)

jeyd

And thanks Micheleprez for staying up!

MichelePrez

jeyd anythng for wally :-)

wallyk

you are all very welcome. thanks for joining me. hope to see you in Salem for many years to come. and i will do my best to entertain you....

Anji

Thanks Wally. It was great talking you again. I look forward to seeing you in June and more Justin in Salem. Take care. You're the best.

sandra

God Bless, Wally!!

Anji

Thanks Michele. :)

MichelePrez

Wally thank you for taking the time to do this

KimAshton

Thanks for chatting. See you in June. :)

MichelleS

Thanks Wally. Look forward to the next concert!

wallyk

good night!!!!!

sandra

You are in my thoughts and prayers, Michele!!

wallyk

now, how do i exit?

jeyd

Mine too Michele!

MichelePrez

night all. Kim email me at Salemgazttepres@aol.com and we'll talk about the concert peice

KimAshton

will do

MichelePrez

Wally the lil red arrow button on the bottom

KimAshton

i am going to email you right now so you have my email address too :)

wallyk

got it. bye

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