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 turns 40 this November, 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.

 30 August 2010

Kayla tells Steve that he can't hold her to make their problems go away. Stephanie asks Max if he really wants to go out with Morgan. Lucas tells Sami to give it 24 hours to think about it. Steve tells Philip that until he has proof that he's Pockets biological father, he doesn't believe him. Stephanie gets Cordy to bid on Ford, but thinks that she and he won't have anything in common. Steve attacks Philip after he accuses him and Kayla of poisoning his son. Morgan is impressed and welcomes Stephanie and Chelsea to Alpha Chi Theta. Stefano tells Steve that he is dropping

 31 August 2010

Philip tells Belle that one way or another he will have his son. Belle then tries to get Philip to rethink about breaking into Mrs. Meyers' office. Lucas tells Bo and John what Sami told the DiMera's what they can do with there vendetta. Lucas stuns everyone when he says that Stefano got the church to issue him and Sami an annulment. E.J. hints to Sami that he thinks it's good that Will is going to be protected. Belle talks with Mrs. Meyers on Philip's behalf regarding Tyler. Officer Chatsworth tells Grandpa Shawn that he isn't allowed in André's hospital room. Grandpa Shawn goes to see Stefano at the hospital and says that why Colleen’s body should never be found, Stefano then admits to telling him that his mother was alive on purpose. Philip plants a long kiss on Belle after she says that he is going to see his son tonight. Stefano is appalled at E.J.'s suggestion to hurt young Will. E.J. follows Belle after she leaves the Cheatin Heart. André regains consciousness and Grandpa Shawn keeps him from pushing the call button.

01 September 2010

Shawn gets a visit from Colleen and tells him not to do it or else he'll be just like the DiMera's. E.J. sets his sights on Belle and attempts to hit her with his car, but he gets a call from Belle. Caroline tells Bo and Hope that she's worried what Shawn might do if he finds Stefano. André shuts off his own life support before Grandpa Shawn can do it. Officer Chatsworth tries to open the door and asks to see if Mr. Brady is alright and what is going on in there. Stefano learns that Shawn was in the room with André when he died and flat out accuses him of killing him. Bo tells Stefano after saying that his father should be in jail, to take his vendetta and go back to Italy. Marlena goes to get Belle's car key and she then screams in horror as she sees John get hit by a car at full speed. Lucas tells E.J. that his time with Sami is up and he is out of their lives. Belle finds Marlena and is shocked to see John lying on the road all bloodied. A frantic Marlena then calls Sami and tells her what happened to John, Lucas then suspects E.J.

02 September 2010

Stefano tells Tony and Anna that André died at Shawn's hand, Stefano then wants Tony to become head of the DiMera family. Marlena tells John to hang on while help comes, and later at the hospital is devastated when she realises John isn't going to make it. E.J. tells Sami that if they where wed then none of this would've happened to John. The sorority girls help Cordy fix her make-up and hair after she disastrously tries to do it herself, while Stephanie privately pouts about Morgan's date with Max

03 September 2010

A tearful Belle tells Sami that John may not make it. While having dinner at the Pub Morgan tells Max that she likes what she sees. Stephanie thinks about the idea of installing a web cam in Max's bedroom. Lucas learns that Sami taped the annulment papers back together and is going through with it. John wakes up and tells Marlena that he heard every word that she said to him. Shawn-Douglas arrives and offers his support to Belle in her time of need. Morgan tells Max that Stephanie has been following them all evening. Lucas tells Sami to let the cops handle E.J. and Stefano.John tells Belle to give him a hug. Caroline and Grandpa Shawn bring Claire by to see John.