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Days of our Lives 50 Years is an in-depth photographic journey of the longest-running scripted program in NBC's history. This beautiful keepsake showcases new and exciting views of a television icon that continues to bring the beloved world of Salem to its loyal viewers. Beginning with rare black-and-white historical photos and including a wealth of rare full-color photos, this is a spectacular journey highlighting iconic characters and beloved stories over 50 years.Welcome to an unparalleled peek into Days of Our Lives-a favorite daytime drama that has not only become an important part of American Pop Culture, but is also loved by millions of fans around the world! "Days of our Lives hasnt just been in our homes for 50 years. Its also in our DNA, packing a power and punch that is incomparable in the daytime drama landscape. This beloved show is famous for its epic twists and crazy turns: Premature burial! Biblical plagues! Demonic possession! But this is not what keeps us loyally devoted and coming back, year in, year out. We return for the love love of romance, love of friendship, love of family. When we make our daily trip to sleepy little Salem to visit with the Brady and Horton and Kiriakis clans, and even those impossible, badass DiMeras, we feel a marvelous sense of bliss and comfort and connection. This show is so much more than entertainment. It makes us feel like weve come home." Michael Logan, TV Guide Magazine"Playing the beloved character Marlena Evans on Days of our Lives has been the highlight of my career. She is a revolutionary character... a strong, independent, successful career woman who believes her role as both a wife and a mother come first. Over the years she has become the ultimate heroine and continues to be an inspiration to women of all ages around the world." Deidre Hall, MARLENA EVANS, Days of our Lives
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Greg Meng graduated from Oklahoma City University in 1979 with a degree in music, and went on to UCLA's School of Film & Television where he discovered his passion for television, entertainment and production. Soon after leaving UCLA, Greg was accepted into the highly sought after NBC Page Program, launching his career in entertainment. After years at NBC, he was introduced to Days of our Lives and the Corday family. A trailblazer and visionary, Meng has now been Executive in Charge of Production at Days of our Lives for over 14 years, and additionally took on the role of Co-Executive Producer in 2011. Along with his lasting endeavors in production, Greg has recently added best-selling author to his resume having penned the wildly successful Days of our Lives 45 Years: A Celebration in Photos. The coffee table book that was met with rave reviews is a collection of 45 years of Days history that provides a behind-the-scenes look into NBC's longest running scripted series. While promoting his first book, Greg was able to get a firsthand look at the great extent to which the Days family of fans look to their favorite cast for inspiration. This experience motivated Greg to author his second and much anticipated book, Days of our Lives: Better Living which features cast secrets to better and more balanced living as well as over 300 pages of behind-the-scenes, exclusive images. The wellness book is set to release September 2013.
