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John Oliver makes his Days of Our Lives debut as Devlin St. John, Salem’s chief water inspector, in a plot that centers on a contaminated well, scrutiny of decontamination data, and a potential DiMera Pharma cover-up, amid light soap‑opera romance and intrigue.
John Oliver will guest-star on Days of Our Lives for a three-episode arc starting August 11, playing Devlin St. John, a Salem water inspector investigating a contaminated well; the stint follows his recent General Hospital cameo and required a rapid, high-volume shoot (about 60 pages taped over two days) as producer Ken Corday notes his scene-work and daytime dialogue will drive key plot moments.
John Oliver revealed on Last Week Tonight that he will appear on two daytime soaps, General Hospital and Days of Our Lives. General Hospital will feature a three-episode arc airing July 2, 3, and 6, while Days of Our Lives will air his appearances on August 11, 12, and 14. Oliver has already taped a week of DOOL episodes and described the gig as a huge honor; ABC confirmed a significant guest role on GH and praised his performance, fulfilling his fan-backed dream of joining a soap world.
John Oliver will appear in substantial guest roles on General Hospital (July 2, 3, 6) and Days of Our Lives (Aug. 11, 12, 14), fulfilling his long-running dream to act in soaps; producers praise his professionalism and say he’ll play an integral, face-forward character that intersects with ongoing Port Charles storylines.
John Oliver will guest-star for a week on NBC’s Days of Our Lives, taping a run that will air August 11, 12 and 14, after his earlier plan to appear in a three-episode arc on General Hospital (July 2–4). Oliver noted his terms for the role and praised the soap’s legacy, joining a lineage of notable guest stars on the long-running series.
Deidre Hall, longtime Days of Our Lives star portraying Marlena Evans, staged a playful slap on NBC's Today host Craig Melvin during a Friday interview to celebrate her 50-year run on the soap. Melvin encouraged the moment, and the two rehearsed the faux strike on air; the lighthearted stunt highlighted Hall’s historic tenure with Marlena, who remains on the show after decades.
On June 19, 2026, Days of Our Lives star Deidre Hall slapped Today show host Craig Melvin live on air to fulfill his dream; the playful moment was choreographed with Melvin asking to be slapped and Hall delivering a near-miss swing, ending in laughter as Hall noted her 50-year run on Marlena Evans and hinted she’ll stay with Days of Our Lives as long as her key card works.
Days of Our Lives star Deidre Hall playfully slapped Today host Craig Melvin on Friday’s Today show in a staged moment celebrating her 50-year run as Marlena Evans. Melvin had praised her “ability to slap” and Hall joked she “meant to miss” as crew laughed; Hall, 78, began on the NBC soap in 1976 and has three Daytime Emmy nominations, with Marlena’s storyline continuing on Peacock after Drake Hogestyn’s exit in 2024.
Actor and producer Patrick Muldoon died at 57 in Beverly Hills on April 19; a death certificate reviewed by People confirms the cause of death as a myocardial infarction (heart attack), with pulmonary embolism and hereditary coagulopathy contributing. Muldoon, known for Days of Our Lives and Melrose Place, also produced projects including the crime comedy Riff Raff, and was cremated after his passing.
Patrick Muldoon, known for Melrose Place and Days of Our Lives, died April 19 in Beverly Hills after a myocardial infarction; a death certificate lists pulmonary embolism and hereditary coagulopathy as underlying factors, and his remains were cremated April 28. He is survived by his partner Miriam Rothbart, his parents, sister Shana Muldoon-Zappa, and other relatives; the news was confirmed by his manager to Variety.
Denise Richards posted an emotional Instagram tribute after Patrick Muldoon’s death at 57 from a heart attack, reflecting their nearly five-year romance and lifelong friendship since meeting on Starship Troopers. She called him her best friend and family, shared memories and a montage set to Bread’s Everything I Own, and noted his kindness and loyalty. Muldoon, known for Days of Our Lives and Melrose Place, stars in the upcoming crime thriller Dirty Hands with Richards.
Patrick Muldoon, known for Days of Our Lives (as Austin Reed), Melrose Place, and Starship Troopers, died at 57 with a representative confirming the death to ABC News. Tributes poured in from co-stars, noting his talent and kindness. Muldoon had nearly 100 acting credits and was promoting a new film, Kockroach, days before his passing.
Patrick Muldoon, the actor best known for Days of Our Lives, Melrose Place and Starship Troopers, has died at 57, reportedly after a heart attack, per his manager. Muldoon originated the role of Austin Reed on Days of Our Lives and later appeared on Melrose Place while building a producing career on films such as Riff Raff, Marlowe, The Card Counter and The Comeback Trail.
Patrick Muldoon, the actor best known for Starship Troopers and for Days of Our Lives, died at 57 from a heart attack at his Beverly Hills home, his girlfriend reported to TMZ. Over four decades, he played a string of heartthrobs and cad characters on film and television, including Austin Reed on Days of Our Lives and Zander Barcalow in Starship Troopers. Born in San Pedro, California, Muldoon attended Loyola High School and USC and also did modeling early in his career.