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Welcome, Fans!
Hello, everybody who likes a da blogs.
What is a blog? A guy who used to fix my Volvo wore them, didn't he? I was once in the passenger seat next to this guy, Stin (rest his soul) as he raced an 850 that he had modified to go even faster. He worked all the pedals furiously with those wooden blogs on his feet making loud clunking sounds on the floorboard. I vuz scared!!
Here is the first Patch's blog on TV Guide.com. I am happy they asked me to do it. Why, you ask? Because it's fun to reveal what goes on at the set. We, who do the work, forget that you fans and friends of Days of our Lives are very curious about the eener verkings of da televeeshjun verld. Hope you enjoy it, cause it's damn hardt verk!
I was back taping scenes on the pier last week, all airing in early September. Remember the old days when I was just "Patch" before Patch had a name? I always met Kiriakis on the pier to get my assignment. Or I met the bad girl, played by Shannon Tweed... remember I called her my "love bunny"? This is where Kayla found me beaten and bloodied and then nursed me back to health. Ah, the good old days on the pier, which brings me to this week's "Days Crew Honor Role." As I stood on the pier during a rehearsal, I glanced over at one of the monitors and noticed a beautiful dissolve (a transition from one shot to another by fading out the first shot as the second shot fades in) that Herb had set up. Herb Stein has been directing Days for over 25 years. Herb comes onto the set each day with such energy and enthusiasm. I was first on Days in the '80s and now that I am back 16 years later, I can honestly say that I feel even more energy and enthusiasm from this extraordinary director. My wife watches the show and always knows when Herb has directed the episode. He puts a lot into it. When you work with Herb, it is evident that he has thought about each scene right down to what props might be useful. We were doing a flashback where I was describing to Kayla my first memory of waking up in the motel room (with no memory) and feeling as if I had been drugged. Herb had the prop guys place a paper ice bucket on the table and he had me stumble over to it and drink the stale water straight from the bucket. What a nice touch. I never would have thought of that. Kudos to Herb, "my man"!
As you all saw last week, the darts were a flyin' at the Brady pub! Kayla reminded me that Bo and I had a fierce rivalry in anything we competed at. And Caroline reminded me of how much I loved her clam chowder. Billie also got thrown into the mix: Was she really just there to pick up a to-go order? I agree that chowder sounds good and then brag that back in "Cincy," I used to trace a human target in darts from 30 feet. I try to enlist Kayla as my first victim, but she didn't going for it. I said, "Don't worry, Sweetness, I never miss." Kayla was looking shocked and awed. "Sweetness!? You just called me ' Sweetness!?" I say I didn't mean to offend her. Anyway, you get the picture. If I remembered to call her Sweetness, it must mean that a glimmer of my former life is coming back, right?
A bit of history... I have always shamefully used my children as inspiration in my work. Back when I was first on the show, my pet name for my eldest daughter, Vanessa, was... you guessed it... Sweetness. So, since it gave me warm, loving feelings when I uttered the name, and since Mary Beth is very sweet, it stuck.
So until next time... and remember, don't drive while wearing blogs!
— The Patch Man
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Aug 21, 2006 5:52 PM
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Hey Patch Man!
TV Guide now has you to thank for my subsription renewal!
Great blog, can't wait to see the next one!
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Aug 22, 2006 2:33 PM
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Thank you for letting us know what is going on on the Day's set. You are right, fans want to know the behind the scenes stuff. I am very excited you are now writing for TV Guide and wish you well. Can't wait for the next blog!
And Hogan Sheffer if you're reading - MORE Steve and Kayla!
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Aug 22, 2006 2:34 PM
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What a great honor it is to have you blog here, you will bring a lot to the table. This made my day since no Steve and Kayla this week, what's up with that? I hope you can take the time to look around here, there are many Days fans here and have had many good discussions on what/should happen on Days. #1, MORE STEVE AND KAYLA!!!! Can't emphasize that one any more. You and Mary Beth just bring so much to the show that has been missing for quite awhile now. You all light up the screen.
Love ya Steve keep up with the Blogs!
Jen
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Aug 22, 2006 2:42 PM
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Stephen-You are extremely funny. Thanks for doing this to keep all your loyal subjects informed. TV Guide has my subscription now.
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Aug 22, 2006 2:43 PM
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Stephen,
Thank you so much for sharing the behind the scenes scoop with us. Sounds like lots of exciting things are in store for the Patch Man.
Looking forward to next week's installment. Until then, be happy.
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Aug 22, 2006 3:04 PM
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Hey Stephen!
GREAT blog entry. It is interesting for me as a viewer to hear about what goes on behind the set. Very very funny blog too. Keep up the good work...can't wait till next weeks entry!
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Aug 22, 2006 3:05 PM
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Hi Stephen,
I am so hyped about you and Mary Beth being back on Days. I enjoy reading your blogs as you are a funny guy.
I did miss seeing ya'll this week, and hope that you two will be having LOTS more airtime soon. Last Monday's show was hilarious. You and Mary Beth have a wonderful chemistry, and when you called her "Sweetness" I was rejoicing.  Keep up the good work!!! And keep smilin'
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Aug 22, 2006 3:11 PM
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Hey Stephen Thanks for doing the TV guide Blog there are many Days fans here who are so glad to have you back you & Mary Beth along with Kristen & Peter you guys bring so much to the show. Enjoy all the interactions between your characters.
Us Days fans are hoping the new writers bring back the old excitement Days was known for. You have a good sense of humer that always shows in your interviews too.
I remember the days with former Playmate Shannon Tweed Gene Simmons love, and reality show co-star.
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Aug 22, 2006 3:49 PM
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Velkomen to the vorld of TV Guide.com blogging. LOL. I love the Patch Blog and a weekly Patch Blog... happiness.
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Aug 22, 2006 4:20 PM
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You're adorable! I signed up for an account on this site just so I could comment to you. Thank you for posting this update. I can't wait to see your upcoming scenes on the pier. I remember "Love Bunny"! I also just watched the Miami scenes where you and Love Bunny were tormenting Bo & Hope and it had something to do with a treasure chest. Good times ... I hope we'll see you go on some more adventures sometime soon.
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Aug 22, 2006 6:34 PM
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Stephen -
Thanks for taking the time to share with your fans. You are so talented, and it's easy to see from your blog that you're also funny, down to earth and sincere. DAYS and its viewers are so lucky to have you and Mary Beth back on our screens -- I didn't realize how much I missed you guys until now. You were so good then, and you're amazing now! Please pass along our gratitude to Mary Beth as well, she's been rockin' it!
mlynnd
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Aug 22, 2006 7:20 PM
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Hi Stephen,
It was a nice surprise to find out that you're going to be blogging for TV Guide. I've been a longtime fan, and I've enjoyed watching you on Days and GH.
I like the return story you and Mary Beth have had, I just wish we got to see more of you! I came back to Days when you did, and I'm so glad that I did. Its obvious how much you care about the work you do and it really shows as we see Steve Johnson circa 2006, trying to find his bearings in a life he doesn't remember.
I'm so looking forward to seeing this story play out on my tv screen. And thanks for giving us a peek behind the scenes
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Aug 22, 2006 7:22 PM
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"Because it's fun to reveal what goes on on the set to the layman/woman." - it's fun for us layfolk to read as well! Keep up the ... gooot verk!
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Aug 22, 2006 8:08 PM
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Thank you for making me smile Stephen!
I'm loving DOOL these days and am glad to see you and Mary Beth back on the scene.
Take care!
Tamm
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Aug 22, 2006 8:35 PM
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