Monday, April 12, 2021

Bonus: Doug Williams is 95-Years-Young!

On the March 25th episode of Days Of Our Lives, the character of Doug Williams shared with the new woman in town Paulina (played by Jackee Harris) that he is "95-years-young." 


To the best of my recollection, no character on daytime television has ever announced their age like this, especially not one that has been on our screens for 51 years.  Bill Hayes, who in real life is also proudly 95-years-young,  began playing Doug on February 18, 1970.  The strength of his dialogue not only speaks to Mr. Hayes's inspiring enthusiasm, but also to daytime's ability to positively impact their audience over a lifetime like no other medium.  

For someone who is turning 50-years-young, and wasn't even alive when Mr. Hayes started on the series, it is deeply gratifying to see someone 95-years-young who still emanates so much joy, so much zeal, and knows how to bust a move every now and then.  

Bill and Susan Hayes ("Doug and Julie")

Damon L. Jacobs is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist helping individuals and couples enjoy life with peace, purpose, and pleasure. His books "Absolutely Should-less" and "Rational Relating" help people experience connection with joy, serenity, and meaning. His work has been featured on CNN Health, The New York Times, MSNBC, USA Today and more. He can be reached at Damon@DamonLJacobs.com or 347-227-7707


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