Jason47 Tribute: Deidre Hall's Countdown to 5000 Episodes begins!

Here is Deidre's 20th episode, # 2722, which aired September 7, 1976.

Deidre Hall Countdown: 4,995 Episodes...5 Episodes to go.

2722...9/7/76: EPISODE # 20:
Cast: Bill, Julie, Greg, Bob, David, Brooke, Mary, Marlena, Laura, Valerie, Adele, Nurse.
Sets: Adele's Hospital Room & Waiting Area Outside, Hospital Coffee Shop, Clinic Reception Area, Laura's Clinic Office, Bill's Clinic Office.

Laura arrives at the clinic to a warm welcome...notes and flowers from all of her friends. Mary greets her. Greg drops in, admits Bill's arm needs more time to heal and Laura reveals she told Amanda the truth about Amanda's past relationship with Greg and Neil. Marlena tells Bill that Mickey wants to be released and treated as an out-patient, but she doesn't think he's ready. Bill and Laura will be most affected by Mickey's release. Marlena updates Laura on the patients she took over while Laura was away. Marlena tells her Mickey has requested to leave the sanitarium and also wants to see Laura, but Marlena is against it. Mickey isn't ready. Marlena has to be sure Mickey's violent moments are over...especially for Bill's, Laura's and little Jennifer Rose's safety.
 
Here is Deidre's 21st episode, # 2723, which aired September 8, 1976.

Deidre Hall Countdown: 4,996 Episodes...4 Episodes to go.

2723...9/8/76: EPISODE # 21:
Cast: Tom, Alice, Julie, Greg, Bob, Maggie, Phyllis, Amanda, Neil, Don, Brooke, Marlena, Laura.
Sets: Hospital Coffee Shop, Waiting Area Outside Adele's Hospital Room, Laura's Clinic Office & Waiting Area Outside, Clinic Reception Area, Clinic Entrance, Hospital Chapel, Small Intimate Restaurant, Hospital Entrance.

Marlena and Laura have a stinging discussion regarding Mickey's request for a total release from the sanitarium. Marlena is dead set against it; Mickey isn't ready. Laura wants to make her own judgment, but Marlena questions Laura's objectivity. Underneath it all, Laura might want Mickey free to relieve her own guilt feelings. Laura assures Marlena that her diagnosis will be strictly professional and if the two of them draw opposite conclusions, it'll be a head-on fight. Maggie arrives and greets Laura with a bouquet of flowers. She's glowing because Mickey asked her to live at the Horton home with him when he's released as an out-patient. Her smile dies when Laura stresses that Mickey is not necessarily coming home to Maggie...he needs their love and understanding, yes, but no demands must be made on him.
 
Here is Deidre's 22nd episode, # 2724, which aired September 9, 1976.

Deidre Hall Countdown: 4,997 Episodes...3 Episodes to go.

2724...9/9/76: EPISODE # 22:
Cast: Mickey, Julie, Mike, Linda, Don, David, Brooke, Marlena, Laura, Paul, Helen, Adele, Sanitarium Nurse, University Hospital Nurse.
Sets: Adele's Hospital Room & Waiting Area Outside, Hospital Coffee Shop, Don's Inner & Outer Office, Mickey's Sanitarium Room & Waiting Area Outside.

On her first day back to work after her self-imposed seclusion, Laura goes to Don's office to discuss legal procedures for Mickey's release from the sanitarium. Linda is working late and though it's the first time she and Laura have seen each other in a long while, all of the old hostility is still there. Linda is shocked that Laura wants Mickey's release; the timing is wrong. It would be catastrophic of Mickey learns of Linda's and Mike's affair.

Don tells Laura the formality for Mickey's release; Mickey or Don would ask Dr. Powell or Marlena for a writ of habeus corpus for his release. If Powell and Marlena are in agreement, no trial or hearing is necessary because the judge ordinarily goes along with it. They simply sign the petition stating Mickey is no longer considered dangerous to others or himself. While Laura is in Don's office, Mike comes to invite Linda to dinner. Furious, Linda once again demands that Mike leave her alone.

She's afraid Laura will find out about them, but Mike is adamant. Though Mike has given no name, he's already told Laura there's a "real woman" in his life. Laura emerges from Don's office and Linda's fears are realized, because it's obvious Laura has guessed who the "real woman" is. Laura tells a surprised Mike that Mickey has requested his release and Mike agrees to drive her to the sanitarium to see Mickey. As Don and Linda close up shop for the night, he tries to kid her out of a nervous mood.

Linda thinks Laura might talk Marlena and Dr. Powell into releasing Mickey before he's ready. Don senses Linda's also afraid Mickey might find out about her "relationship" with Mike. Not saying what he suspects or how much he knows, Don hopes Linda has helped straighten out some of Mike's hang-ups.

At the sanitarium, Mickey and Laura have an emotional first meeting. It's been a long time. She's glad to see him, searching his face for signs of forgiveness. Mickey apologizes for what he's done to everyone...Laura, Mike, even Bill; but knowing how badly Mickey wants his release, it's difficult to tell whether he's saying what he really feels or what he thinks Laura wants to hear.
 
Here is Deidre's 23rd episode, # 2725, which aired September 10, 1976.

Deidre Hall Countdown: 4,998 Episodes...2 Episodes to go.

2725...9/10/76: EPISODE # 23:
Cast: Mickey, Julie, Mike, David, Brooke, Trish, Marlena, Laura, Danny, Valerie, Paul, Helen, Dr. Powell.
Sets: Grant Living Room, Hospital Coffee Shop, Mickey's Sanitarium Room & Waiting Area Outside, Dr. Powell's Office, Waiting Area Outside Adele's Hospital Room.

Mickey and Laura continue their scene in his room at the sanitarium. Mickey does his best to convince Laura he's all right, is ready to be released. Outside, Marlena and Mike continue their wary exchange. Marlena asks Mike if Mickey can count on his son if and when he is released. Laura exits Mickey's room, says she wants to see Powell. As Marlena goes to see if Dr. Powell is free, Laura tells Mike how much better Mickey is, she knows he's ready for release.

Marlena tells Powell just the opposite, drops the bombshell about the possible relationship between Mike and Linda. Laura tells Powell how she feels, asks him for an opinion about Mickey, but after what Marlena has told him, Powell must hedge. Mike goes in to see Mickey, finds him very uptight and irrational, lashing out at Mike and everyone for what has happened to him. Mike leaves, tells Marlena maybe his Dad isn't so improved after all. Marlena manages to calm Mickey down, he ruefully admits he blew a little steam, but he won't give up...he's still going to get out of Bayview.
 
DEIDRE HALL'S 5000TH EPISODE: STATS PACKAGE:

This chart provides a look at all of Deidre Hall's 5000 episodes of "Days."

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DEIDRE HALL'S 1000TH EPISODE: # 4536...9/12/83:

Marlena Storyline Fact of the Episode: Marlena is threatened by Pete with a knife and is saved by Bo,

Cast: Doug, Maggie, Don, Marlena, Abe, Andre as Tony, Danny, Roman, Hope, Bo, Melissa, Sandy, Brett, Kelly, Pete, Daisy, Dave, Sticky Foot Slim.
Sets: Don's House, Abe & Roman's Office, Doug's Place Entertainment Area, Shenanigans, Alley Behind Shenanigans, Roman & Marlena's Bedroom, Boat Dock, Roman & Marlena's House Exterior (Limbo).

DEIDRE HALL'S 2000TH EPISODE: # 7495...3/28/95:

Marlena Storyline Fact of the Episode: Marlena is kidnapped from the hospital by Stefano and Celeste.

Cast: Bo, Celeste, Ivan, John, Kate, Marlena, Stefano, Vivian, Belle, Henderson, Patty, Steve/Pilot, Officer Morton, Kiriakis Maid/Estelle, Cop # 1, Cop # 2, Lucas (FBO), Victor (FBO).
Sets: Kiriakis Mansion Living Room, Vivian's Bedroom (Kiriakis), Salem Place Parking Lot with Bo's Truck, Salem Place, Stefano's Hospital Room & Corridor, Marlena's Hospital Room & Corridor, John's Loft, Nurses' Station, Lighthouse, Kiriakis Jet with Cockpit.

DEIDRE HALL'S 3000TH EPISODE: # 9184...11/21/01:

Marlena Storyline Fact of the Episode: Marlena is not pleased by the outfit Belle chose to wear for a date with Shawn.

Cast: Belle, Bo, Brady, Chloe, Craig, Cynthia, Hope, John, Marlena, Nancy, Philip, Shawn, Man's Voice, Jan (FBO).
Sets: Bo & Hope's House, Pier, Marlena's Penthouse, Shawn's Bedroom (Bo's), Belle's Bedroom (Marlena's), Wesley House & Exterior, Chloe's Bedroom (Wesley), Int. Philip's Car with Ultimatte, Cynthia's House & Exterior with Philip's Car, Riverfront Towers Lobby & Exterior.

DEIDRE HALL'S 4000TH EPISODE: # 11896...8/14/12:

Marlena Storyline Fact of the Episode: Marlena is helping numerous patients after a Salem explosion, and worries about Sami with John and Roman.

Cast: Abe, Abigail, Bo, Cameron, Daniel, EJ, Hope, Jack, Jennifer, Lucas, Marlena, Roman, Sami, Will, Kayla, Theo, Molly, Molly's Mother, EMT.
Sets: Ballroom, Ballroom Corridor with Elevator, Ballroom Elevator Cab, Brady Pub & Exterior, Horton Town Square Private Area, Warehouse, John & Marlena's Townhouse, Safe House.

DEIDRE HALL'S 5000TH EPISODE: # 14593: 5/12/23:

Cast: TBA.
Sets: TBA.
 
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Here is Deidre's 24th episode, # 2731, which aired September 20, 1976.

Deidre Hall Countdown: 4,999 Episodes...1 Episode to go.

2731...9/20/76: EPISODE # 24:
Cast: Tom, Bill, Mike, Robert, Linda, Rebecca, Trish, Marlena, Johnny, Dr. Powell, Rebecca's Baby/Dougie.
Sets: Tom's Clinic Office, Dr. Powell's Office Phone (Limbo), Bill's Clinic Office, Linda's Apartment, Mickey's Sanitarium Room, Doug's Place Bar Area, Doug's Place Powder Room, Doug's Place Family Room.

Marlena comes to see Bill and he turns his anger on her. Why did she allow Laura to see Mickey? Laura has to get involved in Mickey's case because until Mickey is well, Laura won't be either. But Marlena is worried about one thing- Laura thinks Mickey is well enough to be an out-patient and Marlena thinks it's too soon. At the sanitarium, Dr. Powell has a frank talk with Mickey over his release. How did he feel when he saw Laura? Mickey admits he was upset to see how pale and fragile she looked. What has he done to her? Can anyone forget that he tried to kill his brother? Later, Tom comes to see Mickey, who says he's afraid to stay there any longer. If he is forced to, he may never be able to face the responsibility of freedom again.
 
FROM THE VAULT: EPISODE # 2669: MARLENA MEETS DON CRAIG.

Here is the master telecast report and the script pages of Marlena's first scene with Don Craig, from Episode # 2669, which aired June 23, 1976. Marlena and Don got married in 1979.

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