NBCHost: Tonight, we are coming to you live from the private NBC Soap Opera Awards Party at the Hard Rock Café at Universal CityWalk. Not only is this a special evening for all the winners and NBC, but you will be given the opportunity to chat with your favorite soap opera stars. Most of the NBC Soap Opera stars have made their way over to the Hard Rock Cafe. What a sight! What a sight to see all the glamorous people that are surrounding us this evening. The music is booming inside the Hard Rock Cafe and the stars are all around. And we're not talking stars in the sky, but REAL stars. For those of you who are curious, everyone tonight is dressed up in their finest black tie ware. As I said earlier, what a sight, what a sight.
NBCHost: There has been a little change in order. We are now going to chat with Drake Hogestyn. Drake is sitting with us right now, so be sure to get your questions in immediately. In just a few seconds he'll be chatting with you. Drake can't wait to chat with you all!
NBCHost: Welcome, Drake, to our online chat!
DRAKE HOGESTYN: Hello we're having fun here! Are you?
NBCHost: Drake- Do you feel your character's integrity has been compromised in the last year with his inability to see through Kristen's lies and schemes? Susan Phx, AZ
DRAKE HOGESTYN: John has always been perceptive and intuitive. But right now, he's not the sharpest knife in the drawer. I know where they're going with the story, I trust the character will come out on top. That's the reason they've been on the air for 31 years.
NBCHost: Drake H. are you having fun this evening? We voted for Days as best soap...you're the best! Thanks for stopping by and chatting! (Lissa T, Elmhurst, IL)
DRAKE HOGESTYN: Yeah, I'm having a blast! I'm here with my wife Victoria and all of my friends at "Days" on NBC. It's too bad that Days didn't win tonight, but you win some and lose some and we're all going to be back at work on Monday morning.
DRAKE HOGESTYN: We'll be the best show we can for loyal fans like you.
NBCHost: Drake, is John going to ever decide who he loves?
DRAKE HOGESTYN: It's possible in life to love two people in different ways. John's a man of trust and commitment, and right now he's committed to Kristen. But things can always change.
DRAKE HOGESTYN: The romance between John/Roman/Pawn/John Stevens/Romulus/Forest Alamain/Father John...back to John Black has endured through all those changes and will continue.
NBCHost: Drake: What would you do if you were John in real life? Lisa from Montana. (thank you fall the wonderful shows!)
DRAKE HOGESTYN: If I were John in real life...Victoria would be Marlena...interesting question, I'd never thought of it like that. I would pull out all stops to be with Victoria.
NBCHost: To Drake-Do you think John will ever found out the truth about Kristen?-From G in Canada
NBCHost: DRAKE! Who's the best kisser on Days...we all want to know. (Mary Flynn, MN)
DRAKE HOGESTYN: I haven't kissed them all...and certainly not the men! :-)
DRAKE HOGESTYN: Goodnight and have yourself a great "Days"!
NBCHost: Thank you Drake for chatting with us this evening.
NBCHost: I would like to welcome Stephanie Cameron. Thank you for joining us this evening. Get your questions in for Stephanie Cameron!
Stephanie Cameron: Hello from the Hard Rock!
NBCHost: Is it hard trying to do 5 shows a week? What are your hours like and do you have time to spend with friends and family? (Martin Leeds -- Ithaca, NY)
Stephanie Cameron: It is hard to do five shows a week, but its better than nine! My hours vary from week to week, day to day, but I always find time for my friends and family.
NBCHost: What do you think of all this technology...are you online yourself? If so, what do you like to do on the net? If not, are you curious or planning on "surfing" in the future? - Taylor Rennerfen, Clear Lake, TX
Stephanie Cameron: I think all this technology is wonderful. I'm not online yet, but I hope to be in the very near future. Wish me luck!
NBCHost: Do you like doing love scenes...or are they difficult to do? I'm certainly not complaining, because we love to watch em!!! (Emily Tree)
Stephanie Cameron: Love scenes on a soap are not at all private. There's cameras to contend with, crew, timing, your kisses, lighting. A kiss can be very, very complicated, but I'm not complaining either!
NBCHost: If you could be any other character on "Days of our Lives" who would you be?
Stephanie Cameron: Someone asked me this before, and I said Ivan, but I think it'd be great to be Sami for a day. To be a bad girl :)
NBCHost: Who from the cast is fun to hang out with? Do you ever get to go out and have fun?
Stephanie Cameron: They're all fun to hang out with, and we don't have to go out to have fun, we have fun all the time at work.
NBCHost: What has been your most favorite moment or time on the show? Thank you for all the great!!! Lisa in Montana :-)
Stephanie Cameron: They're all great moments!
Stephanie Cameron: I have to go now, because my ride is leaving. I'm with Krista Allen, she says hello and good-bye.
NBCHost: We would like to thank Stephanie Cameron for joining us this evening.
NBCHost: Right now we're at a private NBC party. Alison Sweeney of "Days of Our Lives" will be joining us next. Get your questions in!
NBCHost: NBC is coming at you from all directions. Check us out on the TV while you're chatting.
NBCHost: Alison, welcome! How do you feel this evening? And how was it presenting on stage?
Alison Sweeney: Hey, everybody!!!! How'd you enjoy the Soap awards?
Alison Sweeney: I was totally nervous!
NBCHost: You did an excellent job.
Alison Sweeney: Oh, thank you. It was fun!
NBCHost: Alison Sweeney: how do you manage to juggle school and work at the same time? It must be difficult...no? (Francois, Raleigh, NC)
Alison Sweeney: Well, I just take one day at a time. It does get difficult, but I'm lucky to have time to relax with my pals.
NBCHost: Is there a prankster on the set that helps to alleviate the tension and stress? Timmy G. in Idaho.
Alison Sweeney: Well, Bryan is always making jokes, and cracking us up. But Austin is fun to laugh at. (just kidding.) They both have a great way of easing the mood on set.
NBCHost: Alison, I here that you are an experienced cyber-surfer...where do you like to go online? (Theresa M.)
AlisonSweeney: Well, I am just getting used to the whole WWW. But I do find it much easier to e-mail my friends.
NBCHost: Why do you think "Days of our Lives" has been so popular? The writing? The acting? Both?
Alison Sweeney: I think it's a combination of both. I mean, we have fun doing the story lines, so it makes it easier for us to act out. I'm glad that the fans like us so much, it makes our jobs worthwhile.
NBCHost: Alison, when are they finally going to let Austin and Carrie have their dream of marriage to each other. ... or will you keep getting in the way? Pat Heath-Wichita, KS.
Alison Sweeney: Hey, aren't you starting to see that Austin and Sami should be together?
NBCHost: If you could play anyone else on the show who would it be? And why?
Alison Sweeney: Oh, I don't know, I love my character a lot. But sometimes I think it'd be fun to have a more action-oriented character. Like the guys, John always gets to save the day and beat up the bad guys.
NBCHost: Alison, do you ever get to work with Joseph Mascolo? Stefano and Sami should get together...they would make a great team in Salem :-}
Alison Sweeney: I don't know, if Stefano and Sami teamed up, all hell would break loose (literally). But it would be fun to venture out and try to torment other characters for a change.
NBCHost: Alison Sweeney: you are incredibly talented...thanks for taking the time to chat with us. What can you tell us about the party? Are your fellow castmates having fun? (Luke O'Rourke, Boston, MA)
Alison Sweeney: It's totally fun over here. We were dancing up a storm, and I love hanging out with the gang - Christie, Austin, Rourke, Stephanie, and Krista.
Alison Sweeney: Austin made a great host!!!!!
NBCHost: Alison what are your future plans? Are you planning on trying other mediums? (You're the greatest- thanks for all the terrific episodes) Mike in Florida :-)
Alison Sweeney: I don't know what i'm going to be doing - I love days, but it would be fun to try some other things - maybe some theater. I am really glad that you enjoy our work. AlisonSweeney: Thank you very much for hanging out with me, y'all - keep watching, and writing in to days!!! We love hearing what you think!!!
NBC Host: THANK YOU for a great chat everyone. :-) Special thanks to Drake Hogestyn, Laura Harring, Nick Stabile, Dax Griffin, Stephanie Cameron and Alison Sweeney for taking the time off their busy schedules to chat with us.
NBC Host: please e-mail us: entertainment@nbc.com Thanks and good night!
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