The NBC soap opera has done many groundbreaking things during its nearly 60-year run (viaBritannica).

The show was alsothe first soap to ever feature real-life twins.

The fan-favorite character of Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) was introduced in 1976.

Alison Sweeney posing

“I felt like I was constantly studying and working.

That was a lot of fun.

I took it very seriously and I put in a lot of time.

Alison Sweeney and Dan Wells

There was a lot of work to do.

Alison Sweeney was a fun one to follow,” he added.

So, why did Sami disguise herself as a man in the first place?

Alison Sweeney and co-star Lauren Koslow

However, Sami used her male disguise for much more than selling drugs.

She walked around Salem as the man, whom she named Stan.

The storyline even sent Stan to Iraq to save Philip Kiriakis.

Eventually, Kate exposed Sami as Stan and her plans were ruined.