Since itsinception in 1965, “Days of Our Lives” has been packed full of surprises.
The beloved soap opera is chock full of memorable moments,love triangles, andnot-so-popular storylines.
But there’s one storyline that caused division in the fanbase.
But the storyline that sparked the most controversy was set in motion decades ago.
PerSoap Opera data pipe,Marlena’s possession by the devilin 1994 had a lot of people talking.
Now, the soap opera is bringing back key players from the original storyline.
In December 2021, Mark Colson returned to “DOOL” after a long time away.
Mark Colson is back in Salem after 25 years
The devil is in the details.
Mark Colson made his first appearance on “DOOL” in 1994 at the height of the possession storyline.
In a facsimile of the original storyline, Gabriel made his role as protector known.
He shared both his surprise and excitement at the offer.
“I could hear this voice across the soundstage (yelling) ‘Where’s Gabriel?'”
he shared fondly of Drake Hogestyn.
Since his time on “DOOL,” Colson has amassedmany rolesin different genres.
Still, he humbly reflected on the opportunities and path that the soap opera helped pave.
“It didn’t take me long to look at it for the gift that I was given.
I really got to learn a lot from that time,” he told Detroit Free Press.
