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Days of Our Lives Marks 60th Anniversary With Ongoing Peacock Run

The show's staying power reflects core families with signature twists.

Overview

  • The daytime serial premiered on November 8, 1965 on NBC and is celebrating six decades on air.
  • New installments are currently released as original episodes streaming on Peacock.
  • Stories continue to center on the Hortons, the Bradys and the DiMeras, whose rivalries shape Salem’s drama.
  • Hallmark soap elements remain central, including shocking returns of presumed‑dead characters, high‑stakes schemes, affairs and murders.
  • Longtime and notable cast members anchor the series, and milestone moments such as a 13,000th episode and 'Day of Days' events highlight its longevity.