Days of Our Lives is a legendary American soap opera that aired on NBC for 57 years, from its debut on November 8, 1965, before making a historic move to the Peacock streaming service on September 12, 2022. Created by Ted and Betty Corday and set in the fictional town of Salem, Illinois, the show revolves around the intertwined lives of the Brady and Horton families, among others, and is one of the longest-running scripted television programs in the world. Known for its daring storylines in the 1970s, the series expanded from 30 to 60-minute episodes in 1975 and has featured remarkable cast longevity, including Suzanne Rogers (on the show since 1973) and Susan Seaforth Hayes, the only actor to appear in all seven decades of its run. Executive producer Ken Corday has led the series since 1986, and the show celebrated its 15,000th episode in December 2024, with a renewal securing new episodes through 2028. Its cultural impact is widespread, inspiring parodies on SCTV and Friends, and counting famous fans like actress Julia Roberts and Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.