There’s no shortage of drama on Days of our Lives these days. Between the FBI and ISA teaming up to uncover what dastardly plot EJ is hatching with the secret laboratory he’s creating, to all of Salem on the hunt for Sophia, life is nothing short of exciting. But this week, instead of looking forward, the show decided to take a chilling trip down memory lane — and longtime viewers couldn’t get enough of it. A retro clip shared on social media had fans instantly clamoring for something they’ve been begging years for: access to the classic episodes.
Key Takeaways
- DAYS revisited its infamous 1993 “Carly buried alive” storyline — one of Salem’s darkest and most unforgettable twists.
- Robert Kelker-Kelly’s Bo searching for Carly while Louise Sorel’s Vivian plotted her chilling burial still gives fans chills decades later.
- Castmate Eric Martsolf joined in on the fun with a cheeky comment that sent fans into full nostalgia mode.
- The post unleashed a wave of passionate fan reactions — many remembering exactly where they were when it first aired.
- Viewers begged Peacock to finally make early seasons available for streaming, proving just how much DAYS’ history still matters.
A Throwback That Hit Hard
The show’s official Instagram account posted a video clip with the caption, “In 1993, Vivian Alamain committed one of Salem’s most chilling acts, burying Carly alive. Were you watching when it happened? ⚰️😱.”
The video shows Robert Kelker-Kelly as Bo, frantically searching for Carly (Crystal Chappell) while Vivian (Sorel), ever the villain, coolly chats with an unconscious Carly — right before burying her alive. The moment remains one of the soap’s most jaw-dropping storylines, and seeing it again decades later instantly transported fans back to the so-called Golden Age of DAYS.
Co-star Eric Martsolf (Brady) even got in on the fun, commenting, “Yep – because I buried her right back.” If there’s one thing DAYS stars love, it’s a good throwback.
Fans Want the Classics Back
Fans filled the comment section with a mix of nostalgia, goosebumps, and — most loudly — demands. One viewer wrote, “Either I was in Highschool or College. 🤷♀️ But everyone could see it if someone would just release the rights to DOOL and let all the fans see it from the beginning. Maybe even Peacock would get some new subscribers. Just a thought.” Another fan shared, “This was one of the best storylines! This along with Marlena’s possession, Kristen’s shenanigans, and Princess Gina 🙌🙌❤️❤️🔥🔥.”
Others remembered exactly where they were when it aired. “I was a little kid but I’ll never forget Vivian laughing and rolling on the grave,” one follower posted. Another added, “I remember feeling claustrophobic watching the Dr. Carly Manning burial story and developing a new fear. 😂”
The sentiment was clear across the board: fans want the vault opened. “Open up [the] classic DAYS vault to upload classic episodes on Peacock!!!” urged one comment. “Hey Peacock, how about putting up the old episodes on @peacock instead of having them sit in a vault?” added another.
But the question remains: Was there a grander reason why the show chose to repost the clips from this legendary storyline?
