When Bo woke up from his coma in June—finally cured of sepsis and reunited, however briefly, with Hope—it felt like the kind of moment that fans hold onto. Days of our Lives has always been about those returns; those emotional payoffs. So when Peter Reckell resurfaced again this week, it wasn’t in Salem but online, where he posted a message that quickly turned into one of the most heartfelt celebrations of the show’s 60th anniversary.
Key Takeaways
- Peter Reckell celebrated Days of our Lives’ 60th anniversary by sharing a heartfelt message on X, thanking the cast, crew, and loyal fans who have supported the show through six decades.
- Eric Martsolf responded to Reckell’s post with his own tribute, calling him “instrumental to the show’s foundation,” prompting a warm, friendly exchange between the two actors.
- Fans praised Reckell while expressing disappointment that Bo and Hope weren’t included in the anniversary festivities.
A Class Act Online
Reckell marked the milestone by retweeting a post on X (formerly Twitter) featuring the show’s new cast photo and a collage of past stars. The original message read: “Happy 60th Anniversary #DaysofourLives. Congratulations to all the cast and crew, past and present, who have contributed to the show’s success over 60 years.”
Reckell added his own note, writing, “Congratulations to all that have worked to create DOOL for all these years! I’m so proud and fortunate to have been part of the DAYS family! A huge thanks to the audience whose dedication has made this [sic] 60 years possible. CHEERS 🎉.”
That post caught the eye of his long-time co-star Eric Martsolf (Brady), who reposted it, writing, “Coming from the gentleman who has been so instrumental to the show’s foundation. Cheers to you, friend.🥃 @peterreckell.” Reckell, ever the gracious one, wrote back, “Great to hear from ya! Looks like your music is keeping you guys busy. One of these days, I might show up at one of your shows when you least expect it.😎”
Fans Weigh In
As expected, the replies came flooding in from long-time viewers who have spent decades watching Bo grow from rebel to romantic icon. One fan wrote, “You and Kristian [Alfonso] should have been back to celebrate #Days60 along with Matt & Missy,” referring to Melissa Reeves (Jennifer) and Matthew Ashford (Jack). Another said, “Nicole deserved to be here. She was a much beloved character.” Others simply wanted to send love, like: “Congratulations to Days of our Lives on 60 years.” Another added, “Yay! Happy 60th anniversary! Have a great weekend!”
There was pride, too—tempered with that familiar ache of nostalgia. “Not having Bo & Hope in the pic or back for the 60th anniversary was a HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT! How could anybody think not asking them back was a good idea?! What a shame!” someone lamented. Yet others struck a softer chord: “Thank you, Peter, for being a huge part of DAYS. You definitely made the show what it is today.”
That mix of gratitude and longing is the story of DAYS fans everywhere. 60 years in, they still care enough to want the whole family in the photo. And if the exchange between Reckell and Martsolf is any sign, that sense of family is still alive—onscreen, offscreen, and somewhere in between.
