UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Nov. 8 (UPI) -- NBC says it has picked up its U.S. daytime drama "Days of Our Lives" for two more years through the 2012-13 television season.
Jeff Gaspin, chairman of NBC Universal Television Entertainment, made the announcement Monday, the day the show celebrated its 45th year on the air.
"'Days of Our Lives' remains vitally creative through the years as it continues to draw new generations of viewers, especially among its loyal female audience," Gaspin said in a statement. "NBC salutes the series on its 45th anniversary and we look forward with great anticipation to working with the production team for the years to come."
"This important and enduring series is an iconic part of NBC's history as well as that of daytime drama," said Bruce Evans, NBC Entertainment's senior vice president of current programming. "The creative team, cast and crew work hard each day to ensure that 'Days' continues to remain fresh and relevant to its legions of devoted fans across the country."
