Former DAYS star Matt Cedeno (ex-Brandon Walker) will appear on the 100th episode of the hit ABC series Desperate Housewives on Sunday, January 18, according to Soap Opera Digest. Matt will portray Edie's ex-husband in a flashback scene and the two will have a heated exchange. Edie Brit is portrayed by the beautiful Nicollette Sheridan, who also starred on the classic soap Knots Landing with Peter Reckell (Bo) in the late 80s. Sheridan will appear scantily clad in the scene, true to her character's form.

DAYS fans may recall that Matt portrayed Brandon Walker from 1999 - 2003. Brandon came to Salem to visit his sister Nicole and became close friends with Sami, eventually falling in love with her. Brandon had an affair with Lexie and wed Sami, although he left town immediately after discovering that Sami had switched paternity tests results on Lexie's baby. Before he departed town, it was revealed that Brandon was Abe's biological son and he made amends with his father. He returned to town and made brief appearances in 2004 and 2005.

Be sure to catch Matt on Desperate Housewives Sunday at 9 p.m. Whether the role could turn into something more for the handsome actor remains to be seen.

Pictured: Matt Cedeno (ex-Brandon Walker)

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Alison Sweeney (Sami) and husband Dave Sanov have welcomed their baby daughter into the world, according to People and other sources. Megan Hope Sanov arrived at 11:48 p.m. on Monday, January 12 and weighed 6 lbs, 7 oz. Megan joins big brother Ben, who will turn 4 on February 25.

Sweeney's rep Carrie Simons reports to People that Alison and baby, along with daddy are all doing well. "It was a very easy delivery, and everybody is great," reports Simons.

As previously reported, People learned exclusively that Alison was expecting her second child. The lovely actress and hostess of The Biggest Loser reportedly made the revelation to her Season 6 castmates Monday night, June 23, 2008.

Heartfelt congratulations go out to Alison, Dave, and Ben on the blessed arrival of Megan Hope!

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Pictured: Alison Sweeney (Sami)

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Former DAYS star Matthew Ashford (ex-Jack Devereaux) will star in A.R. Gurney's play entitled The Dining Room at the Victory Theatre Center in Burbank, California, according to his official website. Opening night is on Saturday, January 17 at 8 p.m. Performances thereafter are on Sundays at 4 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., and Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

This production of The Dining Room consists of eighteen different characters, but only six actors. The play focuses on several different families through various time period and how they gathered in the dining room, which was often the place where families got together for daily meals and special occasions. Nowadays, it's the end of an era, as this once traditional place for eating is slowly disappearing. The play contains a little romance, song, dancing, and plenty of humor.

To make reservations, call (818) 765-8732 or (818) 841-5421. To make online reservations, visit the Interact Theatre Company website.

Congratulations and best wishes go out to Matt. I have no doubt he'll give an outstanding performance in this production.

Pictured: Matthew Ashford (ex-Jack Devereaux)

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The Directors Guild of America (DGA) recently announced the 2008 nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television, Documentaries and Commercials. Congratulations goes out to Days of Our Lives for receiving two nominations in the category of Outstanding Directorial Achievement in a Daytime Serial.

Noel Maxam received a nomination in Outstanding Directorial Achievement in a Daytime Serial for DAYS episode #10763, which was the February 15, 2008 plane crash episode, and also the episode which I named as the best Friday cliffhanger in my "Best Moments of 2008" commentary. Mr. Maxam's directorial team for this episode included associate directors Joseph Lumer, Michael J. Fiamingo, Krista Cremidan, Lugh Powers, Mason Dickson, and Marius Darrow III. His stage managers were Francesca Bellini-DeSimone and Stuart W. Howard. The production associates for this unforgettable 2008 episode were Sara Peterson and Denise White-Serrette.

This is Noel Maxam's second DGA nomination, with his first nomination in this category back in 1999 for The Young and the Restless.

Herb Stein also received a nomination in Outstanding Directorial Achievement in a Daytime Serial for DAYS episode #10764, which was the February 18, 2008 episode in the aftermath of the plane crash. Mr. Stein's directorial team for this episode included associate directors Joseph Lumer and Michael J. Fiamingo, stage managers Francesca Bellini-DeSimone and Stuart W. Howard, and production associates Sara Peterson, Denise White-Serrette, and Krista Cremidan.

This is Mr. Stein's third DGA nomination. He was previously nominated back in 2005 for this same category for DAYS episode #10090 with co-director Albert Arr. This particular episode aired on June 28, 2005, when Frankie Brady saw Jennifer Devereaux for the first time in years, Max and Chelsea heated things up, and Mimi Lockhart was in jail. Mr. Stein was also nominated and won the award in this same category back in 1999 for DAYS episode #8557 with co-director Roger W. Inman. This particular episode aired on June 2, 1999 when Lucas had second thoughts about letting Sami die for a crime which he committed.

Congratulations goes out to Noel Maxam and Herb Stein for their nominations and achievements and best of luck in winning the award. The 61st Annual DGA Awards Dinner will take place on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, California. To view a complete list of all the 2008 nominees for the 61st Annual DGA Awards, visit the official DGA website.

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