Arianne Zucker (Nicole) becomes just the fourth "Days" actor since 1980 to appear in at least 170 episodes in a year as of October 31.
1980-2009 Most Episodes by October 31:
Rank. Actor (Character, Year) # of Episodes
1. Eileen Davidson (Kristen/Susan, 1997) 181
2. Kristian Alfonso (Hope/Gina, 1999) 175
*. Drake Hogestyn (John, 1997) 175
4. Arianne Zucker (Nicole, 2009) 173
In addition, Zucker has already appeared in more episodes in 2009 than any actor appeared in for the entire calendar years of 1980, 1981, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1995, 2000, 2002 and 2008.
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