Suzanne Rogers' Ode To 50 Years On Days Of Our Lives Has Us Emotional

In the Instagram video posted by Stephen Nichols, Suzanne Rogers expressed her shock that half a century had gone by since she joined "Days." She explained that executive producer Ken Corday's mother, Betty Corday — who co-created "Days of Our Lives" with her husband Ted Corday — had hired her initially, and Ken later took over. "[Ken] has fought for all of us, but mostly, I think for me and the people that his mother brought on the show," she stated, explaining that the networks and writers allegedly didn't like working with older actors. Fighting back the tears, Rogers fondly remembered everyone involved in the show who had passed away.

"I thought when they killed us all off [in 2003] that was the end for me," she continued, adding, "And I thought when my husband Mickey passed away, I thought that was it for me. And I also thought when Victor just passed away, that was gonna be it for me, too." She expressed her happiness at continuing on the show, and told everyone in the cast and crew, including the makeup and wardrobe departments, that she loved them and that "Days" wouldn't be possible without them. "I hope I've been a kind person," she said, which was met with a collective sigh and applause from the onlookers.

"I can't believe this is happening and it still is happening, and I'm still working, and...yay!" she remarked. "Days" fans most certainly agree.