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Abe Carver
Days of Our Lives character
Portrayed byJames Reynolds
Duration1981–present
First appearanceOctober 29, 1981 (1981-10-29)
ClassificationPresent; regular
Created byPat Falken Smith
Introduced by
In-universe information
Other namesAbraham Washington Carver
OccupationPolice officer
Politician
Parents
  • Benjamin Carver
  • Rita Carver
Brothers
SistersKaren Carver
Wife
Sons
Adoptive daughtersLani Price
StepdaughtersChanel Dupree
Grandsons
GranddaughtersJules Grant
NephewsJett Carver

Abe Carver is a fictional character from Days of Our Lives, played by James Reynolds.

Storylines

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1981–1990

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In 1981, Sergeant Abe Carver is introduced as he investigates the disappearance of David Banning (Gregg Marx) who was charged with shooting Alex Marshall (Quinn Redeker).[1] Meanwhile, as Abe awaits his girlfriend Valerie Grant (Diane Sommerfield) who has seemingly stood him up, he gets a tip that Nick Corelli (George Jenesky) is harboring the fugitive Banning at his bar. Abe arrives to find Nick unconscious and rushes him to the hospital. When he wakes up, Nick reveals that David shot him and ran off with Valerie. Abe furiously confronts Valerie and warns her she could be arrested for aiding and abetting, though he doesn't arrest her.[2]

1991–2003

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2004–present

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Development

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Casting

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When Reynolds was invited to auditioned, he thought "Well, nobody else has offered me any show this week so I think I'll take this one! The part of Abe was very well written, which surprised me."[35] In a 2017 interview, Reynolds revealed that he had been hearing about the role for a while before he agreed to audition. At the time, Reynolds had another offer and he had recently wrapped a primetime series. "There was a lot going on, so I had to let that role kind of sit for a while." Days of Our Lives had met with a lot of actors for the role, "but they were interested in seeing me." At the audition, the casting director inquired if Reynolds had any issue remembering lines. "I had never worked on a soap so I didn't realize the significance of the question." While memorizing was not an issue, Reynolds had not realized he would be learning new material daily. By the time he got home, he was quickly invited to come back a two days later for a producer session, on a Friday. After reading for producers, Reynolds was offered the role which would start on Monday. "An hour later, someone knocked on the door and handed me six scripts."[36]

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Characterization

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Personality

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Linda Hersch described Abe as "gruff or stiff" in 1982.[35]

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Backstory

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According to Reynolds, the Carvers are a large family consisting of 5 siblings. Three boys, Abe, Theo and Jonah. There are also two sisters, one of which is Karen.[39]

Introduction

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Reynolds was relieved to be embraced by costars such as Jed Allan, John Clarke, Macdonald Carey and Deidre Hall, all of whom had been on the series for years. They "were so helpful" he said of his cast mates.[35]

The character was introduced as part of the Salem Strangler plot in which a serial killer terrorizes the town.[36]

Fatherhood

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40th Anniversary

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Romances

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In 1982, Reynolds was especially interested in developing a romance for the character.[35] "Abe has had his share of short-term relationships — it seems all of his children from that kind of situation."[42]

Valerie Grant

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Tamara Price

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Lexie Carver

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Paulina: "Early on in this relationship, it's a little less than romance, but you see a romance grow out of it."[42]

Reception

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Hersch said Reynolds was an "instant favorite" with female viewers because he was "strikingly attractive." Only a year into his tenure, based on fan mail and fan encounters, Reynolds gaged that Abe had become quite popular. "Most of his fan mail comes from women who adore him" Hersch stated.[35]

2004 Supporting actor nomination.[43]

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Reynolds historic win made him the third Black actor to win the award, and only the second Days actor to win since the show's original leading man, Macdonald Carey.[45]

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Reynolds was nominated again in 2022. His nomination opposite Mishael Morgan of The Young and the Restless marked the first time since 2012 that two Black leads were nominated.[51]

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References

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  1. ^ "Days of Our Lives: Bitter Conflict". Synopsis. Soap Opera Digest. American Media, Inc. January 5, 1982. p. 60.
  2. ^ "Days of Our Lives". Synopsis. Soap Opera Digest. American Media, Inc. February 2, 1982. p. 56–60.
  3. ^ Branco, Nelson (February 26, 2008). "James Reynolds: Being Black on Soaps". TV Guide. Sympatico / MSN TV Guide. Archived from the original on December 18, 2008. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  4. ^ Rorke, Robert (April 5, 2019). "Why James Reynolds rules 'Days of Our Lives' and daytime TV". New York Post. News Corp. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  5. ^ Waldron, Robert (February 13, 2017). "Forward Motion". Interviews. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 42, no. 7. American Media, Inc.
  6. ^ Goudas, John N. (June 26, 1994). "James Reynolds: A Full-Bodied Character". Tulsa World. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  7. ^ Elavsky, Cindy. "Interview: James Reynolds (Pt. 1)". Tulsa World. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  8. ^ Elavsky, Cindy. "Interview: James Reynolds (Pt. 2)". Tulsa World. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  9. ^ Goudas, John N. (April 21, 1996). "James Reynolds: Many irons in the Fire". Tulsa World. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  10. ^ Groves, Seli (March 26, 2000). "James Reynolds: Let's Hear It for the Good Guys". Tulsa World. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  11. ^ Deese, Hollie (January 19, 2012). "Interview: Days of Our Lives' James Reynolds". Soaps.com. SHE Media. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  12. ^ https://michaelfairmantv.com/the-james-reynolds-interview-days-of-our-lives/2008/09/19/
  13. ^ https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/tbt-james-reynolds/
  14. ^ "#TBT - JAMES REYNOLDS". Soap Opera Digest. United States: American Media, Inc. March 3, 1998. Retrieved February 26, 2021. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= requires |archive-url= (help)
  15. ^ https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/icymi-james-reynolds-interview/
  16. ^ https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/icymi-james-reynolds-interview-2/
  17. ^ https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/james-reynolds-still-going-strong-dayss-abe/
  18. ^ https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/icymi-james-reynolds-abe-recalls-his-favorite-days-moments/
  19. ^ "Days: Theo is Autistic". Late-breaking News. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 33, no. 27. American Media, Inc. July 1, 2008. p. 10.
  20. ^ SOD 12/29/2009, Behind the Scenes
  21. ^ SOD, 12/6/2011, Interview
  22. ^ SOD, 4.30.2012, Lexie's shocking diagnosis
  23. ^ https://www.industrycentral.net/features/working_actors/james_reynolds
  24. ^ "All in the Family". Scene & Heard. Soap Opera Digest. 41 (5). American Media, Inc.: 52. February 1, 2016.
  25. ^ "The Carver Crew". Interviews. Soap Opera Digest. 41 (6). American Media, Inc.: 38–41. February 8, 2016.
  26. ^ "Do not enter". Scene & Heard. Soap Opera Digest. 40 (8). American Media, Inc.: 53. February 23, 2015.
  27. ^ Waldron, Robert (July 11, 2016). "Open Door Policy". Features. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 41, no. 28. American Media, Inc. p. 68–71.
  28. ^ "Staying Put". Features. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 41, no. 42. American Media, Inc. October 17, 2016. p. 44–47.
  29. ^ "Not a second time". Scene & Heard. Soap Opera Digest. 41 (45). American Media, Inc.: 52. November 7, 2016.
  30. ^ "Days: JJ Shoots Theo". Late-breaking News. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 42, no. 47. American Media, Inc. November 20, 2017. p. 6.
  31. ^ "Days: Theo wakes up!". Late-breaking News. Soap Opera Digest. 43 (1). American Media, Inc.: 6. January 1, 2018.
  32. ^ https://www.soapcentral.com/days/news/2003/0721-reynolds.php
  33. ^ "Your roots are showing: Days of Our Lives". Features. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 41, no. 32. American Media, Inc. August 8, 2016. p. 67.
  34. ^ "#TBT - JAMES REYNOLDS". Soap Opera Digest. American Media, Inc. August 26, 2021. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
  35. ^ a b c d e Hersch, Linda T (December 21, 1982). "James Reynolds is going places". Soap Opera Digest. American Media, Inc.
  36. ^ a b "DR Retrospective Interview with James Reynolds". Daytime Royalty. March 6, 2017. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  37. ^ a b Levinsky, Mara (November 1, 2021). "Forty, something!". Interview. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 46, no. 44. American Media, Inc. pp. 30–33.
  38. ^ Di Lauro, Janet. "Best in Show". Interviews. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 44, no. 38. American Media, Inc. p. 40–43. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  39. ^ Sloane, Stephanie (June 18, 2018). "Golden Age". Interviews. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 43, no. 24. United States: American Media, Inc. pp. 54–57.
  40. ^ "Days Preview: Special Abe episode". Late-breaking News. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 46, no. 44. American Media, Inc. November 1, 2021. p. 6.
  41. ^ "'Days of our Lives' to Honor James Reynolds' 40th Anniversary as Abe Carver with Special Episode". Michael Fairman TV. United States: The Michael Fairman Company. October 22, 2021. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  42. ^ a b "Days of Our Lives". Synopsis. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 46, no. 27. United States: American Media, Inc. July 5, 2021. p. 60–61.
  43. ^ https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/2004-emmy-winners-nominees-0/
  44. ^ Kerr, Luke (April 29, 2018). "James Reynolds Wins Outstanding Lead Actor Daytime Emmy". Daytime Confidential. Confidential Media, Inc. (SAY Media). Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  45. ^ https://www.soapcentral.com/emmys/news/2018/0429-emmy_coverage_05.php
  46. ^ https://www.tvfanatic.com/2018/11/why-is-days-of-our-lives-misusing-abe-carver/
  47. ^ SOD, 5.7.2012, Editor's Choice
  48. ^ "Performer of the Week". Thumbs up! And down!. Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 42, no. 50. American Media, Inc. December 11, 2017. p. 31.
  49. ^ "Forgive and regret, Days of Our Lives". Editor's Choice. Soap Opera Digest. 43 (4). American Media, Inc.: 30–31. January 22, 2018.
  50. ^ https://daytimeconfidential.com/2022/01/03/top-10-male-entertainers-of-2021#&gid=ci028ca52a9001275c&pid=james-reynolds-01
  51. ^ https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2022/05/daytime-emmys-african-american-lead-actor-five-shows-nominated-drama
  52. ^ https://www.soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/content/scoop/twoscoops/2022/221226.php
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