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Daytime Emmy-winning James Reynolds (Abe) and 7-time Grammy-winning Marilyn McCoo (Tamara) in 1987

Breaking News! Marilyn and Billy reported to me and now that the various “soap” columns, too are breaking the story…FOREVER 5th DIMENSION is so pleased to formally share that for the first time since 1987, our very own Marilyn will reprise her role on the NBC daytime drama, “Days of Our Lives” as that saucy, mysterious chanteuse Tamara Price, Lani Price’s (Sal Stowers) mother, on Friday, November 1! And Billy will be joining her as a new character! Will there be “Wedding Bell Blues” for daughter Lani? Will sparks re-emerge for former flames, Abe and Tamara? Will 7-time Grammy winners, “MarBill” make future appearances, too?  Stay tuned!!

Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr.

Marilyn told me, “Tamara’s last appearance was over 30 years ago, I am amazed and grateful that the ‘Days’ fans are so loyal and have been wanting this return!” Having  recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, Marilyn & Billy will actually be “Up-Up and Away,” returning from their 2nd honeymoon on November 1. They share cutely, “We plan to tape it!”  –Robert-Allan Arno

Here’s the Back-story, courtesy Jason47’s Days Website:

In 1986 on “Days,” Tamara came to Salem as one of Marlena’s friends, and sang at Marlena and Roman’s wedding that same year. She briefly dated Abe Carver before leaving town on May 7, 1987. Viewers did not learn until 2015 that Tamara left Salem pregnant and gave birth to Abe’s daughter, Lani. 8,237 episodes will have aired since McCoo’s last appearance on “Days” (Episode # 5478).

Marilyn with TV daughter Sal Stowers (“Tamara” and “Lani”), volunteering at the LA Mission. Marilyn stated, “Sal is a beautiful, lovely young woman.”