The announcement echoes similar statements made last year when multiple Emmy-winning head writer Hogan Sheffer was brought aboard to help turn the show around. The show, however, has failed to gain traction as it suffers from a poor lead-in with NBC's ratings challenged talk show, iVillage Live. The cancellation of Passions and a statement by NBC Universal Television president Jeff Zucker that DAYS more than likely will be cancelled in 2008 haven't been helped.

During Scott's tenure at The Young and the Restless, he earned fifteen Daytime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Drama Series. Five of those nominations earned Emmy gold. He is married to Y&R star Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki Newman).

"As a long-time fan of Days of our Lives, I am excited to join the production team," said Scott. "I look forward to the challenges ahead in delivering even more exciting programming to DAYS' many fans. I'm fully committed to bringing renewed success to this American Icon."

Of course the new hires mean that several Days of our Lives personnel have been let go. Among the notable firings is that of co-executive producer Steve Wyman. Wyman has been with the show in his current capacity since 2003.

"I would like to thank former Co-Executive Producer Steve Wyman, Supervising Producer Roy Steinberg and Casting Director Fran Bascom for their service and friendship over the years," Corday said referencing the dismissals. "I wish them all the best in their future endeavors."