John Black and Marlena Evans are one of daytime TV’s all-time favorite couples. The fan-favorite romance, referred to as “Jarlena” or “Jolena,” went on to receive the Soap Opera Digest ...

The talented actor played John Black on Days for nearly 40 years and was a legend in the daytime world. Now, Days fans can’t help but wonder when Drake’s final episode as John will air.

A Picture’s Worth A Thousand Words: John Black was ecstatic to learn from Marlena Evans Brady (Deidre Hall) that he was actually her presumed-dead husband, Roman Brady. Tragedy struck in 1987 ...

Days of our Lives star Drake Hogestyn knew his alter ego, John Black, would die, and he was “in favor” of it. When Drake died in September, it came as a shock to fans, but his cast and crew ...

One of the most prominent longtime roles on Days of Our Lives is that of the character John Black. The character is portrayed by actor Drake Hogestyn and was introduced on the show in 1986.