Many abject apologies to L Frank Baum
(Producer)
As the producer of the story of the Days of Our Lives
In the studios of the land of NBC
I announce to you most solemnly
(Casting Director)
But we've got to verify it Legally
and Contractually
(Producer)
To see...
(Casting Director)
If John...
(Producer)
If John...
(Casting Director)
Is morally, ethically
(Writer 1)
Spiritually, physically
(Writer 2)
Positively, absolutely
(All Writers)
Undeniably and reliably dead
(Head Writer)
As Head Writer, I thoroughly examined the script
And John's not only merely dead
he's really most sincerely dead
(Producer)
May this be a warning for all the Writers
-- And their possible replacements if they feel the need for a lame plot device --
Yes, let the news be spread
Stefano's pawn at last is dead
(Writer # 2 -- under his breath)
Unless we get a new Head Writer or Producer or the actor wants to return...
And BTW, for Halloween, SoapNet is showing the Marlena's Possession storyline on Sunday October 28th -- complete with Father John Black