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Don Diamont Recalls Early Clashes with Days Producer
24 Aug
Summary
- Diamont clashed with Al Rabin, then Days of Our Lives executive producer.
- Rabin told a young Diamont he needed more energy, not nervousness.
- Diamont credits veteran actors for helping him grow on Days.
Don Diamont recently shared recollections of his early experiences on Days of Our Lives, particularly his difficult relationship with the show's executive producer, Al Rabin. Diamont, who joined the cast in 1984, described Rabin as someone he initially "clashed" with, feeling the producer's feedback was harsh.
Rabin reportedly told a young and "green" Diamont on his first day that he could tolerate nervousness but not a lack of energy, famously stating, "Get it together." Diamont admitted that he was "cocksure" and "overconfident" at the time, taking ownership of his role in their strained dynamic.
Despite the initial friction, Diamont emphasized that the experience was formative and instrumental in his acting development. He credited veteran actors like Gloria Loring and Joe Gallison for their mentorship, which allowed him to learn on the job. Rabin passed away in 2012. Diamont later found significant success on The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful.
