MUMBAI: On the heels of celebrating its 12,000th episode, NBC has extended its long-running daytime drama "Days Of Our Lives" for an additional year, taking the show through September 2014 and past its 48th year anniversary in November 2013. The extension was announced by NBC Entertainment president Jennifer Salke.

Salke said, "We are thrilled to announce that "Days Of Our Lives" is not going anywhere. It is NBC?s longest-running drama series by far and is one of the most historic brands in television. We commend Ken Corday and the entire creative team on continuing to keep the stories and characters fresh, exciting and relevant year after year."

Sony Pictures Television president Steve Mosko said, "?Days Of Our Lives? has maintained a loyal and dedicated fan base for more than four decades and continues to reach a new generation of viewers. We appreciate NBC?s support over the years and, as the show celebrates this significant milestone, we are thrilled that the show will continue to be a part of the NBC family."

Executive producer Ken Corday follows in the tradition of his parents, Betty and Ted Corday, who co-created ?Days of our Lives? and helmed the series for many years. Corday said, "After so many years in the homes and hearts of our loyal fans, I?m both humbled and elated to say it?s 2013 and we?re still going strong. I am equally proud that the sense of family which my mom and dad established in our show 48 years ago, is still what drives it today. As we celebrate our 12,000th episode with an amazing cast and great support from our network, we look forward to what?s yet to come!"