The Young and the Restless has received another four-year renewal. The highest-rated of the three remaining network soap operas on the air has been renewed through its 55th season and the 2027-28 broadcast TV season.
Premiering on CBS on March 26th of 1973, The Young and the Restless follows the romances, hopes, and fears of the residents of the Midwestern metropolis Genoa City. The large cast includes Peter Bergman, Eric Braeden, Sharon Case, Sean Dominic, Melissa Claire Egan, Connor Floyd, Michael Graziadei, Camryn Grimes, Mark Grossman, Amelia Heinle, Courtney Hope, Bryton James, Christel Khalil, Allison Lanier, Christian LeBlanc, Kate Linder, Michael Mealor, Joshua Morrow, Melissa Ordway, Brytni Sarpy, Melody Thomas Scott, Zuleyka Silver, Michelle Stafford, Trevor St. John, Jason Thompson, and Susan Walters. Recurring players include Lauralee Bell, Tracey E. Bregman, Tricia Cast, Reylynn Caster, Michael Damian, Eileen Davidson,...
Premiering on CBS on March 26th of 1973, The Young and the Restless follows the romances, hopes, and fears of the residents of the Midwestern metropolis Genoa City. The large cast includes Peter Bergman, Eric Braeden, Sharon Case, Sean Dominic, Melissa Claire Egan, Connor Floyd, Michael Graziadei, Camryn Grimes, Mark Grossman, Amelia Heinle, Courtney Hope, Bryton James, Christel Khalil, Allison Lanier, Christian LeBlanc, Kate Linder, Michael Mealor, Joshua Morrow, Melissa Ordway, Brytni Sarpy, Melody Thomas Scott, Zuleyka Silver, Michelle Stafford, Trevor St. John, Jason Thompson, and Susan Walters. Recurring players include Lauralee Bell, Tracey E. Bregman, Tricia Cast, Reylynn Caster, Michael Damian, Eileen Davidson,...
- 2/28/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Sharon Farrell, an actor known for her role on The Young and the Restless, has died. She was 82 years old. Chance Boyer, Farrell’s son, told The Hollywood Reporter on Saturday, August 5, that his mother died unexpectedly of natural causes at a hospital in Orange County, California, on May 15. On The Young and the Restless, Farrell played as Florence Webster, mother of Nina Webster (Tricia Cast), between 1991 and 1997. Farrell previously recurred as Det. Lori Wilson on the final season of Hawaii Five-o. She told a journalist in the 1990s that Five-o star Jack Lord called her directly, wanting her to be on his show. “And [another director], at the time, wanted me to do his show, and he was gonna pay me $15,000 a week to do a pilot that he had,” she added. “And Jack said, ‘Oh God, Sharon, turn that down — we’re gonna pay you more than that.’ So Jack...
- 8/6/2023
- TV Insider
Daytime TV vet Sharon Farrell, who played Florence “Flo” Webster on CBS’ The Young and the Restless, has died. She was 82 years old.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Farrell died unexpectedly on May 15 of natural causes. Her son, Chance Boyer, first confirmed her death on Saturday.
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Farrell’s career spanned seven decades. Prior to Y&r, she starred as Detective Lori Wilson during the 12th and final season of the original Hawaii Five-o,...
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Farrell died unexpectedly on May 15 of natural causes. Her son, Chance Boyer, first confirmed her death on Saturday.
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Farrell’s career spanned seven decades. Prior to Y&r, she starred as Detective Lori Wilson during the 12th and final season of the original Hawaii Five-o,...
- 8/5/2023
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Sharon Farrell, who starred as the mother of a murderous infant in It’s Alive and contributed strong supporting turns opposite James Garner and Steve McQueen, respectively, in the 1969 films Marlowe and The Reivers, has died. She was 82.
Farrell died unexpectedly May 15 of natural causes at a hospital in Orange County, her son, Chance Boyer, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Farrell also played a movie hairstylist in Richard Rush‘s The Stunt Man (1980), the ex-wife of Chuck Norris’ Texas Ranger in Lone Wolf McQuade (1983) and the mother of the cheerleader portrayed by Amanda Peterson in Can’t Buy Me Love (1987).
On television, Farrell recurred as Det. Lori Wilson on the final season (1979-80) of CBS’ Hawaii Five-o and was Florence Webster, mother of Tricia Cast’s Nina Webster, on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless from 1991-97.
In the horror thriller It’s Alive (1974), written and directed by Larry Cohen and...
Farrell died unexpectedly May 15 of natural causes at a hospital in Orange County, her son, Chance Boyer, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Farrell also played a movie hairstylist in Richard Rush‘s The Stunt Man (1980), the ex-wife of Chuck Norris’ Texas Ranger in Lone Wolf McQuade (1983) and the mother of the cheerleader portrayed by Amanda Peterson in Can’t Buy Me Love (1987).
On television, Farrell recurred as Det. Lori Wilson on the final season (1979-80) of CBS’ Hawaii Five-o and was Florence Webster, mother of Tricia Cast’s Nina Webster, on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless from 1991-97.
In the horror thriller It’s Alive (1974), written and directed by Larry Cohen and...
- 8/5/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
On Sunday, The Young and the Restless will officially celebrate 50 years on CBS. For star Lauralee Bell, it’s more than just a celebration; it’s a tribute to the work of her dad William J. Bell, who created the No. 1 daytime drama with his wife, Lee, in 1973.
It’s also a heady reminder that Bell — along with her brother Bradley, who’s the head writer on The Bold and the Beautiful — is one of daytime’s most important stewards. “We’re representing dad in such big way,” said Bell of her father, who died in 2005. Her mom passed in 2020. “I was getting ready to do an interview the other day and out of nowhere this huge, overwhelming feeling came over me. I wondered, did dad ever consider that he wouldn’t be here at one point and did it make him feel a little bit better knowing that Brad and I were all in?...
It’s also a heady reminder that Bell — along with her brother Bradley, who’s the head writer on The Bold and the Beautiful — is one of daytime’s most important stewards. “We’re representing dad in such big way,” said Bell of her father, who died in 2005. Her mom passed in 2020. “I was getting ready to do an interview the other day and out of nowhere this huge, overwhelming feeling came over me. I wondered, did dad ever consider that he wouldn’t be here at one point and did it make him feel a little bit better knowing that Brad and I were all in?...
- 3/24/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
The Young and the Restless spoilers for Mar. 27 through 31 reveal a festive time in Genoa City. The bicentennial gala continues with many former characters arriving. Here’s a glimpse at what to expect for next week.
The Young and the Restless stars Eric Braeden and Melody Thomas Scott I Francis Specker/CBS via Getty Images ‘The Young and the Restless’ spoilers reveal romance and chaos at the gala
The show’s 50th-anniversary celebration continues with the bicentennial gala. Many former characters, including Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian), Leanna Love (Barbara Crampton), and Nina Webster (Tricia Cast), return for the big event. As with any event, there will be romance and drama.
Love is in the air as Ashley Abbott (Eileen Davidson) grows closer to Tucker McCall (Trevor St. John). Lily Winters (Christel Khalil) kisses her ex-husband Daniel Romalotti (Michael Graziadei). Meanwhile, Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) and Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) experience...
The Young and the Restless stars Eric Braeden and Melody Thomas Scott I Francis Specker/CBS via Getty Images ‘The Young and the Restless’ spoilers reveal romance and chaos at the gala
The show’s 50th-anniversary celebration continues with the bicentennial gala. Many former characters, including Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian), Leanna Love (Barbara Crampton), and Nina Webster (Tricia Cast), return for the big event. As with any event, there will be romance and drama.
Love is in the air as Ashley Abbott (Eileen Davidson) grows closer to Tucker McCall (Trevor St. John). Lily Winters (Christel Khalil) kisses her ex-husband Daniel Romalotti (Michael Graziadei). Meanwhile, Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) and Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) experience...
- 3/24/2023
- by Carol Cassada
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Young and the Restless spoilers for Mar. 20 through 24 reveal a momentous week. In celebration of the show’s 50th anniversary, a special episode is planned with past and current characters. Here’s a look ahead at what to expect.
The Young and the Restless cast I Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Images ‘The Young and the Restless’ spoilers reveal Genoa City gathers for a special gala
The Young and the Restless is celebrating a massive milestone with its 50th anniversary this week. To celebrate the occasion, the writers have planned a special episode. Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) is throwing a bicentennial gala for Genoa City featuring current and former residents.
25 Year #Y&RTimeCapsule opened @youngandrestlesscbs with my awesome friend/cast mates! ? @lauralee_bell @christianjleblanc @melodythomassco @katelinderyr @devonhamiltonn pic.twitter.com/WXxciE9J5c
— Michael Damian (@michaeldamian1) March 4, 2023
According to Celeb Dirty Laundry, The Young and the Restless spoilers...
The Young and the Restless cast I Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Images ‘The Young and the Restless’ spoilers reveal Genoa City gathers for a special gala
The Young and the Restless is celebrating a massive milestone with its 50th anniversary this week. To celebrate the occasion, the writers have planned a special episode. Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) is throwing a bicentennial gala for Genoa City featuring current and former residents.
25 Year #Y&RTimeCapsule opened @youngandrestlesscbs with my awesome friend/cast mates! ? @lauralee_bell @christianjleblanc @melodythomassco @katelinderyr @devonhamiltonn pic.twitter.com/WXxciE9J5c
— Michael Damian (@michaeldamian1) March 4, 2023
According to Celeb Dirty Laundry, The Young and the Restless spoilers...
- 3/17/2023
- by Carol Cassada
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Nina Webster (Tricia Cast) is a beloved heroine from The Young and the Restless. Since 1986, longtime viewers have watched the trials and tribulations of the Genoa City author. Like many characters, Nina has been on and off the show in recent years. But she’s set to make her return in time for a special celebration.
The Young and the Restless star Tricia Cast I CBS via Getty Images Tricia Cast will return as Nina Webster on ‘The Young and the Restless’
Cast has been playing Nina since June 1986. Her first run on The Young and the Restless lasted until 2001, when she opted to leave the CBS soap opera. After a seven-year absence, Cast returned to the series in 2008 for a major storyline involving Phillip Chancellor III (Thom Bierdz).
Since then, Cast has been on recurring status, popping up for a few guest appearances. Her last appearance came in 2021 when...
The Young and the Restless star Tricia Cast I CBS via Getty Images Tricia Cast will return as Nina Webster on ‘The Young and the Restless’
Cast has been playing Nina since June 1986. Her first run on The Young and the Restless lasted until 2001, when she opted to leave the CBS soap opera. After a seven-year absence, Cast returned to the series in 2008 for a major storyline involving Phillip Chancellor III (Thom Bierdz).
Since then, Cast has been on recurring status, popping up for a few guest appearances. Her last appearance came in 2021 when...
- 3/4/2023
- by Carol Cassada
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Sally Spectra’s brutal firing from the fictional Newman Media may be nothing compared to the real-life pink slips just handed out in the writing department at CBS’s top-rated daytime drama “The Young and the Restless.”
Co-executive producer and head writer Josh Griffith has sacked all five writers that comprised the show’s breakdown writing staff, multiple individuals with knowledge of the situation told TheWrap.
According to one insider, Griffith said eliminating the breakdown writing staff — those writers responsible for mapping out story lines across multiple episodes — is a cost-cutting move, and that he will take on the task of writing breakdowns himself.
“The timing of the firings is suspect given that WGA negotiations were coming up and the show is celebrating a major milestone with its 50th anniversary,” the individual said. “Even more brutal is that four of the five writers of the breakdown staff are all women,...
Co-executive producer and head writer Josh Griffith has sacked all five writers that comprised the show’s breakdown writing staff, multiple individuals with knowledge of the situation told TheWrap.
According to one insider, Griffith said eliminating the breakdown writing staff — those writers responsible for mapping out story lines across multiple episodes — is a cost-cutting move, and that he will take on the task of writing breakdowns himself.
“The timing of the firings is suspect given that WGA negotiations were coming up and the show is celebrating a major milestone with its 50th anniversary,” the individual said. “Even more brutal is that four of the five writers of the breakdown staff are all women,...
- 2/22/2023
- by Joseph Kapsch
- The Wrap
Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian) is a famous character from The Young and the Restless. The rock star took Genoa City by storm starting in 1980. Since then, he’s been a prominent player on and off for the past four decades. Now that he’s returning, what can fans expect from the crooner?
The Young and the Restless star Lauralee Bell and Michael Damian I Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images Who is Danny Romalotti on ‘The Young and the Restless’?
Danny came bursting into The Young and the Restless in 1980. The teenage rock star won the hearts of many Genoa City women, including Lauren Fenmore (Tracey E. Bregman) and Traci Abbott (Beth Maitland). Danny then captured the heart of Christine Blair (Lauralee Bell).
Danny and Christine married in 1990, but trouble ensued for the couple. Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford), a fan of Danny’s, drugged him and pretended that they slept together.
The Young and the Restless star Lauralee Bell and Michael Damian I Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images Who is Danny Romalotti on ‘The Young and the Restless’?
Danny came bursting into The Young and the Restless in 1980. The teenage rock star won the hearts of many Genoa City women, including Lauren Fenmore (Tracey E. Bregman) and Traci Abbott (Beth Maitland). Danny then captured the heart of Christine Blair (Lauralee Bell).
Danny and Christine married in 1990, but trouble ensued for the couple. Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford), a fan of Danny’s, drugged him and pretended that they slept together.
- 2/22/2023
- by Carol Cassada
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Longtime fans of CBS’ The Young and The Restless will have something to celebrate with the show’s 50th anniversary: Beginning in March, a Who’s Who of former Genoa City favorites will make appearances on the soap.
Beginning in mid-March and leading up to the series’ 50th broadcast anniversary on March 26, Y&r will will welcome back:
Michael Damian returns as Danny Romalotti. The actor made his Y&r debut as Genoa City’s resident rock star in 1980, leaving the show in 1998. He reprised the role from 2002-2004, 2008, 2012-2013 and a holiday visit in December 2022; Patty Weaver returns as restaurateur and Romalotti sibling Gina Roma. Before beginning her three-decade run on Y&r, Weaver appeared as the popular Trish Clayton on Days of our Lives from 1976-1982; Tricia Cast returns as reformed bad girl Nina Webster. Cast first appeared on Y&r in 1986, left the show full-time in 2001, and was...
Beginning in mid-March and leading up to the series’ 50th broadcast anniversary on March 26, Y&r will will welcome back:
Michael Damian returns as Danny Romalotti. The actor made his Y&r debut as Genoa City’s resident rock star in 1980, leaving the show in 1998. He reprised the role from 2002-2004, 2008, 2012-2013 and a holiday visit in December 2022; Patty Weaver returns as restaurateur and Romalotti sibling Gina Roma. Before beginning her three-decade run on Y&r, Weaver appeared as the popular Trish Clayton on Days of our Lives from 1976-1982; Tricia Cast returns as reformed bad girl Nina Webster. Cast first appeared on Y&r in 1986, left the show full-time in 2001, and was...
- 2/16/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox is flipping genders on Starsky & Hutch, developing a female-led reboot of the popular 1970s cop series, per The Hollywood Reporter.
The update — which hails from writers/showrunners Sam Sklaver (Prodigal Son) and Elizabeth Peterson (The Resident) — centers on Detectives Sasha Starsky and Nicole Hutchinson, who “solve crimes in the offbeat town of Desert City while staying true to their friendship, their awesomeness, and somehow also trying to unravel the mystery behind who sent their fathers to prison 15 years ago for a crime they didn’t commit.”
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The update — which hails from writers/showrunners Sam Sklaver (Prodigal Son) and Elizabeth Peterson (The Resident) — centers on Detectives Sasha Starsky and Nicole Hutchinson, who “solve crimes in the offbeat town of Desert City while staying true to their friendship, their awesomeness, and somehow also trying to unravel the mystery behind who sent their fathers to prison 15 years ago for a crime they didn’t commit.”
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- 2/16/2023
- by Erianne Lewis and Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
“The Young and The Restless” welcomes back an All-Star lineup of past cast members for the CBS soap’s 50th anniversary, the network said Thursday.
Beginning in mid-March, Genoa City will see the return of Michael Damian as rock star Danny Romalotti; Patty Weaver as his sister, Gina Roma, and Barbara Crampton as celebrity journalist Leanna Love; Tricia Cast as reformed bad girl Nina Webster; and Veronica Redd as the Abbott family’s surrogate mom, Mamie Johnson.
Damian made his Y&r debut in 1980 and left the show in 1998. He reprised his signature role from 2002-2004, 2008, and 2012-2013 and again in December 2022. The director, writer, and producer’s latest movie was the Lindsay Lohan Netflix holiday romcom “Falling for Christmas.” He reteams with Lohan on the upcoming “Irish Wish,” also for Netflix.
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Beginning in mid-March, Genoa City will see the return of Michael Damian as rock star Danny Romalotti; Patty Weaver as his sister, Gina Roma, and Barbara Crampton as celebrity journalist Leanna Love; Tricia Cast as reformed bad girl Nina Webster; and Veronica Redd as the Abbott family’s surrogate mom, Mamie Johnson.
Damian made his Y&r debut in 1980 and left the show in 1998. He reprised his signature role from 2002-2004, 2008, and 2012-2013 and again in December 2022. The director, writer, and producer’s latest movie was the Lindsay Lohan Netflix holiday romcom “Falling for Christmas.” He reteams with Lohan on the upcoming “Irish Wish,” also for Netflix.
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- 2/16/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
The Young and the Restless is looking to the past as it celebrates 50 years on the air.
The CBS daytime soap opera revealed Thursday that it would welcome back an all-star line-up of beloved Y&R cast members returning to celebrate the daytime drama's 50th anniversary.
Episodes starring the returning alums will begin airing in mid-March, so we don't have long to wait, TV Fanatics!
First up, we have Michael Damian returning as the iconic Danny Romalotti.
The actor debuted as Genoa City's resident rock star in 1980, leaving the show in 1998.
He reprised his role between 2002-2004, 2008, and 2012-2013.
Viewers were most recently treated to a visit from Danny Romalotti in December 2022.
Patty Weaver returns as a restaurateur and Romalotti sibling, Gina Roma.
Previous to her three-decade run on The Young and the Restless, Patty appeared as the popular Trish Clayton on "Days of our Lives" from 1976-1982.
Tricia Cast...
The CBS daytime soap opera revealed Thursday that it would welcome back an all-star line-up of beloved Y&R cast members returning to celebrate the daytime drama's 50th anniversary.
Episodes starring the returning alums will begin airing in mid-March, so we don't have long to wait, TV Fanatics!
First up, we have Michael Damian returning as the iconic Danny Romalotti.
The actor debuted as Genoa City's resident rock star in 1980, leaving the show in 1998.
He reprised his role between 2002-2004, 2008, and 2012-2013.
Viewers were most recently treated to a visit from Danny Romalotti in December 2022.
Patty Weaver returns as a restaurateur and Romalotti sibling, Gina Roma.
Previous to her three-decade run on The Young and the Restless, Patty appeared as the popular Trish Clayton on "Days of our Lives" from 1976-1982.
Tricia Cast...
- 2/16/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Fan favorites are returning to Genoa City to celebrate The Young and the Restless‘ 50th anniversary. Michael Damian, Patty Weaver, Tricia Cast, Barbara Crampton, and Veronica Redd will all be reprising their roles on CBS‘ longest-running scripted series leading up to the anniversary. Episodes featuring these alums will start airing in mid-March. Damian returns as the iconic Danny Romalotti. He first played the rock star in 1980 until he left the show in 1998. He later reprised the role from 2002-2004, in 2008, and from 2012-2013. He was last seen in December 2022. Weaver reprises her role as a restaurateur and Romalotti sibling, Gina Roma, a character she played for three decades (1983-2013). It wasn’t her first soap role; she previously starred as Trish Clayton on Days of our Lives from 1976-1982. Cast is back as the reformed bad girl Nina Webster, a role she first played in 1986. She left the show full-time...
- 2/16/2023
- TV Insider
Chance is coming back to The Young and the Restless. In another one of the (usual) soap opera recastings, Conner Floyd will be stepping into the role of Phillip Chancellor IV, a.k.a. “Chance,” beginning with an episode set to air later this month. Chance is the (at one point) presumed dead husband of Abby Newman (Melissa Ordway), son of legacy character Nina (Tricia Cast), and grandson of legacy character Jill (Jess Walton). Check out a photo of Floyd on the Young and the Restless set in California above. Floyd’s credits include roles in television movies, including Malicious Motives, A Kiss on Candy Cane Lane, and the upcoming Help Wanted. Chance was last seen on screens on The Young and the Restless when he was played by Donny Boaz (for 108 episodes). His last episode aired on February 1, 2021. “I was told that Chance is Not being replaced or killed off.
- 11/10/2021
- TV Insider
1960: As the World Turns' Grace wanted to help her son.
1979: Guiding Light's Holly received a marriage proposal.
1986: Young and Restless aired the "It's Ok to Say No" concert.
1986: Days of our Lives' Marlena and "Roman" were remarried."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1955: On The Brighter Day, Lydia's (Murial Williams) romantic life suffered as she became more stressed over her desire to confess that she had taken the silver clock.
1960: On As the World Turns, Dr. Cassen (Nat Polen) explained to Penny Hughes Baker (Rosemary Prinz) that he couldn't keep her husband,...
1979: Guiding Light's Holly received a marriage proposal.
1986: Young and Restless aired the "It's Ok to Say No" concert.
1986: Days of our Lives' Marlena and "Roman" were remarried."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1955: On The Brighter Day, Lydia's (Murial Williams) romantic life suffered as she became more stressed over her desire to confess that she had taken the silver clock.
1960: On As the World Turns, Dr. Cassen (Nat Polen) explained to Penny Hughes Baker (Rosemary Prinz) that he couldn't keep her husband,...
- 8/26/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1993: CBS aired the final episodes of Knots Landing.
1994: Gh's Miguel pulled an injured Bj out of a bus crash.
2010: Emmerdale's Aaron revealed he was gay on the witness stand.
2011: Roger Howarth returned to One Life to Live."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1964: On Another World, Pat Matthews (Susan Trustman) told her mother, Mary (Virginia Dwyer), that her brother, Russ, resented their sister, Alice, for being a honor student when he will be forced to go to summer school.
1982: On The Edge of Night,...
1994: Gh's Miguel pulled an injured Bj out of a bus crash.
2010: Emmerdale's Aaron revealed he was gay on the witness stand.
2011: Roger Howarth returned to One Life to Live."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1964: On Another World, Pat Matthews (Susan Trustman) told her mother, Mary (Virginia Dwyer), that her brother, Russ, resented their sister, Alice, for being a honor student when he will be forced to go to summer school.
1982: On The Edge of Night,...
- 5/14/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1980: Days' Tom & Alice celebrated their 50th anniversary.
1980: A train carrying Edge of Night's Draper derailed.
1983: Search for Tomorrow's Liza shot her father-in-law.
1991: The Young and the Restless' Nina shot David."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1968: On Dark Shadows, Millicent Collins (Nancy Barrett) visited Nathan Forbes and asked him to stay in Collinsport.
1979: On Another World, Jamie Frame (Tim Holcomb) told his mother, Rachel (Victoria Wyndham), he never wanted to see her again.
1980: On Days of our Lives, Tom Horton...
1980: A train carrying Edge of Night's Draper derailed.
1983: Search for Tomorrow's Liza shot her father-in-law.
1991: The Young and the Restless' Nina shot David."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1968: On Dark Shadows, Millicent Collins (Nancy Barrett) visited Nathan Forbes and asked him to stay in Collinsport.
1979: On Another World, Jamie Frame (Tim Holcomb) told his mother, Rachel (Victoria Wyndham), he never wanted to see her again.
1980: On Days of our Lives, Tom Horton...
- 3/7/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1979: One Life to Live's Karen Wolek confessed her past on the
witness stand in one of the most memorable scenes in soap opera
history."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1927: William J. Bell, iconic soap opera writer and producer who co-created The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful, was born. He died on April 29, 2005 at age 78. To read some early articles on Bell and his wife Lee Phillip, click here and here.
1966: On Another World, Lee Randolph (Gaye Huston) informed Pat Matthews...
witness stand in one of the most memorable scenes in soap opera
history."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1927: William J. Bell, iconic soap opera writer and producer who co-created The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful, was born. He died on April 29, 2005 at age 78. To read some early articles on Bell and his wife Lee Phillip, click here and here.
1966: On Another World, Lee Randolph (Gaye Huston) informed Pat Matthews...
- 3/6/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Actor Kristoff St. John, who played Neil Winters on the CBS daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless for the past 28 years, passed away on February 3. He was 52.
A cause of death has not been released. Sarah Ardalani, a public information officer with the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner, told CNN that St. John was found dead at a home in the Woodland Hills area of Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon. There were no signs of homicide or foul play, and there is no criminal investigation, Aguilar said.
CBS and Sony Pictures Television, the studio that produces The Young and the Restless, released a statement Monday saying "The news of Kristoff St. John's passing is heartbreaking."
"He was a very talented actor and an even better person," the statement read. "For those of us who were fortunate enough to work with him on 'The Young and the Restless...
A cause of death has not been released. Sarah Ardalani, a public information officer with the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner, told CNN that St. John was found dead at a home in the Woodland Hills area of Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon. There were no signs of homicide or foul play, and there is no criminal investigation, Aguilar said.
CBS and Sony Pictures Television, the studio that produces The Young and the Restless, released a statement Monday saying "The news of Kristoff St. John's passing is heartbreaking."
"He was a very talented actor and an even better person," the statement read. "For those of us who were fortunate enough to work with him on 'The Young and the Restless...
- 2/7/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1968: Dark Shadows' Barnabas was not happy Ben did not drive a stake through his heart.
1980: Edge of Night's Margo tried to speak with April.
1997: Sunset Beach's Ben discovered Annie's body in jail.
2011: Gh's Michael confessed he was raped in prison."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1949: Irna Phillips' These Are My Children premiered on NBC. It was the first major network television soap opera. It ran weekdays at 5 p.m. until it went off the air just weeks later, on February 25.
1967: On Another World,...
1980: Edge of Night's Margo tried to speak with April.
1997: Sunset Beach's Ben discovered Annie's body in jail.
2011: Gh's Michael confessed he was raped in prison."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1949: Irna Phillips' These Are My Children premiered on NBC. It was the first major network television soap opera. It ran weekdays at 5 p.m. until it went off the air just weeks later, on February 25.
1967: On Another World,...
- 1/31/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1981: Texas' Justin learned Ashley wasn't pregnant.
1981: General Hospital's Rick walked Laura down the aisle.
1995: Days of our Lives' Sami gave birth to Will.
1995: One Life to Live's Todd left for Ireland."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1964: On Another World, Ken Baxter (William Prince) agreed to give up his relationship with Janet Matthews (Liza Chapman) and make his marriage to Laura (Augusta Dabney) work, following the murder of their son, Tom.
1966: On Dark Shadows, a mysterious person tried to enter Victoria Winters' (Alexandra Moltke) room, but her screams scared the intruder away.
1981: General Hospital's Rick walked Laura down the aisle.
1995: Days of our Lives' Sami gave birth to Will.
1995: One Life to Live's Todd left for Ireland."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1964: On Another World, Ken Baxter (William Prince) agreed to give up his relationship with Janet Matthews (Liza Chapman) and make his marriage to Laura (Augusta Dabney) work, following the murder of their son, Tom.
1966: On Dark Shadows, a mysterious person tried to enter Victoria Winters' (Alexandra Moltke) room, but her screams scared the intruder away.
- 11/16/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1981: Another World's Steve revealed himself to Alice.
1988: Melissa set fire to Falcon Crest.
2005: Nicole Forester debuted as Guiding Light's new Cassie.
2005: Laura Wright debuted as General Hospital's new Carly."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1957: On The Edge of Night, Mary (Anne Sargent) begged Clayton (Leon Janney) to tell her where to find Billy.
1971: On The Doctors, Toni Ferra (Anna Stuart) told a visiting Carolee Allison (Carolee Campbell) that she made her mother out to be a warm, caring person, but it backfired because now Billy (Robert Hennessey) wanted to find her.
1988: Melissa set fire to Falcon Crest.
2005: Nicole Forester debuted as Guiding Light's new Cassie.
2005: Laura Wright debuted as General Hospital's new Carly."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1957: On The Edge of Night, Mary (Anne Sargent) begged Clayton (Leon Janney) to tell her where to find Billy.
1971: On The Doctors, Toni Ferra (Anna Stuart) told a visiting Carolee Allison (Carolee Campbell) that she made her mother out to be a warm, caring person, but it backfired because now Billy (Robert Hennessey) wanted to find her.
- 11/4/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1979: Word of Dan Stewart's death spread on As the World Turns.
1984: Days of our Lives' Eugene had a vibe about a plane crash.
1988: Guiding Light's Harley dreamed about the good life.
2008: Lisa Locicero debuted as Olivia on General Hospital."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1948: The Associated Press published a story about the role television might play in the soap opera. Below is an excerpt:
Some uncertainties in the situation were outlined by Adrian Samish, youthful president of Show Productions, Inc. The firm is the producing subsidiary of the Dancer-Fitzgerald-Sample agency,...
1984: Days of our Lives' Eugene had a vibe about a plane crash.
1988: Guiding Light's Harley dreamed about the good life.
2008: Lisa Locicero debuted as Olivia on General Hospital."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1948: The Associated Press published a story about the role television might play in the soap opera. Below is an excerpt:
Some uncertainties in the situation were outlined by Adrian Samish, youthful president of Show Productions, Inc. The firm is the producing subsidiary of the Dancer-Fitzgerald-Sample agency,...
- 9/19/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1984: General Hospital's Frisco met Felicia.
1987: Another World's Dawn learned her mother had died.
1988: Santa Barbara's Julia was reunited with Mason.
2007: Passions' Ethan learned he had a son."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1966: On Peyton Place, Steven Cord (James Douglas) arrived at his mother's (Ruth Warrick) home with a trunk of Ann's (Susan Oliver) childhood belongings and confronted her and Mr. Peyton about their treatment of Ann and the lies regarding her true parentage. They protested that they did what they thought was best, but he argued that they could have helped her after...
1987: Another World's Dawn learned her mother had died.
1988: Santa Barbara's Julia was reunited with Mason.
2007: Passions' Ethan learned he had a son."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1966: On Peyton Place, Steven Cord (James Douglas) arrived at his mother's (Ruth Warrick) home with a trunk of Ann's (Susan Oliver) childhood belongings and confronted her and Mr. Peyton about their treatment of Ann and the lies regarding her true parentage. They protested that they did what they thought was best, but he argued that they could have helped her after...
- 9/8/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1951: Search for Tomorrow premiered on CBS.
1984: Kathleen McKinnon arrived on Another World.
1985: Santa Barbara's Christy shot and killed Steve.
2010: Atwt's Reid was stalled on a busy train track."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1945: On radio soap Portia Faces Life, Portia Blake (Lucille Wall) was confused at breakfast when Marie implied it was a "good" day.
1951: Search for Tomorrow premiered on CBS. Created by Roy Winsor, Search for Tomorrow starred Mary Stuart as Joanne Barron for its entire 35-year run. The show was moved from CBS to NBC on March 29, 1982. It continued on...
1984: Kathleen McKinnon arrived on Another World.
1985: Santa Barbara's Christy shot and killed Steve.
2010: Atwt's Reid was stalled on a busy train track."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1945: On radio soap Portia Faces Life, Portia Blake (Lucille Wall) was confused at breakfast when Marie implied it was a "good" day.
1951: Search for Tomorrow premiered on CBS. Created by Roy Winsor, Search for Tomorrow starred Mary Stuart as Joanne Barron for its entire 35-year run. The show was moved from CBS to NBC on March 29, 1982. It continued on...
- 9/3/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1960: As the World Turns' Grace wanted to help her son.
1979: Guiding Light's Holly received a marriage proposal.
1986: Young and Restless aired the "It's Ok to Say No" concert.
1986: Days of our Lives' Marlena and "Roman" were remarried."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1955: On The Brighter Day, Lydia's (Murial Williams) romantic life suffered as she became more stressed over her desire to confess that she had taken the silver clock.
1960: On As the World Turns, Dr. Cassen (Nat Polen) explained to Penny Hughes Baker (Rosemary Prinz) that he couldn't keep her husband,...
1979: Guiding Light's Holly received a marriage proposal.
1986: Young and Restless aired the "It's Ok to Say No" concert.
1986: Days of our Lives' Marlena and "Roman" were remarried."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1955: On The Brighter Day, Lydia's (Murial Williams) romantic life suffered as she became more stressed over her desire to confess that she had taken the silver clock.
1960: On As the World Turns, Dr. Cassen (Nat Polen) explained to Penny Hughes Baker (Rosemary Prinz) that he couldn't keep her husband,...
- 8/22/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1993: CBS aired the final episodes of Knots Landing.
1994: Gh's Miguel pulled an injured Bj out of a bus crash.
2010: Emmerdale's Aaron revealed he was gay on the witness stand.
2011: Roger Howarth returned to One Life to Live."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1964: On Another World, Pat Matthews (Susan Trustman) told her mother, Mary (Virginia Dwyer), that her brother, Russ, resented their sister,...
1994: Gh's Miguel pulled an injured Bj out of a bus crash.
2010: Emmerdale's Aaron revealed he was gay on the witness stand.
2011: Roger Howarth returned to One Life to Live."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1964: On Another World, Pat Matthews (Susan Trustman) told her mother, Mary (Virginia Dwyer), that her brother, Russ, resented their sister,...
- 5/14/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1980: Days' Tom & Alice celebrated their 50th anniversary.
1980: A train carrying Edge of Night's Draper derailed.
1983: Search for Tomorrow's Liza shot her father-in-law.
1991: The Young and the Restless' Nina shot David."Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."
― Machiavelli
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1968: On Dark Shadows, Millicent Collins (Nancy Barrett) visited Nathan Forbes and asked him to stay in Collinsport.
1980: A train carrying Edge of Night's Draper derailed.
1983: Search for Tomorrow's Liza shot her father-in-law.
1991: The Young and the Restless' Nina shot David."Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."
― Machiavelli
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1968: On Dark Shadows, Millicent Collins (Nancy Barrett) visited Nathan Forbes and asked him to stay in Collinsport.
- 3/8/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1979: One Life to Live's Karen Wolek confessed her past on the
witness stand in one of the most memorable scenes in soap opera
history."Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."
― Machiavelli
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1927: William J. Bell, iconic soap opera writer and producer who co-created The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful, was born. He died...
witness stand in one of the most memorable scenes in soap opera
history."Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."
― Machiavelli
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1927: William J. Bell, iconic soap opera writer and producer who co-created The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful, was born. He died...
- 3/8/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1982: Gh's Luke ran into his old friend, Johnny.
1983: Knots Landings' Ciji was found dead.
1987: Ryan's Hope's Max Dubujak fell to his "death".
1998: Aw's Shane Roberts died following a car crash."Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."
― Machiavelli
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1953: On The Guiding Light, Bert Bauer (Charita Bauer) told her father-in-law, Papa Bauer (Theo Goetz...
1983: Knots Landings' Ciji was found dead.
1987: Ryan's Hope's Max Dubujak fell to his "death".
1998: Aw's Shane Roberts died following a car crash."Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."
― Machiavelli
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1953: On The Guiding Light, Bert Bauer (Charita Bauer) told her father-in-law, Papa Bauer (Theo Goetz...
- 2/17/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1968: Dark Shadows' Barnabas was not happy Ben did not drive a stake
through his heart. 1980: Edge of Night's Margo tried to speak with Aprl.
1997: Sunset Beach's Ben discovered Annie's body in jail.
2011: Gh's Michael confessed he was raped in prison."Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."
― Machiavelli
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1949: Irna Phillips' These...
through his heart. 1980: Edge of Night's Margo tried to speak with Aprl.
1997: Sunset Beach's Ben discovered Annie's body in jail.
2011: Gh's Michael confessed he was raped in prison."Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."
― Machiavelli
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1949: Irna Phillips' These...
- 2/1/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Hard to believe but it's been nearly a year since The Young and the Restless said goodbye to Katherine Chancellor, the divinely salty doyenne played by the late Jeanne Cooper. On Aug. 26-27, the CBS soap will mark the one-year anniversary of Katherine's death with a remembrance ceremony in Chancellor Park that brings back actors Tricia Cast (Nina) and Michael Fairman (Murphy).
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- 7/21/2014
- by Michael Logan
- TVGuide - Breaking News
On TV this Tuesday: The Young and the Restless remembers a great lady (and the woman she played), Luther is back on the beat, Jon Stewart reclaims his Daily Show throne and one of Lisa Kudrow’s Friends makes a Therapy appointment. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar.
Check local listings The Young and the Restless (CBS) | The daytime staple honors its grande dame Jeanne Cooper (who passed away in May) with the first episode of a two-part memorial service for her character Katherine Chancellor. Cooper’s real-life son Corbin Bernsen (Psych) returns as Father Todd, who presides over the event,...
Check local listings The Young and the Restless (CBS) | The daytime staple honors its grande dame Jeanne Cooper (who passed away in May) with the first episode of a two-part memorial service for her character Katherine Chancellor. Cooper’s real-life son Corbin Bernsen (Psych) returns as Father Todd, who presides over the event,...
- 9/3/2013
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Jason Bateman scored his second career Emmy nomination this year for playing Michael Bluth on "Arrested Development," eight years after first being nominated for the role.
That's great and all -- but in a certain part of the pop-culture consciousness, he'll always be Matthew Burton.
You know, the lead character of "It's Your Move"? The one-season NBC sitcom from 1984-85?
Welcome to Before They Were Emmy Nominees. Each Tuesday and Wednesday between now and the Emmy Awards on Sept. 22, we're going to look back at some early and obscure roles of a few of this year's acting nominees. (See Zap2it's Before They Were Nominees photo gallery.)
"It's Your Move" came from Ron Leavitt and Michael G. Moye, the future creators of "Married ... With Children." Bateman's Matthew was a teenage prankster and scam artist who lived with his sister (Tricia Cast) and their mom (Caren Kaye). Matthew met his match...
That's great and all -- but in a certain part of the pop-culture consciousness, he'll always be Matthew Burton.
You know, the lead character of "It's Your Move"? The one-season NBC sitcom from 1984-85?
Welcome to Before They Were Emmy Nominees. Each Tuesday and Wednesday between now and the Emmy Awards on Sept. 22, we're going to look back at some early and obscure roles of a few of this year's acting nominees. (See Zap2it's Before They Were Nominees photo gallery.)
"It's Your Move" came from Ron Leavitt and Michael G. Moye, the future creators of "Married ... With Children." Bateman's Matthew was a teenage prankster and scam artist who lived with his sister (Tricia Cast) and their mom (Caren Kaye). Matthew met his match...
- 8/28/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
HBO’s Girls is going Instagram-wild in its new promo.
The following teaser for the acclaimed comedy’s upcoming Season 3 (bowing in 2014) is made up of an abundance of behind-the-scenes photos, seemingly pulled from the beloved iPhone app.
Press Play below for tons of little glimpses at Lena Dunham & Co. in action, then hit the comments with your snappy judgements.
Ready for more of today’s TV dish? Well…
• The Young and the Restless will pay tribute to late suds vet Jeanne Cooper’s Genoa City dame Katherine Chancellor with two alumni-packed episodes airing Sept. 3 and 4. Per TV Guide Magazine,...
The following teaser for the acclaimed comedy’s upcoming Season 3 (bowing in 2014) is made up of an abundance of behind-the-scenes photos, seemingly pulled from the beloved iPhone app.
Press Play below for tons of little glimpses at Lena Dunham & Co. in action, then hit the comments with your snappy judgements.
Ready for more of today’s TV dish? Well…
• The Young and the Restless will pay tribute to late suds vet Jeanne Cooper’s Genoa City dame Katherine Chancellor with two alumni-packed episodes airing Sept. 3 and 4. Per TV Guide Magazine,...
- 8/19/2013
- by Megan Masters
- TVLine.com
Longtime fans of CBS' The Young and the Restless remember when Lauralee Bell's character Christine Blair — aka Cricket — was the abstinence-promoting saint of Genoa City. But since she left home to become a hotshot Beltway lawyer, Cricket has been scandalously nutty in her occasional returns to town, drunkenly making out with Nick (Joshua Morrow) and hitting the sack with her ex-husband Danny (Michael Damian). Now this! On Nov. 16, Cricket shares a kiss with her other ex-hubby Paul (Doug Davidson), who is currently in love with her best friend Nina (Tricia Cast). What the hell is our girl thinking? TV Guide Magazine spoke with Bell about this jaw-dropper development and what it's like to remain at Y&R after her sister-in-law, Maria Bell, was ousted as exec producer.
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- 11/6/2012
- by Michael Logan
- TVGuide - Breaking News
Jason Katims says a Friday Night Lights movie would start with a considerable time jump. Damon Lindelof does not appreciate Doug Hutchison being referred to as a Lost actor. Breaking Bad is likely to stay put on AMC. Tom Wlaschiha joins the cast of Game Of Thrones. Y&R's Jeff Branson excited to be back and working with Tricia Cast. Esta TerBlanche's return to All My Children confirmed by ABC. TV for women is at a crossroads. Women still watch considerably more television than men -- by almost 16 hours per month.
Friday Night Nights exec producer Jason Katims talks plans for a(nother) big-screen movie
Nothing is set in stone, cautions Katims, but the movie would probably “start with a time jump from when we ended the series, and quite possibly a considerable time jump.”
“Even though the series just finished its run on NBC, it was close to...
Friday Night Nights exec producer Jason Katims talks plans for a(nother) big-screen movie
Nothing is set in stone, cautions Katims, but the movie would probably “start with a time jump from when we ended the series, and quite possibly a considerable time jump.”
“Even though the series just finished its run on NBC, it was close to...
- 8/3/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
On Episode 2.84, We Love Soaps TV travels to the Daytime Emmy Awards is Las Vegas to speak with the cast of The Young And The Restless including Jeff Branson, Tricia Cast, Sean Kanan, Julia Pace Mitchell, Daniel Goddard, Kate Linder, Elizabeth Hendrickson, Maria Arena Bell, Shemar Moore and Melody Thomas Scott (who revealed she is writing a book).
Related:
- Opinion: The Good and Mostly Bad of the Daytime Emmy Telecast
- Photos: Daytime Emmy Awards Red Carpet
- Photos: Daytime Emmy Awards Press Room
- Winners: 38th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards
- Photos: Daytime Emmy Creative Arts Awards
- Winners: 38th Annual Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy Awards
- We Love Soaps TV 2.73 Caroll Spinney & Oscar the Grouch
- We Love Soaps TV 2.74 Crystal Chappell & Kim Turrisi
- We Love Soaps TV 2.75 Martha Byrne & Lisa Brown
- We Love Soaps TV 2.76 General Hospital at the Creative Emmys
-...
Related:
- Opinion: The Good and Mostly Bad of the Daytime Emmy Telecast
- Photos: Daytime Emmy Awards Red Carpet
- Photos: Daytime Emmy Awards Press Room
- Winners: 38th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards
- Photos: Daytime Emmy Creative Arts Awards
- Winners: 38th Annual Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy Awards
- We Love Soaps TV 2.73 Caroll Spinney & Oscar the Grouch
- We Love Soaps TV 2.74 Crystal Chappell & Kim Turrisi
- We Love Soaps TV 2.75 Martha Byrne & Lisa Brown
- We Love Soaps TV 2.76 General Hospital at the Creative Emmys
-...
- 6/29/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
It’s Emmy time this Sunday, soap fans! Though the TV Academy also uses the annual ceremony (airing live on CBS at 8 p.m. Et) to honor game and talk shows, the real competition lies in the drama categories. Will James Franco’s much-ballyhooed appearance on General Hospital help the ABC soap take the top prize? Will the soon-to-canceled All My Children earn a sympathy trophy?
We asked some on the industry’s top soap experts — Editorial Director Stephanie Sloane and Managing Editor Editor Gabrielle Winkel of Soap Opera Digest/Soap Opera Weekly, and Soap Opera Network Co-founder Xavier Toups...
We asked some on the industry’s top soap experts — Editorial Director Stephanie Sloane and Managing Editor Editor Gabrielle Winkel of Soap Opera Digest/Soap Opera Weekly, and Soap Opera Network Co-founder Xavier Toups...
- 6/17/2011
- by Lynette Rice
- EW - Inside TV
The 38th annual Daytime Emmy Award nominations were announced Wednesday, with soap opera "General Hospital" garnering 21 nods and "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" honored with 12.
"The Young and the Restless" received 20 nominations, while recently-canceled soaps "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" received 13 and 12 nominations, respectively, but none for Susan Lucci.
Here is a list of nominees in the major categories:
Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
"The Bold and the Beautiful" (CBS)
"The Young and the Restless...
"The Young and the Restless" received 20 nominations, while recently-canceled soaps "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" received 13 and 12 nominations, respectively, but none for Susan Lucci.
Here is a list of nominees in the major categories:
Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
"The Bold and the Beautiful" (CBS)
"The Young and the Restless...
- 5/11/2011
- Extra
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the nominees for the 38th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Awards.
The Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Awards will be broadcast from Las Vegas for the second year in a row on June 19th, 2011 over the CBS Television Network, hosted by Wayne Brady, the Emmy® Award winning actor, singer, and comedian and host of the CBS game show, Let's Make A Deal.
“It is with great pleasure that the Daytime Emmy® Awards returns to the CBS Network again,” said Darryl Cohen, Chairman, NATAS. “The Daytime Emmy Awards is one of the cornerstones of our business and this year’s Las Vegas-based celebration, produced with our broadcast partner, Associated Television International, and hosted by Wayne Brady promises to be an exciting evening of entertainment.”
The 38th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Awards Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to game show hosts Pat Sajak of...
The Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Awards will be broadcast from Las Vegas for the second year in a row on June 19th, 2011 over the CBS Television Network, hosted by Wayne Brady, the Emmy® Award winning actor, singer, and comedian and host of the CBS game show, Let's Make A Deal.
“It is with great pleasure that the Daytime Emmy® Awards returns to the CBS Network again,” said Darryl Cohen, Chairman, NATAS. “The Daytime Emmy Awards is one of the cornerstones of our business and this year’s Las Vegas-based celebration, produced with our broadcast partner, Associated Television International, and hosted by Wayne Brady promises to be an exciting evening of entertainment.”
The 38th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Awards Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to game show hosts Pat Sajak of...
- 5/11/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the nominees for the 38th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Awards.
Supporting Actress In A Drama Series
Melissa Claire Egan, as Annie ChandlerAll My Children ABC
Julie Pinson, as Janet CiconneAs the World Turns CBS
Heather Tom, as Katie Logan SpencerThe Bold and the Beautiful CBS
Nancy Lee Grahn, as Alexis DavisGeneral Hospital ABC
Bree Williamson, as Jessica BrennanOne Life To Live ABC
Tricia Cast, as Nina WebsterThe Young and the Restless CBS
Click here for a full list of nominations.
Supporting Actress In A Drama Series
Melissa Claire Egan, as Annie ChandlerAll My Children ABC
Julie Pinson, as Janet CiconneAs the World Turns CBS
Heather Tom, as Katie Logan SpencerThe Bold and the Beautiful CBS
Nancy Lee Grahn, as Alexis DavisGeneral Hospital ABC
Bree Williamson, as Jessica BrennanOne Life To Live ABC
Tricia Cast, as Nina WebsterThe Young and the Restless CBS
Click here for a full list of nominations.
- 5/11/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
Axed U.S. soaps All My Children and One Life To Live are set to go out with a bang after scoring a combined total of 25 nominations for the 2011 Daytime Emmy Awards.
Earlier this year, ABC network bosses announced All My Children will come to an end in September after 41 years on air, while One Life To Live will also be scrapped following a 43-year run.
But the shows look set to dominate the 38th annual Daytime Emmys - All My Children, which has 13 nominations, is up for Outstanding Drama Series, competing against The Bold and the Beautiful, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless, while its stars Alicia Minshew, Debbi Morgan and Ricky Paull Goldin will all do battle in the Leading Drama Actor categories.
All My Children's Melissa Claire Egan will go up against One Life To Live actress Bree Williamson for Best Supporting Drama Actress title, alongside the likes of Julie Pinson (As The World Turns), Heather Tom (The Bold and the Beautiful) and Tricia Cast (The Young and the Restless), while Williamson's co-star Brian Kerwin will fight for Best Supporting Drama Actor, a category which includes Jonathan Jackson and Jason Thompson from General Hospital.
Medical drama series General Hospital leads the nominations with 21, while The Young and The Restless garnered 20 and children's show Sesame Street earned 16.
Comedienne-turned-talk show host Ellen DeGeneres is also set for a big night after taking 12 nods, including Outstanding Talk Show - pitting The Ellen DeGeneres Show against The View, Regis & Kelly and Rachael Ray.
DeGeneres' hit programme also gained recognition for direction, set design and make-up, although the star herself failed to land a nomination for Outstanding Talk Show Host - a title she has won four times before. Instead, The View's star-studded line-up - consisting of Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sherri Shepherd, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Barbara Walters - will battle against the presenters of Regis & Kelly, Rachael Ray, The Doctors and Dr. Oz for the top TV category.
The nominees for the 2011 Daytime Emmy Awards, which celebrate the best in U.S. TV production, were announced early on Wednesday.
The winners will be unveiled at a ceremony in Las Vegas on 19 June. Actor/comedian Wayne Brady will host.
Earlier this year, ABC network bosses announced All My Children will come to an end in September after 41 years on air, while One Life To Live will also be scrapped following a 43-year run.
But the shows look set to dominate the 38th annual Daytime Emmys - All My Children, which has 13 nominations, is up for Outstanding Drama Series, competing against The Bold and the Beautiful, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless, while its stars Alicia Minshew, Debbi Morgan and Ricky Paull Goldin will all do battle in the Leading Drama Actor categories.
All My Children's Melissa Claire Egan will go up against One Life To Live actress Bree Williamson for Best Supporting Drama Actress title, alongside the likes of Julie Pinson (As The World Turns), Heather Tom (The Bold and the Beautiful) and Tricia Cast (The Young and the Restless), while Williamson's co-star Brian Kerwin will fight for Best Supporting Drama Actor, a category which includes Jonathan Jackson and Jason Thompson from General Hospital.
Medical drama series General Hospital leads the nominations with 21, while The Young and The Restless garnered 20 and children's show Sesame Street earned 16.
Comedienne-turned-talk show host Ellen DeGeneres is also set for a big night after taking 12 nods, including Outstanding Talk Show - pitting The Ellen DeGeneres Show against The View, Regis & Kelly and Rachael Ray.
DeGeneres' hit programme also gained recognition for direction, set design and make-up, although the star herself failed to land a nomination for Outstanding Talk Show Host - a title she has won four times before. Instead, The View's star-studded line-up - consisting of Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sherri Shepherd, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Barbara Walters - will battle against the presenters of Regis & Kelly, Rachael Ray, The Doctors and Dr. Oz for the top TV category.
The nominees for the 2011 Daytime Emmy Awards, which celebrate the best in U.S. TV production, were announced early on Wednesday.
The winners will be unveiled at a ceremony in Las Vegas on 19 June. Actor/comedian Wayne Brady will host.
- 5/11/2011
- WENN
The 38th annual Daytime Emmy Award nominations were announced Wednesday (May 11). Long-running soap opera "General Hospital" leads all nominated shows with 21, followed closely by "The Young and the Restless" with 20.
The recently-canceled soaps "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" received 13 and 12 nominations, respectively. The most nominated non-soap opera was long-time children's program "Sesame Street" with 16, followed by "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" with 12. PBS led all networks with 57 nominations, though ABC was right on its heels with 56.
The awards show, hosted by "Let's Make a Deal" host Wayne Brady, will be broadcast live from Las Vegas on June 19, 2011. Game show hosts Alex Trebek and Pat Sajak will both receive lifetime achievement awards.
Here is a list of the major categories:
Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
* "The Bold and the Beautiful" (CBS)
* "The Young and the Restless" (CBS)
* "All My Children" (ABC)
* "General Hospital" (ABC)
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series
* Susan Flannery,...
The recently-canceled soaps "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" received 13 and 12 nominations, respectively. The most nominated non-soap opera was long-time children's program "Sesame Street" with 16, followed by "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" with 12. PBS led all networks with 57 nominations, though ABC was right on its heels with 56.
The awards show, hosted by "Let's Make a Deal" host Wayne Brady, will be broadcast live from Las Vegas on June 19, 2011. Game show hosts Alex Trebek and Pat Sajak will both receive lifetime achievement awards.
Here is a list of the major categories:
Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
* "The Bold and the Beautiful" (CBS)
* "The Young and the Restless" (CBS)
* "All My Children" (ABC)
* "General Hospital" (ABC)
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series
* Susan Flannery,...
- 5/11/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Nominations for the 38th annual Daytime Emmy Awards, to air June 19 on CBS, were announced on Wednesday, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show came away as the most acknowledged talker, while General Hospital edged out The Young and the Restless as far as soap opera nods go.
Who exactly got nominated for what? Well….
All told, Gh collected 21 nominations, including bids for Outstanding Drama Series, Lead Actor/2003 winner Maurice Benard (“Sonny”) and Lead Actress Laura Wright (“Carly”).
Representing Gh in the supporting races are Jonathan Jackson (“Lucky,” a three-time winner in the Young Actor category), Jason Thompson (“Patrick”) and Nancy Lee Grahn (“Alexis,...
Who exactly got nominated for what? Well….
All told, Gh collected 21 nominations, including bids for Outstanding Drama Series, Lead Actor/2003 winner Maurice Benard (“Sonny”) and Lead Actress Laura Wright (“Carly”).
Representing Gh in the supporting races are Jonathan Jackson (“Lucky,” a three-time winner in the Young Actor category), Jason Thompson (“Patrick”) and Nancy Lee Grahn (“Alexis,...
- 5/11/2011
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
In Parts One and Two of our interview with Thom Bierdz, the acclaimed actor discussed the real-life tragedies described in his best-selling biography Forgiving Troy, his return to The Young And The Restless this week (from March 15-19th), and the power and healing of forgiving others. In Part Three, we discuss the pressures of being a closeted actor in Hollywood, his "audacity" to express himself, plus his limited return to Y&R in 2009.
We Love Soaps TV: When did you decide to be completely out about your sexuality?
Thom Bierdz: Even as a kid I knew I would be. I had a conversation with God at about age eighteen. I said, “God I know I’m going to be famous and I know I’m going to be gay. Is that alright?” I always knew that at some point I would be out. It was around 2000 that I came out.
We Love Soaps TV: When did you decide to be completely out about your sexuality?
Thom Bierdz: Even as a kid I knew I would be. I had a conversation with God at about age eighteen. I said, “God I know I’m going to be famous and I know I’m going to be gay. Is that alright?” I always knew that at some point I would be out. It was around 2000 that I came out.
- 3/21/2011
- by Damon L. Jacobs
- We Love Soaps
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) in cooperation with the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS), today announced the Drama Performer Pre-Nominations for the 38th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Awards.
A preliminary Daytime drama performer ballot, containing each of the six performer categories, was assigned to registered, eligible peer voters. This ballot contained the full list of all entrants submitted from each show and each voter was entitled to select as many candidates as they believed worthy of Emmy® consideration. The candidates below, who received the highest number of votes for each show in each category, now advance to the final at-home screening round, due to be conducted in March and April, 2011, which will determine both nominees and winners.
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series
All My Children, ABC
Rebecca Budig, as Greenlee Hayward
Alicia Minshew, as Kendall Slater
Debbi Morgan, as Angie Hubbard
As The World Turns,...
A preliminary Daytime drama performer ballot, containing each of the six performer categories, was assigned to registered, eligible peer voters. This ballot contained the full list of all entrants submitted from each show and each voter was entitled to select as many candidates as they believed worthy of Emmy® consideration. The candidates below, who received the highest number of votes for each show in each category, now advance to the final at-home screening round, due to be conducted in March and April, 2011, which will determine both nominees and winners.
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series
All My Children, ABC
Rebecca Budig, as Greenlee Hayward
Alicia Minshew, as Kendall Slater
Debbi Morgan, as Angie Hubbard
As The World Turns,...
- 2/27/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
Adrienne Barbeau to appear on CSI: New York
She'll play a clinic manager who helps investigators track down Ne-Yo.
Glee going on a 2-month break — "maybe" cast members will leave show
Last night's Christmas special is the last new episode until the Super Bowl episode on Feb. 6. Meanwhile, Ryan Murphy is still getting hounded about whether the New Directions will graduate from high school and leave the show. To which he says "maybe." "Yes, we're going to be doing something," he says. "I'm not going to reveal what it is because it's two years away, but it'll be something momentous happening that spring."
Networks blasted for their Latino representation
CBS earned a B+ from the National Latino Media Council, Fox got a C+ and ABC (which canceled Ugly Betty) earned a B-.
Three more actors join True Blood
Christina Moore will play a WASPy Texas housewife with special powers, Lost...
She'll play a clinic manager who helps investigators track down Ne-Yo.
Glee going on a 2-month break — "maybe" cast members will leave show
Last night's Christmas special is the last new episode until the Super Bowl episode on Feb. 6. Meanwhile, Ryan Murphy is still getting hounded about whether the New Directions will graduate from high school and leave the show. To which he says "maybe." "Yes, we're going to be doing something," he says. "I'm not going to reveal what it is because it's two years away, but it'll be something momentous happening that spring."
Networks blasted for their Latino representation
CBS earned a B+ from the National Latino Media Council, Fox got a C+ and ABC (which canceled Ugly Betty) earned a B-.
Three more actors join True Blood
Christina Moore will play a WASPy Texas housewife with special powers, Lost...
- 12/8/2010
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
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