"The Young and the Restless" (1973) TV series 1973-????

Creators:

Lee Phillip Bell
William J. Bell

Seasons:

1 | unknown

Release Date:

26 March 1973 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

Set in Genoa City, Y&R is the long-running soap that tells the story of the struggle behind the business- and sex-savvy Abbott and Newman clans.

Plot Keywords:

Family Relationships | Daytime | Famous Opening Theme | Beautiful Woman | Soap Opera

Awards:

175 wins & 409 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Tue. Dec. 29	12:30 PM	CBS
Wed. Dec. 30	12:30 PM	CBS

Cast

Eric Braeden	...	Victor Newman / ... (1,198 episodes, 1980-2009)
Peter Bergman	...	Jack Abbott (1,071 episodes, 1989-2009)
Melody Thomas Scott	...	Nikki Newman / ... (1,071 episodes, 1986-2009)
Joshua Morrow	...	Nicholas Newman / ... (1,061 episodes, 1997-2009)
Sharon Case	...	Sharon Newman / ... (1,014 episodes, 1997-2009)
Michelle Stafford	...	Phyllis Summers Newman / ... (991 episodes, 1994-2009)
Christian LeBlanc	...	Michael Baldwin (893 episodes, 1991-2009)
Don Diamont	...	Brad Carlton / ... (828 episodes, 1985-2009)
Eileen Davidson	...	Ashley Abbott / ... (810 episodes, 1986-2009)
Greg Rikaart	...	Kevin Fisher (767 episodes, 2003-2009)
Kristoff St. John	...	Neil Winters (741 episodes, 1993-2009)
Doug Davidson	...	Paul Williams (734 episodes, 1986-2009)
Thad Luckinbill	...	J.T. Hellstrom / ... (717 episodes, 1999-2009)
Jeanne Cooper	...	Katherine Chancellor / ... (710 episodes, 1973-2009)
Michael Graziadei	...	Daniel Romalotti (683 episodes, 2004-2009)
Jess Walton	...	Jill Foster Abbott / ... (664 episodes, 1988-2009)
Tracey E. Bregman	...	Lauren Fenmore Baldwin / ... (650 episodes, 1985-2009)
Amelia Heinle	...	Victoria Newman / ... (616 episodes, 2005-2009)
Judith Chapman	...	Gloria Fisher Abbott / ... (600 episodes, 2005-2009)
Christel Khalil	...	Lily Winters / ... (587 episodes, 2002-2009)

Also Known As:

The Innocent Years (USA) (working title)
Y&R (USA) (promotional abbreviation)

Runtime:

30 min (1973-1980) | 60 min (1980-)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital (2002-) | Mono (1973-1987) | Stereo (1987-2001)

Certification:

USA:TV-14 | Australia:PG

Filming Locations:

CBS Television City - 7800 Beverly Blvd., Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Bell Dramatic Serial Inc.

Trivia:

'Christopher Douglas' who played Sean Bridges was fired in July 2001, due to a reported power struggle between head writer Kay Alden and executive producer 'Edward Scott'. His role was recast with David Lee Russek.

Quotes:

Victoria Nicole Newman #4: [they are all standing in the Abbott's living room] Michael, what are you doing here?
Michael Baldwin: Oh, didn't Jack tell you?
Victoria Nicole Newman #4: Tell me what?
Michael Baldwin: Well, see, my mother came to town and married Jack's father so we's kin now...
John "Jack" Abbott, Jr. #2: Please, I just ate.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Psych: The Old and the Restless (#2.12)" (2008)

The Most Classic of All Soaps!

As a lifetime soap opera fan, I have watched a lot of soaps and most can't compare to the best soap on television. Screw the Emmys for not naming it the Best Daytime Drama of the year. Since it's debut in 1973, The Young and the Restless revolutionized daytime by the master, William J. Bell and his wife Lee Phillip Bell. Together they created the Young and the Restless and Bold and the Beautiful, both the most watched soaps on daytime today. What's their secret? They don't kill characters and return them back from the dead, rather they don't kill many characters. They stick to the old fashioned way of storytelling. They don't do things quickly which is why is may not be for everybody. What is their strength is the excellent cast of actors and crew members who don't just stay 3 years and leave. THey stay a lot longer and there are exceptions. I think they stay because the work is good and in Los ANgeles, you can do other things like film and television and even theater. Yes, the cast includes Jeanne Cooper, Eric Braeden, Peter Bergman, Melody Thomas Scott, Kate Linder, and so many others who have come and gone. It's not for everybody, it might be too slow for some people but the stories are good and somewhat crazy sometimes but worth watching. At least, they make an effort to focus on the older characters like Katherine and Jill, archenemies, friends, and rivals and even related. The show gets stronger in time. With head writer, Kay Alden in charge, things have not changed so much since the Beloved William J. Bell passed away a year ago. he was a legendary creative person entirely. He and Lee treat the cast and crew like their family which is why so many have stayed so long. Bill and Lee were a dynamic team together on screen and off-screen as well. I wished the Kennedy Center Honors would have honored him for his contributions to daytime television which are just incredible. He helped create daytime. He is still very much missed today.