The Young and the Restless (1973– )

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.

Creators:

Lee Phillip Bell, William J. Bell

Stars:

Doug Davidson, Kate Linder, Eric Braeden

210 wins & 506 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Doug Davidson	...	Paul Williams (2726 episodes, 1978-2013)
Kate Linder	...	Esther Valentine (2696 episodes, 1982-2013)
Eric Braeden	...	Victor Newman (1798 episodes, 1980-2013)
Joshua Morrow	...	Nicholas Newman (1630 episodes, 1995-2013)
Peter Bergman	...	Jack Abbott (1570 episodes, 1989-2013)
Sharon Case	...	Sharon Newman (1517 episodes, 1996-2013)
Melody Thomas Scott	...	Nikki Newman (1451 episodes, 1986-2013)
Michelle Stafford	...	Phyllis Summers Newman (1439 episodes, 1994-2013)
Christian LeBlanc	...	Michael Baldwin (1284 episodes, 1991-2013)

Storyline

Set in Genoa City, Wisconsin, The Young And The Restless is the thirty-year-old soap that centres on the saga between two wealthy families (the Newmans and the Abbotts) in the cosmetics industry. Head of the Newman clan is Victor Newman, the arrogant, cavorting billionaire and his wife Nikki; and running the Abbott show is Jack Abbott, the irresponsible, playboy CEO and his sister Ashley. Most of the show is centred on the competition between the two companies: Victor's Newman Enterprises and the Abbotts' Jabot.

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Plot Keywords:

daytime | famous opening theme | soap opera | family relationships

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

CBS SoapCity's Official Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 March 1973 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Innocent Years

Filming Locations:

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

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bell Dramatic Serial Inc., Sony Pictures Television, Bell-Phillip Television Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

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

Sound Mix:

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

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

When Jeanne Cooper (Katherine) decided to have a face lift, rather than going out on leave and replacing her with a stand in, the producers wrote a story line in which Katherine had a face lift, complete with hospitalization and recovery.

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Quotes

John "Jack" Abbott, Jr. #2: [to Phyllis] What is your problem? Are you allergic to success?

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Connections

Referenced in The Flintstones (1994)
Betty mentions a TV program titled "The Young and the Thumbless."

User Reviews

Y&R #1 for 900+ weeks!!

I have been a longtime viewer of Y&R. Since 1991, i was about 11yrs old, and i was immediately hooked. Watching "Victor" drive his car off the cliff, and everyone thought he was dead, meanwhile living with a new love and center of his life "Hope Adams". He then went on to having a child with this blind woman. Y&R over the years, has become something, that everyone can relate to i believe. After the passing of the well respected and beloved "Bill Bell", Y&R still kept their heads high, and delivered the finest in daytime television. Y&R, now recently claiming the title of "America's #1 Daytime Drama", has for the last couple years for me, been the best well poised and presented Soap on the networks. Hence the #1 title. Most fans of the show can visit the official Y&R site www.theyoungandtherestless.com This is one show, that over the years, have proved themselves time and time again, to be the best, and the most respected. The combination of lust, mixed with life expectancies, and life collaboration, has made this show unlike no other. I am a Y&R FAN4LIFE. Would luv to claim the #1 fan title, but there as u know, are many many fans who would claim to be the #1 fan of the show. But they are my on screen family, of 14yrs, i have watched them grow, and change into something, that i am oh so proud of now. I would love the honor of meeting the cast and crew someday, but for now, just watch the show....and experience the uniqueness for yourself!!!