The Young and the Restless 

Set in Genoa City, this 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, Eric Braeden, Peter Bergman

293 wins & 710 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Doug Davidson	...	Paul Williams / ... 3,462 episodes, 1976-2020
Eric Braeden	...	Victor Newman / ... 3,295 episodes, 1980-2020
Peter Bergman	...	Jack Abbott / ... 3,043 episodes, 1989-2020
Joshua Morrow	...	Nicholas Newman / ... 2,987 episodes, 1994-2020
Sharon Case	...	Sharon Collins / ... 2,719 episodes, 1994-2020
Melody Thomas Scott	...	Nikki Reed Newman / ... 2,706 episodes, 1979-2020
Kate Linder	...	Esther Valentine / ... 2,363 episodes, 1973-2020
Christian Jules Le Blanc	...	Michael Baldwin / ... 2,114 episodes, 1991-2020
Amelia Heinle	...	Victoria Newman / ... 2,004 episodes, 2005-2020
Kristoff St. John	...	Neil Winters / ... 1,799 episodes, 1991-2020
Michelle Stafford	...	Phyllis Summers / ... 1,736 episodes, 1994-2020
Eileen Davidson	...	Ashley Abbott / ... 1,702 episodes, 1984-2020
Jess Walton	...	Jill Foster Abbott / ... 1,605 episodes, 1987-2020
Greg Rikaart	...	Kevin Fisher / ... 1,494 episodes, 2003-2020
Tracey E. Bregman	...	Lauren Fenmore Baldwin / ... 1,453 episodes, 1984-2020

Storyline

Set in Genoa City, Wisconsin, this soap opera that centers 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 centered on the competition between the two companies: Victor's Newman Enterprises and the Abbotts' Jabot.

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Plot Keywords:

2010s | 2000s | 1990s | 1980s | 1970s | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

TV-14

Did You Know?

Trivia

Jeanne Cooper, who joined the cast six months after the premiere, is the only cast member who has been with the show since 1973.

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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 In the Nick of Time: Episode #1.17 (2006)

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Soundtracks

Nadia's Theme
Composed by Barry De Vorzon and Perry Botkin Jr.

User Reviews

Coming and going

I will stop watching if Eileen leave the show. Too many changes are going on at one time (too many people leaving). I am sure your ratings will drop due to all the people leaving!

Details

Official Sites:

CBS Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 March 1973 (USA)

Also Known As:

Y&R

Filming Locations:

Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sony Pictures Television, Bell-Phillip Television Productions, CBS Entertainment Production

Technical Specs

Runtime:

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