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

269 wins & 664 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Doug Davidson	...	Paul Williams / ... 2,983 episodes, 1978-2018
Eric Braeden	...	Victor Newman / ... 2,879 episodes, 1980-2019
Peter Bergman	...	Jack Abbott / ... 2,646 episodes, 1989-2019
Joshua Morrow	...	Nicholas Newman / ... 2,578 episodes, 1994-2019
Sharon Case	...	Sharon Collins Newman / ... 2,378 episodes, 1994-2019
Melody Thomas Scott	...	Nikki Reed Newman / ... 2,367 episodes, 1981-2019
Kate Linder	...	Esther Valentine / ... 2,272 episodes, 1973-2018
Christian Jules Le Blanc	...	Michael Baldwin / ... 1,816 episodes, 1991-2019
Kristoff St. John	...	Neil Winters / ... 1,681 episodes, 1991-2019
Amelia Heinle	...	Victoria Newman / ... 1,653 episodes, 2005-2019
Michelle Stafford	...	Phyllis Summers / ... 1,566 episodes, 1994-2015
Eileen Davidson	...	Ashley Abbott / ... 1,530 episodes, 1984-2018
Jess Walton	...	Jill Foster Abbott / ... 1,457 episodes, 1988-2019
Greg Rikaart	...	Kevin Fisher 1,347 episodes, 2003-2018
Jeanne Cooper	...	Katherine Chancellor / ... 1,295 episodes, 1973-2015
Tracey E. Bregman	...	Lauren Fenmore Baldwin / ... 1,244 episodes, 1984-2019

Storyline

Set in Genoa City, Wisconsin, this is the forty-five-year-old 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:

bare chested male | satire | sister sister relationship | brother sister relationship | brother brother relationship | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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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:

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

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 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: As the Will Turns (1995)

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Soundtracks

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

User Reviews

Young and Restless

I have been watching "The Young and the Restless" since it started and I think it has the best writers and actors. But, I must agree with one of the other people that wrote in about that Gloria and what she is getting away with!!!! How long are they going to let her get away with it? What are the writers thinking about? Enoungh is Enough, how much do they want the people to take, she isn't even that good of a actress!!!!But, of course she is better then the last Gloria, they had. How can they do this to John Abbott? Especially while in prison! Especially with him slowing down and please let the man go out proud and with some kind of happiness for his children and letting him know what his wife is really like!!!! I think they are pushing the story a little to far, and once again good old Jack is paying for what the rat Gloria has done!!!! Please stop dragging this Gloria part on and let someone catch her!!!!! Also let Michael and Lauren be happy with there baby coming!!!