News
Anthony Morina OUT as Co-Executive Producer of The Young and the Restless
The end of the year always brings with it layoffs and changes at many companies, and 2022 has been no different and in many respects, worse.
Now comes word that Anthony Morina is out as co-executive producer of The Young and the Restless.
According to Daytime Confidential, multiple sources informed the online outlet that Morina was let go.
Later, Morina confirmed his exit to Soap Hub sharing: “After 16 years, it’s time to move on to other things. I’m most proud of keeping the show going over the last two and a half years through COVID once we returned after the initial production shutdown.”
Morina has had a long history with the top-rated soap including as its former supervising producer. Then, in 2018, Tony was promoted to Co-EP at this same time of year replacing former Y&R showrunner and head writer, Mal Young.
Throughout his daytime career, Tony spent time as a director on All My Children, General Hospital, Port Charles, Sunset Beach and Generations. Tony is married to Sally Sussman, the former head writer of Y&R, and creator of Generations.
Although unconfirmed at this time, with the departure of Morina, look for Josh Griffith to be Y&R’s sole showrunner as well as its head writer.
Michael Fairman TV will keep you apprised of further behind the scenes changes in Genoa City.
What do you think of Anthony Morina’s departure as Co-EP of The Young and the Restless? Comment below.
Y and R has really rebounded in the last little while! Let’s trim some budget fat and get it back on track!!
Bye and pls take Josh Griffith with you!
About time finally!
Worst showrunner writer combo in y n r history!
The boring and the bland!
If Griffin becomes the sole runner for both positions, we’re screwed.
Definitely!
Such exciting storylines – for two episodes Tess lost her voice and became a model, she and Mariah want to adopt, they move to the unseen Neuman stable house, they have no gay friends, just hang out with Sharon. Noah opens the worst looking bar set in daytime television, enabling the show to rest the lobby set now that Phyllis sold her businesses the Chancelor Enterprises, which sells exactly what?
Matthew, I agree on every point. Gay friends? Many characters (Victoria, Ashley, Billy, Lily) don’t seem to have ANY real friends. Poor Noah.. such a beautiful man trapped in a club that makes the Nostromo ship from ALIEN look like Disneyland. I don’t know what these power upsets really do, but something needs to change, especially the hysterical obsession with Diane. Such a dull character sure causes a lot of consternation for everyone, including me.
I agree with another poster…”take Josh Griffith with you.” It’s as if they are / were allergic to drama. It’s only been recently they’ve somewhat amped up the soapy-drama…
Now if CBS/Sony will just get rid of Josh Griffith…..
This may show who really had their foot on the brake pedal when it came to how stories played out. Time will tell but, it’s literally the only U.S. Soap I watch now. It can be meandering but still interesting. Especially that verbal shouting match between Jack and Phyllis recently. I rewound and watched it again. That’s good soap. Thought provoking conversations are good but not for 90% of a show. DRAMA. I NEED DRAMA AND DANGER! End of.
Never follow who is in and out. Just follow the program out of habit before sleeping. If something or someone starts to upset, I just remind myself it is a SOAP which I like. This is the only one I watch. It is not only the story lines, but the fashion (even the fabrics which bought silk to an annoying forefront for a bit, the hairstyles, set design, furniture coverings — I don’t know a lot much better to pull one away from the real world.
I find new Noah and Chance very appealing and would like them to stick around. Of course, Victor is forever a part of Y&R, but he is aging as a Mafia guy trudging around in a black coat.
There is no one I despise. The storylines are so scattered. I watch the acting skills which go up and down according to the script as has been pointed out to me. Diane is one of the most skilled seen in a long time. Adam stands out as, at times so does Abbey. Victoria slips easily into her father’s shoes.
Thanks for many comforting and amusing reprieves.
Y&R needs some new storyline. I’m tired of the Diane storyline. I’m also not liking Jack and the way he treats everyone. Almost wanted to stop watching the show.
I agree the story lines are terrible. Diane Diane and Jack they need to go away far far away
Kathy, my holiday wish is that Jack spend Christmas at the cabin with Diane… and they NEVER return. Jack is an insufferable, betraying dupe and that woman is as dull as dishwater. A match made in soap heaven.
Soaphound,
I haven’t seen Jack act so clueless in a long time and uses Kyle as an excuse always with how much he needs and wants to be with his Mommy. I think he wants to be with Diane too but knows it’s wrong and stupid to admit it. He better keep his eyes on the real prize, which is Jabot and not duplicitous Diane!
Kathy, and others,
I agree with so many of you and you can call me old fashioned but those two pigs in plain English, is too much. I’m speaking of Audra and Tucker. He’s getting all shook up over Ashley and blatantly calls Audra for a booty call. I know it’s part of her job but to see this young woman run to do his bidding makes me sick.
This show is the worst. I only watch it for the Women’s fashion. If I had a dollar for every time they say “Diane” or “COO” “CEO” I would be wealthy
I wish we’d get more action here on Y&R. A lot of us enjoy this show and there is hardly any news about it, Danny and Michael coming to town, whoopee! Old Jack making a fool of himself and being just plain stupid, Billy doing just about the same thing,Nick too, OMG, what’s wrong with these men?
The show has become horrible. Bold n beautiful is much better. Young n restless the story’s are boring the music is horrible. The show never has been good since bill bell unfortunately passed on. You need to bring back the music you used back in thev90s the show has lost many peoples inteest.
Getting real sick of the Diane show also someone posted the other day about what happened to love in the afternoon, well I’ve seen enough to last me awhile between Tucker and his literal call girl and Devon and Abby, plus the Fifty/Sixty something group, Jack and Diane, Ashley and Tucker, Chance and Sharon, etc, etc,Oy Vey!
No place else to post this as they seem to exclude Y&R SLs unless it’s about Diane.
I almost didn’t recognize poor Noah today, poor guy,they turned him into a DORK for lack of a better word. Talk about a hatchet job, how could he allow them or want to look like that?
General Hospital
Kelly Monaco Honors Her Late ‘General Hospital’ Co-Star Billy Miller, Sharing Letter He Wrote After Taping His Final Episode as Drew Cain
Kelly Monaco (ex-Sam McCall, General Hospital) has taken to her Instagram for the second time this week and now honors her late dear friend and General Hospital co-star, Billy Miller (ex-Drew Cain) on what would have been his 47th birthday on September 17.
In her post, Monaco wished Billy “a heavenly birthday” and shared a typewritten note from her beloved co-star after he exited General Hospital in the role of Drew Cain. The three-time Daytime Emmy-winning actor played the part from 2014-2019.
Monaco wrote accompanying the photo of Billy’s letter: “He (Billy) sent me this a few years ago, after he left (the show) wanting me to post it… I didn’t/ But… I know he wanted anyone who’s ever supported his work and or got to know him as a friend to read this letter.”
Photo: JPI
BILLY MILLER WON THREE DAYTIME EMMYS FOR HIS WORK IN SOAPS
Billy Miller was one of the most respected actors to ever grace the daytime screens for his portrayals as Richie Novack on All My Children from 2007-2008 and Billy Abbott on The Young and the Restless from 2008 until 2014 and of course, his final soap stop on General Hospital. He also appeared on primetime’s Ray Donovan and Suits.
TOUCHING GOODBYE LETTER AFTER EXITING GENERAL HOSPITAL
Here now, is what Billy shared in his letter after exiting GH: “Hello, friends… With a slight air of sadness it is time to ponder what ‘goodbye’ means. However, instead of dwelling on what is gone and sure to be missed, there is another way.”
“Maybe our goodbye is really a remembrance of love felt, an appreciation for lives shared and the lifelong reminiscences that come from embraces given and received, Maybe our goodbye is an earnest hope for the brightest path forward for us all,” expressed Miller. “Maybe our goodbye is honoring growth and lessons learned.”
The beloved star added, “Now, instead of sadness, I am filled with gratitude for all your support, encouragement and every emotion shared. I cherish the journey we have taken together, Thank you for allowing me into your homes and lives. With every ounce of myself, I thank you for being you. I would be remiss in this crazy, unpredictable world we all love so much if I did not hold out the possibility that maybe our goodbye is really… until next time.”
Sadly, Billy died by suicide three years ago on September 15, 2023, just two days shy of what would have been his 43rd birthday. You can check out Kelly’s post below.
Now, share your remembrances today of Billy Miller and the touching letter he wrote after leaving General Hospital, that Kelly Monaco posted in tribute to her friend and co-star via the comment section below.
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News
Patrika Darbo and Ashley Campbell Set to Appear on ‘The Young and the Restless’ as Shirley and Coco Spectra
As the nuptials of Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) and Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) are drawing near in October on The Young and the Restless, a few of Sally’s family will be showing up in Genoa City for the big day.
The Young and the Restless has confirmed that Patrika Darbo, who originated the role of Shirley Spectra on The Bold and the Beautiful and last appeared on Y&R back on video calls in story in 2021 with her granddaughter, Sally, will be back on-screen next month.
Darbo originated the role of Shirley, the sister of the legendary Sally Spectra Garrison (the late Darlene Conley), first on B&B from 2017 to 2018. Known for countless television and film roles, Patrika Darbo is best known for her run on Days of our Lives as Nancy Wesley.
Photo: JPI
THE SPECTRAS ARE COMING TO SUPPORT SALLY
Joining Darbo will be Ashley Campbell in the role of Coco Spectra. The role was last played on B&B by Courtney Grosbeck. Coco is the younger sister of Sally’s. Grosbeck was seen in the role on The Bold and the Beautiful from 2017-2018 and was involved with the character of R.J. Forrester.
Campbell is a model and an actress who has previously appeared on HBO’s The Sex Lives of College Girls and the film Spellbound.
Previously, Y&R’s executive producer Sally McDonald teased Bill and Sallys upcoming wedding: “Billy is his own worst enemy now more than ever as his need for revenge takes over his life. He will receive a reality check from Sally, leading them both on planning the wedding of the year. Sally will find herself navigating politics in her personal life when she is faced with major decisions about the wedding. Adam (Mark Grossman) and Sally always seem to find their lives intertwined whether they like it or not, and this fall will be no different. Billy and Sally’s nuptials will be the wedding of the year, and you should expect the unexpected!”
So, excited to see Sally’s family joining her in Genoa City in time for her wedding to Billy? Do you think Sally and Billy’s wedding will say “I do?” Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below.
General Hospital
Blythe Howard Joins the Cast of ‘General Hospital’ as Monet: Who is She Connected to in Port Charles?
General Hospital continues to add new characters to the canvas. Now comes word of the arrival of Monet, a savvy lawyer played by Blythe Howard. Look for Monet to debut in Port Charles next week on the Wednesday, September 23 episode.
According to TV Insider, “Monet arrives in town as a litigator who recently joined Miller & Davis, the firm run by Diane Miller (Carolyn Hennesy) and Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn), and meets with a Port Charles resident in need of legal counsel.”
In a statement, General Hospital’s executive producer, Frank Valentini shared, “I am very excited to welcome Blythe Howard to the cast of General Hospital. Look for her to have an unexpected connection to a beloved Port Charles resident.”
FROM TELEVISION TO CANCER SURVIVOR TO GIVING BACK
If Howard looks familiar you may have seen her on several television series including: Yellowstone, Power Book IV: Force, Walker, 9-1-1: Lone Star, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, CW’s Dynasty, Silicon Valley plus David Fincher‘s Mindhunter.
Photo: ChemoQueens
Blythe is also a cancer survivor having cofounded Chemo Queens with her sister Kelsey Howard. The company creates products for people undergoing cancer treatment, including a patent-pending cold cap design.
In recent months, General Hospital has brought in several new actors for brand new roles or recasts. They include: Alimi Ballard (William Baines), Jonathan Bennett (Joe Fitzpatrick), Kearran Giovanni (Dr. Nichols), Dean Geyer (Tristan Roberts), Kelly Kruger (Serena Baldwin), Kayden Brennan Tokarski (Scout Cain) and Troy Lennon Appel (Hudson Parker). You can now add Blythe Howard to this list.
So, who do you think Monet has an unexpected connection to that is a “beloved” Port Charles resident as teased by Frank Valentini? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below.
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