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Judy Blye Wilson Steps Down As Casting Director Of The Young and the Restless!
Photo Credit: Kathy Hutchins
Noted and beloved casting director, Judy Blye Wilson, who has to be given so much credit for bringing some of the most talented faces to daytime drama has decided to depart The Young and the Restless, where she has been their casting director since 2012.
In an facebook post late Friday, Wilson shared the news with her friends and colleagues stating: “Today is officially my last day at The Young and The Restless. Yes – I made the decision weeks ago. After thirty years of casting daytime, I feel I need to pause. I am not retiring, just stopping to catch my breath. I have had many wonderful experiences and have made many lifelong friends along the way. I look forward to what the future brings. Love, Judy P.S. Thank you to all for the terrific going away party last night.”
Wilson will be terribly missed by all, as she takes a break from her career in daytime and her some time to herself. Judy has served as casting director on One Life to Live, Another World, Ryan’s Hope, and her longest tenure at All My Children from 1995-2011.
On-Air On-Soaps wishes Judy all the best, and here’s to what the future brings!
Share your thoughts and well-wishes to Judy as she ends her run at Y&R in the comment section below!
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Mal Young’s first step as EP is the hire a new casting director!
Good! Perhaps, when Justin leaves, they’ll rehire Michael as Adam.
My fingers are crossed so hard they are bleeding!
I hope so too, he was the best Adam and was their best actor.
I hope not, sorry , he was awful, just awful. If Justin leaves which he probably want, but if he does I wished the bring back the the Adam before Michael, he was good.
sad to see her go. she casted a lot of good people at Y&R. recasting Billy and Adam couldn’t of been easy. Y&R needs to hire a good replacement that will bring in good actors
After 30 years, she deserves a break. Congrats.
Judy was a gift. Known her for 30 years. A real class act. Loved actors and fought for them. She will be missed. M
She has quite the record. Reading this news item, I realized Miss Wilson cast shows I watched and followed closely. If Y&R is changing up, casting is not the issue. I like the actors, but not the writing.
While the woman clearly is experienced, look at the history of her employment.
She was only with Y&R starting in 2012 (roughly a year after Phelps came to the show) and previously worked on at least one soap where Phelps worked (Another World).
I’m wondering if Judy’s leaving is related to Phelps’ exit? The timing is interesting.
I know nothing about the guy replacing Phelps but, for once in the past 5-6 years, I’m not cringing about the choice. This guy is a “blank slate” for me. I’m interested in seeing what he’ll do. Phelps came to the show with a lot of “baggage” about how people viewed her, so did Charles Pratt, so did Jean Passante.
If nothing else, we see something new on the screen in the next few years. I hope the viewers and the network give this guy time to prove himself. In my opinion, there is a LOT of debris on this show that needs to be cleaned up and he won’t be able to do it over night.
Yeah if she is one of Jill’s friends then it’s best she’s gone too.
well
4 soaps are “ailing” debris for each show is suspect
I haven’t been excited, lately
it’s always a rough patch… going on
argh! I love DAYS… I want
bottom barrel I igive
I truly have to think… about each show… and think about coming up with good
and… it’s fruitless
I swear
I adore… this triangle of : GH Kiki/Dillan/Morgan
dang it!
Morgan will forever more… be the Corinthos TUNE IN
I’m telling you the honest truth… I never really thought about Dillan… until he started his job @Crimson
then he met Kiki… all hell break loose
this is steamy
add in Morgs… and he stud muffins
no two ways about it
so… you add… in Ava daughter / Ava son / and… A QuarterMAINe
you have magic stir in and whet
the Corinthos factor in with the best
Kiki… melts me
Dillan is quantifiable HIT
it takes my breath away… and that’s hitting it out of the park
Kristina Parker Aaron roll
i’m caught… Aaron is the best… swimming or shirtless … HOT
Lexie is ALIVE
you know… another huge trio…. Kristina / Parker / Aaron
I’m more caught with… the potential and huge cast… ( not the best.. DAYS gets that NOD )
it’s catch how GH does write… Franco and Liz
SOD issue is in it
Franco and Liz get HEAT
LOL
I love RH
Liz is my heart
this is something
I want this
I was watching Dante… w/ Lulu celebrating their “new” home
I realize I’ve seen Dante in a TUX… and his police garb
but…. he caught me… in that “suit” he’s danged handsome
he could go corporate… and tough it
for new role… Dantes worth it
argh ! I cant even go their… Sonny / Carly – Jason / Sam – Julian/Alexis
IT seems like Julian is written in to a corner… it wonders me… William DeVry has always worked
I liked one of my posts… when I posted…
“Monica and the audience” she – never – misses a beat
she’s timeless…. I don’t notice her work done
she’s beaconing for the rich past
my wish list… I like Sabrina… I truly do… do you look at her figure… shes amazing… gobsmacks me
she’s in love with Carlos and has Michael… that’s big
I love Jeffrey Vincent Parisse…
I want two or more hires
Jax on contract
Skye w/ lila Rae and Lorenzo
Carlos my man main man
DAYS
to this day… I can’t get over the rape story… it catapulted DARKER than fathomed
I will not erase DAYS dvr
I dont’ have much to say… about DAYS cause i’d rather hide my disappointment
Y&R stinks just as well… I hate Victor… the show would catapult OTHER characters if he were gone.. it’d be easy to get in to everyone else… because they kowtow… to character Victor
WHATS THE POINT… blah blah blah… it’s a big piece of ruined pie
DAYS… dag! it captures my heart
I look at all that caught me up… I will not let DAYS go
Salemite be
Leslie Charleson… I thank you… I’d buy you cruises for life
I said… Ava son
triangle… Ava daughter / CARLY son / any quarterMAINe
MEANT Carly son
My main point was
Ryan Quan… who starts features and full time… on the REEL
before and after Olympic
it pains me… as posted… it’s been dire mode
I hang in
Please go to “DOOL” and help the teen scene.
No kidding!
Good first move. Her time at YR has mostly been lackluster and there have been some big duds. Mal Young needs to do more to right the ship!
I celebrate the departure of anyone brought on board by Jill Farren Phelps! Best of luck Judy.
I would love to read… who she all hired on AMC… 1995-2011.
always admit… AMC… was my first real soap
Weren’t those some pretty strong years with the discoveries of Josh Duhamel, Cameron Mathison, Rebecca Budig, Alicia Minshew, Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos & Eden Riegel? If she did the casting during that era, she had some real finds IMO.
This is not Amc this is bells soap
Read Patrick’s comment & the article. Ms. Wilson spent most of her career @ AMC from 1995-2011. She was only @ Y&R for 4 years.
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Eric Braeden Teases: “Lot of Interesting Stuff Coming Up on Y&R Involving a Cast of Known Characters Including Yours Truly!”
The icon himself, Eric Braeden (Victor Newman) of The Young and the Restless, sent out a tweet on Monday that hsd been garnering plenty of attention from fans of the number one soap.
Braeden teases: “Lot of interesting stuff coming up on Y&R involving a cast of known characters including your’s truly!”
Speculation has begun that with Eric’x upcoming 40th anniversary with the series that the story could be heavily tied to Victor Newman!
The good news from Eric is that the whatever is coming is definitely going to include the characters you have come to love over the years, and the vets.
His tweet received response from fans that included: “I cant wait! Victor putting ppl in their place ” You got that Punk ! ” to “‘I’ll be damned!’ It’s about time! Hooray! Thanks for the good news, Eric.” to “Yeah Eric.. we know your anniversary episodes are coming up soon! So excited to see them! You deserve a whole year of episodes,: and many more.
So, intrigued to see what story plays out that includes Victor and performances by the stellar cast of Y&R? Comment below.
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Will Jackée Harry Find Herself In Salem and Days of our Lives?
From out-of-a-tweet from Grammy night come a part for TV and film star, Jackée Harry on Days of our Lives?
As CBS aired the Recording Academy’s annual kudofest, Harry sent out a tweet with a side-by-side image of Grammy icon, Bonnie Raitt, next to DAYS’ Suzanne Rogers (Maggie).
Harry, who is known for her humor and wit in her tweets, expressed: “Has Bonnie Raitt been moonlighting as Maggie from Days of 0ur Lives for the past 20 years? #GRAMMYs”
Jackée, who started her TV career on Another World as Lily Mason, and eventually played Sandra Clark on the sitcom 227, and various other signature roles, next received a tweet in response to hers from DAYS head writer, Ron Carlivati.
The head scribe expressed: “No, Bonnie is obviously Maggie’s evil twin. The real question is, when is Sandra Clark going to come visit Salem? #days” .
Next, an excited Harry sent back: “Ha!!!! I would LOVE to play with the DOOL cast, Ron.”
On Monday, Carlivati tweeted a GIF of a game show moment with Jackee Family Feud style, that says “Name something you must have in order to live” The answer he tweeted: “A part on Days of our Lives?, Jackée Harry”
See the exchange below:
No, Bonnie is obviously Maggie’s evil twin. The real question is, when is Sandra Clark going to come visit Salem? #days #twotwoseven https://t.co/qsBRBtM4xr
— Ron Carlivati (@carlivatiron) January 27, 2020
A part on @nbcdays? #days @JackeeHarry pic.twitter.com/AVKmrSqkt3
— Ron Carlivati (@carlivatiron) January 27, 2020
So, would you like to see Jackée in Salem? If so, what do you think would be a fun part for her to play? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
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The Death of Kobe Bryant: Daytime Stars Mourn and Share Reactions
NBA and Los Angeles Lakers legend, Kobe Bryant along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others died in a helicopter crash on Sunday morning in the hillside of Calabasas, California in foggy conditions at 10 a.m, PST. Bryant was 41-year-old.
The heartbreaking news spread very fast over social media on Sunday; as millions around the world struggled with the sudden death of this beloved superstar, who meant so much to so many, and especially in the City of Angels.
Photo: AP
Other victims included: John Altobelli, the head baseball coach at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California; his wife, Keri; and their daughter Alyssa. Payton Chester, a 13-year-old basketball player, and her mother Sarah were also on board, and Christina Mauser, a coach, was also killed.
Celebrities, politicians and athletes, and Bryant’s legion of fans all took to social media to share their grief and shock. Here is just a sampling from some of your favorites from daytime below:
Eric Braeden (Victor, Y&R): “A part of LA DIED TODAY!! I’m devastated!! KOBE NEVER left LAKERS! He will forever be an integral part of this town! I always admired his work ethic, his drive to NEVER GIVE UP!! I understand that drive! There was a purity about his passion for excellence!”
William deVry (Julian, GH): “Well after all the rumors. Reports. After the dust has settled… it’s truly a tragic day. RIP Kobe. Devastated. RIP Gianna. Horrible horrible day for us all. All families. All humans.”
Donnell Tutner (Curtis, GH) “Rest In Peace, Kobe and Daughter. Thank you Mamba This one Hurts Lakers Nation”
Linsey Godfrey (Sarah, DAYS): “This is a soul crushing, heart wrenching, truly devastating story. My heart.. all I can think is about Kobe’s wife Vanessa, her other 3 children and the other children of Coach John Altobelli and his wife, Keri. I can’t even imagine.. Please hug your loved ones.”
Brandon Barash (Ex-Stefan, DAYS) “As a sports fan this is deeply saddening. As a father, this is devastating. Gutting. #ripmamba #ripgianna”
Galen Gering (Rafe, DAYS): People are flying @Lakers flags on their cars and I’m crying. @kobebryant #LakersNation #RIPKobe #Mamba #Mambaforever24″
Michelle Stafford (Phyllis, Y&R): “One of the greatest to ever play the game. To lose a husband and a child. My heart and prayers go out to Vanessa and the family and the family of the others killed. Much Respect Kobe” She tweeted also, “God Bless all of these amazing parents who were on their way to do something wonderful for their children. God Bless these beautiful babies”
Ellen DeGeneres: “Like everyone, I’m stunned and saddened by the news about Kobe Bryant. My heart is broken for his wife and family.”
We are deeply saddened at the sudden passing of our friend, NBA icon Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna. We’re sending our love and strength to the Bryant family and to all those who lost their loved ones in this tragedy. pic.twitter.com/Q3x7HQY0z5
— The Talk (@TheTalkCBS) January 26, 2020
Share your thoughts and your condolences on the passing of Laker legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter, Gianna .and the 7 others passengers who lost their lived in the tragic helicopter crash on Sunday via the comment section below.
Eric Braeden Teases: “Lot of Interesting Stuff Coming Up on Y&R Involving a Cast of Known Characters Including Yours Truly!”
Will Jackée Harry Find Herself In Salem and Days of our Lives?
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