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Melody Thomas Scott’s 40th Anniversary With The Young and the Restless Celebration (Photos)

February 23, 2019

Photo: JPI Studios

This has been an event-filled and exciting week for The Young and the Restless Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki Newman). On Wednesday February 20th, the day of her 40th anniversary with the series, Y&R hosted a very special gathering in her honor at Y&R’s soundstage 41 at CBS Television City.

As far as milestone events go, this one was one of the most highly-attended and high-profile one in recent memory. Not only were many of Melody’s castmates present, but also many former ones, dear friends, family (even some of her adorable young grandchildren), executives, press. and other actresses from the genre, who all came to honor Melody on this remarkable accomplishment – playing a lead character for 40 years on a daytime drama series.

The celebration was filled with emotional and humorous stories and moments from the speakers: Eric Braeden (Victor), Amelia Heinle (Victoria), Joshua Morrow (Nick), who read a poem he wrote instead of a rap he might have done – all representing the Newman clan. Another speaker was Peter Bergman (Jack), representing the Abbott clan, and one of Melody’s enduring scene-partners and co-stars. Christian LeBlanc (Michael) introduced the speakers and the clip package honoring the iconic Y&R star.

Sony executive, Steve Kent, CBS Daytime executive, Angelica McDaniel, and Brad Bell, head writer and EP of The Bold and the Beautiful, who spoke on behalf of the Bell family, also saluted Melody. In addition, Melody’s longtime husband, producer Ed Scott, surprised Melody by speaking and introducing one of their dear friends to those in attendance who spoke to the realness of Melody.

When she finally addressed those in attendances after their kudos, Melody gave many special shout-outs and was quite emotional when speaking of her early childhood and how Y&R has become a family to her and a place where she belonged.

Later, photos were taken with the exquisite cake which was in the form of crossword puzzle, Melody’s idea, and executed by the talented folks at the Hansen’s Bakery.

Michael Fairman TV was present at the proceedings and will have a follow-up feature with thoughts from many of the casts on Melody’s accomplishment in the days to come. For now, take a look at some of the images from the event with our captions in the photo gallery below.

What was your favorite image from Melody’s big day? Comment below.

Everyone was thrilled to see Melody's longtime castmate, Doug Davidson back on set and joined by another longtime scene partner, Lauralee Bell.

Photo Credits: HutchinsPhoto.com and JPI Studios

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Lovely pictures. Mel looks beautiful. The cake was amazing. Congratulations and thanks for entertaining us!!!

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Congratulations to Melody Thomas Scott on her 40th anniversary with the Young and the Restless. I still enjoy watching her now as I have for many years. She remains as beautiful as ever which is an inspiration for me.

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B&B’s 36th Anniversary Party (Photos)

March 20, 2023

Last week, the cast of The Bold and the Beautiful celebrated their 36th anniversary milestone with a get-together at La Piazza in Los Angeles.

The Bold and the Beautiful debuted on March 23rd, 1987 and is the sister soap to The Young and the Restless who is celebrating their 50th anniversary just three days later on March 26th.

Photo: Courtesy The Bold and the Beautiful

Taking part in the festivities were series stars: Katherine Kelly Lang, John McCook, Kimberlin Brown, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, Don Diamont, Scott Clifton, Annika Noelle, Darin Brooks, Henry Joseph Samiri, Jennifer Gareis, Heather Tom, Lawrence Saint-Victor, Matthew Atkinson, Tanner Novlan, Naomi Matsuda, Ted King, Alley Mills, Dick Christie, Joshua Hoffman, and many more.

Check out our photo gallery from the event below.

Now, share your congrats for everyone at B&B for remaining on the air for 36 years, and still going strong via the comment section.

Don Diamont and Jacqueline MacInnes Wood enjoying the festivities.

Reunited at the party! Annika Noelle, Henry Joseph Samiri and Scott Clifton.

Jennifer Gareis, Heather Tom and Katherine Kelly Lang have made the Logan sisters everlasting on B&B.

Battlin' B&B on-screen moms: Naomi Matsuda and Kimberlin Brown.

Alley Mills alongside B&B supervising producer, Casey Kasprzyk.

Series star Katherine Kelly Lang trying on her Forrester original ice dress!

The youngest attendee at the bash, Henry Joseph Samiri.

Annika Noelle and Lawrence Saint-Victor celebrate B&B 36!

Back together again! Dick Christie and Alley Mills, who have shared many a scene as Charlie and Pam.

Newest B&B cast member, Joshua Hoffman alongside Annika Noelle.

Always great to see Darin Brooks!

Hollis Chambers takes a pic with his B&B boss, Brad Bell.

Is Kimberlin Brown putting an evil 'Sheila' spell on the ice sculpture?

B&B icon John McCook with his lovely wife, Laurette.

Joshua Hoffman strikes a pose with his on-screen mom, Katherine Kelly Lang.

Darin Brooks takes a pic with his on-screen dad, Don Diamont.

Matthew Atkinson is all smiles for B&B's 36th anniversary.

"I knew you were trouble when you walked in" - the Taylor Swift lyric applies when B&B's Li, Mike and Sheila are all in a room.

On-screen Logan sisters, Katherine Kelly Lang and Jennifer Gareis.

Don Diamont, John McCook and B&B EP and head writer, Brad Bell take in the evening,

Jacqueline MacInnes Wood poses in an Forrester original Ice dress, while Casey K. looks on.

B&B Finn with mom and dad. Ted King, Tanner Novlan and Naomi Matsuda.

Cassandra Creech took part in the anniversary bash.

On-screen lovers, off-screen friends, Jennifer Gareis and John McCook.

Aaron Spears enjoys B&B's 36th.

Party goers smile for the camera.

Photos: Courtesy of The Bold and the Beautiful

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Y&R’s 50th Anniversary Party (Photos)

March 19, 2023

It was a night to remember and quite the spectacular event, when CBS, Sony Pictures Televisions, and The Young and the Restless, celebrated in style the iconic soap opera’s 50th anniversary.

Over the weekend on Friday, March 17th, cast, crew, colleagues, families, and the press gathered to salute the series at the The Vibiana, a beautiful venue in downtown Los Angeles that used to be a cathedral now turned event space.

Photo: CBS

After many of the stars in attendance walked the red carpet and conducted interviews with the press, the crowd gathered inside for a very special presentation featuring several speakers, and emceed by Peter Bergman (Jack Abbott).

During the speeches, none was more touching than when Lauralee Bell (Christine, Y&R) was joined by her brother Bradley P. Bell (executive producer and head writer of B&B) and in remarks, honored their late parents William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell, the creators of The Young and the Restless.

Photo: CBS

CBS Entertainment President, Amy Reisenbach, Sony’s Steve Kent, and Y&R’s legendary stars, Eric Braeden (Victor) and Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki) also spoke and shared their thoughts on this milestone and more.

Attending were nearly 60 current and former cast members to commemorate Y&R’s golden anniversary, including: Linden Ashby, Catherine Bach, Peter Barton, Jaime Lyn Bauer, Lauralee Bell, Peter Bergman, Eric Braeden, Tracey Bregman, Lily Brooks O’Briant, Kimberlin Brown, Sean Carrigan, Sharon Case, Tricia Cast, Judith Chapman, Tamara Clatterbuck, Angell Conwell, Michael Corbett, Barbara Crampton, Michael Damian, Sean Dominic, Melissa Claire Egan, Cait Fairbanks, Conner Floyd, Adrienne Frantz, Jacob Aaron Gaines, Jennifer Gareis, Rory Gibson, Michael Graziadei, Camryn Grimes, Mark Grossman, Tom Hallick, Elizabeth Hendrickson, Courtney Hope, James Hyde, Bryton James, Sean Kanan, Kelly Kruger, Ashley Jones, Christel Khalil, Katherine Kelly Lang, Christian Le Blanc, Roberta Leighton, Kate Linder, Loren Lott, Janice Lynde, Judah Mackey, Beth Maitland, John McCook, Phil Morris, John O’Hurley, Melissa Ordway, Robert Parucha, J. Eddie Peck, Scott Reeves, Veronica Redd, Victoria Rowell, Brytni Sarpy, Melody Thomas Scott, Trevor St. John, Zach Tinker, Jason Thompson, Heather Tom, Jordi Vilasuso, Susan Walters, Jess Walton, Patty Weaver, Lauren Woodland and more.

Photo: CBS

Check out our photo gallery below featuring many of the red carpet arrivals and some of the moments with the cast from inside the party, and be on the lookout for our extended coverage with our video interviews from the red carpet in the days ahead.

Now after checking out the photo gallery, who were you happy to see attending? Who dressed for success? Share your thoughts in the comment section.

Enduring fan favorite Jess Walton on the red carpet.

The icons: Eric Braden and Melody Thomas Scott.

Fan favorite Tricia Cast arriving at the bash.

Three-time Daytime Emmy winner, Peter Bergman, a key part to Y&R's success.

Inside the party, Lauralee Bell and Brad Bell pay tribute to their parents, Y&R creators, Bill & Lee Bell.

Y&R's original stars: Janice Lynde and Jaime Lyn Bauer with former co-star John McCook.

Victoria Rowell arrives on the red carpet.

Original Y&R supervillain, Sheila Carter! Kimberlin Brown alongside her daughter, Alexes.

Teriah in the house! Camryn Grimes with Cait Fairbanks.

Veronica Redd, who makes a return to Y&R for the 50th anniversary, arrives for the party.

Kate Linder has always been Y&R's greatest cheerleader.

Inside the party, Sharon Case with good friend and former Y&R co-star, Tamara Clatterbuck.

Scott Reeves (ex-Ryan) traveled from Nashville to be part of the festivities.

The stunning visual at the beautiful Vibiana with the cast of Y&R then and now in attendance.

A bit closer - the 50th anniversary party cast photo.

Lauralee and Brad Bell continue to honor the legacy that their parents created.

Real-life husband and wife, Adrienne Frantz (ex-Amber) and Scott Bailey.

The one and only Beth Maitland.

B&B's Katherine Kelly Lang on-hand to congratulate sister soap, Y&R.

Sister Act! Roberta Leighton joined her Y&R on-screen sibling, Melody Thomas Scott for a photo.

Judith Chapman has arrived!

Y&R's Connor Newman, Judah McKay, was the youngest cast member in attendance.

James Hyde, who has recently come to Y&R as Jeremy Stark, strikes a pose.

The Graz in blue! Michael Graziadei wowed the red carpet.

Barbara Crampton, returning as Leanna Love, attended the party.

Scott Barton (ex-Scott Grainger) hit the red carpet.

Y&R's Bryton James looking dapper.

Expectant mom, Melissa Claire Egan, poses for the paparazzi.

The former Megan Dennison of Genoa City, Ashley Jones.

Longtime Y&R star, the beautiful Christel Khalil.

Brytni Sarpy always ready to impress on the red carpet.

Lauralee Bell has the distinction of being part of the on-screen and off-screen legacy of Y&R.

Current Y&R Executive Producer and head writer, Josh Griffith.

Elizabeth Hendrickson strikes a pose.

Melissa Ordway, who loved Y&R growing up, wound up on the show as Abby Newman proving that dreams do come true.

Zach Tinker, currently starring on 'Fire Country" returned to honor his Y&R family.

Michael Damian, who has returned a few times during the 50th as Danny Romalotti, ready to enjoy the celebration.

Jordi Vilasuso (ex-Rey) and his wife Kaitlin arrive to salute the iconic soap.

Courtney Hope (Sally) hits the red carpet.

Jason Thompson, who as Billy Abbott is part of the iconic soap, ready to honor the series.

Mark Grossman arrives and also shakes up Genoa City as Adam Newman.

Susan Walters, who began on the show in the early 2000's is now back as Diane Jenkins for a second major run.

Linden Ashby (ex-Cameron) who is married to Susan Walters, hit the red carpet as well.

Rory Gibson ready to party with his Y&R pals.

Eric Braeden alongside his former on-screen daughter, Heather Tom (ex-Victoria).

Y&R duo, Christian LeBlanc and Tracey Bregman make Michael and Lauren one of the best couples ever in soaps.

Patty Weaver is back as Gina Roma just in time for Y&R 50.

Enduring heroine and fan favorite, Sharon Case.

Sean Kanan, has played Deacon Sharpe on Y&R as well as on B&B.

J. Eddie Peck (ex-Cole) celebrates with his former co-stars.

One of the newest stars of Y&R is the talented, Trevor St. John (Tucker).

Cait, Sharon, Tamara and Camryn taking a selfie for posterity.

Eric Braeden and his on-screen partner, Melody Thomas Scott share a moment.

Photos: CBS

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General Hospital 60th Anniversary Cast Photo Revealed

February 14, 2023

Valentine’s Day marked the highly-anticipated unveiling of General Hospital 60th anniversary cast photo. While the photo is sprawling, it included all the current cast members and the returning Jane Elliot (Tracy Quartermaine) dressed to the nines.

GH turns 60 on April 1st and to kick-off the celebration, the long-running daytime drama series dropped its milestone cast photo featuring: Genie Francis, Maurice Benard, Finola Hughes, Kristina Wagner, Nancy Lee Grahn, Rebecca Herbst, Kelly Monaco, Laura Wright, Kirsten Storms, Dominic Zamprogna, Maura West, Chad Duell, Roger Howarth, Donnell Turner, Michael Easton, Eden McCoy, Cynthia Watros, Josh Swickard, Katelyn MacMullen, Sofia Mattsson, Amanda Setton, Brook Kerr, Nicholas Chavez, Avery Kristen Pohl, Cameron Mathison, Charles Shaughnessy, Tajh Bellow, Tanisha Harper, Tabyana Ali, Robert Gossett, Josh Kelly, Gregory Harrison and Evan Hofer.

Photo: ABC

In addition, you can check out some behind the scenes moment from the photo shoot in a video package below.

As previously reported plans for the series milestone include a special episodes to air on Wednesday, March 29, honoring the late Sonya Eddy, who played Epiphany Johnson on the series starting in 2006.

Then, the Nurses Ball returns starting the week of April 3rd. This marks the first time the Nurses’ Ball has aired since 2020. The festivities will then continue as icons of Port Charles unite to stop a legendary threat from the past.

So, what do you think of GH’s 60th cast photo? Share your thoughts in the comment section.