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The Young and the Restless Celebrates 52nd Anniversary; In its 1973 Premiere it Was Listed as, “The New Morality Will Be A Frequent Issue in This Serial About Upper-Middle Class Adults”

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Today, March 26th marks the 52nd anniversary of CBS daytime’s The Young and the Restless. The series premiered on this date back in 1973 and was the brainchild of William J. Bell and his wife, Lee Phillip Bell who were co-creators of the show, with Bill Bell being its head writer.

When it premiered, TV Guide listed in their description for the newest daytime drama to hit the airwaves; “The new morality will be a frequent issue in this serial about upper-middle Class adults – and the impact they made on their lives by the appearance of a mysterious stranger. Robert Clary guest stars. Written by William J. Bell (Days of our Lives).

The cast included: Robert Colbert (Stuart Brooks), Dorothy Green (Jennifer Brooks), Janice Lynde (Leslie Brooks), Jaime Lyn Bauer (Lorie Brooks), Trish Stewart (Chris Brooks), Pam Peters (Peggy Brooks), Juliana McCarthy (Liz Foster), William Grey Espy (Snapper Foster)
James Houghton (Greg Foster), Brenda Dickson (Jill Foster), Tom Hallick (Brad Eliot), Lee Crawford) Sally McGuire, and Robert Clary (Pierre Roulland). It should be noted that Donnelly Rhodes (Phillip Chancellor), Jennifer Leak (Gwen Sherman) joined the show in 1974, and Jaime Lyn Bauer later in 1973.

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When Y&R premiered it was a half-hour soap, and eventually was expanded to one hour in 1980, which saw major families phased out and the Abbotts, Williams and the Newman families eventually brought in to bolster and change the landscape of the show.

Throughout its run, Y&R has won over 165 Daytime Emmy Awards, In the newest Nielsen ratings for the week of March 10-14 2025, the soap holds steady as the number #1 daytime drama, Current ratings show Y&R up slightly in key demo ratings 18-49 and 25-54 vs 2024 at this time. Check out the ratings data at SON here.

The Young and the Restless current cast is led by the iconic Eric Braeden (Victor Newman), Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki Newman), Peter Bergman (Jack Abbott), Sharon Case (Sharon Collins), Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers), Joshua Morrow (Nick Newman), Beth Maitland (Traci Abbott), Mark Grossman (Adam Newman), Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea Lawson), Bryton James (Devon Hamilton), Christel Khalil (Lily Winters), Tracey Bregman (Lauren Fenmore), Christian LeBlanc (Michael Baldwin)and more.

Taking to their account on X, Y&R offered this message to its fans, “Happy 52nd Anniversary #YR! Thank you fans – appreciate you! Keep watching.”

Check out the evolution of Y&R’s opening credit sequences for 50 of its 52 years below.

Let us know, did you watch The Young and the Restless from its beginning? If not, when did you first start checking out the stories and the characters of Genoa City? Does the soap remain one of your all-time favorites? Share your thoughts in the comment section.

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Happy 52 years to The Young and the Restless. What an accomplishment.

But how the writing was top notch back in the years Bill Bell was captain of the ship. His stories were all intriguing and while they moved at a snail’s pace, the payoff always packed a punch you were never going to forget. As much as I still love watching Y&R, the show is a very different flavor now.

It isnt the same but it does have some moments. I still miss Katherine and her nails pulling back the curtains in her living room. LOL

As much as I’ve enjoyed certain Newman family stories of the years, I think when Victor became invincible and always won, the show went downhill from there.
Much like the Sonny/Carly/Jason show ruined GH for me….

Does anyone know who everyone in 1973 pic is? I recognize some but not all.

The only 2 characters I don’t recognize are the man and woman on the floor to the right of Peggy Brooks. I recognize the man from another soap I used to watch (Search for Tomorrow or General Hospital perhaps?) The woman to his right I can’t place at all. All the rest of the cast, I can name the characters and most of their portrayers.

I think the man by Peggy may have been her boyfriend, character’s name Steve? Dark haired woman may have been Gwen, a hooker who fell in love with Greg Foster and later became a num. Actress named Jennifer Leak.

The guy is Lori Brooks’ love interest, who turned out to be her half-brother (from Jennifer Brookes’ affair, but his name escapes me.) The girl is Sally– who becomes pregnant by Snapper (thus complicating his romance with Chris Brookes.)

Ahh– those were the days!

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Lucas Adams and Tamara Braun Written Out of The Young and the Restless

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It looks like the current run of Lucas Adams (Noah) and Tamara Braun (Sienna) on The Young and the Restless is coming to an end, after the Monday, August 3 edition of the CBS daytime drama revealed that Noah and Sienna are leaving Genoa City and heading back to Los Angeles.

In the storyline, Noah informed his mother, Sharon (Sharon Case) and half-sister Mariah (Camryn Grimes) that he and Sienna made the decision to move back to the West Coast to put distance between themselves and Matt Clark (Roger Howarth). Although Noah did not say it was a permanent move, he did assure his mom that once Matt is hopefully gone from Genoa City they could return.

However, as previewed already on the video teaser for this week’s episodes of Y&R (see below), it appears Noah left Genoa City’s The Shadow Room to be run by a returning Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian). So with that, coupled with today’s episode, it would appear the move could wind up being more permanent.

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COMINGS AND GOINGS

Adams made his Y&R debut on November 4, 2025 as the successor to Rory Gibson who last played Noah on-screen in April of 2023. Earlier in 2025, Gibson took over the role of Michael Corinthos on Genera Hospital replacing Chad Duell, who stepped away from the part after 15 years.

Braun who played Adam’s mother on Days of Our Lives when she was Ava Vitali and he was Tripp Dalton, first appeared on Y&R back on October 14, 2025, where we soon learned she had become Noah’s lover as the new character, Sienna Bacall.  It should be noted, Adams was on contract with the number #1 soap, while Braun has been on recurring status.

With Josh Griffith now exited as head writer of The Young and the Restless, and the newly announced co-head writing team of Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Connor having taken his place and starting their new tenure this week, it will be interesting to see how the duo resets the show, and if a Noah and Sienna return is in the cards for the future or not.

So, what do you think about the seeming departures of Lucas Adams and Tamara Braun from The Young and the Restless? Weigh-in via the comment section. But first, check out our recent live chat with Tamara and Lucas on the Michael Fairman Channel.

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Rosie O’Donnell Says She Will Return to ‘The View’ During its Season 30

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Rosie O’Donnell revealed that she plans to head back to a seat at the table of ABC’s morning talk show The View.

The announcement came during Monday’s episode of The Tangle Podcast where she shared she will participate in “in whatever way they want” her or “just as a guest” for its upcoming 30th season.

The View’s season 30 will kick-off this fall in September. O’Donnell explained, “They’re bringing back all the hosts, I think. And, you know, I’m pretty proud of that show, what it’s become and how it really speaks to the people and to politics.”

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ROSIE ON HER PREVIOUS GO-ROUNDS ON THE VIEW

As fans of The View know, O’Donnell famously had two different one-year stints on the talk show in 2007 and again in 2014- 2015. She often feuded with then co-host Elizabeth Hasselbeck.

However, during her discussion with host, Kyle Ridley on The Tangle Podcast, O’Donnell also noted she often had tense moments with longtime moderator and anchor, Whoopi Goldberg.

O’Donnell also expressed, “Many, many people got the short end of the stick there. It was, you know, it was a factory where people were being churned in and out and their tenuous security, nobody got to be calm. It also was a show at the time that was run by a man. A show created by a woman, for women, about women, and the man was deciding what we should talk about. And that didn’t sit right with me, you know.”

Back in 2023, Brooke Shields had asked Rosie on her podcast, Now What? with Brooke Shields, about how she felt on her two stints at The View and all the controversy that surrounded it. Rosie at that time, stated, “I know this, it’s not the best use of my talent to get in a show where I have to argue and defend basic principles of humanity and kindness. It was not something I’d ever do again.”

You can check out the clip with Rosie and Kyle Ridley discussing her return to The View in some form for its upcoming 30th season below.

Then weigh-in: Would you be excited to see Rosie, even for a one-day or a week guest stint on the upcoming celebratory season of The View, or not so much? Let us know via the comment section.

 

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‘General Hospital’ Fan Club Weekend 2026 (Photos)

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General Hospital Fan Club Weekend brought out many of your favorites to the four day event; with the main cast gathering on Saturday, August 1. Fans near and far attended the weekend held this year at the Burbank Marriott Hotel. Whether it be the main cast event or the smaller more intimate events featuring two or three cast members a great time was had by all.

Some of the cast participating in the main cast event included: Cyrus Hobbi (Yuri), Gary James Fuller (James), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Viron Weaver (Wiley), Paige Herschell (Jacinda), Chris McKenna (Brennan), Josh Kelly (Cody), Kayden Brenna Tokarsi (Scout), Cassandra James (Terry), Laura Wright (Carly), Dominic Zamprogna (Dante), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane), Rick Hearst (Ric), Adrian Anchondo (ex-Marco), and Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle).

In addition to, Van Hansis (Lucas), Cameron Mathison (Drew), Ryan Paevey (ex-Cassius), Easton Rocket Sweda (Leo), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Kristen Vaganos (Molly), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis), Kate Mansi (ex-Kristina), Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth), Cynthia Watros (Nina), Kristina Wagner (Felicia) and more.

Take a look at some of the snaps from the main event arrivals below:

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GH’s Rick Hearst with on-screen daughter, Kristen Vaganos, plus Nancy Lee Grahn, and Kate Mansi.

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GH’s Maurice Benard on-hand to meet the fans.

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Jack Brennan in the house … Chris McKenna.

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Adrian Anchondo, Van Hansis and Anchondo’s boyfriend, Days of Our Lives, Colton Little.

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GH’s Josh Kelly and his gal, the former Nelle Benson of Port Charles, Chloe Lanier.

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Who is James’ father? Not Cassius or Spinelli, actually. Actors Gary James Fuller, Ryan Paevey and Bradford Anderson!

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One of General Hospital’s newest cast members, Kayden Brenna Tokarski attends her first GHFCW event.

Check out some more arrival images featuring: Laura Wright (Carly), Cassandra James (Terry), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) and more in the gallery below.

Michael Fairman TV will be adding more images to this post in the day ahead.

So, were you glad to see so many of your GH favorites attending this year’s General Hospital Fan Club Weekend? Let us know via the comment section.

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