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The Young and the Restless Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Season with New Logo, Returning Fan Favorites, and a Crossover with B&B
2023 is going to be a big year for the soaps with some huge milestone celebrations on the horizon, one of which is for Y&R’s 50th anniversary.
The iconic CBS soap opera turns the big 5-0 on March 26, 2023, but until then, the network and the daytime drama series have plenty in store for viewers for its special landmark season.
The 50th season of Y&R begins on Friday, September 30th and with it will come a new commemorate logo to honor the milestone.
In addition, the season will be building off classic storylines with return appearances of fan favorites, and more intrigue and family drama for the iconic characters of Genoa City.
And what has many very curious, is a the announcement of a a special crossover episode with its sister soap, The Bold and the Beautiful to air on Monday, September 26th.
Many are hoping this means that Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown) will somehow return to Genoa City … or that perhaps, Lauren Fenmore Baldwin (Tracey E. Bregman) might wind up in Los Angeles and see Sheila in the flesh!
The rest of the CBS daytime line-up including: The Bold and the Beautiful, Let’s Make a Deal and The Price is Right has their season premieres this month as well which include: Drew Carey’s 15th season as host of TPIR, and B&B about to celebrate its 9,000 episode milestone in the spring of 2023.
So, looking forward to what’s in store on Y&R as it turns 50? What do you think the crossover episode between B&B and the top-rated soap will feature in story? Which Y&R fan favorites do you hope return for the 5oth anniversary celebration? Share your thoughts below.
It’d be even more fun with ATWT and GL still in the mix. Just saying!
Can we get off the 13 years ago Train ??.?
Make no mistake: if anyone still wanted to watch, and were watching, those soaps, they’d still be on the air.
Make no mistake: if they were being written in a compelling way and were well-produced, people would still have been watching them, and they’d have never gone off the air in the first place.
I just miss the full afternoon of daytime drama. I am thrilled to see the Y&R anniversary. It’s very special. Just wish the genre got some respect as it once did.
CBS get rid of Josh Griffth! He’s awful and bring back Gina T she is missed badly
No she’s not 😛
Now if they would only update their horribly stale and outdated opening graphics. I swear, some of those actors don’t even look like that anymore.
Can’t wait. Make it memorable Josh! Don’t screw up
Sorry but unless it’s a new HW incharge you ‘re about to be very disappointed
I totally agree Damien…BTW, I hope you been well.
Yes
Thanks Kevin!
Yourself?!
Hi Damien, I continue to hang in there, THANKS…BTW, it’s good to hear from you…
Ik I’m having the same thought. I’m trying to hold out hope that JG will actually do something good with this show for the 50tg season but his last attempt on trying to bringing something intriguing to the show hasn’t work and has always fallen flat so I don’t know. I have a huge letter ready to send to cbs requesting them to find a new head writer listing my reasons but I’ll wait a while and see how the show goes if it’s still flat and boring in sending my letter.
I’d love to know who the returning fan favorites are. Sometimes TPTB’s idea of a “fan favorite” is . . . rather different from the actual fans’ idea.
It will probably be someone like Daniel when I’d actually like it to be Cane!!!
Ashleigh
I couldn’t stand Cane with Lily, especially right after Daniel.Let him stay down under.
For a commemorative logo, the design is uninspired and aesthetically unbalanced. Would be much more successful losing the “50” and rendering the more iconic “Y&R” in gold. Two problems solved.
I whole heartedly agree. One would think they would make the logo extra special considering it is half a century. There’s nothing special about simply adding a 5 and a 0 to the existing logo. *Sigh*
Thanks for the validation.
I totally agree it’s such lazy work. Actually show that you Care about the show it’s bad enough JG storylines speak to the kind of bad writer that he is the least he can do is put some more effort in the logo.
Add my name to the “I agree” with your assessment!
I totally agree. Then putting the number 50 beside the Y&R symbol was just lazy work 2nd grader can spice that logo up better like come on. What they should have done was either make the change the red writing to Gold, or change the background colour from white to Gold, and leave the Red Y&R symbol up to stand out better. And if they wanted to write the number 50 somewhere they can.
The amount of effort they put into the ‘new’ logo shows what the network thinks of the show.
Ikr. Adding 50 beside the logo really!! That’s like the first easiest choice anyone that wouldn’t want to go the extra mile would think of doing like come. These producers and writers don’t act like they care about the show all that much. Not the way William j bell and Kay Alden did.
The show will never be what it once was.because Bill Bell was the best.
How about a new head writer!
Exactly
The only thing real y n r viewers want to celebrate is a new head writer! If you can even call the current situation a ‘ head’ writer! I wouldn’t put Josh Griffith in charge of writing the contents of a toilet paper package. Funny enough the crap he writes is like he scripted it on a toilet seat. It’s so unwatchable not only should he be fired but whoever’s responsible for keeping him employed.
I can’t believe further since y n r clearly is not caring about the view ers complaints that none of the actors have thrown shade or called him out! I mean is Sharon Case or Michelle Stafford really enjoying the sad material they ve been given these past few years! ?
The CBS machine functions on all eight cylinders and as long as Y&R stays on top and makes them money, they dont care about the stories that are being told. Its either rinse and repeat with the same five couples or they bloat the cast with characters we dont care about. GH gets heat because of their reputation for reviving dead characters but at least it brings fan favorites back on the show and their reveals are filled with drama! ONE thing I will say positive about Y&R is the girl who plays Ali is doing a great job and she brings some youth and life into the Abbott household. I love how Jack beams every time he talks with her and Ali and Tracy’s relationship is fantastic!
I like Ali too but I find her character is to well adjusted along with faith, Moses, Noah, Tessa and Mariah they all need to be stirring the pot a little more. Everyone is too happy and go lucky with there life and marriages there needs to be more mess, foam, soapiness.
Well to tell you the truth Josh Griffith writing is toilet paper material. Lol
I was wondering the same thing because Sharon has no storyline now all she does is talk to customers at her coffee shop. Phyliss and Diane are suppose to be rivals but I don’t see any rival activity really happening like the olden days, it’s like JG is scared of drama he runs away from it. He teases fans to make them get all worked up and then there’s nothing. Like WTH.
I’m down for a new head writer any day for this show. I have a three paragraph letter which I will be sending to CBS and sonny pretty soon requesting just that. Maybe if more fans did the same maybe we could get results. It’s been done in the past.
The crossover better be Sheila x Lauren or people are gonna be pissed !
The show has been pretty good again when Diane returned but it all fell apart when they stupidly tossed Ashland in the bin. And the sanctimunious Newmans are getting really hard to watch, JG should find new writers pets.
No he needs to leave. ASAP
This logo is nothing special. And I guess I’m in a minority when I say I have no desire to see Sheila Carter for any reason. She’s not a “fun” villain to me…she’s pure evil with no redeeming qualities. Now, some characters I would like to see make appearances could include Cane Ashby, Avery Clark, Daniel Romalotti, Fen Baldwin, Patty Williams (and Paul for that matter), Christine, that sexy teacher Colleen liked (Adrian Korbell), Amber…
Soaphound, I have never enjoyed Sheila Carter. Like you say she’s not a “ fun “villain.” I don’t get the collective fan fascination with her. She’s one-note, redundant and monotonous. There are fascinating and complex villains out there. For me, Sheila ain’t it.
For the LOVE…. Y&R neds to put classic episodes on SOME streaming format, youtube… SOMETHING. B&B has it’s first several years on youtube, and Y&R has nothing. Nada.
OMG, enough of Sheila Carter, already. Don’t we get enough of her crap in L.A.? We have enough mayhem in G.C with Phyllis, Nicki and Diane.
My points exactly, Violet. Whenever I hear rumors of Sheila returning, I respond the same way I do to those telephone charities: “No thanks. I gave already. “
Oh, Lord!! Not Sheila again—woe be me to endure the pain—Basta!! It’s the never-ending- story of both she(ila) and not-so-maiden in distress any more, Lauren…..As the stomach churns.
Another “no way no how?”. Nick and Sally as one. WOW—they’re sure keeping it in the family. Interchangeably yucky.
Glad you’re in the same camp, Celia. Every time Sally and Nick start cooing at each other, I just find myself involuntarily groaning, “Oh hell, no!” And when is dear Sharon gonna be free of those aprons and coffee pots? When she starts doling out homilies, her face gets this beatific grin like she’s just seen the Virgin Mary. And Bernadette she ain’t.
Soaphound
I can not believe what you said about Sharon. The other day, who was she with? Nick or Sally and she got this look on her face and here I am talking to the TV, asking her what the hell her problem was. Was she seeing visions or whatever, she really was acting like she was in la la land. You sure are right, she needs a life, especially now that she and Adam aren’t so close anymore. I always thought she’d be back with Nick eventually, but now that Sally is in the wings, that idea is no longer a good one. I figure the new guy coming to town will be an interest unless he’s her ex that went into witness protection.
My wish is that TPTB give ,”The Young and the Restless”, it’s proper due as an iconic, game-changing, daytime drama.
Again, Y&R is no longer Y&R, I quit watching a long time ago…TPTB don’t care…very very sad…
Kevin C
Not to be rude but if you no longer watch, why are you in this discussion and what do you even care what’s going on?
Hello Violet Lemm, not to be rude but YES it sounds like you are being rude…that is why I rarely make comments…One can hope that TPTB will care one day and make changes where Y&R will be watchable again…THAT is WHY I CARE…ENJOY your week…
I’ve been where you are, Kevin. There are times (like the past six months) when I swear I’m quitting the show. Then they’ll throw us a bone by giving Traci or Kevin a scene and I get suckered back in. If we didn’t love the show, we’d ignore it. We want it to be better and we can offer suggestions here, like more equitable use of characters and less repetitive stories (Adam burned by Victor AGAIN). I think we might be coming out of this trough soon, I can feel it. Just wish Diane were gone! So…don’t give up completely yet.
THANKS so much Soaphound…I tune it from time to time to see if it’s watchable and just hoping…I also wish they would return back to the classic background music…I really miss Sally Sussman for she is such a kind person and really cared about Y&R and cared about the viewers and their concerns.
I think all the fans who aren’t enjoying JG writing should all send letter into either cbs, Sony or bell dramatic serial company to complain and ask for a new head writer. Apparently it has been done in the past with other writers on the show so maybe it can still be done again if more people do it.
Just wondering if y and r is changing the opening? It’s been tge same for the last 5 or 6 years?
They shot a new opening last month; it’ll probably debut by the end of 2022/beginning of 2023.
Talking about anniversaries my comment is a little off topic. But in a way not because of how we value our own soap dynasties. I was glued to CNN from early morning, afternoon to night yesterday to see the passing of Queen Elizabeth. Whether she was our Queen didn’t matter to me…there was still something about her 70 yr reign and personality that touched me deeply, was moving and impressive. And showed even her she had family issues over the years. May she RIP. And if all goes well, from a comment she made, she thinks will see her family again…somewhere.
I have been watching the Young and the Restless since I was 12 years old and I would love to see return is Michael Daimien aka Danny Romalotti and Patty Weaver aka Gina Roma and do one of the iconic concerts that were performed. One last thing, I would like to see the Colonade Room come back. I lot of great Genoa City events were held there.
I want to see to a brand new intro of the cbs the young and the restless for the 50th with all of the cast members and recurring cast members happy anniversary young and the restless
How about Gina Tongoni back as Phyllis’ sister Avery Bailey Clark. She and Nick were once hot until she left him at the altar. That would blow Phyllis’ skirt up a bit. She will need a new nemesis post-Diane Jenkins.
Is the opening to y and r going to be the same or will they soon change their logo?
They shot it when they did the 50th anniversary shoot.
Y&R should have a new opening to celebrate 50 years.
They shot it when they did the 50th anniversary shoot.
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.
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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Vincent Pastore of ‘Sopranos’ Fame and ‘General Hospital’s’ Maximus Giambetti Dies at 80
Vincent Pastore, best known for his memorable role as Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s The Sopranos has passed away.
The veteran actor was found dead on August 1st in his home in the Bronx, New York. Pastore was 80-years-old. The cause of death is yet to be determined.
As well as his role on The Sopranos, many soap fans will recall he played multiple smaller roles on the beloved One Life to Live from 1995 and 2004. However, in 2008, he landed the short-term role as Maximus Giambetti on General Hospital.
PASTORE WANTED TO BE ON GENERAL HOSPITAL
Maximus was the mobster father of Sonny Corinthos’ (Maurice Benard) bodyguards: Max (Derk Cheetwood) and Milo (Drew Cheetwood)
According to Soap Opera Digest, Pastore told Soaps In Depth back in 2009, after appearing in a SOAPnet promotional campaign as a celebrity fan of General Hospital: “‘I’d love to be on the show. So they called up GH’s casting director (Mark Teschner) and Bobby (Robert Guza Jr. ex-head writer, GH) and they wrote me in!”
Pastore was a huge General Hospital fan from way back, who at one point told producers that he would watch the ABC soap opera while working in bars and nightclubs in the 70s and 80s.
Throughout his decades long career, Pastore appeared in films including: Goodfellas, Carlito’s Way and Men of Respect, The Jerky Boys: The Movie and the 1996 HBO TV movie Gotti.
In TV, besides The Sopranos, Pastore’s credits included: Law & Order, The Practice, Son of the Beach, Queens Supreme, Hawaii Five-0, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, plus the miniseries The Last Don II. Most recently, Vincent was a series regular on Gravesend and guest starred on Yellowjackets.
Pastore is survived by his daughter, Renee, son-in-law and granddaughter.
Share your remembrances and condolences for Vincent Pastore on his memorable role on ‘The Sopranos’ and his time on ‘General Hospital’ via the comment section below.
Donna Mills, who at 85-years-old is still turning heads, booking film and TV roles and co-hosting the We’re Knot Done Yet podcast with her Knots Landing pals, Michele Lee (ex-Karen) and Joan Van Ark (ex-Valene), is now joining the world of Only Fans.
The news came Mills herself in a statement, where she shared to Variety, “I’ve always appreciated the incredible support and encouragement I’ve received from my fans over the years. Social media has been a wonderful way to stay connected, but I’m excited to join OnlyFans because it offers the opportunity for a more personal and direct connection.”
While OnlyFans is primarily known for its steamy content, Mills is taking a different approach, explaining that she will be “sharing moments from my daily life, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and engaging with fans in a more meaningful way. It’s simply another platform to spend quality time with the people who’ve supported me throughout my career while staying true to who I am.”
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WHY DID DONNA MILLS JOIN OTHER CELEBRITIES ON ONLYFANS?
Andy Bachman, CEO Creators INC who presides over OnlyFans also shared in a statement, “This is not about changing who she is. It is about giving her longtime fans more access to the personality, style and behind-the-scenes moments they already love. Donna has always been fearless and ahead of her time. She told me, ‘YOLO — let’s do it,’ and that perfectly captures her attitude. She is approaching OnlyFans on her own terms and creating a space that feels authentic, personal and completely true to her.”
Mill’s move to OnlyFans comes on the heels of others in Hollywood who are pivoting to the platform not only for its revenur, but to control their own narrative of what they want put out into the world about themselves. One example is Shannon Elizabeth of American Pie and Scary Movie fame, who told Variety that since April she has earned more than $1.2 million in seven days via her OnlyFans account.
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FROM THE CUL DE SAC AT SEAVIEW CIRCLE TO PORT CHARLES
While Donna Mills is best- known for her role as Abby Cunningham Ewing on Knots Landing from 1980-1989, 1993, she also won a Daytime Emmy for her role of Madeline Reeves on General Hospital. Mills played the evil mother to Nina Reeves (then Michelle Stafford) and sister to Liesl Obrecht (Kathleen Gati) from 2014-2015 and again in 2018.
The veteran actress also had a leading role in the soap opera, Love is a Many Splendored Thing, where she and GH’s late, great sister, Leslie Charleson (ex-Monica Quartermaine, GH) played sisters Laura and Iris Donnelly from 1967-1970. Mills began her soap career on The Secret Storm back in 1966.
So, what do you think of Donna Mills joining OnlyFans? Do you think the once exclusive provocative content platform, which is going more Hollywood, will ultimately be where big named celebrity post their own content? Share your thoughts via the comment section below, and in case you missed it, you can check out the Michael Fairman Channel’s most recent chat with Donna Mills from earlier this year and our livestream with Donna, Michele and Joan from 2025 below.
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