Even though she has left California and relocated to Oregon, Jess Walton and Jill will still remain a vital part of THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS! The actress announced on her Facebook page that she will be continuing on with the soap. "I am indeed renewing my contract at Y and R," she posts. "The show has been very accommodating to me during this move to Oregon and I love them for it!"
Associated Television International (ATI), the production company which has put on the Daytime Emmy Awards broadcast since 2009, will not be helming the show this year. In a statement released on Twitter, president Jim Romanovich announced that the company has opted to step away from producing daytime's biggest night.
"Regretfully, we have today officially passed on doing The Daytime Emmys for television this year. As fans of the soaps in particular, as well as being daytime producers ourselves, we have immensely enjoyed being a part of your celebration these past three years. In 2009, there was not going to be a Daytime Emmys for television, as you know. It was over. we felt it was important for it to continue on television for as long as possible to give actors, producers, writers and so forth the night of recognition they so deserve. It wasn't always easy. In fact, it was quite challenging on many levels. Although it was never a money making project for us, it was prestigious, first and foremost, plus we wanted to do something important for the daytime community. I would like to think in some small way we have contributed in the interest of the daytime soap formula being created beyond television as we're now seeing through various online ventures, such as what Prospect Park had tried to do, and series currently thriving on the web."
For the full statement, including what the production company had planned to do with this year's ceremony, click here. Keep checking back as this story develops.
UPDATE: Bruce Rosenblum, Chairman of The National Academy Of Television Arts And Sciences posted a statement responding to the current situation on the Academy's Web site that should give fans some hope. "The Daytime Emmy Awards is a powerful brand," he writes. "We at the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences are continuing to explore all broadcast possibilities including network, cable and digital media in order to produce a prestigious show that will satisfy the daytime community, fans and the worldwide viewing audiences."
Eric Braeden (Victor, THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS) will reunite with his co-stars from the 1971 sci-fi adventure Escape From The Planet Of The Apes this weekend! On Saturday, February 18, there will be a Planet Of The Apes marathon at The Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, with that movie screening at 5 p.m., and Beneath The Apes showing at 7:30 p.m. In between the two films, cast members from the series -- including Braeden -- will take part in a panel discussion set to take place at 7 p.m. General admission is $11 and parking is not included.
There has been a lot of buzz about the demise of soap operas, but a new documentary just might bring the sad reality into the same world as Brad Pitt, Steven Spielberg and other big time Hollywood names! Called Soap Life, the docu-film is about the changes taking place in the world of daytime television, and with over 70 interviews featuring fans, stars, producers, directors, writers, bloggers and fan club leaders, it could show the world what's really happening in daytime.
"The wife of our executive producer, John Grossman, who owns the production company NYPS, is a big fan of GENERAL HOSPITAL, and her whole thing was, 'You have the ability, so let's do something to save the soaps,'" explains producer Matthew D'Amato of how it all began. "We started doing research, and we sat down with a few actors, producers and directors, and said, 'Is this is a good idea? Could this work? Should we pursue it?' And we looked it up online and didn't see anything like this, so we thought it would be important to get started."
And the main goal of the film, D'Amato explains, is to generate enough buzz about the possible end of soaps to possibly prevent it from happening. "Hopefully this will get enough attention to help the genre, because we don't want to see it fade away," he says, adding that it's tentatively scheduled for a June 2012 release date at film festivals and possibly on networks such as Showtime. "We do want to see it at festivals, and we do want to see it on networks [so] people who aren't soap fans can watch the film and kind of relate to it, hear the stories and maybe want to pick them up or maybe do something about the genre. We have contacts we can send it to in order to get it out there, so hopefully it will get bigger and bigger!"
For more information on the project, visit www.facebook.com/soaplifedoc. To see a video about the project, visit www.youtube.com/user/SoapLifeDoc.
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THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL: Who should be in charge of Forrester: Ridge, Thorne or Rick?
THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS: Do you think Adam can really change for the better?
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In early January, THE TALK hostess Sheryl Underwood received the surprise of a lifetime when one of her favorite soap stars, THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS' Christian Jules LeBlanc (Michael), surprised her with the news that she'd be making a cameo appearance on her beloved soap. Tune in tomorrow, Friday, February 10, to see Underwood's guest appearance as a justice of the peace who performs a rather surprising wedding!
"I was shocked! They can keep a secret!" Underwood tells Soaps In Depth of her surprise visit by LeBlanc. "I couldn't hold water if I were a bucket! Christian walked on stage and I said, 'Why is he sitting next to me?' When he said you have a part on the show, I thought, 'How fast can I get into an acting class?' It was a pleasant surprise!"
To find out what some of Underwood's favorite Y&R storylines were, be sure to check out our "Look Who's Watching" interview with the comedienne in an upcoming issue of CBS Soaps In Depth!
On Tuesday, February 14, CBS Daytime will be celebrating Valentine's Day with some special programming! THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS star Daniel Goddard (Cane) will drop by THE PRICE IS RIGHT to help host Drew Carrey make Valentine's Day extra special with some romantic prizes, including a home theater system and romantic trips to New York City, Venice and Paris.
On that day's episode of Y&R, Cane and Lily fans get the reunion they've been waiting for when the couple tie the knot again in a romantic ceremony in France! But will an uninvited guest put a damper on the joyous occasion? And on THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL, Valentine's Day is anything but a happy day for Steffy! She and Hope get into a drag-out fight -- that invloves a rather messy chocolate fountain! -- and then Liam serves her with divorce papers so he can marry her nemesis!
Want to spend an unforgettable weekend with one of daytime's hottest couples? THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS' Daniel Goddard (Cane) and Christel Khalil (Lily) will be hosting a "Wild Card Weekend" fan event in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 31, and Sunday, April 1. The event will benefit The Shade Tree, a Nevada shelter that provides a safe haven for homeless and abused women, and children in crisis... and even their pets!
Attendees will get to interact with Goddard and Khalil all weekend long, and even bid on a dinner with them! There will be photo opportunities, autograph and Q&A sessions, a champagne brunch and much more! The events will all take place at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino. For event schedules and tickets, visit wildcardvegas.eventbrite.com.
Sean Kanan just made his last appearance as THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS' Deacon a few days ago, and he's already got a new gig! Tonight, the actor will be taping a guest-starring role on TV Land's hit sitcom HAPPILY DIVORCED, starring Fran Drescher.
A TV Land rep tells Soaps In Depth that Kanan will appear in an upcoming episode when Season 2 kicks off in March as Keith, a leather jacket-wearing, motorcycle shop owner. "I play a gay guy in a gay bar and Peter -- who is Fran's ex-husband -- has a crush on me," Kanan reveals. Hilarity is sure to ensue when Glen plays Peter's wingman and tries to make a love connection for his daughter's gay ex-husband.
HAPPILY DIVORCED isn't the first time that Kanan has worked with Drescher: He appeared in a 1996 episode of THE NANNY, along with Brian Bloom (Dusty, AS THE WORLD TURNS). "It's very cool working with Fran again," he tells In Depth. "I think she's one of the funniest women on television. She's really a terrific person. We saw each other a few months ago and she was nice enough to say to me, 'If you get called in to audition, let me know.' I did and she helped make [my being cast] happen."
At press time, an air date for Kanan's episode had not been determined, but we'll keep you posted!
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THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL: Are Donna and Nick a good match?
THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS: Can Nick and Phyllis make it last this time?
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THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS star Genie Francis (Genevieve) is hosting a fan event in Canada! The big day is Saturday, March 17, at the Fairmont Hotel in Winnipeg. Tickets are $105 and includes admission, breakfast and an autograph. Photographs of Francis will be available for sale. Doors open at 11 a.m., and tickets can be purchased at www.geniefrancisassociation.webs.com, or by contacting Jessie at GenieFans@hotmail.ca.
The NAACP announced the nominees today for the 43RD NAACP Image Awards, celebrating the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of film, television, music and literature and honors individuals or groups who promote social justice through creative endeavors. The nominees in the daytime categories are:
Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Aaron D. Spears (Justin, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL)
Bryton James (Devon, THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS)
Emerson Brooks (Erica's captor, Ben on ALL MY CHILDREN)
James Reynolds (Abe, DAYS OF OUR LIVES)
Texas Battle (Marcus, B&B)
Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Christel Khalil (Lily, Y&R)
Julia Pace Mitchell (Sofia, Y&R)
Tatyana Ali (Roxanne, Y&R)
Tonya Lee Williams (Olivia, Y&R)
Yvette Freeman (Dr. Lewis, B&B)
Winners will be announced during a live telecast on NBC on Friday, February 17, at 8 p.m.
THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS hunk Michael Graziadei (Daniel) guest stars as bad boy Callum in this week's episode of THE SECRET CIRCLE, and Soaps In Depth has a sneak peek!
In the episode titled "Witness," Jake returns to Chance Harbor to warn Cassie that unless they find out how her father was killed in the boat fire 16 years ago, she'll face the same death. He suggests an extremely dangerous method to finally uncover what happened on that fateful day, but Adam and Diana suspect that Jake has ulterior motives. Meanwhile, Faye gets trapped in a dangerous situation when Lee's friend Callum stops by the shop.
Tune in to THE SECRET CIRCLE tomorrow night, Thursday, January 19, at 9 p.m. ET on the CW!
We wanted to let you know of some big changes that we're going to be instituting regarding our Readers' Poll, effective with the very next round of voting!
The most important change is that we will now be only accepting votes on the questions (with your comments) on the Web site. To vote for your favorite actor, actress and couple, we ask that you now physically mail in your votes to:
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However, our policy on duplicate votes remains the same. Multiple votes from the same reader will be discarded and not counted, so please save yourself the effort and postage by only voting once during each two-week voting period.
In addition, while the CBS issues of Soaps In Depth will continue to give the results for THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL and THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS, the ABC editions of our magazine will now also include favorites from the CBS soaps and NBC's DAYS OF OUR LIVES in the actors, actresses and couples. So please feel free to vote for your overall favorites and don't feel restricted by network anymore!
Look for the sibling rivalry between THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS' Phyllis and Avery to soon crank up a notch, because their father is headed to Genoa City! TV Guide reports that film, stage and television vet Ken Howard has been cast as George, the sisters' long-estranged father.
A Tony and Emmy Award winner, Howard starred in the hit '70s series THE WHITE SHADOW, played Thomas Jefferson in the film 1776, DYNASTY and THE COLBYS, the original MELROSE PLACE and, most recently, appeared in J. Edgar. But besides all that, Howard is also the president of the Screen Actors Guild!
As of now, Howard is set to appear in four episodes; he first tapes tomorrow, January 19, and will air on Thursday, February 23. The character of George was last seen in Genoa City back in the mid-'90s, when Duke Stroud (Vince McKinnon, ANOTHER WORLD) briefly played the part.
THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS' Adam will be taking a stroll down memory lane during February Sweeps... which means that viewers will be treated to an appearance by Signy Coleman as the character's late mother, Hope! Look for Coleman to appear on Friday, February 17. Victor's ex-wife was last seen in December 2010 when Hope's spirit guided him through the soap's A Christmas Carol-themed episode.
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THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL: Is Hope a better match with Liam or Thomas?
THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS: Will Chelsea come between Billy and Victoria?
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Corbin Bernsen -- the real-life son of Jeanne Cooper (Katherine) -- will be returning to THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS as Father Todd once again! The actor announced on his Facebook page that he'll be reprising the role of Patty and Paul's reverend brother next month!
"Some have also asked if I'm going to be on Y&R again.... funny you should ask. I just shot three shows and I think they'll air the first week of February," he says. "Father Todd lives on!"
To read Bernsen's full statement -- including why he's "bitter" about the "sad" state of the soap world -- click here.
The Director's Guild Of America has named seven nominees in the category of Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Daytime Serials for the 2012 DGA Awards, to take place on Saturday, January 28.
Cynthia J. Popp from THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL has received her second DGA nod for the "boinkberries" episode featuring Brooke and Thomas stranded on a deserted island. THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS director Mike Denney has also been nominated, for a third time, for his work in the flashback episode in which Diane, from beyond the grave, shares her perspective on those suspected of her murder.
Rounding out the nominations in the Daytime Serial category are ALL MY CHILDREN's Casey Childs and Angela Tessinari, GENERAL HOSPITAL's William Ludell and Scott McKinsey and ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Larry Carpenter.
THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS has cast another ALL MY CHILDREN fan favorite: Darnell Williams (Jesse) -- who played opposite Debbi Morgan (Harmony) as AMC's Angie on and off for over 20 years -- will soon be headed to Genoa City to join his longtime screen partner and good friend!
Y&R will mark the fourth soap opera on which the Daytime Emmy winners have been paired together. They first won fan raves as high school sweethearts Angie and Jesse on AMC, and after Jesse was presumed dead, Darnell followed Morgan and her alter ego to LOVING and its spin-off, THE CITY, where he played lookalike Jacob Foster. Angie and Jesse were finally reunited on AMC in 2008. Williams also played the villainous Griggs on GUIDING LIGHT in 2007.
UPDATE: While Y&R has yet to confirm Williams' casting, Morgan shared with fans on her Twitter page earlier today that the news is true, adding that "Darnell joining Y&R is the best news ever!"
Billy's babymama is getting a mother of her own on THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS, and she's coming with a primetime pedigree! According to Entertainment Weekly, the soap has cast the original Daisy Duke, DUKES OF HAZZARD star Catherine Bach, as Anita, Chelsea's scheming mom.
Bach reports to the Y&R set on Monday, January 9, and will make her soap opera debut when she first airs on Tuesday, February 7.
The start of the new year meant the end of maternity leave for THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS' Marcy Rylan (Abby). The actress -- who gave birth to her second son, Levi, on November 3 -- reported back to the Y&R set this week, and a show spokesperson confirms that she'll be back on-screen on Monday, January 23, when Abby returns from a prolonged business trip.
Sheryl Underwood, one of the co-hosts of CBS' THE TALK, got a special New Year's surprise on January 3, when THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS star Christian Jules LeBlanc (Michael) appeared on the talk show to tell the longtime Y&R fan that she'll be guest starring on an upcoming episode! "You are going to have a part on THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS as a Justice of the Peace, and you'll be performing a wedding. A very important wedding on the show... and that's all we can tell you," LeBlanc told the excited comedienne.
Underwood will film her cameo appearance next week, and her episode will air on Friday, February 10. Watch the video below!
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THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL: Could Rick and Amber make it work this time around?
THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS: Should Kevin and Chloe tie the knot?
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This weekend, the 80th Anniversary Hollywood Christmas Parade kicks the holiday season into high gear, and some of your favorite soap stars are along for the ride! THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS' Daniel Goddard (Cane), Christian Jules LeBlanc (Michael) and Kate Linder (Esther) can be seen riding in cars along the parade route, while Heather Tom (Katie) and Jacob Young (Rick) will be representing THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL. Marie Osmond -- who's set to make an appearance on B&B next year -- is this year's Grand Marshal.
"This is my very favorite event," Linder told Soaps In Depth just prior to the parade being taped in late November. "If this parade didn't exist, I would think that the holidays didn't exist! It begins the whole thing. Everyone is in a great mood. I've been in this parade when it's been raining, freezing and raining and freezing. This year is unseasonably warm, but it's always a wonderful event."
Other celebrities appearing in the parade include former soap stars Vivica A. Fox (ex-Stephanie, Y&R), Joan Van Ark (ex-Gloria, Y&R), Erin Sanders (ex-Eden), Natalie Hall (Colby, ALL MY CHILDREN) and Greg Vaughan (ex-Lucky, GENERAL HOSPITAL). And no parade would be complete without musical performances, including numbers from daytime fan favorites Jack Wagner (Nick, B&B), Diana DeGarmo (Angelina, Y&R), and the band Port Chuck, which features GH stars Scott Reeves (Steve; ex-Ryan, Y&R), Steve Burton (Jason), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli) and Brandon Barash (Johnny).
The parade will be broadcast in Los Angeles on KTLA-TV from 6 to 8 p.m. PT on Sunday, December 18. Thereafter, it will air throughout the holiday season on the Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movie Channel and in syndication throughout the country. Check www.thehollywoodchristmasparade.com for local listings.
Genoa City's police department will soon be one detective short: Jeff Branson (Ronan) is once again exiting THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS. Last spring, Branson took a hiatus from the show in order to film a movie, returning to the screen over the summer. Word is that it is the Emmy winner's decision to leave the soap, but will he be gone for good?
Even though co-star Michelle Stafford (Phyllis) confirmed the news of Branson's exit on her Twitter page, a spokesperson for Y&R says that they do not comment on rumors.
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THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL: Would you rather see Nick with Brooke, Bridget, Pam or Donna?
THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS: Do you think Daniel and Eden make a good couple?
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Need a last-minute holiday gift for the soap fan in your life? Then check out these two experiences currently open for bidding through Charity Buzz, the leading charity auction site!
Fans of THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL can visit the soap's Los Angeles set and take home a script autographed by the entire cast! This auction is open through Monday, December 19, and will benefit the ACLU of Southern California. The winning bidder and their guest will be treated to a one-hour B&B set visit, getting an up-close look at the daily production of an award-winning daytime drama, as well as a peek into the wardrobe and makeup departments! To place your bid, click here.
Soap fans can also bid on the chance to have lunch with Y&R newcomer Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea; Annie, ALL MY CHILDREN). Originally from Bedford, NY, the actress is giving back to her hometown by helping to raise funds for the Bedford Schools Association! To bid on a lunch date with Egan, click here. The auction is open through Monday, December 19.
Happy Bidding!
THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS' Deacon has reached the end of his ride in Genoa City. His portrayer, Sean Kanan, announced on his Twitter page that he's been let go from the soap. "Well, it's just two weeks before Xmas and PTB have just let me know that I will be gone from GC in five more shows. Merry Xmas," he tweeted. "Thank you all for your kindness and support. Not sure what the future has in store for me but as long as I have [my fiancée] Michele and my family I'm ok."
UPDATE: On Wednesday afternoon, Kanan tweeted that Y&R headwriter/executive producer Maria Arena Bell informed him that "she plans on bringing Deacon back in the Spring. Thanks 2 all of your 4 everything."
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THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL: Should Liam stay married to Steffy?
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As 2011 draws to a close, our editors have put together a special issue highlighting the best and worst of the year! Now on sale, the new CBS Soaps In Depth features our annual Year In Review recaps for THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL and THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS, as well as our Top 5 picks for each soap. Plus, when we asked the stars of CBS Daytime to reveal their favorite moments from 2011, we received so many answers that they wouldn't all fit in the magazine! Luckily for you, we're posting their responses right here!
Read more after the jump!
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THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL: Do you like Thomas and Hope together?
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THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS' Michael Graziadei (Daniel) has snagged another primetime role to add to his resumé! TV Guide.com reports that the talented young actor will guest star on the CW's witchy new drama, THE SECRET CIRCLE as Callum, a quick-tempered guy with a killer charm.
Most recently, Graziadei has appeared in two episodes of the FX thriller drama AMERICAN HORROR STORY, and there's a chance for his SECRET role to become a recurring gig. (Interestingly, the executive producer of THE SECRET CIRCLE is Andrew Miller, the husband of Eden Riegel [ex-Heather].) New episodes of THE SECRET CIRCLE return on Thursday, January 5, at 9 p.m. ET. Look for Graziadei to appear on January 12.
THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS star Kate Linder (Esther) is bringing her friends to Seattle for a charity tea! A benefit for the Puget Sound Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen For The Cure, Linder will be joined by co-stars Christian Jules LeBlanc (Michael), Daniel Goddard (Cane), Tracey E. Bregman (Lauren), Michael Muhney (Adam), Y&R hairstylist George Guzman and make-up artist Patti Denney on Saturday, December 3, for Afternoon Tea at the Seattle Westin.
The tea will be held from noon until 2 p.m., with an autograph session following until 3:30. Sandwiches and dessert will be served at the tea, and LeBlanc will emcee the event, which includes a Q&A session, raffle, live auction, gift bag and an exclusive Y&R merchandise store. Plus, Guzman and Denney will auction off an on-the-spot makeover for a lucky winner! Tickets are $100 with reserved seating and are available at www.wiztix.com/komentea.html.
Bad boy Deacon may not be the marrying kind on Y&R, but off-screen, his portrayer, Sean Kanan, is taking the plunge. The actor confirms to Soaps In Depth that he and girlfriend Michele Vega are engaged to be married. The duo's news has already gone viral among their friends and family on Facebook. "Michele and I want to thank everyone for their kind wishes," Kanan posted on his page.
THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS grande dame, Jeanne Cooper (Katherine) is on the mend! "I am back," she announced to fans on her Facebook page on November 8. "As most of you know I have been under the weather for quite some time now. But the good news is that I will be going back to work next week. Boy I did get hit hard with a nasty bug! Thank you all for your well wishes. They mean so very much to me. I love to all and hope to be able to post more often. Much, much love, Jeanne."
As previously reported, Y&R had to temporarily recast the character of Katherine with THE WALTONS star Michael Learned last month when Cooper needed to take a short medical leave from the soap. Learned will make her Y&R debut tomorrow, Thursday, November 10. There's been no confirmation yet from the show as to when Cooper will return to the screen.
UPDATE: A spokesperson for Y&R reports that Cooper will be back on-screen on Friday, December 23 -- just in time to celebrate Christmas in Genoa City!
Days after THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS star Marcy Rylan (Abby; Lizzie, GUIDING LIGHT) gave birth to her second son with fiancé Don Money, the proud parents have finally settled on a name for their offspring!
"Levi Thomas Money. 11/03/11 8 pounds 13 oz 20.5 inches," Rylan tweeted, along with a photo of her adorable sleeping babe. "First night home with all my boys couldn't have been better!"
Don't worry about your Thanksgiving Day turkey and Black Friday shopping taking you away from watching THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS this year! The soap is planning to air encores of two of their memorable stand-alone episodes on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28.
On Thanksgiving Day, "Billy's New Year's Eve" from December 31, 2009, will air at 12:30 p.m. ET, 11:30 a.m. CT, and 10 a.m. MT. The soap will be pre-empted on the West Coast due to CBS Sports coverage of NFL: Miami Dolphins vs. Dallas Cowboys.
On Black Friday, "Victor's Christmas Carol" from December 23, 2010, will air at 12:30 p.m. ET, and 11:30 a.m. CT, and 10 a.m. MT. Due to CBS Sports coverage of NCAA Football: Home Depot SEC, Y&R will not air until 3 p.m. PT on the West Coast.
New episodes of Y&R will return to the schedule on Monday, November 28.
THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS star Marcy Rylan (Abby; Lizzie, GUIDING LIGHT) is a mother again! The actress and her fiancé, Don Money, welcomed their second son into the world yesterday, November 3.
"He is here!" the actress announced on her Twitter page with a photo of her newborn. "8 pounds 13 oz & 20.5 inches. Pretty much the most beautiful thing I have ever seen." The couple -- whose older son, Jackson, turned 2 last week -- have yet to decide on a name for their baby boy. "Going to hang out with him & then decide. Names on the table are Levi, Ronan, Sawyer, Declan, Sam & Ryder. I have so much adrenaline I just can't sleep!"
Congratulations to the entire family!
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Beginning next week, Emmy winner Michael Learned (ex-Shirley, GENERAL HOSPITAL) -- best known for her run as matriarch Olivia on THE WALTONS -- will temporarily step in for Daytime Emmy winner Jeanne Cooper as Katherine on THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS. (As previously reported, Cooper had to take a brief medical leave.)
"Michael's doing a wonderful job, but Jeanne is Jeanne," says co-star Jess Walton (Jill). "Michael knows that she's just filling in for Jeanne. Nobody's asking her to be her, anyway. It's just a 'the part is being played by temporarily' situation. Michael's wonderful, but Jeanne is irreplaceable."
While Cooper's Katherine is indeed one-of-a-kind, Walton says that Learned is doing an admirable job. "She's very easy to work with. The woman knows what she's doing, obviously," she raves. "She's a trouper."
Walton has been in touch with Cooper by telephone, and reports that Genoa City's grande dame is on the road to recovery. "The last time I spoke with her she was doing much better," shares Walton, adding that she's been giving Cooper periodic reports on Learned. "I told her that I'd call her and let her know how 'Ma Walton' is doing."
Learned will make her Y&R debut on Thursday, November 10.
Soap vet Brody Hutzler (ex-Cody, THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS; Zachary, GUIDING LIGHT; ex-Patrick, DAYS OF OUR LIVES) is returning to television for a guest starring role in The CW's RINGER! In the episode, titled "It Just Got Better," Hutzler portrays the spouse of one of the show's soon-to-be introduced recurring characters, a socialite with a connection to Siobhan's past. "I'm playing Jeffery Sheridan," Hutzler previews. "I have a wife named Greer, played Madchen Amick (DAMAGES, GOSSIP GIRL)."
Might the duo cross paths with the series star Sarah Michelle Gellar (Kendall, ALL MY CHILDREN), who is winning acclaim as both Siobhan and her estranged twin, Bridget? Tune in to The CW on Tuesday, January 10, at 8 p.m. EST, to find out! In the meantime, check out Season 2 of the Web soap THE BAY -- premiering this week at www.thebaytheseries.com -- where Hutzler returns as Press Secretary Kenneth Allen.
