The Young and the Restless

The Young and the Restless: Summary

Airs Next:CBS at Weekdays 11:00 AM (60 min.)
Status:Returning Series
Premiered:March 26, 1973
Show Categories:Soap, Drama

The Young and the Restless revolves around the rivalries, romances, hopes and fears of the residents of the fictional Midwestern metropolis, Genoa City. The lives and loves of a wide variety of characters mingle through the generations, dominated by the Newman, Abbott and Winters families. When the show premiered in 1973, it revolutionized the daytime drama. It continues to set the standard with strong characters, socially conscious storylines, romance and sensuality.

The Young and the Restless premiered on March 26, 1973, and was originally a 30 minute show. It was not until January 1980 that the show had become a one hour show like it is today. The show has ran for years at 12:30 PM on the east coast, and at 11:00 AM on the west coast.

Over the years, many things have happened, and there have been many twisted story lines, many stolen husbands, and many people dead. It has also featured character cross-overs with another CBS soap, The Bold and the Beautiful. These include the psychotic Sheila Carter, who began on The Young and the Restless and shown her more psychotic side on The Bold and the Beautiful. The same goes for Lauren Fenmore, who also can be seen on The Bold and the Beautiful occasionally.

The Young and the Restless is not like other soaps which convey a surreal way of life. This show, however, is based on the lives of people in a small town called Genoa City, Wisconsin, where the money is plentiful and so are the women. Many times, we wish that we could live in that small, mid-western town, just to see how life would really be like. Sometimes, we put our own problems aside and worry about what will happen next on the show. However, we're very fortunate not to have a world like they do on any soap!

The theme song was written by Barry DeVorzon and Perry Botkin, and originally entitled Cotton's Theme from the film Bless the Beasts, but later became known as Nadia's Theme. The Young and the Restless revolves around the rivalries, romances, hopes and fears of the residents of the fictional Midwestern metropolis, Genoa City. The lives and loves of a wide variety of characters mingle through the generations, dominated by the Newman, Abbott and Winters families. When the show premiered in 1973, it revolutionized the daytime drama. It continues to set the...

Ep. #9024

Aired: Monday November 17, 2008

Murphy stumbles upon Katherine near the bridge and decides to take her back to the cabin, thinking it's Marge, while Kay is disoriented. Michael and Lauren go to pick up Kevin and Jana, but they are busy with a burst pipe at the Crimson Lights. Heather tells Adam that the FBI is trying to make a deal with Frank to release him in case he gives them valuable info. Kevin questions Heather about legal procedure concerning money, and contemplates keeping the money he found for himself without telling anything to his wife. Heather and Adam celebrate together. The crowd at the funeral is shocked when Victor enters. Brock breaks down while doing an eulogy at the funeral. Liz Foster also arrives at the funeral, while Gloria and Jeff are late. Different people make their speeches about Katherine, and Devon and Ana sing at the end. Nikki nearly collapses after the ceremony and Paul takes her home.

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Jeanne CooperKatherine Chancellor (1973-) / Marge Cotrooke (1989-1990; 2008) (photos)
Doug DavidsonPaul Williams (1978-) (photos)
Melody Thomas ScottNikki Reed (#2) (1979-) (photos)
Eric BraedenVictor Newman (1980-)
Eileen DavidsonAshley Abbott (#1) (1982-1988; 1999-2007; 2008-) (photos)

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sylvievezina
member since: Aug 23, 2008
The Bottom Line: "Change the channel!"
Arrival of Adam on The Young and The Restless. ...Continue »
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ljmcclain
member since: Mar 7, 2008
The Bottom Line: "Complete waste of time"
This show has gone to the dogs, literally. ...Continue »
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HONEE1975
member since: Aug 19, 2008
The Bottom Line: "Personal favorite"
The Chloe/Lily/Cane storyline ...Continue »
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cmtg59
member since: Aug 15, 2008
The Bottom Line: "Who thought of this?"
Dejavu ...Continue »
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heroesboy08
member since: Jan 11, 2008
The Bottom Line: "Personal favorite"
Number one on daytime television!!! ...Continue »
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