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Dina Mergeron
This is a list of notable characters from the CBS soap opera ''The Young and the Restless'' that significantly impacted storylines and debuted between January 1980 and December 1989, in order of first appearance. Julia Newman Julia Newman first appeared in February 1980 along with Victor Newman (Eric Braeden). She was portrayed by Meg Bennett until June 9, 1981, with reprise appearances in July 1982 and from October 13, 1982 to December 20, 1984, from September 9, 1986 to March 25, 1987, and also from March 1 to September 3, 2002. In February 2018, it was reported that Bennett would be returning as Julia to commemorate with the show's 45th anniversary. Bennet also returned in February 2020, to celebrate Braeden's 40th anniversary on the soap. On June 13, 1970, Julia and businessman Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) were married. Ten years later, she and Victor moved to Genoa City so that he could help run Chancellor Industries for Katherine Chancellor ( Jeanne Cooper). He was very ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soap Opera
A soap opera (also called a daytime drama or soap) is a genre of a long-running radio or television Serial (radio and television), serial, frequently characterized by melodrama, ensemble casts, and sentimentality. The term ''soap opera'' originated from radio dramas originally being sponsored by soap manufacturers.Bowles, p. 118. The term was preceded by ''horse opera'', a derogatory term for low-budget Western (genre), Westerns. According to some dictionaries, for something to be adequately described as a soap opera, it need not be long-running; but some authors define the word in a way that excludes short-running serial dramas from their definition. BBC Radio's ''The Archers'', first Broadcasting, broadcast in 1950, is the world's longest-running soap opera. The longest-running television soap opera is ''Coronation Street'', which was first broadcast on ITV (TV network), ITV in 1960. According to Albert Moran, one of the defining features that make a television program a soap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lorie Brooks
A list of notable characters from the CBS soap opera ''The Young and the Restless'' that significantly impacted storylines and debuted between March 1973 and December 1979. All characters introduced during this time were created by series co-creator William J. Bell. Brad Elliot Brad Elliot first appeared on March 26, 1973, and was portrayed by Tom Hallick until 1978. The very first episode of ''The Young and the Restless'' began with Brad Elliot being mugged, carjacked, and left for dead beside the highway. A semi-truck driver picked him up and dropped him off in Genoa City, Wisconsin. Stuart Brooks, owner of ''The Genoa City Chronicle'' watched Brad eat breakfast at Pierre's Restaurant, then admit that he was unable to pay the check, and offer to work it off. Stuart paid the check for him, they spoke for a while, and Stuart gave Brad a job at his newspaper and an advance on his wages, suggesting he rent a room above the restaurant. Brad did just that and became a friend and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Williams Family (The Young And The Restless)
Paul Williams is a fictional character on the American CBS soap opera ''The Young and the Restless''. Paul was introduced to the show on May 23, 1978, and has been portrayed by Doug Davidson until 2020. Initially, Paul was a "bad boy", who had a romance with Nikki Reed (Melody Thomas Scott), giving her an STD. The relationship ended, but the two have remained friends since. After a year on the series, Bell gave the character a proper backstory, surname and family. This included his notoriously unstable sister Patty Williams (most recently Stacey Haiduk). After a failed marriage to April Stevens (Cynthia Eilbacher)—who gave birth to his daughter Heather Stevens (Jennifer Landon)—focus turned towards Paul's career as a private investigator, as well as his relationship and eventual marriage to and later divorce from Lauren Fenmore ( Tracey Bregman). Paul's string of unsuccessful romances with women—including his ill-fated bride Cindy Lake (DeAnna Robbins), and Cassandra R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carolyn Conwell
Carolyn Conwell (May 16, 1930 – October 22, 2012) was an American actress. Conwell studied under Herbert Berghof in New York and Jeff Corey in Los Angeles. She appeared in many theatre productions, including ''Hamlet'' and ''A Streetcar Named Desire''. Conwell had three children and resided in Los Angeles. She was best known for playing Mary Williams on ''The Young and the Restless'' (1980–2004). Filmography *'' Torn Curtain'' (1966) – Farmer's Wife *''The Big Valley'' (1967–1968, TV Series) – Mrs. Wiggins / Idanell Bowles *'' The Boston Strangler'' (1968) – Irmgard DeSalvo *'' Medical Center'' (1969, TV Series) – Doris Webb *''Nanny and the Professor'' (1970, TV Series) – Mrs. Parsons *'' Adam at 6 A.M.'' (1970) – Mavis *'' The Magnificent Seven Ride!'' (1972) – Martha *'' The Quest'' (1976, TV Series) – Luana *'' Lou Grant'' (1978, TV Series) – Mrs. Pratt *''Little House on the Prairie'' (1979, TV Series) – Bess Slade *''General Hospital'' (1980, TV ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hope Wilson
Hope Wilson is a fictional character from the CBS soap opera ''The Young and the Restless'', portrayed by Signy Coleman. The character was introduced as a love interest for Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) in 1993. After her departure in 1997, Coleman reprised the role in 2000 and 2002. The role was then briefly portrayed by Beth Toussaint in 2006. In 2008, the character died onscreen, though Coleman continued to reprise the role as a vision had by other characters in 2010 and 2012. In 2020, Maggie Gwin briefly played the role of a younger Hope. Storylines 1993–97 In 1993, business tycoon Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) left his life in Genoa City behind, and he was presumed dead. He turned up in Kansas just in time to save a blind Hope Adams from a rapist. Victor and Hope bonded on her farm in Kansas until Victor decided to return home to his company, Newman Enterprises. When he heard from a friend that everyone in Genoa City thought he was dead, he decided to stay in Kansas with Ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leanna Love
Leanna Love is a fictional character from the CBS soap opera, ''The Young and the Restless''. She was portrayed by Barbara Crampton, who departed from the role in 1993. Crampton returned from 1998 to 2002 and again from 2006 to 2007. In March 2023, Crampton returned to the show to celebrate the show’s 50th Anniversary. Much of Leanna's history revolves around her marriage to Victor Newman. Creation Casting Barbara Crampton was the only actress to play Leanna. She previously had roles in soaps such as ''Days of Our Lives'' and ''Guiding Light''. During an interview with ''Daily Grind House'' Crampton stated: "When it first started, that role was only supposed to be for three months. Then they cast me in it, and after two months they said, 'You know, it's kind of working. We’d like to keep your character for another year.' So I said OK and I worked on it for a year. Then they said, 'You know, it’s really working. We want to hire you on for another three years.' I did it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest is a city located in Lake County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the population was 19,367. The city is along the shore of Lake Michigan, and is a part of the Chicago metropolitan area and the North Shore (Chicago), North Shore. Lake Forest was founded with Lake Forest College and was laid out as a town in 1857, a stop for travelers making their way south to Chicago, Illinois, Chicago. The Lake Forest City Hall, designed by Charles Sumner Frost, was completed in 1898. It originally housed the fire department, the Lake Forest Library, and city offices. History Early history The Potawatomi inhabited Lake County before the United States Federal Government forced them out in 1836 as part of Indian Removal of tribes to areas west of the Mississippi River. As Lake Forest was first developed in 1857, the planners laid roads that would provide limited access to the city in an effort to prevent outside traffic and isolate the tra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashley Abbott
Ashley Abbott is a fictional character from ''The Young and the Restless'' and ''The Bold and the Beautiful'', two American soap operas on the CBS network. She has been most notably portrayed by Eileen Davidson, who originated the role on June 11, 1982, before departing in 1988. Brenda Epperson portrayed Ashley from 1988 to 1995, before Shari Shattuck portrayed the role for the next three years, until Davidson's return on March 19, 1999. Davidson was nominated in 2003 for Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, and she later won that award in 2018. The character is the daughter of Dina Mergeron and Brent Davis, although she believed John Abbott (The Young and the Restless), John Abbott was her biological father until she reached adulthood. She has had relationships with various men throughout the years, most notably The Young and the Restless characters (1980s)#Steven Lassiter, Steven Lassiter, Victor Newman (fictional character), Victor Newman, Blade Bl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diane Jenkins
Diane Jenkins Abbott is a fictional character from the American CBS soap opera ''The Young and the Restless''. The role was first portrayed by Alex Donnelley, who debuted in April 28, 1982. Diane was initially a two-day bit role, but was developed into a long-term character. Donnelley left the role two years later, returning briefly in 1986 before returning again fully in 1996. In 2001, Donnelley left again in what was supposed to be a storyline-dictated departure, however, the role was later recast with Susan Walters. After three years, Walters chose to drop to recurring status in 2004, but wasn't seen again until a brief guest appearance in February 2010. Seven months later, the role was recast a second time with Maura West, who took over in October; she exited in August of the following year. In March 2022, Walters returned to the role. Diane has had relationships with business tycoons Jack Abbott ( Peter Bergman) and Victor Newman (Eric Braeden). Diane has a son with Jack ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Abbott (character)
Jack Abbott may refer to: * Jack Henry Abbott (1944–2002), American criminal and author * Jack Abbott (coach) (1873–1918), American college football and baseball coach * Jack Abbott (footballer) (1943–2002), English footballer * Jack Abbott (politician) Jack Simon Abbott (born 18 October 1990) Exeter is a British Labour and Co-operative Party politician serving as Member of Parliament (MP) for Ipswich since 2024. Early life and career Abbott, born in Exeter, grew up in Suffolk, where he was e ..., English politician * Jack Abbott (''The Young and the Restless''), a character in a CBS soap opera See also * * John Abbott (other) {{hndis, Abbott, Jack ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikki Newman
Nikki Newman is a fictional character from the American CBS CBS Daytime, daytime soap opera, ''The Young and the Restless''. Created and introduced by William J. Bell in 1978, the role was portrayed by Erica Hope, before Melody Thomas Scott took over in 1979. Introduced as a stripper, the character became well known for her relationship with businessman Victor Newman (fictional character), Victor Newman (Eric Braeden), a union that developed into a supercouple pairing that has spanned over four decades. She shares two children with Victor, Victoria Newman, Victoria (Amelia Heinle) and Nicholas Newman (Joshua Morrow). In 2013, she reveals that she had previously given up a child for adoption, who is later discovered to be Dylan McAvoy (Steve Burton (actor), Steve Burton). The character has also had several other notorious relationships, including Paul Williams (The Young and the Restless), Paul Williams (Doug Davidson), Jack Abbott (The Young and the Restless), Jack Abbott (Peter Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cole Howard
Cole Howard is a fictional character from ''The Young and the Restless'', an American soap opera on the CBS network. The role was originated by N.P. Schoch in 1980 and was dropped in 1981, before being brought back and portrayed by J. Eddie Peck from April 2, 1993, to November 16, 1999. On November 21, 2023, Peck reprised the role. Storylines Cole is the son of the late Eve Howard, who thought Victor Newman fathered her son from an affair they had when she worked as his secretary while he was married to his first wife, Julia Newman. In 1980, Cole was seen as a child on a recurring basis as Victor provided a trust fund in his name. After Victoria Newman divorced Ryan McNeil, Victoria set her sights on the new ranch hand, Cole Howard. When Victoria's father, Victor, was presumed dead in a car accident, Cole offered his support to Victoria's grieving mother, Nikki Abbott. Victoria, unaware of Cole's friendship with Nikki, told him she wanted to sleep with him. Cole turned her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
