Yes, we know, The Young and the Restless isn’t airing new episodes currently. That’s why we haven’t seen Devon and Elena on our screens since the spring. But let’s get real: We…
The History of Procter & Gamble’s Soap Opera Involvement: Part Three
The story of soap opera, from its beginnings on radio through the success of television, is very closely associated with the Procter & Gamble name. But what started on radio eventually made its wa…
Soap Families We Miss: The Young and the Restless’ Brooks Family
The Young and the Restless premiered in 1973 and featured families and characters that today’s viewers might not know. The first family of YR was the Brooks family, and they drove the storytelling on …
Why Wicked Soap Opera Stepmothers Aren’t Just the Stuff of Fairytales
Evil stepmothers aren’t just the stuff of fairytales. It’s a wonderful go-to staple for a soap opera too, and there have been plenty of them throughout daytime history. Here are some ruthless la…
The Young and the Restless: The Singing Soap
In the heat of a dramatic moment, the male lead breaks out into song. His female companion joins him in a duet. This may sound like the feature film La La Land or perhaps NBC’s primetime hit Zoe…
Whatever Happened to The Young and the Restless’ Rex and Katherine?
Rex and Katherine: This coupling proved that on The Young and the Restless (as in life), love can blossom even under the strange circumstances and at any age. How Did Rex and Katherine Meet? It’…
Soap Supercouples: The Romance of The Young and the Restless’ Dru and Neil
Drucilla and Neil – if they’d had their druthers, both would have ended up with other people on The Young and the Restless. However, in the midst of all their scheming, true – but th…
Soap Supercouples: The Romance of The Young and the Restless’ Michael and Lauren
Michael and Lauren – trouble brought them together and then nearly tore them apart. But, by rising to the occasion, and facing their demons head-on, they’ve been able to stay the course an…
Soap Supercouples: The Young and the Restless Romance of Victor and Nikki
Victor and Nikki – this coupling is certainly the most popular on The Young and the Restless and most enduring. What began as a rendition of Pygmalion evolved into something altogether original …
Best of 2019 Soap Operas: Best Comic Relief/Scene Stealer
Oh, the drama — it’s a big reason why we love watching our favorite soap operas but no one can take it non-stop. That is why the shows are smart enough to throw in a little bit of spice &#…
