Matt Cohen made his debut as Detective Burrow on The Young and the Restless. Meanwhile, Roger Howarth was exposed as Matt Clark, who used the fake name Mitch Bacall in Los Angeles. For the actors in real life, however, it’s like a mini GH reunion.
Key Takeaways
- Cohen and Howarth acted together on General Hospital.
- Cohen admitted he feels a “connection” with Howarth whenever they’re together.
- He’s glad to have his friend and former co-star by his side on Y&R.
A Connection That Runs Deep
In an interview with Soap Opera Digest, Cohen revealed his “connection” with Howarth. The two first acted on General Hospital, where they developed a deep bond that could never be broken. That bond lasted beyond the show.
“He was one of the people who reached out to me when I left there, and the way he reached out to me was really sweet,” Cohen said.
Unlike Matt Clark, Howarth is a “kind guy” behind the scenes. The two were shocked when they got the news that they would reunite on Y&R. Cohen’s first reaction was that he was “unbelievably happy and at home” to see Howarth, who was shy meeting Joshua Morrow.
When he read his scripts, Cohen learned that Detective Burrow would be working undercover as a dirty cop for Mitch Bacall. This has been a journey for the actors, who have been working diligently to perfect their scenes.
“We’re in each other’s dressing rooms trying to challenge, like, how can we lift this material in another direction?” Cohen explained.
A Renewed Bond
Finding their way back to each other has renewed and fortified their already strong bond. Their friendship allowed the actors to establish their characters and their connection with one another.
Cohen (who hopes for a Supernatural Easter egg on Y&R) spilled some of their behind-the-scenes secrets. They would have a “men’s spiritual talk,” where they would lift each other up. This opportunity allowed them to explore a connection between their characters that they weren’t able to do on GH.
Cohen also reunited with Tamara Braun, who plays Sienna, Mitch’s wife. Michelle Stafford and Hayley Erin also made brief stints in Port Charles. The newcomer feels right at home on Y&R.
Cohen also talked about his friendship with Michael Graziadei. The two spent their early days as roommates, where they would hit the beach and surf. Graziadei’s friendship holds great meaning for Cohen.
“Him and I would live together, we’d surf together every single day, we produced our first movie together with the pennies that we had early in our career. So when I got the chance to come to Y&R and knew I’d be on his set, that was amazing,” Cohen said.
