Peter Bergman has been playing The Young and the Restless‘ Jack for 36 years. Throughout his legendary career on the CBS soap opera, the actor has had many memorable storylines. But it’s this one moment with Jack’s rival Victor that is his favorite.
Key Takeaways
- Jack vs. Victor is one of Y&R’s iconic feuds.
- One pivotal moment in their feud is when Jack had to decide whether to save Victor.
- Jack and Victor’s feud isn’t showing any signs of slowing down.
Got To Have Heart
Jack’s feud with Victor (Eric Braeden) has made Y&R must-watch TV throughout the years. Whether they’re feuding over business or Victor’s wife Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott), tensions always rise between the two men.
Bergman and Braeden’s onscreen chemistry, along with the epic storytelling, is why Jack vs. Victor is the show’s top rivalry. There’s been many iconic scenes between Jack and Victor, but this one is considered one of the best and Bergman’s favorites.
In the 90s’, Jack and Victor were having a heated argument, which resulted in The Moustache having a heart attack. As Victor lay on the floor, Jack stormed out, leaving Victor helpless.
Victor’s heart attack and Jack’s reaction remains one of Y&R’s most dramatic moments. During a recent interview with Soapy podcast, Bergman reflected on the iconic scene.
“When he suddenly had a heart attack, I was left with two choices,” Bergman recalled. “One was to call for help and the other was to leave. I chose the second and, on my way, out, I kicked Eric’s hand out of my way.”7 my
Bergman said it was his “favorite moment” and praised everyone involved. “The cameraman actually captured that. I didn’t tell him ahead of time, it was fantastic. To Eric’s credit, the hand went flying, just delicious.”
It’s Not Over
There’s been times where Jack and Victor have called a truce. But it doesn’t last long and eventually they’re back at each other’s throats.
Victor was back to his old trick by trying to take control of Jabot. However, his plan backfired, and now The Moustache has lost his empire thanks to Phyllis (Michelle Stafford).
While Jack should be celebrating his rival’s downfall, he’s being sympathetic, more towards Nikki than Victor. Jack’s brother Billy (Jason Thompson) teamed with Phyllis in the takeover so he can get control of Chancellor. With Billy in charge of Chancellor, that means Nikki’s out of a job.
Jack’s now trying to do damage control to correct Billy’s mistakes, but he’s got his work cut out. Given Jack’s own past with Victor, he knows things aren’t going to turn out good for Billy or Phyllis. With an angry Victor on the warpath, can Jack save his brother before it’s too late?
