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20...And Counting -- A Milestone Week For The Young and the Restless
In an unprecedented accomplishment, CBS's THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS this week marks its 1,040 consecutive week-or 20 years- as daytime's Number One drama, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Dececember 5.
The YOUNG AND RESTLESS winning streak started the week of December 26, 1988.
For the most recent week, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS was also first in women 25-54 for the 187th time in 191 weeks and first in women 18-49 for the 145th time in 155 weeks and for the 172nd time in the last 188 weeks.
"We are so proud of 'The Young and the Restless's' 20 years as the Number One daytime drama," said Barbara Bloom, Sr. VP, Daytime Programs, CBS. "It is an extraordinary achievement, and our congratulations go out to everyone who works so hard in front of and behind the camera, keeping Y&R as the linchpin of our highly-rated daytime lineup."
Watch a behind the scenes video from the cake cutting ceremony!
Y&R Marks 9,000 Episodes
On September 17, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS taped its 9,000th episode, which will air on Tuesday, October 14. Our congratulations go out to the cast and crew for such a long and successful run!
Rauch joins Y&R Team
PAUL RAUCH has joined the series as co-executive producer. Paul brings a wealth of experience to Y&R, having served as an executive producer for more than 30 years on such series as GUIDING LIGHT, "Santa Barbara", "One Life to Live" and "Another World." Paul has also served as a producer and consultant on "SPTI" series overseas, including the Russian hit, "Poor Anastasya."
MARIA ARENA BELL has been promoted to co-executive producer while continuing to serve as head writer.
Paul will be overseeing the production of the show and Maria will continue to be in charge of the story.
Also, CAMILLE ST. CYR has joined the production team as casting director. Some of Camille’s previous credits include overseeing casting on the CBS prime time series NCIS and JAG for three seasons. She has also cast numerous pilots. Camille began her casting career in daytime at "General Hospital" and Port Charles followed by a stint at CBS Talent and Casting.
Y&R Reaches 1,000 Week
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS reached 1,000 consecutive weeks as the #1 rated daytime drama series against regular scheduled programming, according to Nielsen ratings for the week ending February 29, 2008. The streak began more than 19 years ago in December, 1988.