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WGA Nominations: Where’s Gary Tomlin and Josh Griffith?

WGA Nominations: Where’s Gary Tomlin and Josh Griffith?

While reporting on the nominees for the 2014 Writers Guild of America Awards (See: WGA Nominations: ‘Days of our Lives’, ‘General Hospital’ and ‘The Young and the Restless’), a couple of names appeared to have been omitted, specifically "Days of our Lives" co-head writer, Gary Tomlin, and former "The Young and the Restless" head writer, Josh Griffith. A couple of you inquired with us about that, and I in fact initially questioned it myself, at least until I was quickly…

by Errol Lewis
December 7, 2013
The Young and the Restless

RUMOR RUMOR: ‘Y&R’ Head Writer Out?

Just as the fall season gets ready to kick into high gear next month comes word that "The Young and the Restless" may have lost its head writer as a result of creative differences with the shows executive producer, Jill Farren Phelps. Josh Griffith, who took the reigns from Maria Arena Bell one year ago, has reportedly given notice to Sony Pictures Television and Bell Dramatic Television of his decision to leave.

by Errol Lewis
August 16, 2013
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The Young and the Restless

Doug Davidson On Emmy Rules and ‘Y&R’s’ Most Recent Regime

“The Young and the Restless’” Doug Davidson (Paul Williams) may have been nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor twice before, but the veteran actor admits that the honor never, ever gets old. In fact, he says the onset of social media has actually made receiving the honor all the more spectacular! “The support we get from the fans is so immediate now, because of Facebook and Twitter and all of that, and it’s almost like they’re riding along with you. So it’s really exciting!” he says.…

by Kambra Clifford
May 17, 2013
‘The Young and the Restless’ Takes Over CBS!

CENTER STAGE: A View from the Top with Angelica McDaniel, Senior Vice President, CBS Daytime (Part 1 of 2)

As Senior Vice President of CBS Daytime, Angelica McDaniel is ultimately responsible for the daily operation of television's most popular daily lineup consisting of "The Bold and the Beautiful," "Let's Make a Deal," "The Price is Right," "The Talk" and "The Young and the Restless." Just a few weeks ago, Soap Opera Network had the opportunity of speaking with McDaniel about her diverse lineup filled with soap operas, game shows and talk shows.

by Errol Lewis
May 3, 2013
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The Young and the Restless, The Young and the Restless 40

‘The Young and the Restless’ To Amp Up Sex, Romance and Intrigue!

Tuesday, March 26 marks the 40th anniversary of “The Young and the Restless’” very first episode, and in celebration, the show is offering up plenty of special glimpses into its iconic past. For starters, the soap’s official website currently features 40th Anniversary photo galleries and videos, and there’s an option for fans to answer trivia questions for a chance to win a VIP trip to Los Angeles to tour the set and attend the show’s on-set Anniversary event. But as Angelica McDaniel, the…

by Kambra Clifford
March 7, 2013
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Y&R Promo: Week of April 2, 2012

Robert Adamson Joins ‘Y&R’

Soap Opera Digest grants Daytime Confidential's Jamey Giddens his wish. On Wednesday, August 15, Giddens had posted a Wishful Casting report shortly after word broke that Kevin Schmidt was out as Noah Newman on CBS'" The Young and the Restless." The writer figured that Nickelodeon's "Hollywood Heights" actor Robert Adamson (Phil Sanders) would fit the role perfectly. Today the magazine reported on its Facebook page that Adamson is now heading to Genoa City!

by Errol Lewis
August 24, 2012
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Josh Griffith, The Young and the Restless, One Life to Live

‘Y&R’ Beefing Up African American Presence with New Female

Daytime's most watched soap is also daytime's most heavily viewed series for African American audiences, but you wouldn't know it based on the storyline's written for its African American characters of late. With a new writing team in place, that will soon change. According to Soap Opera Digest, the series has put out another casting call for an African American character. Unlike the previous casting call, this one is for a female and it definitely sounds like a possible…

by Errol Lewis
August 21, 2012
Breaking News: ‘Guiding Light’ Cancelled by CBS

‘Y&R’ Casting African American Male

While "The Bold and the Beautiful" canceled its casting call last week following news of Ronn Moss' (soon-to-be ex-Ridge Forrester) departure, sister soap "The Young and the Restless" has announced its plans to cast the contract role of an African American male.

by Errol Lewis
August 19, 2012
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Y&R Promo: Week of April 2, 2012

Hogan Sheffer: Staying or Going?

When Maria Arena Bell was fired as head writer and executive producer of "The Young and the Restless" on Thursday, July 26, just one day earlier Soap Opera Digest reported that Scott Hamner, one of the soaps co-head writers, would also be leaving at the end of his contract. "I had decided to let my contract expire but Maria asked if we could call it a sabbatical instead," explained Hamner in a statement. "She really didn't want me to leave, so I agreed to take a…

by Errol Lewis
August 9, 2012
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Josh Griffith, The Young and the Restless, One Life to Live

Josh Griffith Tweets Excitement in Re-Joining ‘The Young and the Restless’

On Thursday, July 26, Sony Pictures Television announced Josh Griffith as the new head writer of "The Young and the Restless." He replaced Maria Arena Bell, who also served as the soaps executive producer (she's been replaced by Jill Farren Phelps in that position). In the days following the announcement of his appointment at "Y&R," Griffith became a little more active on his Twitter account (@joshgriffith13).

by Errol Lewis
August 8, 2012
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