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Thank you so much - I'm sure we'd all love to see all of 1975! The YR ep where Katherine goes to AA is one offering at the Museum of TV and Radio aka Paley Center in NYC - I saw it there. Superb acting by JC.

Good find! Do you think that is a "greek restaurant"? The June 19, 1983 SOD recap says "After having spent a wonderful evening at a Greek restaurant, Nikki..."

Thank you so much @skebujebu ! Bitchy Brooke vs Drunken insecure Macy was so juicy. Bobbie Eakes did an amazing job – too bad she was written off soon after. Anyone know exactly when Macy “died” in the car crash? Winsor Harmon is sex-on-a-stick. Loved Sally being protective mama bear.

The tragedy of it all, is that a few months after TL left - Cricket's insta-family was no more: Jessica dead, Jim written off, Scott sequestered off w/Lauren. And the character of Jack was in a front-burner story with Nikki! Imagine if TL played that story instead of PB 😕

"On Tuesday, May 5, Nikki dreams of reuniting with Victor after Ashley (Eileen Davidson) is out of the picture, and Phillip (Thom Bierdz) makes plans for a future with Cricket (Lauralee Bell). The episode originally aired August 17, 1987." Anyone know what the actual airdate was? Phillip says in the episode that the current month is September.

I've struggled to understand how Victor comes off in this situation as anything other than a total selfish jerk with no moral compass. These events are only 1 year after his fairytale wedding to the love of his life, Nikki, the mother of his child. Nikki even reunited Victor with his mom. I get that Victor and Ashley were thrown together in some unusual circumstances, but he should have remembered the vows he had just made to Nikki.

Great question... I've tried to figure that out from reading the SOD '85 synopses but it's really hard to tell. Definitely Victor had an emotional affair with Ashley first - after he rescued her in spring '85 from her amnesiac- waitress- about- to- get- raped situation. But in terms of who physically slept together first - Victor/Ashley or Jack/Nikki - not sure.

Very impressive! Definitely interested, thanks

Wow, love all the detailed information you've gathered- thanks!

Melody Thomas Scott Waxes Nostalgic for 'Y&R's Victor-Nikki Episodes https://www.tvinsider.com/933199/young-and-the-restless-victor-nikki-episodes-melody-scott-thomas/

Does anyone know why Vanessa despises Lorie to this degree? I read that when Vanessa first came on the show, she wanted for Lance to never marry, so Vanessa would have Lance to herself. But in this 1981 ep, Vanessa's hatred seems to go beyond even that.

IIRC when Steven was shot and killed by some random guy in Nov '88, Leanna snuck into his office and stole his file of her, and that's what kept her secret.

They could have a stellar month of programming by replaying the entire month of June 2002, which took place on the show over the course of only one evening. Bridget overhears Brooke and Deacon talking about Deacon being the father of Brooke's baby. A reeling Bridget escapes to the Big Bear cabin, followed by Brooke, who proceeds to deliver baby Hope at the cabin, assisted by a very reluctant Bridget. Bridget then drives back to her place and tells Deacon to take a hike. Totally epic and showed the world Jennifer Finnegan's talent. And amidst all this drama, we also get to meet the mother of Erica... (dun dun dun)... Sheila Carter!

I remember Doug Davidson did a TV Guide interview at the time, trying to justify the storyline, but it was a trainwreck. I think LLB was leaving for maternity leave, so that was part of it...? But the show could have come up with another excuse for Christine leaving town besides rape! The one bright side was the show bringing Steven Ford's Andy to serve as Paul's moral compass.

Also you might be thinking of the first time Christine/Cricket was raped, which was the summer of '89 by this guy Derek. This was pre-Michael

No, it's Paul and Christine... they had an "encounter" in 2002 that the show refused to outright call rape. They would say things like "Christine didn't say yes"

Fingers crossed to see Jack and Patty, Jill, Stuart and Liz at the Brooks house, Vanessa scheming... Had Eve and little Charles (aka Cole) left town yet? That would be amazing to see them. Oh! And maybe we'll see future Broadway star Howard McGillin as Greg Foster #4! You can go here https://daytimeroyaltyonline.com/vintage-y-r-voldemort-synopses-t18675-s210.html and scroll to cover date Jan 19, 1982 for a detailed synopsis of this timeframe.

Very cool comparison, thank you!! I wonder why they had to change the cue? I think the 1990 one is more effective. Especially comparing the kiss at 1:25 to the kiss at 3:15... the music at 1:25 is much more haunting and disturbing... underscoring the fact that Adrian is violating Cassandra with this kiss and she is powerless to stop it...

^ Great idea, thanks @ChickenNuggetz92 !

I would differentiate between Leanna Randolph (1987-1989) and Leanna Love (1990-on). Leanna Randolph was a complex fascinating character, while Leanna Love, IMO, was an annoying twit

I was so surprised to recently realize that we didn't see the last of Veronica's Mamie when she left town in '95 after her romance with John. She came back '99-'01 (or longer?) to serve as the Abbott housekeeper again. I guess she and John were able to suppress their burning desire for each other

EB and PB's 1992 fist-fight would be #1 on the list!

Omg it’s Victoria’s 16th birthday, amazing!

Woohoo, thanks! Looks like a pivotal Victor and Leanna ep