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Thanks for clearing that up guys! How did Nikki fit in all of this? She suddenly had a crush for Cole? Though I have to say she really looked wonderful. I liked Ryan a lot back then, but I have to admit watching these clips he comes off as a real jerk. What was the deal with him and sex?! Did I hear him correctly when he told Nina 'You know, we are not having sex every night..."? LOL

The guy was too hot to handle! I'd love to see him again. I seem to remember he started only because they were waiting for RH to be available and take over the role. RH was very hot too and did wonders with the role. Many people take him for granted because he's always been good but we've got to admit that wonderful Carter Mills storyline would have not been as exciting without Rick Hearst in the role.

I'm sorry the videos were removed. Thank you so much for taking the time to post them again! I enjoyed the episode you posted a lot. Y&R has the best score in daytime. Seriously. I can't believe how slutty Nikki came off while flirting with Cole! I don't know much of Cole's history, but he was her daughter's dream husband! There's something that I wanted to ask you guys - I've seen clips of Cole & Victoria dating back to 1993 and others dating back to 1998 (the two of them were in a triangle with Shari Shattuck's Ashley, I think). Does it mean Vicky and Cole were an item for that long? Where did Ryan fit in all of this? From the flashbacks I saw in 2000, I thought Ryan was Vicky's longtime/endgame love... Can someone fill me in on the timeline? I had to laugh seeing Cricket going all 'Rambo' in the gym LOL So Paul's house later became Olivia's house. Did they explain it on screen? I loved that set. Aunt Jack was at his best. He really looked like Nikki's gay best friend when he said he knew her so well. God only knows I've said that myself to a lot of my female friends too LOL How cool was Drucilla stealing the key from Nate's apartment? Loved it. Loved the show. I'm in full Y&R nostalgia mode these days.

You're right, no one could have ever thought that the show would be reduced to what it is today. I mean, I know I didn't. Otherwise I would have saved every single tape! LOL You know, what really pains me here is that there was this man, Bill Bell, who worked hard to make his 'baby' soap so interesting and successful (I don't care that it's just a soap, when you are writing and producing something, especially for so long, it becomes like a child and those in the showbusiness know this) only to see the show get completely dismantled by selfish, short-sighted morons once he was sick and later dead. This is the worst part.

You're right! I forgot all about it. So I gather he was the first Nathan? Wasn't the last one available? Whoah I can't believe it. I don't see how AD would be a threat to MTS. I mean MTS has been the show's dame (after Jeanne) for decades. If this was the actual scenario I will love Ed Scott a little bit less from now on

Here's a small clip of Russell Lawrence playing Carter Mills / Matt Clarke on Y&R in 2000. http://youtu.be/nhc1c5WzaN0?t=11m

Given all the Tricia talk in the other thread, I wonder if anyone knows what Sabyn Genet (Tricia, Y&R) has been up to since she left the show. There were rumors she went blind, but I hope they are just rumors!

That was such a SHAME. The show was on fire with them at the helm. Their power struggle was the beginning of the end. I believe if ES and KA had teamed up it would not have been so easy for Sony to get rid of them. Scott's attitude ended up damaging both his and KA's position. LOL I remember that! Dru was often being temp-replaced by Kent Masters King during that storyline.

She was good! She was consistent with Jeanne's acting choices, I think. I really enjoyed watching this. Thanks! Now I wish some clips of Judith Champan standing in for Jess Walton as Jill would pop up.

Can you please fill me in on this? I've always been curious about what happened there. Why would AD be a casualty in a power struggle between a long-time EP and a long-time writer? I was so shocked about this controversy back then because I floved Scott and I really liked Alden as well. But their power struggle was the beginning of the end for Y&R. What makes the whole thing even more mind-boggling is that Alden and Scott have now worked together again at B&B for years. But I guess Brad calls the shots there, so they don't need to struggle for power LOL You must be forgetting ALEX the female lawyer who stole the Winters' heart. I swear her scenes would last forever.

Wow I never thought I'd see those scenes ever again! I'm so happy! I especially remember that a face sketch was involved. Reva stormed in on Brent in the lab, and then would draw a sketch of his face for the police. The drawing would change day in and day out according to the actor playing Brent. I seem to remember the original Brent was not doing well around that time. Something about the double role taking a toll on his psyche. Did he ever give any interview about this?

LOL I know! I fast forward every time Hershel opens his wise old mouth. I agree. I think / hope she was just pretending to go along with Rick's plan. Carol could have saved Glenn. Tell me about it! As if a lone walker wouldn't be a danger. That's too silly.

How I miss my Kevin Mambo!

I watched Season 1, and I really really liked Ashley Madekwe's British accent. But I seem to understand not all British/London people have that particular accent. Did she have a 'posh British accent' or something? Does that accent have a name? I'd love to pick it up hehe

I like this show because it's action packed but I think the writing has always sucked. This year has been better, but still. Take the Governor's comeback scene. There was no build-up to that. Okay they've been referencing to him for weeks, but... It was like 'Hell broke loose in that prison!', and then 'Oh BTW, the Governor's is out there looking in with his one eye'. Whatever. And don't get me started on the Governor. Such a cartoonish villain. All of a sudden we find out he's lived in a tent, protecting himself with fire. Yeah right. And zombies won't hurt him. Nor will our people notice him. I am not happy at all with the comeback of this mustache-twirling villain LOL What the show is also lacking IMHO is some deep meaning, some recurring themes. I think zombies have always meant something in movies (ie immigrants, alienation etc). This time they're just there and no one is ever wondering why, how, when they'll disappear. Plus, if I were one of the people in the prison, I would have taken shifts to kill all the zombies out the fence. I know it could be exhausting but really. What else have they got to do? They let these walkers cluster and bring down the fence, whereas they could have easily killed them one by one. I mean Rick and Carl took them down with two rifles for Christ's sake. Finally, I fully expect Carol to cross paths with the Governor and work from within to bring him down, which will lead to her redeeming demise. Sorry for the rant. I had to take it off my chest

You're right! I totally forgot all about Russel Lawrence. I wonder if it was a case of hiring an actor temporarily to wait for the main actor (Rick Herbst) to be available and take over the role. Or maybe they were testing the waters with the Carter Mills character? Anyway I should have some footage of him in the VHS's I stashed at my parent's house...

I get where Antoyne is coming from, but count me in as someone who loves Michonne. In a show where almost every characer is extra-bland and forgettable (Glenn and Meg anyone?) there's just something about Michonne that screams trustworthy-resourceful-badass. Gotta love her.

I always forget how Brooke used to be a chemist! It would be so cool to see her actually working again. Seeing her in that lab reminds me of YR's Ashley. Wonder if Ashley was an inspiration for that.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vs58_xMOx6I 1997 episode (even though I would have said this was 1998). Veronica learns all about the Internet. That's so sweet to watch. LOL The dialogue was flat at times IMO But the pace, the music, the directing and acting were top notch.

Thanks, Mitch... what an awful, contrived mess that sounds

Can someone fill me in on Ghost Reva? I remember her resurfacing as Rebecca when Alan was saved in an Amish village but nothing prior to that.

Why was Norcross replaced in the first place?

Thanks, teplin. That was a relief to know. I find myself enjoying the show (I mean what I've seen online over the years) for the same reasons you listed.

I caught up with the YouTube channel, there was a scene in a November 1995 episode where Diego Serrano's (I thought it was him) character mentioned dreaming of being a vampire. WTF? There was a vampire storyline on AW?

Thanks guys. I get it. That's the reason I warmed up to the show so easily. Reality and terrific cast. Sense of community. I have another question. What do you think separated AW from GL and ATWT? Being grounded in reality seems a requirement for all P&G soaps.