Y&R: December 2024 Discussion Thread

December 19, 2024Dec 19

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There has to be a way around the set situation. It makes the godawful stories even worse.

Does anyone think the costuming has improved since the new designer started?

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December 19, 2024Dec 19

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It’s a reference to the sitcom (Half & Half) they were both on:

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December 20, 2024Dec 20

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Unbelievable that Tracey Bregman is 61! She looks absolutely stunning – true timeless beauty! ✨

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36 minutes ago, asafi said:

Unbelievable that Tracey Bregman is 61! She looks absolutely stunning – true timeless beauty! ✨

61 is CRAZY. She may look a little frozen but her work overall is fantastic. I would absolutely never guess her 60’s.

December 20, 2024Dec 20

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On 12/18/2024 at 7:35 AM, Faulkner said:

The overly theatrical way Michael Mealor speaks as Kyle irritates me. He’s taking all the wrong lessons from PB. I hate Billy, but I like the way Jason Thompson’s more naturalistic delivery contrasts with Peter’s overenunciation.

Yes I've noticed that Mealor really speaks like Bergman, it's fascinating. I find the character of Kyle to be annoying and I'm not that entranced with Mealor's acting, but I have noticed his ability to mimic Bergman's delivery.

As I am a viewer who is hard-of-hearing, I have always appreciated PB's enunciation, even if nobody speaks that way in real life. He's one of the few actors I can understand without closed-captioning!

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9 hours ago, Antoyne said:

61 is CRAZY. She may look a little frozen but her work overall is fantastic. I would absolutely never guess her 60’s.

All I can think about is how she looks now vs how both Jeanne Cooper and Susan Flannery for example looked at 61. For Jeanne that was 1989/1990 and Susan 2000/2001. Definitely a huge contrast! lol

Sorry if this belongs in the spoiler thread but on Christmas Day they are gonna show the Christmas Eve episode from 1985!

https://soapoperanews.net/2024/12/20/the-young-and-the-restless-spoilers-december-23-27-2024/

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12 hours ago, Antoyne said:

She may look a little frozen but her work overall is fantastic. I would absolutely never guess her 60’s.

Especially in comparison to her co-star's show polish dye job. That single process box job ages him.

December 20, 2024Dec 20

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Woohoo!!!!

https://daytimeconfidential.com/2024/12/20/the-young-and-the-restless-to-air-classic-ep-christmas-day?fbclid=IwY2xjawHS10JleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHVF58YWJT1XvHLfvZtH3KbCjUdCEc8wECs7OFOOdVdwhkPQSfBU-Tl0yVw_aem_OFJqbE2jpYi69itBMuojow

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2 minutes ago, Soapsuds said:

Woohoo!!!!

https://daytimeconfidential.com/2024/12/20/the-young-and-the-restless-to-air-classic-ep-christmas-day?fbclid=IwY2xjawHS10JleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHVF58YWJT1XvHLfvZtH3KbCjUdCEc8wECs7OFOOdVdwhkPQSfBU-Tl0yVw_aem_OFJqbE2jpYi69itBMuojow

OMG! Wow what a fabulous Christmas present!!!! 😍😍😍 @YRfan23 @kalbir

8 hours ago, janea4old said:

Yes I've noticed that Mealor really speaks like Bergman, it's fascinating. I find the character of Kyle to be annoying and I'm not that entranced with Mealor's acting, but I have noticed his ability to mimic Bergman's delivery.

As I am a viewer who is hard-of-hearing, I have always appreciated PB's enunciation, even if nobody speaks that way in real life. He's one of the few actors I can understand without closed-captioning!

Completely agree with this sentiment as well. Mealor may not be the best actor but he is the best Kyle we’ve ever had lol at least since his return in 2022. He does do better with stronger dominant actresses like AL and ZS, but of course their characters have settled for Alpha males at the moment as opposed Beta male Kyle lol.

@Taoboi believe it or not you’re actually ahead of me too, but now that I have a 2 1/2 week break ahead I’m about binge watch this weekend to catch up (for better or worse from some recaps & comments I read 😅)

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1 minute ago, soapfan770 said:

OMG! Wow what a fabulous Christmas present!!!! 😍😍😍

I know, I can't wait!

December 20, 2024Dec 20

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Would be cool to get NYE 1981 (the Nikki/Victor first real kiss) as well.

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10 minutes ago, kalbir said:

I know, I can't wait!

6 minutes ago, BoldRestless said:

Would be cool to get NYE 1981 (the Nikki/Victor first real kiss) as well.

Reasons why I wished at some point that Sony had released Y&R classic episode collections on DVD around the same time SoapClassics was doing their thing with ATWT and GL while B&B was released internationally.

One of my Y&R Christmas wishes for 2025 (besides the show getting a competent and successful new HW lol) is that classic stuff turns up on that upcoming YT channel in 2025.

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#YR to air classic Christmas Eve episode from 1984 on Christmas Day!
— The Buzz (@buzzworthyradiocast.com) December 20, 2024 at 10:37 PM

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Maybe the three key Margo Hugheses on ATWT? There was a fourth like Bransford who didn't go over well, but the others were very distinctive and to my understanding popular.
Vicky Hudson on AW might be the same, though I have never cared much for Jensen Buchanan lol.

By Vee · 9 minutes ago9 min
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Chileeee this is WILD.

By Maxim · 13 minutes ago13 min
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I thought the scenes between Britt and Jason were well done, so I'll give KT props for that at least. I agree it felt like she was asking too much of him. It's unrealistic to think Jason, of all people, would be 100% committed to anyone at this point and he actually shouldn't have to be when he's just offering help? Britt also has family that would be happy to help her, so it's not as if she's all alone in the world.
The whole Dalton murder and Britt/Sidwell connection is fine I suppose, but it feels like the show just scrapped Emma's only story. All the months she spent trying to get in good with Dalton yet she never cracked the case and now he's dead.

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That's great that you've found something to enjoy. I remember my first telenovela as a child - Rosalinda. I was obsessed. I was sooo little, practically a baby, but remember re-enacting scenes from the show, fake falling down the stairs like Rosalinda and fake-getting run by car like she was. I would recreate these hyper dramatic moments all day long. My father cringing every time he sees me. 😄

By Maxim · 32 minutes ago32 min
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Cherie Jimenez as Gabi on Days. I am not sure if Camila Banus was ever super popular, but she led storyline and was on the show for years.
Not to veer off topic, but I am also quite fascinated by the Carly situation on GH. I know TB wasn't immediately accepted, while Laura was due to the Bransford situation, but it has to be rare to have such longevity and success with three separate actors in the role. Are there other roles/actors that have achieved that?

By carolineg · 35 minutes ago35 min
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That was a messy story. I'm still waiting for Krista to write her tell all book. 😄

By Maxim · 35 minutes ago35 min
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Thank you for reminding me! I think I know which ones you are referring to. It's just so hard to follow what is up and what gets taken down from YouTube. I think they've been cleaning a lot of channels due to this new streaming thing.
BTW, I was just watching again and I guess Susan Lucci was on hiatus, because Erica is nowhere to be seen. They left us on a cliffhanger and now I watch every episode expecting to see what happened with her and the clown. Manipulative writing.

By Maxim · 38 minutes ago38 min
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D'oh! That makes sense. In that case, Jill Larson (AMC) as Opal. She had the additional advantage of the character being offscreen for a half-decade.

By Franko · 48 minutes ago48 min
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Kimberley is another, definitely, especially as she got to stand on her own with the Musketeers phasing out.
Those are the responses I was most interested in seeing, but I didn't want to make a lot of rules because I am enjoying seeing the different suggestions, even for people who were replacing lesser-known performers.

By DRW50 · 57 minutes ago57 min
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I'm interpreting this thread as focussing more on recasts that had to replace popular performers, and thus had to prove themselves rather than just taking the place of actors who hadn't made much of an impression or proven to very popular with viewers.
eg Michael O'Leary as Rick on GL replaced Phil McGregor but Phil hadn't made much of an impression in the role and that was why he was replaced in the first place.

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