Y&R: May 2025 Discussion Thread

[edgeofnik]

@Paul Raven @ranger1rg

Well the average age of Y&R viewer is almost 70yo so these references like the Cola Wars would resonate with the audience. To be fair - Audra and Kyle did talk about social media being the focus of the campaign. 

I'd rather Audra and Kyle have clothes-less video go viral than to listen to outdated business concepts. As if, Audra could launch even one product without any hires, R&D, etc. Skip this nonsense and hit the sheets. 

[Paul Raven]

Any doubts about Nikki's business prowess at running Chancellor were forever extinguished by the scene that played at the entrance to the GCAC where Claire detailed to Kyle  how her grandmother took down a cocky young exec over  a real estate deal.

Hayley Erin dug deep to channel Nikki's savvy business persona while Micheal Mealor remembered that the the best acting is reacting, as he stood wide eyed and open mouthed taking in Nikki's handling of the situation.

We can only imagine Melody Thomas Scott's commanding performance as Nikki took center stage in Lady Boss mode and how the newbie actor playing her scene partner rose to the challenge as sparkling dialogue ricocheted back and forth.

And a special shout out to Y&R's set designers who we sure would have created an office set that reflected Nikki's elegance and good taste.

To viewers  bothered by  Y&R's continued business focus, this scene that dealt with power dynamics, sexism in business and privilege put paid to that criticism once and for all.

Edited Wednesday at 12:23 AM by Paul Raven

[Antoyne]

This was one of my favorite soap friendships of all time. Mishael and Gina had AMAZING friendship chemistry. And Phyllis at that time was exactly the friend Hilary needed. God why did you have to remind me what we lost

[Melroser]

This show is still going on about the Abbot mansion decor? Slamming my head into a wall in 3...2...1...

[Liberty City]

It's dragged on longer than when Victor rebuilt the ranch. 

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[janea4old]

Stars from all five U.S. soaps performing tonight May 29 in a benefit for St. Jude's Children's Hospital
https://michaelfairmantv.com/the-young-and-the-restless-lily-brooks-obriant-interview-daytime-at-night-benefit-st-jude/2025/05/15/ 

The event is being organized by Lily Brooks O'Briant who plays Lucy Romalotti.

Karla Mosley and Melissa Claire Egan grew up in the same area and happened to attend school together as teens in New York state, and did musical theater together way back then.  I think they'll do a number together tonight.
https://www.soapcentral.com/young-and-restless/news-performance-spoiler-the-young-restless-melissa-claire-egan-s-surprise-pairing 

Loren Lott is scheduled to be there

Edited yesterday at 12:05 AM by janea4old

[Paul Raven]

Groaning at Pietro the party planner raving about Nikki Newman, style icon. And then Nikki appears in the ghastly floral pantsuit. maybe if it was a jacket only... and a soft blouse underneath?

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Hate when the writers have the characters be well known to the general public and yet when the various kidnappings/long lost children etc occur it doesn't seem to get any publicity.

And Victor is simply intolerable. Any nuance that character had is long gone and he now is simply a pathetic, rambling old man who is about as threatening as a piece of wet toast. And still the family are under his thumb.

By now, they should laugh off his threats and leave him alone in his chair at the ranch.

[BoldRestless]

Thanks for this info! Is this going to stream anywhere?

[janea4old]

Looks like in-person only at the Troubadour in L.A.
https://wl.seetickets.us/event/daytime-at-night/648597?afflky=TheTroubadour

[BoldRestless]

Too bad! Maybe something will pop up on social media. Seems like a fun event.

[Paul Raven]

Seems Traci and Julie on Days are both shopping at 'Granny's Garments'.

You just can't go wrong with a loose print long line jacket (hides those figure faults, gals), a comfy pair of slacks, a scoop neck T and some chunky accent jewelry. And don't forget your crowning glory-a wash 'n' go hair do.

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Edited yesterday at 07:29 AM by Paul Raven

[DRW50]

Could Nikki just be a big Gram Parsons fan?

I think it works for Julie, but they should be doing better by Traci - none of this, from hair to wardrobe, is flattering.

Edited yesterday at 07:59 AM by DRW50

[TEdgeofNight]

Hysterical! 

[TEdgeofNight]

I cannot believe there is a whole storyline about the Abbott house renovation. They really are grasping over at Y&R. I don’t see a big difference in the set. It is refreshed. Why make a storyline out of it? 

[Paul Raven]

Well now we had Ashley's reaction-and weren't we all gasping when she appeared to hate it-but she was just joking!!

She loved it. Now we have to see Abby's reaction, and maybe Mamie could come back to say she loves it. How about Jill via Zoom giving her opinion (she'll love it) and bring in a day player to play Mrs Martinez to say she loves it also...

I feel bad to keep dumping on this show (not really) but when the choices they make are so inane, it's the only entertainment value the show has.

Let's unpack the Nikki birthday story.

So Claire wants to throw her Nana a birthday bash as away of endearing Kyle to Victor. Don't quite get the logic there,but OK.

She hires a party planner who makes ridiculous suggestions. Slightly annoyed that Y&R are hiring someone for this role for 5 episodes when we never see doctors, co- workers etc.

But OK to that to. With all the talk we are expecting something special. What we get is the Jazz Lounge hideously decorated with some ugly tablecloths and a few tacky decorations.

They needed a planner for this?

Then the guest list consists of family members (no grandchildren)and a few others. Hardly a party.

As usual the costuming is pretty awful. A red and black theme ? And our guest of honor is sporting a do that looks like a cross between Cameron Diaz in Something about Mary and Marie from Roxette.

They should have had an intimate dinner and ditched all the fanfare. Would have been way more believable.