At least she’s a lifer who knows a better Y&R. We shall see if this makes any difference with JG still head-writing.

Y&R / Sally McDonald has been named co-executive producer of "The Young and the Restless," working alongside EP and head writer Josh Griffith, who will be focusing more on the writing side of things at the show. #YoungandRestless #YRhttps://t.co/ovoFNeQheG

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Congrats to her and so deserved after so many years of loyal service and multiple regimes. 

I always wanna think news like this will make a difference for the show but I still think CBS/SONY are the real problem for this now being the way it is. 

Just now, YRfan23 said:

I always wanna think news like this will make a difference for the show but I still think CBS/SONY are the real problem for this now being the way it is. 

Nothing will really change since Griffith is still there and in charge of the "creative" direction. 

Just now, BetterForgotten said:

Nothing will really change since Griffith is still there and in charge of the "creative" direction. 

He and Bradley Bell have been tormenting us... way WAAAAAAY past their expiration date. I mean... dudes... give it up. Give someone else a chance at a writing gig.

5 minutes ago, BetterForgotten said:

Nothing will really change since Griffith is still there and in charge of the "creative" direction. 

Exactly. I think this is just a move to take some of the pressure off their one-stop shop.

41 minutes ago, Errol said:

My only hope is that this does tighten up the writing, which has been very elementary for quite some time; almost makes me wish they had brought in a co-head writer (although, Josh Griffith's track history has proven itself when it comes to sharing that title).

13 minutes ago, YRfan23 said:

I always wanna think news like this will make a difference for the show but I still think CBS/SONY are the real problem for this now being the way it is. 

Ultimately, it is a ratings/demos thing, as proven by previous regime changes, truly. If they continue to perform (and they have been), then the 'suits' have no need to change. I am seeing this as a positive thing.

51 minutes ago, Errol said:

https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2025/09/sally-mcdonald-co-executive-producer-the-young-and-the-restless

"Griffith, who also serves as head writer of the daytime drama series, will be leaning more into the writing side of his duties."

 His writing is terrible. I don't see things getting better.

Congrats to her, hope she finds the position rewarding. I do not expect anything to move the needle onscreen.

A well deserved promotion. But yeah, nothing will change in the writing as long as Griffith is HW.   Also, this will probably mean she will be directing less - that's the downside of this.  

With the budget/set situation I don't know what they can do to improve the look of the show.

And the uninspired writing is no help.

Edited September 24, 2025Sep 24 by Liberty City