Today in Soap Opera History (March 23)

1973: CBS aired the final episodes of Where the Heart Is and Love is a Many Splendored Thing.
1987: The Bold and the Beautiful premiered on CBS.
2004: All My Children and One Life to Live came together for a baby switch storyline.

"History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1955: On Valiant Lady, Mickey wanted an explanation from Bonny.

1955: On The Inner Flame, Portia's former law partner offered her bail money for Walter.

Today in Soap Opera History (March 23)

1973: CBS aired the final episodes of daytime soap operas
Where the Heart Is and Love is a Many Splendored Thing.
1987: The Bold and the Beautiful premiered on CBS.
2004: All My Children and One Life to Live came together for
a baby switch storyline.

"Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."
― Machiavelli

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1955: On Valiant Lady, Mickey wanted an explanation from Bonny.

1955: On The Inner Flame, Portia's former law partner offered her bail money for Walter.

Today in Soap Opera History (March 23)

1973: CBS aired the final episodes of daytime soap operas
Where the Heart Is and Love is a Many Splendored Thing.
1987: The Bold and the Beautiful premiered on CBS.
2004: All My Children and One Life to Live came together for
a baby switch storyline.

"All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1955: On Valiant Lady, Mickey wanted an explanation from Bonny.

1955: On The Inner Flame, Portia's former law partner offered her bail money for Walter.

Today in Soap Opera History (March 23)

1973: CBS aired the final episodes of daytime soap operas
Where the Heart Is and Love is a Many Splendored Thing.
1987: The Bold and the Beautiful premiered on CBS.
2004: All My Children and One Life to Live came together for
a baby switch storyline.

"The present contains nothing more than the past, and what is found in the effect is already in the cause."
― Henri Louis Bergson

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1955: On Valiant Lady, Mickey wanted an explanation from Bonny.

1955: On The Inner Flame, Portia's former law partner offered her bail money for Walter.

Today in Soap Opera History (March 23)

1973: CBS aired the final episodes of daytime soap operas
Where the Heart Is and Love is a Many Splendored Thing.
1987: The Bold and the Beautiful premiered on CBS.
2004: All My Children and One Life to Live came together for
a baby switch storyline.

"Mankind are so much the same, in all times and places, that history informs us of nothing new or strange in this particular. Its chief use is only to discover the constant and universal principles of human nature."
― David Hume

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to Scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1955: On Valiant Lady, Mickey wanted an explanation from Bonny.

1955: On The Inner Flame, Portia's former law partner offered her bail money for Walter.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (June 23-27, 2014)

Will Hilary go through with her wedding to Neil? Photo Credit: CBS

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on The Young and the Restless during the week of June 23rd. Burgess Jenkins is set to debut as the new Billy Abbott.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, June 23
Victor (Eric Braeden) sees Ian (Ray Wise) and Mariah (Camryn Grimes) together; Nikki's (Melody Thomas Scott) confession shakes Dylan (Steve Burton).

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (June 16-20, 2014)

Photo Credit: CBS

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on The Young and the Restless during the week of June 16th.

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Monday, June 16
Jack (Peter Bergman) delivers troubling news to Victoria (Amelia Heinle); Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) remembers her past with Paul (Doug Davidson).

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (June 9-13, 2014)

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Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on The Young and the Restless during the week of June 9th.

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Monday, June 9
Things get worse for Avery (Jessica Collins); Kevin (Greg Rikaart), Dylan (Steve Burton) and Paul (Doug Davidson) try to save the day.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (June 2-6, 2014)

Colin (Tristan Rogers). Photo Credit: CBS

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on The Young and the Restless during the week of June 2nd.

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Monday, June 2
Cane (Daniel Goddard) has a birthday surprise for Lily (Christel Khalil); Summer (Hunter King) and Austin's (Matthew Atkinson) relationship heats up.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (May 26-30, 2014): A Dirty Little Secret Could Be Exposed and a Sweet Seduction Gets Heated

Devon (Bryton James) seduces Hilary (Mishael Morgan). Photo Credit: CBS

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Monday, May 26
Victor (Eric Braeden) and Dylan (Steve Burton) work together to get rid of Ian (Ray Wise); Jack (Peter Bergman) and Kelly (Cady McClain) get busted; Summer (Hunter King) talks to Austin (Matthew Atkinson).

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (May 19-23, 2014): Sinful and Sizzlin'!

Mariah (Camryn) pays Sharon (Sharon Case) a visit.  Photo Credit: CBS

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on The Young and the Restless during the week of May 19th.

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Monday, May 19
Billy (David Tom) and Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) work together to help Chloe (Elizabeth Hendrickson); Nick (Joshua Morrow) is troubled by Sharon's (Sharon Case) interest in Mariah (Camryn Grimes).

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (May 12-16, 2014)

Neil (Kristoff St. John) and Hilary's (Mishael Morgan) affair is
exposed.  Photo Credit: CBS

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on The Young and the Restless during the week of May 12th.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, May 12
Billy (David Tom) tries to fix things with Victoria (Amelia Heinle); Abby (Melissa Ordway) confronts Mariah (Camryn Grimes); Sharon (Sharon Case) feels the weight of her secrets.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (May 5-9, 2014)

Chloe (Elizabeth Hendrickson) is not finished with Billy (David
Tom).  Photo Credit: CBS

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Monday, May 5
Someone learns Victoria's (Amelia Heinle) secret; Summer (Hunter King) learns Jack (Peter Bergman) and Kelly (Cady McClain) are dating.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (April 28-May 2, 2014)

Nikki is furious with Victor (Eric Braeden).  Photo Credit: CBS

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on The Young and the Restless during the week of April 28th.

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Monday, April 28
Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) confronts Victor (Eric Braeden) about his scheming and tells him he's no better than Ian Ward (Ray Wise); Devon (Bryton James) stumbles upon Hilary (Mishael Morgan) having a private moment; Avery (Jessica Collins) threatens Ian with a restraining order.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (April 21-25, 2014): Nick Learns The Truth About "Cassie"

Cassie (Camryn Grimes) tells Nick that Victor was responsible for her
tormenting Sharon.  Photo Credit: CBS

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Monday, April 21
Nick (Joshua Morrow) confronts the Cassie (Camryn Grimes) imposter; tensions increase between Ashley (Eileen Davidson), Victoria (Amelia Heinle) and Stitch (Sean Carrigan).

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Spoilers (April 14-18, 2014): The Show Must Go On

Cady McClain makes her debut as the new Kelly Andrews.
Photo Credit: CBS

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Monday, April 14
Victoria (Amelia Heinle) and Stitch (Sean Carrigan) plan a date; Rick Forrester (Jacob Young) and Caroline Spencer Forrester (Linsey Godfrey) attend Chelsea's (Melissa Claire Egan) fashion show.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Spoilers (April 7-11, 2014): After "Goodbye"

Billy (David Tom) and Victoria (Amelia Heinle) come to a crossroads.
Photo Credit: CBS

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Monday, April 7
Victor (Eric Braeden) and Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) deal with unexpected news; Avery's (Jessica Collins) new projects create a stir; Billy (David Tom) and Victoria (Amelia Heinle) come to a crossroads.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Spoilers (March 31-April 4, 2014): Spring Flings

Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) interrupts a moment of closeness
between Victoria (Amelia Heinle) and Stitch (Sean Carrigan).
Photo Credit: CBS

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[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, March 31
Chelsea's (Melissa Claire Egan) betrayal sets Chloe (Elizabeth Hendrickson) off; Victoria (Amelia Heinle) makes an important decision; a couple considers getting married.

Today in Soap Opera History (March 23)

1973: CBS aired the final episodes of daytime soap operas
WHERE THE HEART IS and LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDORED
THING. 1987: THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL premiered.
2004: ALL MY CHILDREN and ONE LIFE TO LIVE came
together for a baby switch storyline.

"There is no present or future, only the past happening over and over again - now."
- Eugene O'Neill

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1955: On VALIANT LADY, Mickey wanted an explanation from Bonny.

1955: On THE INNER FLAME, Portia's former law partner offered her bail money for Walter.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Spoilers (March 24-28, 2014): Revenge and Plinko!

Neil (Kristoff St. John) and Hilary visit THE PRICE IS RIGHT.
Photo Credit: CBS

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[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, March 24
Victor (Eric Braeden) believes Billy (David Tom) is withholding information about Adam; Leslie (Angell Conwell) tries to choose her next move; Neil (Kristoff St. John) talks with Hilary (Mishael Morgan).