Today in Soap Opera History (July 11)

1986: Another World's Cecile refused to relent to Cass.
1986: A giant "C" fell on Santa Barbara's Mary.
1995: One Life to Live's Antonio reunited with his brother.
2002: Guiding Light's Reva disconnected Richard's life support.

"History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different 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...

1949: The Brighter Day moved to CBS Radio after having aired its first nine months on NBC Radio. Bill Smith starred as Reverend Richard Dennis, pastor of a parish in the town of Three Rivers, where he tried to be both mother and father to daughters Elizabeth, Althea, Barbara and Patsy. The show was written by Irna Phillips with Ted Corday serving as one of the directors.

1960: Daytime soap opera The Clear Horizon premiered on CBS. The show was created and head written by Manya Starr with a cast led by Edward Kemmer and Phyllis Avery.

The show ran until March 10, 1961, then was canceled. CBS revived it from February 26 to June 15, 1962. Watch a short clip from later in the show's run below.

Today in Soap Opera History (July 11)

1986: Another World's Cecile refused to relent to Cass.
1986: A giant "C" fell on Santa Barbara's Mary.
1995: One Life to Live's Antonio reunited with his brother.
2002: Guiding Light's Reva disconnected Richard's life support.

"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...

1949: The Brighter Day moved to CBS Radio after having aired its first nine months on NBC Radio. Bill Smith starred as Reverend Richard Dennis, pastor of a parish in the town of Three Rivers, where he tried to be both mother and father to daughters Elizabeth, Althea, Barbara and Patsy. The show was written by Irna Phillips with Ted Corday serving as one of the directors.

1960: Daytime soap opera The Clear Horizon premiered on CBS. The show was created and head written by Manya Starr with a cast led by Edward Kemmer and Phyllis Avery.

The show ran until March 10, 1961, then was canceled. CBS revived it from February 26 to June 15, 1962. Watch a short clip from later in the show's run below.

Today in Soap Opera History (July 11)

1986: Another World's Cecile refused to relent to Cass.
1986: A giant "C" fell on Santa Barbara's Mary.
1995: One Life to Live's Antonio reunited with his brother.
2002: Guiding Light's Reva disconnected Richard's life support.

"History is a vast early warning system."
― Norman Cousins

"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...

1949: The Brighter Day moved to CBS Radio after having aired its first nine months on NBC Radio. Bill Smith starred as Reverend Richard Dennis, pastor of a parish in the town of Three Rivers, where he tried to be both mother and father to daughters Elizabeth, Althea, Barbara and Patsy. The show was written by Irna Phillips with Ted Corday serving as one of the directors.

1960: Daytime soap opera The Clear Horizon premiered on CBS. The show was created and head written by Manya Starr with a cast led by Edward Kemmer and Phyllis Avery.

The show ran until March 10, 1961, then was canceled. CBS revived it from February 26 to June 15, 1962. Watch a short clip from later in the show's run below.

Today in Soap Opera History (July 11)

1986: Another World's Cecile refused to relent to Cass.
1986: A giant "C" fell on Santa Barbara's Mary.
1995: One Life to Live's Antonio reunited with his brother.
2002: Guiding Light's Reva disconnected Richard's life support.

"If you don't know history, then you don't know anything. You are a leaf that doesn't know it is part of a tree."
― Michael Crichton

"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...

1949: The Brighter Day moved to CBS Radio after having aired its first nine months on NBC Radio. Bill Smith starred as Reverend Richard Dennis, pastor of a parish in the town of Three Rivers, where he tried to be both mother and father to daughters Elizabeth, Althea, Barbara and Patsy. The show was written by Irna Phillips with Ted Corday serving as one of the directors.

1960: Daytime soap opera The Clear Horizon premiered on CBS. The show was created and head written by Manya Starr with a cast led by Edward Kemmer and Phyllis Avery.

Robert Adamson Taken Off Contract at 'The Young and the Restless'

Robert Adamson

A week after the news that The Young and the Restless actors Sofia Pernas (Marisa) has been taken off contract and Lachlan Buchanan (Kyle) has been let go, comes word from Daytime Confidential that Robert Adamson (Noah Newman) has been placed on recurring status.

Adamson started playing Nick and Sharon's son in October 2012. He previously starred in Hollywood Heights, which was executive produced by Y&R's current EP, Jill Farren Phelps.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (March 14-18, 2016)

Elise Moxley (Jensen Buchanan)

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless during the week of March 14-18, 2016.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, March 14
Jack (Peter Bergman) flexes his authority at Jabot; Noah (Robert Adamson) deals with the consequences of his actions; Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) faces a reversal of fortune.

PHOTOS: "Genoa City Live!" Brings 'The Young and the Restless' Stars to Montclair, New Jersey

Christian Jules LeBlanc, Joshua Morrow, Melissa Ordway, Eric Braeden, Robert Adamson and Sean Carrigan.  Photo Credit: Sue Coflin/Max Photos

"Genoa City Live!," a series of once-in-a-lifetime, live fan events dedicated to CBS daytime drama, The Young and the Restless, has kicked off on the east coast. On February 20 at The Wellmont Theatre in Montclair, New Jersey, Y&R stars Eric Braeden (Victor Newman), Joshua Morrow (Nick Newman), Christian Jules LeBlanc (Michael Baldwin), Melissa Ordway (Abby Newman Rayburn), Sean Carrigan (Stitch Rayburn) and Robert Adamson (Noah Newman) met with fans, answered questions, told behind-the-scenes stories and entertained the packed audience. Check out more photos from the event below.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (January 18-22, 2016)

Chelsea seeks Nick's help in finding the kidnapped Adam.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless during the week of January 18-22, 2016. Can Adam be found before it's too late?

[SPOILER ALERT]
Monday, January 18
Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) frets over Adam's (Justin Hartley) safety; Mariah (Camryn Grimes) senses a con; Luca (Miles Gaston Villanueva) demands Noah (Robert Adamson) no longer be a part of Marisa's (Sofia Pernas) life.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (January 11-15, 2016)

Jason Thompson, who just wrapped up a 10-year run as Dr. Patrick Drake on
General Hospital, debuts on Y&R as the new Billy Abbott.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless during the week of January 11-15, 2016.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, January 11
Jill (Jess Walton) asks Simon (Michael E. Knight) to help Billy; Kevin (Greg Rikaart) envisions success; Neil (Kristoff St. John) submits to temptation.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (January 4-8, 2016)

"I know that you hate it when I get all emotional like this so wake up
and tell me to shut up," Jill says to an unconscious Billy.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless during the week of January 4-8, 2016.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, January 4
The Abbotts come together after Billy (Burgess Jenkins) is rushed to the hospital; Jill (Jess Walton) pleads with Billy to wake up, and lashes out at Victor (Eric Braeden); Dr. Neville (Michael E. Knight) gives Ashley (Eileen Davidson) advice.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (September 28-October 2, 2015)

"I made a big mistake."

Check out the 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 September 28th.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, September 28
Marisa (Sofia Pernas) fills Noah (Robert Adamson) in on what happened with Victor (Eric Braeden), Jack (Peter Bergman) and Marco; Victor tells Victoria (Amelia Heinle) and Abby (Melissa Ordway) that he's trying to have the Abbotts arrested; Dylan (Steve Burton) finds out something about Hilary (Mishael Morgan).

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (September 21-25, 2015)

Sharon runs into Patty (Stacy Haiduk).

Check out the 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 September 21st. A war with Victor is reignited, and the fallout is just beginning.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, September 21
Sharon (Sharon Case) runs into Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk); Ian (Ray Wise) talks to Adam (Justin Hartley) about the art of revenge.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (September 14-18, 2015)

"Hello, again," Ian says when he runs into Phyllis.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers below to find out what's happening on The Young and the Restless during the week of September 14th. Adam's alliance with Ian stirs up an epic battle as the walls on Hilary's disappearance are closing in.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, September 14
Dylan (Steve Burton) wants to know what Mariah (Camryn Grimes) knows that he doesn't; Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) asks Victoria (Amelia Heinle) why sales have spiked; Phyllis (Gina Tognoni) runs into Ian Ward (Ray Wise).

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (September 7-11, 2015)

Neil continues his plan of revenge.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers below to find out what's happening on The Young and the Restless during the week of September 7th. Neil attempts to frame Devon, while Victoria and Billy rekindle their love.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, September 7
Ian (Ray Wise) and Adam (Justin Hartley) plot revenge against Victor (Eric Braeden); a marital crisis emerges; Jill (Jess Walton) institutes some surprising changes.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (August 31-September 4, 2015)

Things heat up between Marisa and Noah.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers below to find out what's happening on The Young and the Restless during the week of August 31st. A new CBS promo teases, "Things heat up and someone gets burned."

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, August 31
Michael (Christian LeBlanc) tells Devon (Bryton James) the DNA matches Hilary (Mishael Morgan), and the case is considered a homicide; Victor (Eric Braeden) offers Marissa (Sofia Pernas) half a million dollars to leave Genoa City.

Linsey Godfrey & Robert Adamson Call Off Their Engagement

Linsey Godfrey and Robert Adamson

The Bold and the Beautiful star Linsey Godfrey (Caroline) and The Young and the Restless actor Robert Adamson (Noah) have called off their wedding plans, according to Soap Opera Digest. The couple has a one-year-old daughter, Aleda, born in June 2014.

"Actress Linsey Godfrey and her fiancé, actor Robert Adamson, have made the difficult decision to call off their engagement and separate,” a B&B spokesperson confirmed to Digest. "They will always remain connected as they are committed to co-parenting their daughter Aleda in a loving and amicable environment and her needs will always be their common priority. They thank their fans for their support and ask that their privacy regarding this matter be respected."

Godfrey, who battled Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2006, was hit by a car earlier this year while walking down a sidewalk in Los Angeles.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (July 27-31, 2015)

"You need a bachelor party," Colin tells Devon.

Check out the 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 July 27th.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, July 27
Dylan (Steve Burton) makes a confession to Sharon (Sharon Case); Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) is furious with Adam (Justin Hartley) for sleeping with Sage (Kelly Sullivan); Kevin (Greg Rikaart) reveals to Marissa (Sofia Pernas) what he and Mariah (Camryn Grimes) found at the lake.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (July 20-24, 2015)

"You took me to hell and back," Jack tells Victor. "You're gonna
pay for that now."

Check out the 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 July 20th.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, July 20
Avery (Jessica Collins) tells Phyllis (Gina Tognoni) that she is leaving town; Paul (Doug Davidson) questions Victor (Eric Braeden) about the weapon that was found; Billy (Burgess Jenkins) asks Neil (Kristoff St. John) to join the Newman-Abbott coup.

Today in Soap Opera History (July 11)

1986: Another World's Cecile refused to relent to Cass.
1986: A giant "C" fell on Santa Barbara's Mary.
1995: One Life to Live's Antonio reunited with his brother.
2002: Guiding Light's Reva disconnected Richard's life support.

"History never looks like history when you are living through it."
― John W. Gardner

"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...

1949: The Brighter Day moved to CBS Radio after having aired its first nine months on NBC Radio. Bill Smith starred as Reverend Richard Dennis, pastor of a parish in the town of Three Rivers, where he tried to be both mother and father to daughters Elizabeth, Althea, Barbara and Patsy. The show was written by Irna Phillips with Ted Corday serving as one of the directors.

1960: Daytime soap opera The Clear Horizon premiered on CBS. The show was created and head written by Manya Starr with a cast led by Edward Kemmer and Phyllis Avery.

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (July 13-17, 2015)

Chelsea learns Gabe is really her supposed dead husband, Adam Newman.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers below to find out what's happening on The Young and the Restless during the week of July 13th.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, July 13
Phyllis (Gina Tognoni) wonders if Marisa (Sofia Pernas) knows Jack (Peter Bergman); Michael (Christian LeBlanc) questions Sage (Kelly Sullivan) about Gabriel Bingham (Adam Newman); Chelsea drops her glass when she overhears Gabe toasting to himself, "Adam Newman"; Noah (Robert Adamson) finds Marisa in a towel; Avery (Jessica Collins) pulls a gun on Joe (Scott Elrod); Paul (Doug Davidson) and Dylan (Steve Burton) arrive at Joe's room and tell Avery they found her rapist and it's not Joe.