It was a night to remember and quite the spectacular event, when CBS, Sony Pictures Televisions, and The Young and the Restless, celebrated in style the iconic soap opera’s 50th anniversary.
Over the weekend on Friday, March 17th, cast, crew, colleagues, families, and the press gathered to salute the series at the The Vibiana, a beautiful venue in downtown Los Angeles that used to be a cathedral now turned event space.
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After many of the stars in attendance walked the red carpet and conducted interviews with the press, the crowd gathered inside for a very special presentation featuring several speakers, and emceed by Peter Bergman (Jack Abbott).
During the speeches, none was more touching than when Lauralee Bell (Christine, Y&R) was joined by her brother Bradley P. Bell (executive producer and head writer of B&B) and in remarks, honored their late parents William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell, the creators of The Young and the Restless.
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CBS Entertainment President, Amy Reisenbach, Sony’s Steve Kent, and Y&R’s legendary stars, Eric Braeden (Victor) and Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki) also spoke and shared their thoughts on this milestone and more.
Attending were nearly 60 current and former cast members to commemorate Y&R’s golden anniversary, including: Linden Ashby, Catherine Bach, Peter Barton, Jaime Lyn Bauer, Lauralee Bell, Peter Bergman, Eric Braeden, Tracey Bregman, Lily Brooks O’Briant, Kimberlin Brown, Sean Carrigan, Sharon Case, Tricia Cast, Judith Chapman, Tamara Clatterbuck, Angell Conwell, Michael Corbett, Barbara Crampton, Michael Damian, Sean Dominic, Melissa Claire Egan, Cait Fairbanks, Conner Floyd, Adrienne Frantz, Jacob Aaron Gaines, Jennifer Gareis, Rory Gibson, Michael Graziadei, Camryn Grimes, Mark Grossman, Tom Hallick, Elizabeth Hendrickson, Courtney Hope, James Hyde, Bryton James, Sean Kanan, Kelly Kruger, Ashley Jones, Christel Khalil, Katherine Kelly Lang, Christian Le Blanc, Roberta Leighton, Kate Linder, Loren Lott, Janice Lynde, Judah Mackey, Beth Maitland, John McCook, Phil Morris, John O’Hurley, Melissa Ordway, Robert Parucha, J. Eddie Peck, Scott Reeves, Veronica Redd, Victoria Rowell, Brytni Sarpy, Melody Thomas Scott, Trevor St. John, Zach Tinker, Jason Thompson, Heather Tom, Jordi Vilasuso, Susan Walters, Jess Walton, Patty Weaver, Lauren Woodland and more.
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Check out our photo gallery below featuring many of the red carpet arrivals and some of the moments with the cast from inside the party, and be on the lookout for our extended coverage with our video interviews from the red carpet in the days ahead.
Now after checking out the photo gallery, who were you happy to see attending? Who dressed for success? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
Enduring fan favorite Jess Walton on the red carpet.
The icons: Eric Braden and Melody Thomas Scott.
Fan favorite Tricia Cast arriving at the bash.
Three-time Daytime Emmy winner, Peter Bergman, a key part to Y&R's success.
Inside the party, Lauralee Bell and Brad Bell pay tribute to their parents, Y&R creators, Bill & Lee Bell.
Y&R's original stars: Janice Lynde and Jaime Lyn Bauer with former co-star John McCook.
Victoria Rowell arrives on the red carpet.
Original Y&R supervillain, Sheila Carter! Kimberlin Brown alongside her daughter, Alexes.
Teriah in the house! Camryn Grimes with Cait Fairbanks.
Veronica Redd, who makes a return to Y&R for the 50th anniversary, arrives for the party.
Kate Linder has always been Y&R's greatest cheerleader.
Inside the party, Sharon Case with good friend and former Y&R co-star, Tamara Clatterbuck.
Scott Reeves (ex-Ryan) traveled from Nashville to be part of the festivities.
The stunning visual at the beautiful Vibiana with the cast of Y&R then and now in attendance.
A bit closer - the 50th anniversary party cast photo.
Lauralee and Brad Bell continue to honor the legacy that their parents created.
Real-life husband and wife, Adrienne Frantz (ex-Amber) and Scott Bailey.
The one and only Beth Maitland.
B&B's Katherine Kelly Lang on-hand to congratulate sister soap, Y&R.
Sister Act! Roberta Leighton joined her Y&R on-screen sibling, Melody Thomas Scott for a photo.
Judith Chapman has arrived!
Y&R's Connor Newman, Judah McKay, was the youngest cast member in attendance.
James Hyde, who has recently come to Y&R as Jeremy Stark, strikes a pose.
The Graz in blue! Michael Graziadei wowed the red carpet.
Barbara Crampton, returning as Leanna Love, attended the party.
Scott Barton (ex-Scott Grainger) hit the red carpet.
Y&R's Bryton James looking dapper.
Expectant mom, Melissa Claire Egan, poses for the paparazzi.
The former Megan Dennison of Genoa City, Ashley Jones.
Longtime Y&R star, the beautiful Christel Khalil.
Brytni Sarpy always ready to impress on the red carpet.
Lauralee Bell has the distinction of being part of the on-screen and off-screen legacy of Y&R.
Current Y&R Executive Producer and head writer, Josh Griffith.
Elizabeth Hendrickson strikes a pose.
Melissa Ordway, who loved Y&R growing up, wound up on the show as Abby Newman proving that dreams do come true.
Zach Tinker, currently starring on 'Fire Country" returned to honor his Y&R family.
Michael Damian, who has returned a few times during the 50th as Danny Romalotti, ready to enjoy the celebration.
Jordi Vilasuso (ex-Rey) and his wife Kaitlin arrive to salute the iconic soap.
Courtney Hope (Sally) hits the red carpet.
Jason Thompson, who as Billy Abbott is part of the iconic soap, ready to honor the series.
Mark Grossman arrives and also shakes up Genoa City as Adam Newman.
Susan Walters, who began on the show in the early 2000's is now back as Diane Jenkins for a second major run.
Linden Ashby (ex-Cameron) who is married to Susan Walters, hit the red carpet as well.
Rory Gibson ready to party with his Y&R pals.
Eric Braeden alongside his former on-screen daughter, Heather Tom (ex-Victoria).
Y&R duo, Christian LeBlanc and Tracey Bregman make Michael and Lauren one of the best couples ever in soaps.
Patty Weaver is back as Gina Roma just in time for Y&R 50.
Enduring heroine and fan favorite, Sharon Case.
Sean Kanan, has played Deacon Sharpe on Y&R as well as on B&B.
J. Eddie Peck (ex-Cole) celebrates with his former co-stars.
One of the newest stars of Y&R is the talented, Trevor St. John (Tucker).
Cait, Sharon, Tamara and Camryn taking a selfie for posterity.
Eric Braeden and his on-screen partner, Melody Thomas Scott share a moment.
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