Soap legend Eric Braeden is feeling “grateful” as he shares a positive health update after being cancer-free for six months. The Young and the Restless star spoke with Entertainment Tonight following the daytime soap’s recent four-season renewal, where he opened up about his health status. “My cancer diagnosis right now is on hold, as it were, and [I’m] very grateful for very good doctors and very good modern cancer treatment, which has improved enormously,” Braeden shared. The Daytime Emmy-winning actor revealed he was cancer-free last August, four months after he was diagnosed with bladder cancer. At the time, Braeden told fans that doctors performed a cystoscopy and “couldn’t find a damn thing.” In his interview with Et, Braeden urged people to get checked out for the sake of their health. “People shouldn’t be afraid of it, you know. Just go and have your cystoscopy, have your colonoscopy, have your heart checked out.
- 4/11/2024
- TV Insider
Eric Braeden, best known for playing self-made business magnate Victor Newman on CBS’ The Young and the Restless, has been opening up about his recent battle with cancer. The soap star revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis earlier this year and, in August, shared with fans that he was now cancer-free. Speaking with Soap Opera Digest, Braeden explained why he decided to share his diagnosis publicly, saying he hoped it would help others. “You know, I’m at an age where I really don’t care. What I do care about is that I’ve seen other people go through cancer, and that’s a tough thing to see them go through. So if I encourage men, in this case, or anyone for that matter, to have preventive exams, prophylactic exams, then I think I’ve done some kind of a service,” he said. He continued, “If I had not had...
- 9/27/2023
- TV Insider
After recently beating cancer, the Young and the Restless actor Eric Braeden is showing no desire to slow things down when it comes to his acting career. Braeden, 82, who has portrayed self-made business magnate Victor Newman on the long-running CBS soap opera since 1980, revealed last month that he was cancer-free four months after his bladder cancer diagnosis, telling his fans that doctors performed a cystoscopy and “couldn’t find a damn thing.” In a recent interview, Fox News Digital asked the soap star whether he was considering retirement after beating cancer. Braden responded with an emphatic, “No, hell no, no, no.” “I’ve known friends and colleagues of mine… athletic friends of mine who suddenly are retired. And now what? Pickleball?” he quipped. Having been part of the show for 43 years, Braeden shared his advice on having a long-lasting career in Hollywood, saying, “The first answer is money.” He continued,...
- 9/1/2023
- TV Insider
Eric Braeden is sharing some joyful news with his fans. The 82-year-old “The Young and the Restless” star revealed on Sunday that doctors found no evidence of cancer after a recent procedure.
Braeden spoke with his fans on Facebook Live and shared a health update, revealing, “As of three days ago, I am cancer-free.”
According to the actor, his doctors performed a cystoscopy and “they couldn’t find a damn thing! Isn’t that nice?”
The beaming actor explained that, while the prognosis was positive, he wasn’t fully out of the woods just yet. Braeden said that he was still waiting on the results of an Mri to see if the cancer had spread, from his bladder, but he stressed that he was feeling optimistic.
“Thank you for all of your good thoughts, all of your prayers,” Braeden shared with his fans. “It’s meant a great deal to me,...
Braeden spoke with his fans on Facebook Live and shared a health update, revealing, “As of three days ago, I am cancer-free.”
According to the actor, his doctors performed a cystoscopy and “they couldn’t find a damn thing! Isn’t that nice?”
The beaming actor explained that, while the prognosis was positive, he wasn’t fully out of the woods just yet. Braeden said that he was still waiting on the results of an Mri to see if the cancer had spread, from his bladder, but he stressed that he was feeling optimistic.
“Thank you for all of your good thoughts, all of your prayers,” Braeden shared with his fans. “It’s meant a great deal to me,...
- 8/15/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Eric Braeden has revealed he was diagnosed with cancer and is currently undergoing immunotherapy to treat high-grade cancerous cells near his bladder.
The veteran “Young and the Restless” star posted a 13-minute video Friday on Facebook and said he had problems with his prostate while recuperating from a recent knee-replacement surgery when the health scare came about. “I hate to be this personal but I think this may be good for some older guys who may or may not listen to this,” he said.
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Braeden said the prostate problem manifested to the point where he was frequently urinating, about every half hour or so. A urologist suggested he undergo a UroLift, which relieves pressure on the urethra. But before undergoing that procedure, Braeden said the urination problem “became so bad I couldn’t pee.
The veteran “Young and the Restless” star posted a 13-minute video Friday on Facebook and said he had problems with his prostate while recuperating from a recent knee-replacement surgery when the health scare came about. “I hate to be this personal but I think this may be good for some older guys who may or may not listen to this,” he said.
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Braeden said the prostate problem manifested to the point where he was frequently urinating, about every half hour or so. A urologist suggested he undergo a UroLift, which relieves pressure on the urethra. But before undergoing that procedure, Braeden said the urination problem “became so bad I couldn’t pee.
- 4/22/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Actor Eric Braeden, who has spent the past 43 years playing Victor Newman on the CBS soap opera “The Young and the Restless,” announced Saturday that he has recently been diagnosed with cancer.
In a Facebook video, Braeden told fans he was diagnosed while being treated by a urologist for bladder and urination issues. His doctor found cancerous cells near his bladder and is now in the midst of six immunotherapy treatments.
Braeden says he has been able to continue acting on “Y&R” despite his diagnosis. The actor has been starring in the CBS soap since 1980 and has appeared in 3963 episodes. He’s also appeared in notable films like “Titanic” and “Escape From the Planet of the Apes.”
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“I’m happy to be able to go to work,” he said.
In a Facebook video, Braeden told fans he was diagnosed while being treated by a urologist for bladder and urination issues. His doctor found cancerous cells near his bladder and is now in the midst of six immunotherapy treatments.
Braeden says he has been able to continue acting on “Y&R” despite his diagnosis. The actor has been starring in the CBS soap since 1980 and has appeared in 3963 episodes. He’s also appeared in notable films like “Titanic” and “Escape From the Planet of the Apes.”
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“I’m happy to be able to go to work,” he said.
- 4/22/2023
- by Mason Bissada
- The Wrap
Longtime Young & the Restless star Eric Braeden said Friday afternoon in a video to his fans that he was recently diagnosed with cancer, but that he has been able to continue working on the CBS soap on which he’s starred since 1980.
Braeden posted the video on Facebook revealing the health scare, saying the diagnosis came after problems with his bladder and urination that worsened during his recovery from a recent knee-replacement surgery.
He said he wanted to be open about the diagnosis because “I think this may be good for some older guys who may, or may not, listen to this.”
Braeden said he was diagnosed by a urologist at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. He had surgery for a UroLift to relieve pressure on his urethra, during which doctors also removed the cancer. Braeden said biopsy results later revealed some high-grade cancer cells, and he is currently undergoing immunotherapy.
Braeden posted the video on Facebook revealing the health scare, saying the diagnosis came after problems with his bladder and urination that worsened during his recovery from a recent knee-replacement surgery.
He said he wanted to be open about the diagnosis because “I think this may be good for some older guys who may, or may not, listen to this.”
Braeden said he was diagnosed by a urologist at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. He had surgery for a UroLift to relieve pressure on his urethra, during which doctors also removed the cancer. Braeden said biopsy results later revealed some high-grade cancer cells, and he is currently undergoing immunotherapy.
- 4/22/2023
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
The Young and the Restless star Eric Braeden is facing a health battle. In a Facebook Live video on Friday, April 21, the actor said he has cancer. The 82-year-old — who has played Victor Newman on Y&r since 1980 — explained that he began experiencing prostate problems while recuperating from a knee operation. “I hate to be this personal, but I think this may be good for some older guys who may or may not listen to this,” he said. “It’ll happen to them.” After experiencing “terrible pain” one day on his way into work, Braeden dropped into Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where a urologist recognized him and told him that he learned English from watching The Young and the Restless after moving from Vietnam. That urologist, however, delivered a serious diagnosis: “He said, ‘You have cancer,’” Braeden recalled. “I said, ‘Whoa. Huh. Holy s—t.’” So Braeden went under the knife, with...
- 4/22/2023
- TV Insider
Soap legend Eric Braeden, who has played The Young and the Restless patriarch Victor Newman for more than four decades, has revealed he has cancer.
While recuperating from knee surgery, the actor “began to have problems” with his prostate, he said in a video posted to his Facebook page Friday.
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“I hate to be so personal,...
While recuperating from knee surgery, the actor “began to have problems” with his prostate, he said in a video posted to his Facebook page Friday.
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“I hate to be so personal,...
- 4/22/2023
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
Eric Braeden has played Victor Newman on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless for over 40 years. The actor has won many awards for his work on the show. But before he tried out for the part of Victor Newman, Braeden didn’t even know what a soap opera was. Since then, though, he has grown to love and respect daytime TV.
And while he greatly respects the soap opera business, Braeden is aware that soaps aren’t always seen in the best light. As such, the soap veteran took offense with former Y&r co-star Eva Longoria’s reaction to a clip of her work on the CBS soap.
Eva Longoria says being on ‘Y&r’ didn’t pay enough
Longoria started her acting career on The Young and the Restless playing Isabella Braña. In a March 20 interview with CNN’s Chris Wallace, the Flamin’ Hot star was...
And while he greatly respects the soap opera business, Braeden is aware that soaps aren’t always seen in the best light. As such, the soap veteran took offense with former Y&r co-star Eva Longoria’s reaction to a clip of her work on the CBS soap.
Eva Longoria says being on ‘Y&r’ didn’t pay enough
Longoria started her acting career on The Young and the Restless playing Isabella Braña. In a March 20 interview with CNN’s Chris Wallace, the Flamin’ Hot star was...
- 4/18/2023
- by William Decker
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Eric Braeden is best known for his role as Victor Newman in The Young and the Restless. Not only does Braeden thoroughly embrace his role as Victor on the soap opera, he also loves interacting with fans on social media. Recently, Braeden took to Twitter to admit that he’s been talking with The Young and the Restless producers to bring back Doug Davidson, a former favorite from the show’s history.
What role did Doug Davidson play in ‘The Young and the Restless’?
Days gone by… pic.twitter.com/gXYQNpzwul
— Doug Davidson (@DougDavidsonYR) March 21, 2023
Braeden has been on The Young and the Restless since 1980. But Doug Davidson beat him to the series by two years.
Davidson started acting on the soap in 1978, portraying the character of Paul Williams. From the beginning, Paul was the show’s “bad boy.” His romance with Nikki Reed made waves with fans. As The Young and the Restless progressed,...
What role did Doug Davidson play in ‘The Young and the Restless’?
Days gone by… pic.twitter.com/gXYQNpzwul
— Doug Davidson (@DougDavidsonYR) March 21, 2023
Braeden has been on The Young and the Restless since 1980. But Doug Davidson beat him to the series by two years.
Davidson started acting on the soap in 1978, portraying the character of Paul Williams. From the beginning, Paul was the show’s “bad boy.” His romance with Nikki Reed made waves with fans. As The Young and the Restless progressed,...
- 4/4/2023
- by Christina Nunn
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Young and the Restless has long been one of the most iconic TV shows ever created, and the daytime soap recently celebrated a major anniversary milestone. Stars of the show, both past and present, showed up to a high-profile party to commemorate its 50th anniversary.
The cast gathered in downtown Los Angeles and celebrated alongside production team members, recalling their memories of working on The Young and the Restless and discussing what lies next for the soap. One of the party’s biggest stars was Eric Braeden, a staple on the show since 1980.
Over the course of the evening, Braeden gave fans an inside look at the party through a series of intimate, sweet photos that he shared on social media.
Eric Braeden plays Victor Newman in ‘The Young and the Restless’
Ready for one of the most memorable evenings in Gc? Celebrate 50 years of #Yr with all-new episodes this week on @CBS!
The cast gathered in downtown Los Angeles and celebrated alongside production team members, recalling their memories of working on The Young and the Restless and discussing what lies next for the soap. One of the party’s biggest stars was Eric Braeden, a staple on the show since 1980.
Over the course of the evening, Braeden gave fans an inside look at the party through a series of intimate, sweet photos that he shared on social media.
Eric Braeden plays Victor Newman in ‘The Young and the Restless’
Ready for one of the most memorable evenings in Gc? Celebrate 50 years of #Yr with all-new episodes this week on @CBS!
- 4/4/2023
- by Christina Nunn
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Sharon Case is a leading lady on The Young and the Restless. Since 1994, the Daytime Emmy winner has portayed beloved heroine Sharon Newman. During her 28 years, Case has worked with many of the show’s leading men. The actor had kind words for one co-star by comparing him to a famous celebrity.
The Young and the Restless star Sharon Case I Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Images ‘The Young and the Restless’ star Sharon Case says Eric Braeden is like Robert De Niro
Throughout her two decades on The Young and the Restless, Case’s character Sharon has been paired with many men. Some of Sharon’s past love interests include Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow), Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman), and Rey Rosales (Jordi Vilasuso). In an interview with The Locher Room, Case reflected on some of her co-stars.
Case called Morrow “handsome” and referred to Bergman as “professional. He’s a great actor – Shakespearian.
The Young and the Restless star Sharon Case I Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Images ‘The Young and the Restless’ star Sharon Case says Eric Braeden is like Robert De Niro
Throughout her two decades on The Young and the Restless, Case’s character Sharon has been paired with many men. Some of Sharon’s past love interests include Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow), Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman), and Rey Rosales (Jordi Vilasuso). In an interview with The Locher Room, Case reflected on some of her co-stars.
Case called Morrow “handsome” and referred to Bergman as “professional. He’s a great actor – Shakespearian.
- 3/29/2023
- by Carol Cassada
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Peter Bergman is a famous star on The Young and the Restless. Since 1989, the three-time Daytime Emmy winner has played everyone’s favorite hero Jack Abbott. While Jack has faced much drama onscreen and offscreen, Bergman had a tense relationship with a co-star.
The Young and the Restless stars Peter Bergman and Eric Braeden I Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic ‘The Young and the Restless’ co-stars Peter Bergman and Eric Braeden didn’t get along
Bergman was already an established soap star because of his role as Cliff Warner on All My Children. After being fired from the ABC soap opera in 1989, Bergman was quickly hired by The Young and the Restless. The actor replaced Terry Lester as the new Jack.
Starting a new soap opera can be challenging for any actor. Bergman’s early days on the CBS show were tough, especially since he and his co-star Eric Braeden didn’t get along.
The Young and the Restless stars Peter Bergman and Eric Braeden I Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic ‘The Young and the Restless’ co-stars Peter Bergman and Eric Braeden didn’t get along
Bergman was already an established soap star because of his role as Cliff Warner on All My Children. After being fired from the ABC soap opera in 1989, Bergman was quickly hired by The Young and the Restless. The actor replaced Terry Lester as the new Jack.
Starting a new soap opera can be challenging for any actor. Bergman’s early days on the CBS show were tough, especially since he and his co-star Eric Braeden didn’t get along.
- 3/27/2023
- by Carol Cassada
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Young and the Restless star Eric Braeden said his former co-star Eva Longoria’s recent comments about soap operas were “derogatory”.
On a recent appearance on CNN’s Who’s Talking To Chris Wallace?, Longoria was taken down memory lane and shown an old clip of her performance on the American soap opera, on which she played Isabella Braña from 2001 to 2003.
Following the interview, Braeden, who has led the show since 1980 as Victor Newman, interpreted Longoria’s embarrassment about her breakout role as “denigrating” to daytime actors.
“Eva Longoria: you just made derogatory remarks about daytime actors! You simply weren’t good enough to survive the pressures of this medium!” the 81-year-old German-born actor tweeted.
“Our actresses would run rings around you!! And they did then!! From Robert De Niro to whoever they all are, many of them started in the medium,” Braeden added, calling Longoria out for...
On a recent appearance on CNN’s Who’s Talking To Chris Wallace?, Longoria was taken down memory lane and shown an old clip of her performance on the American soap opera, on which she played Isabella Braña from 2001 to 2003.
Following the interview, Braeden, who has led the show since 1980 as Victor Newman, interpreted Longoria’s embarrassment about her breakout role as “denigrating” to daytime actors.
“Eva Longoria: you just made derogatory remarks about daytime actors! You simply weren’t good enough to survive the pressures of this medium!” the 81-year-old German-born actor tweeted.
“Our actresses would run rings around you!! And they did then!! From Robert De Niro to whoever they all are, many of them started in the medium,” Braeden added, calling Longoria out for...
- 3/21/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - TV
Actress Eva Longoria has a mighty powerful fan base who is standing by her after her former “The Young and the Restless” co-star Eric Braeden said she made “derogatory remarks” about soap opera actors in an interview with Chris Wallace.
The “remarks” she made came during an appearance Friday on CNN and HBO Max’s “Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?” when he showed a clip from 2001 of Longoria on the CBS daytime soap near the start of her career.
“You got your first break 20 years ago when you were cast on a very popular soap opera, ‘The Young and the Restless,’” Wallace began, introducing the clip.
“Oh, God, don’t show a clip! Are you going to show a clip of that?” she laughed.
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The scene was of Longoria as Isabella Brana,...
The “remarks” she made came during an appearance Friday on CNN and HBO Max’s “Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?” when he showed a clip from 2001 of Longoria on the CBS daytime soap near the start of her career.
“You got your first break 20 years ago when you were cast on a very popular soap opera, ‘The Young and the Restless,’” Wallace began, introducing the clip.
“Oh, God, don’t show a clip! Are you going to show a clip of that?” she laughed.
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- 3/20/2023
- by Rosemary Rossi
- The Wrap
Don’t mess with soap opera stars, especially Eric Braeden.
The daytime TV legend, who’s starred as Victor Newman on “The Young and the Restless” since 1980, didn’t hold back while reacting to Eva Longoria’s recent “derogatory remarks” about the industry during her appearance on “Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?”
“Eva Longoria: you just made derogatory remarks about daytime actors!” Braeden, 81, tweeted on Sunday. “You simply weren’t good enough to survive the pressures of this medium! You were very lucky to get on that ‘housewife’ show! You did one show in 8-12 days, with mediocre but salacious dialogue!”
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The actor went on to defend daytime stars in a follow-up tweet.
“Our actresses would run rings around you!! And they did then!
The daytime TV legend, who’s starred as Victor Newman on “The Young and the Restless” since 1980, didn’t hold back while reacting to Eva Longoria’s recent “derogatory remarks” about the industry during her appearance on “Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?”
“Eva Longoria: you just made derogatory remarks about daytime actors!” Braeden, 81, tweeted on Sunday. “You simply weren’t good enough to survive the pressures of this medium! You were very lucky to get on that ‘housewife’ show! You did one show in 8-12 days, with mediocre but salacious dialogue!”
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The actor went on to defend daytime stars in a follow-up tweet.
“Our actresses would run rings around you!! And they did then!
- 3/20/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Things got hairy between The Mustache and onetime The Young and the Restless co-star Eva Longoria, in the wake of the latter’s reaction to a clip of her mid-2000s work on the CBS soap.
In the latest installment of HBO Max’s Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?, the titular host about a third of the way in cued up a clip from Longoria’s two-and-a-half year run as Y&r‘s Isabella.
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In the latest installment of HBO Max’s Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?, the titular host about a third of the way in cued up a clip from Longoria’s two-and-a-half year run as Y&r‘s Isabella.
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- 3/20/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
The Young and the Restless star Eric Braeden is mourning the death of his friend Stefanos Miltsakakis. The soap actor took to Twitter to pay tribute to his late friend. Here’s a look at Miltsakakis’ life and career.
The Young and the Restless star Eric Braeden I Michael Tran/FilmMagic ‘The Young and the Restless’ star Eric Braeden honors his late friend Stefanos Miltsakakis
Braeden has a huge inner circle of friends. The Young and the Restless star has become pals with many A-list celebrities in the entertainment and sports world. In January 2019, Braeden lost one of his dear friends, actor/boxer Miltsakakis.
It’s been three years since Miltsakakis died, but Braeden still mourns his friend. On Feb. 8, 2023, Braeden tweeted a tribute to his friend. “My and my son’s good friend Stephanos Miltsakakis, who was an All American Wrestler And One Of The First Ultimate Fighters! Stephanos...
The Young and the Restless star Eric Braeden I Michael Tran/FilmMagic ‘The Young and the Restless’ star Eric Braeden honors his late friend Stefanos Miltsakakis
Braeden has a huge inner circle of friends. The Young and the Restless star has become pals with many A-list celebrities in the entertainment and sports world. In January 2019, Braeden lost one of his dear friends, actor/boxer Miltsakakis.
It’s been three years since Miltsakakis died, but Braeden still mourns his friend. On Feb. 8, 2023, Braeden tweeted a tribute to his friend. “My and my son’s good friend Stephanos Miltsakakis, who was an All American Wrestler And One Of The First Ultimate Fighters! Stephanos...
- 2/14/2023
- by Carol Cassada
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
‘The Young and the Restless’: A-List Actor Convinced Eric Braeden to Audition for Victor Newman Role
Eric Braeden is famous for his role as Victor Newman on The Young and the Restless. The Daytime Emmy winner has played the iconic character for four decades. However, if it wasn’t for the encouragement of a celebrity pal, Braeden might not have auditioned for the show.
The Young and the Restless star Eric Braeden I Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Images A celebrity pal encouraged Eric Braeden to audition for ‘The Young and the Restless’
Before becoming a soap star, Braeden was famous for his work on the ABC drama The Rat Patrol. After the series was canceled in 1968, Braeden landed minor roles in TV and made for TV films. But in 1980, he landed the role that would make him famous.
Braeden’s performant as the ruthless Victor on The Young and the Restless made him a soap opera icon. The actor was uncertain about working on a soap opera; however,...
The Young and the Restless star Eric Braeden I Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Images A celebrity pal encouraged Eric Braeden to audition for ‘The Young and the Restless’
Before becoming a soap star, Braeden was famous for his work on the ABC drama The Rat Patrol. After the series was canceled in 1968, Braeden landed minor roles in TV and made for TV films. But in 1980, he landed the role that would make him famous.
Braeden’s performant as the ruthless Victor on The Young and the Restless made him a soap opera icon. The actor was uncertain about working on a soap opera; however,...
- 2/11/2023
- by Carol Cassada
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The late Aretha Franklin was one of The Young and the Restless’ biggest fans, which is ironic since Eric Braeden, who has played Victor Newman on the CBS soap opera since 1980, feels that the daytime serial genre hasn’t always gotten the R-e-s-p-e-c-t it deserves! Y&r debuted on March 26, 1973 so the show’s golden anniversary is still over five months away; however, the long-running soap opera is already starting to celebrate the big event. Braeden sat down with TV Insider for this exclusive interview in which he talks about what actor first convinced him to read for Y&r producers, his thoughts on other genres, and how he almost ended up not appearing as John Jacob Astor in the James Cameron blockbuster film Titanic. Edward Scott, former Y&R producer, now supervising producer at The Bold and the Beautiful, said in The Young and Restless Life of William J. Bell...
- 9/30/2022
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