The Young and the Restless has been tipped to be the second U.S. daytime drama to return to filming, following COVID-19 production lockdown
The show in its 47th season, which was recently renewed through to 2024, is rumored to begin taping on July 6, 2020, according to Deadline.
Cast and crew members have been sent letters informing them of the start date, according to reports.
It’s back! The Young And The Restless is rumored to begin filming again on July 6, following production shutdowns amid the coronavirus pandemic
The publication reports that the date of July 6 was listed as a ‘goal’ rather than a firm start date.
It comes after fellow CBS show, The Bold and the Beautiful, returned to production last week for a one-day shoot.
They filmed the show before taking a step back to review the work and test protocols.
Longtime! The Young And The Restless first aired back in 1972 (pictured in 2019 – stars Melody Thomas Scott and Eric Braeden who have celebrated 40 years on the show)
Staying put! The Young And The Restless was renewed for four more years by CBS (cast pictured in 2019)
Both The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful air on CBS and were created by husband and wife William J. Bell and the late Lee Phillip, who passed away at the age of 91 in February.
Bell-Phillip Television produces The Bold and the Beautiful while Sony Pictures Television is in charge of The Young and the Restless.
The Young and the Restless has claimed the accolade of being the top rated daytime drama for the past three decades.
And back in January, CBS ensured the soap would live on, renewing it for four more years, through to the 2023-24 broadcast season.
Great start: Eva Longoria (pictured 2002 with Doug Davidson) was one of the many actors who have made their start on the daytime soap
All-star cast: Last year saw Criminal Minds star, Shermar Moore returned to The Young and the Restless for a two-day guest appearance (pictured September 2019)
‘Having the #1 show for any length of time is a tremendous accomplishment,’ said Kelly Kahl, President of CBS Entertainment, at the time.
‘But The Young And The Restless has been daytime’s top drama for over three decades. The last time any other show was on top, Ronald Reagan was president and the Berlin Wall was still standing.’
‘It’s a remarkable achievement and a testament to the extraordinary cast, gifted writers, talented producers, and supremely passionate fans, as well as our tremendous partnership with Sony Pictures Television,’ he added.
Steve Kent, senior executive vice president of programming for Sony Pictures Television, was equally as enthusiastic about the renewal.
‘We are thrilled to continue the legacy of The Young And The Restless at CBS, as this renewal will take us to our 50th anniversary in 2023, and beyond,’ he said as reported by People.
The best of the best: ‘Having the #1 show for any length of time is a tremendous accomplishment,’ said Kelly Kahl, President of CBS Entertainment, back in January ( pictured: Mishael Morgan, Bryton James, Victoria Rowell, Christel Khalil, and Daniel Goddard – remembers Kristoff St. John, in 2019)
Going strong! The Young and the Restless had their 5000th episode back in 1992
‘The iconic characters created by William J. Bell and Lee Philip Bell 47 years ago continue to captivate audiences in the U.S. and across the globe, and we look forward to building on the dynamic storylines featuring these beloved characters.’
Y&R has been a mainstay of the CBS daytime schedule since it premieres way back in March 1973.
And during that time there have been a number of cast members who been with the show for the long haul.
Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki Newman) just celebrated 40 years; Eric Braeden (Victor Newman) will hit his 40th anniversary in February; Peter Bergman (Jack Abbott) has notched 30 years; Sharon Case (Sharon Newman) and Joshua Morrow (Nicholas Newman) each have 25 years; and Bryton James (Devon Hamilton) has been on the show for 15 years.
The Young And The Restless currently leads all other daytime dramas in viewers (4.11 million), as well as with women ages 25-54 and 18-49.
The Young And The Restless premiere back in 1973; the cast are pictured in April 1974; (pictured back row, from left to right): Lee Crawford (as Sally McGuire), Donnelly Rhodes (as Phillip Chancellor) and Jeanne Cooper (as Kay, Katherine Chancellor). Middle row, James Houghton (as Greg Foster), William Greg Espy (as Snapper Foster), Trish Stewart (as Chris Brooks) and Jaime Lyn Bauer (as Lorie Brooks). Front row, Brenda Dickson (as Jill Foster Abbott), Julianna McCarthy (as Liz Foster Brooks), Robert Colbert (as Stuart Brooks), Dorothy Green (as Jennifer Brooks) and Janice Lynde (as Leslie Brooks)