When it ran out of new material, the show began airing classic episodes, often as part of themed weeks. Like all of the daytime soap operas, The Young and the Restless was forced to shut down production in mid-March due to the pandemic. (Industry COVID guidelines require that actors wear masks until just before taping begins.) Luckily for viewers of the soap opera, it was reportedly determined that neither of the two individuals who tested positive have impacted the show's ability to film the scenes being taped this week, which include a large family gathering that features about 15 actors in close proximity. The positive results were revealed as part of Y&R's strict coronavirus safety protocols, which include the wearing of masks, social distancing, and regular COVID-19 testing, the latter of which is being monitored by a COVID officer on set. The production will take steps to respect all affected workers' privacy." The letter also stated that "the affected areas of the production will be deep cleaned and disinfected," and that "contact tracing has been completed and those individuals who were in close contact with the affected individuals have been notified. The Young and the Restless is a Sony Pictures Television presentation in association with Bell Dramatic Serial Company and Corday Productions, Inc.Production of The Young and the Restless is on track to continue following positive COVID-19 test results from two people connected to the CBS soap opera.Īccording to a report by Deadline, an email was sent to production crew early this week, informing them of the diagnoses and that "the individuals have begun self-isolation." Olsen, Jonathan Fishman and Vivian Gundaker Bell and Lee Phillip BellĬO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER & HEAD WRITER: Josh Griffith When The Young and the Restless premiered in 1973, it revolutionized the daytime drama and 50 seasons later continues to set the standard with strong characters, socially conscious storylines, romance and sensuality.ĬREATORS: William J. The lives and loves of a wide variety of characters mingle through the generations, dominated by the Newman, Abbott, Baldwin and Winters families. It revolves around the rivalries, romances, hopes and fears of the residents of the fictional Midwestern metropolis, Genoa City.
Now celebrating it’s 50th season on the CBS Television Network, The Young and the Restless has been the number one daytime drama for 33 years.
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