The Young and the Restless has been the No. 1-rated soap for 35 years. Now, for the first time, comes the definitive guide on the show that was created by the late William J. Bell and his wife, Lee Phillip Bell, in 1973. Eric Braeden reveals how he almost never got to play Victor Newman, Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki) names her favorite storyline, and the rest of the cast share their fondest memories from the show’s rich, incomparable 51-year history. Plus, take a look back at Genoa City’s most unforgettable weddings!

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