Watch Young & Restless’ Eric Braeden Slay as ‘the Cruelest Man I Have Ever Seen’ — and Steal Betty White’s Heart in the Process
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And we thought Victor Newman was ruthless!
To think that we missed its anniversary! January 8 marked 44 years to the day that Eric Braeden guest-starred on classic comedy The Mary Tyler Moore Show as a critic whose first appearance on the WJM newscast makes a lasting impression.
As you’ll see in the clip below, as anchorman Ted Baxter (the late Ted Knight) becomes ever more flustered, Braeden’s Karl Heller wonders aloud why “no first-rate art has ever been created in this big but intellectually famished and sterile city” of Minneapolis.
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Behind the scenes, the WJM gang is beside themselves, rightly anticipating the complaints that are about to start pouring into the station. But one member of the team has an altogether different reaction to Karl’s diatribe — or at least to handsome Karl himself. Hot-to-trot Happy Homemaker Sue Ann Nivens (the late, great Betty White) marvels that he’s “the cruelest man I have ever seen.
“I think I’m in love,” she adds. Classic White as Sue Ann. You can watch the scene unfold below.
The station manager of WJM hires a renowned critic who verbally attacks Minneapolis and its people when #EricBraeden and #DavidOgdenStiers guest-star in #TheMaryTylerMooreShow episode “The Critic”, airing on CBS this date 1977. pic.twitter.com/87LdKiN0sw — Silver Age Television 📺 (@SilverAgeTV) January 9, 2022
When White died recently at 99 years old, Braeden tweeted that, in essence, she’d taken the cake. “A sweet lady passed on,” he wrote. “You have entertained millions for many decades.
“What a life!” he continued. What a life, indeed!
A sweet lady passed on! You have entertained millions for many decades! What a life!🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/Uj7kyJSnVP — Eric Braeden (@EBraeden) December 31, 2021
Now then, though when you think of Braeden, you’re likelier to think of The Young and the Restless’ Victor Newman and heavy drama than sitcom mischief, the Emmy winner has never been a one-trick pony. In fact, back in the 1970s, he was switching lanes on the regular, going from guesting on Westerns (Gunsmoke, Bearcats!) to tackling superhero fare (Wonder Woman, The Six Million Dollar Man) to showing us the funny (Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo).
While you’re here, maybe missing White anew, pay your respects to all the greats that we lost in 2021 with the below photo gallery.
Trust Issues: Who Should Believe Ashland on Young and the Restless?
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From the moment Ashland Locke appeared on The Young and the Restless, he’s been lying. About who he is, what he’s done, how he made his money, and where his loyalties lie.
Trust Issues on The Young and the Restless
This didn’t stop Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) from marrying him, merging companies with him, and insisting that her family adore him – now! It also didn’t stop Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) from covering up his new son-in-law’s crimes. They may love him…but should they trust him? What over 4,000 fans believe:
Never Ever
It wasn’t even close, as 88% of you voted to tell all of Genoa City that not a single soul should trust Ashland (Richard Burgi), not even the people who are sleeping with him – or the ones giving him access to their money. Victor can play him, Victoria can use him, and Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) can take care of his kid. But, no one should believe a word out of Ashland’s mouth.
You and Me Against the Young and the Restless World
Nicholas Newman (Joshua Morrow) can continue to make frowny faces at Ashland, and Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) can wonder if they’re out to get him, but 9% of the audience believes that Victoria can trust the man she married. Sure, Ashland is a schemer and a liar, but it’s clear he wants to scheme and lie with Victoria, not against. And that’s the definition of soap-opera love.
Good Boy
Aw, Ashland is a pussycat now, 3% of very optimistic voters insist. Now that he loves Victoria, he has lost all of the instincts that prompted him to be dubbed the Lockeness Monster. Or the one that left his best friend to die and stole his identity. Or the one who betrayed his mentor by stealing her money. But that was all before he found love. Now he’s no threat to anyone.
The Young and the Restless (YR) airs weekdays on CBS. Check your local listings for airtimes. For more about what’s coming up in Genoa City, check out all the latest that’s been posted on The Young and the Restless spoilers, and for an in-depth look at the show’s history, click here.
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Y&R Spoilers Weekly Update: New Ventures and a Plan of Attack
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Y&R spoilers weekly update for January 17 – 21, 2022, tease the week ahead is full of job offers, revenge plots, and a plan of attack to take down a rival. Tune in next week so you can catch all of the action in Genoa City!
Y&R Spoilers Weekly Recap
Michael Baldwin (Christian Le Blanc) had a big decision to make. Should he go out while he’s at the top of his game? He consults with family and friends, before ultimately deciding that now is a good time to hang up his hat and retire.
Since Newman-Locke is in the process of buying ChancComm, Victoria Newman Locke (Amelia Heinle) asks Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) if they can buy Newman Media, too. Victor says he won’t be selling to her.
Rey Rosales (Jordi Vilasuso) wants to spend a few minutes of alone time with his wife. Sharon Rosales (Sharon Case) happily agrees and can be ready at any minute. But now Rey is the one having trouble focusing on his wife, as he wonders how Chelsea Lawson (Melissa Claire Egan) is feeling.
The Young and the Restless Week Ahead
Fresh off of his decision to retire, Michael is faced with a decision when Victor recruits him to help protect the Newman legacy. Michael weighs his options seriously and thinks about what becoming Victor’s legal counsel once more would entail.
Surprisingly, Victor admits that he’s skeptical of Ashland Locke now that he’s seemingly recovering from his cancer diagnosis, and wants to launch an investigation. After some back and forth, Michael agrees to the position and sets to work looking into Ashland’s health history. Not surprisingly, Ashland’s history brings forward a lot more questions than answers.
Devon Hamilton (Bryton James) pulled back from his earlier vow to sue for legal access to Dominic, but he still won’t let up on over-analyzing Abby Newman Abbott Chancellor’s (Melissa Ordway) and Chance Chancellor’s parenting strategies. His concerns about Chance (Conner Floyd) haven’t subsided and he continues telling anyone and everyone who will listen that he just can’t let it go. Mariah Copeland (Camryn Grimes) knows what Devon is feeling and the two sit down to strategize. Poor baby Dominic is already caught in the middle of so much drama!
Also coming up this week, Chelsea Lawson (Melissa Claire Egan) continues to plot against Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope). We have no idea how she can dedicate so much of her time worrying about what Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) and Sally are doing… maybe she should focus her attention on her job, mental well-being, or on Connor (Judah Mackey)? All of those seem like a higher priority (and less of a headache) than constantly worrying about what Sally and Adam are up to.
Upcoming Y&R Spoilers
Y&R Spoilers: Monday, January 17, 2022
Victor recruits Michael to help protect the Newman legacy.
Devon shares his concerns about Chance.
Adam questions Victoria’s motives.
Y&R Spoilers: Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Nikki catches Ashland in a compromising position.
Mariah strategizes with Devon.
Phyllis receives a painful reminder from Nick.
Y&R Spoilers: Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Billy makes a deal with Adam.
Chelsea plots against Sally.
Lily takes on a new venture.
Y&R Spoilers: Thursday, January 20, 2022
Tessa pulls out all the stops to impress Mariah.
Abby turns to Christine for advice.
Noah sets the record straight with Nick.
Y&R Spoilers: Friday, January 21, 2022
Victor launches a plan of attack.
Michael keeps Lauren in suspense.
Abby makes a big decision.
The Young and the Restless (YR) airs weekdays on CBS. Check your local listings for airtimes. For more about what’s coming up in Genoa City, check out all the latest that’s been posted on Y&R spoilers, and for an in-depth look at the show’s history, click here.
CBS “The Young and the Restless” Spoilers – January 18 Spoilers – Nikki Catches Ashland in the Act; Mariah Works with Devon; Nick give a Painful Reminder to Phyllis
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CBS “The Young and the Restless” Spoilers – January 18 Spoilers – Nikki Catches Ashland in the Act; Mariah Works with Devon; Nick give a Painful Reminder to Phyllis
CBS “The Young and the Restless” Spoilers here and we’re set to dive into some fun spoilery goodies that look like we’re in for some fun betrayals.
Of course, we’d expect nothing else to come out of Genoa City, and we’re curious if these kernels will lead to anything meaningful or will be simply explained away.
“The Young and the Restless” Spoilers: Putting their heads together
This should be an interesting scene and Mariah Copeland (Camryn Grimes) will strategize with Devon Hamilton (Bryton James).
What they’ll be working on is anyone’s guess, but CBS “The Young and the Restless” Spoilers think it’ll be work based at first. Basically, we think it’ll turn into a custody session before too long.
If it does, we’re curious if Mariah will be able to keep from going back on the progress she made while understanding and talking Devon through his situation.
It is hard to imagine her not entertaining the notion it could lead to her getting some rights, but we doubt that’ll be more than a passing thought.
Our fear is that this will be treated like a drug addiction where she’ll need a fix of Dominic to help her feel better. It’s a stretch, but at this point it wouldn’t surprise us.
“The Young and the Restless” Spoilers: Nikki catches Ashland
Nothing like some good snooping, whether accidental or not, to make things interesting since it nearly always means they miss part of the conversation.
We suspect Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) will happen to walk in on Ashland Locke (Richard Burghi) having a conversation.
She’ll hear part of it or just one side if he’s on the phone, and it’ll look like he’s up to something.
We’ve been saying that since the beginning, and since no one bothers to go with him to his doctor appointments or investigate it further, things will end badly whether he’s trying to take back power or Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) thinks that are.
“The Young and the Restless” Spoilers: Phyllis’ painful reminder
This is going to be a tough scene emotionally as Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) will receive something from Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) and it won’t be fun.
It could be that she’ll come across a picture or something else that’ll remind her of their time together, but it’s also possible Nick will send her some pictures he found or were sent to him.
Given how hard they worked to overcome their past problems it’s a shame the Newman family came between them. They deserved better and Nick really needs to get his backbone checked.
What will Nikki discover about Ashland? Let us know in the comments below and check back with CBS “The Young and the Restless” Spoilers for the latest updates, spoilers, and speculation.
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The Young and the Restless Comings and Goings: Major Role Recast
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Who’s coming and who’s going from The Young and the Restless (YR)? Are any of your favorite performers from yesteryear returning to the daytime drama, this week, or in the near future?
The Young and the Restless C&G News
Have any new actors or actresses been cast on the show in contract, recurring, or day player roles? Are any well-remembered or beloved stars from other soaps, past or present, about to join The Young and the Restless fold in surprise new parts? Here’s the latest casting news from the CBS soap.
The week of January 17, 2022
A new actor will be taking over the part of Ashland Locke. In a surprise move, Richard Burgi is out as the business mogul and Victoria Newman’s (Amelia Heinle) new husband. Taking over will be daytime vet Robert Newman, best remembered for his role as Josh Lewis on Guiding Light. Look for Newman to make his first appearance next month.
The Young and the Restless History
The Young and the Restless made its debut in 1973 and introduced more sexual undertones and younger characters to daytime soap operas. It has outlasted other soaps to become a mainstay for many households. Needless to say, four decades of storylines have kept viewers locked in and wanting more.
From Victor Newman’s (Eric Braeden) family machinations to Rey Rosales’s (Jordi Vilasuso) heroism to the adorable love story of Kyle (Michael Mealor) and Summer (Hunter King), Y&R knows how to entertain and keep fans coming back for more.
Bringing the Drama
It is one of four soap operas currently on the air. The other three daytime dramas include General Hospital (GH), Days of our Lives (DAYS), and The Bold and the Beautiful (BB). The Young and the Restless (YR) airs weekdays on CBS. Check your local listings for air times.
The Young and the Restless (YR) airs weekdays on CBS. Check your local listings for airtimes. For more about what’s coming up in Genoa City, check out all the latest that’s been posted on Y&R spoilers, and for an in-depth look at the show’s history, click here.