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  1. On This Day February 4 1980 - The Young and the Restless Aired Its First 1 Hour Episode

    On This Day February 4 1980 - The Young and the Restless Aired Its First 1 Hour Episode

    On this day February 4 1980, The Young and the Restless aired its first one hour episode, marking a major shift in daytime television during the early 1980s. Expanding from a half hour format allowed the series to deepen its storytelling, develop longer character arcs, and increase dramatic...
  2. On This Day December 26 1988 - The Young and the Restless Became the Number One Daytime Soap in America

    On This Day December 26 1988 - The Young and the Restless Became the Number One Daytime Soap in America

    On this day December 26 1988, The Young and the Restless officially passed General Hospital to become the number one daytime soap opera in America. The milestone marked a major shift in daytime television dominance after years of fierce competition between the two long running series. The...
  3. On This Day: June 14, 1988 - The Young and the Restless Becomes the Number 1 Daytime Soap in America

    On This Day: June 14, 1988 - The Young and the Restless Becomes the Number 1 Daytime Soap in America

    On this day June 14, 1988, The Young and the Restless officially passed General Hospital to become the number 1 daytime soap opera in the United States. After years of steady growth and audience loyalty, the CBS series claimed the top spot in the daytime ratings, ending General Hospital’s long...
  4. The Young and the Restless Aired Its First 1-Hour Episode

    The Young and the Restless Aired Its First 1-Hour Episode

    On this day, February 4, 1980, the long-running soap opera The Young and the Restless expanded from a 30-minute format to its first-ever 1-hour episode. The transition allowed for deeper storytelling, more complex character development, and ultimately helped the show cement its place as one of...
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