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

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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 held dominance.

Premiering in 1973, The Young and the Restless slowly built its reputation with dramatic storytelling, evolving characters and polished production. By the late 80s, the show had become...
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