Y&R Celebrates Its 9000th Episode!

Yes, you read right. The Young and the Restless recently aired its 9,000th episode. How amazing!

So what did the cast and crew of the #1 drama in daytime do to mark the occasion? Eat cake, of course! According the the show's website, co-executive producers Maria Arena Bell and Paul Rauch were both on hand to congratulate the gang for their hard work and dedication. Even Bradley Bell and family stopped by to share in the joy.

Wish you could have been there? Me too. Thankfully, we can attend the party vicariously through this great pictorial and video.

Congratulations, Y&R! Keep doing all the great stuff that leaves us glued to our TVs and DVRs week after week. Here's to another 9000!

Pictured: Jeanne Cooper (Katherine Chancellor)

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