The long months of summer are here, outside the heat is blazing, and
you're looking to curl up on the couch with a good book. Well, you may
have to look no further than this years summer book review:
The
Young and the Restless Most Memorable Moments is a book for all fans
of Y&R, new and old. This hardback focuses on the first 23 years of
CBS's top rated soap opera. Enter the world of Genoa City through stories,
never before seen pictures, and thoughts of the cast and crew. Written
with the cooperation of Bill and Lee Phillip Bell, videotape and photo
archives, and interviews with the cast, writers, producers, and other
behind the scenes personnel.
 Written
much like an expanded history and trivia book, long time viewers will have
their memory refreshed, as newer viewers learn the history, of the
couples, the triangles, friendships and rivalries, families, greatest
deceptions and betrayals, crimes of passion, the wackos that have come out
of Genoa city, and the issues that have been tackled over the years. There
is so much information in this book that some may consider it a primer for
learning all there is to know about The Young and the Restless.
One of the most rewarding
aspects of this book is the collection of full color photos, ranging from
publicity photos. video capture frames, and behind the scenes shots. The
pictures included in this book could tell the story of Y&R through the
years without you having to read a word. Much like a most beloved photo
album.
In addition, Bill and Lee Phillip Bell
contribute their thoughts as the preface. Providing a look at the
creation and evolution of this serial through their eyes. While Ed Scott,
the executive producer, shares his thoughts during the introduction.
The authors, Mary Cassata and Barbara
Irwin have been students of soap operas for over 25 years, and are
directors of Project Daytime, at SUNY Buffalo, which focuses on the content and social effect of daytime serial drama.
Not only do they study the soap operas, they are fans as well which gives
them a unique perspective of the genre, and it shines through in their
writings.
I highly recommend this book
to any fan of The Young and the Restless.
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