Jill Foster Abbott has been a staple on The Young and the Restless for decades, with the character causing trouble all over Genoa City.
Actress Brenda Dickson originated the role in 1973 but left in 1980. Deborah Adair, Bond Gideon, and Melinda O. Fee tried playing Jill back in the day.
However, Jess Walton will forever be Jill Abbott after playing the character for 37 years.
In the past few years, though, Jill’s on-screen appearances have been few and far between.
Despite still being a key player in Chancellor-Winters, Jill tends to surface via video chat these days.
Now, as the company is in shambles and Jill’s battling an illness off-screen, fans can’t help but wonder why Jill does not appear in Genoa City anymore.
Why isn’t Jill on The Young and the Restless?
The answer to that question is simple. Jess is retired and lives with her family in Oregon.
Actress Brenda Dickson originated the role in 1973 but left in 1980. Deborah Adair, Bond Gideon, and Melinda O. Fee tried playing Jill back in the day.
However, Jess Walton will forever be Jill Abbott after playing the character for 37 years.
In the past few years, though, Jill’s on-screen appearances have been few and far between.
Despite still being a key player in Chancellor-Winters, Jill tends to surface via video chat these days.
Now, as the company is in shambles and Jill’s battling an illness off-screen, fans can’t help but wonder why Jill does not appear in Genoa City anymore.
Why isn’t Jill on The Young and the Restless?
The answer to that question is simple. Jess is retired and lives with her family in Oregon.
- 6/26/2024
- by Rachelle Lewis
- Monsters and Critics
1981: Primetime soap Dynasty premiered on ABC.
1993: Maureen Bauer died on Guiding Light.
2009: As the World Turns Luke and Noah made love for the first time.
2012: One Life to Live's Viki gave a speech for the ages about beloved canceled soap Fraternity Row."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1967: The character of Hope Bauer, who crossed over from The Guiding Light, appeared on Another World for the final time. Elissa Leeds played the role on both shows.
1976: Days of our Lives stars Bill Hayes...
1993: Maureen Bauer died on Guiding Light.
2009: As the World Turns Luke and Noah made love for the first time.
2012: One Life to Live's Viki gave a speech for the ages about beloved canceled soap Fraternity Row."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1967: The character of Hope Bauer, who crossed over from The Guiding Light, appeared on Another World for the final time. Elissa Leeds played the role on both shows.
1976: Days of our Lives stars Bill Hayes...
- 1/15/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1940: Portia Faces Life premiered on CBS Radio.
1980: Edge of Night's Clown Puppet killer claimed its first victim.
1991: Y&R's David died in a trash compactor.
1997: One Life to Live's Tea fell out a window."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1940: Radio soap opera Portia Faces Life debuted on CBS, sponsored by General Foods during its entire run on radio. The series had premiered early in 1940 on radio station Wnac in Boston, then moved to Wls in Chicago, Krld in Dallas, Kgw in Portland and Kfi in Los Angeles before moving to the CBS network.
1980: Edge of Night's Clown Puppet killer claimed its first victim.
1991: Y&R's David died in a trash compactor.
1997: One Life to Live's Tea fell out a window."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1940: Radio soap opera Portia Faces Life debuted on CBS, sponsored by General Foods during its entire run on radio. The series had premiered early in 1940 on radio station Wnac in Boston, then moved to Wls in Chicago, Krld in Dallas, Kgw in Portland and Kfi in Los Angeles before moving to the CBS network.
- 10/10/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1981: Primetime soap Dynasty premiered on ABC.
1993: Maureen Bauer died on Guiding Light.
2009: As the World Turns Luke and Noah made love.
2012: One Life to Live's Viki gave a speech for the ages about
beloved canceled soap Fraternity Row."History is a vast early warning system."
― Norman Cousins
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1967: The character of Hope Bauer, who crossed over from The Guiding Light, appeared on Another World for the final time. Elissa Leeds played the role on both shows.
1976: Days of our Lives stars Bill Hayes (Doug) and Susan Seaforth Hayes (Julie) appeared on the cover of Time magazine. Read the article here.
1993: Maureen Bauer died on Guiding Light.
2009: As the World Turns Luke and Noah made love.
2012: One Life to Live's Viki gave a speech for the ages about
beloved canceled soap Fraternity Row."History is a vast early warning system."
― Norman Cousins
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1967: The character of Hope Bauer, who crossed over from The Guiding Light, appeared on Another World for the final time. Elissa Leeds played the role on both shows.
1976: Days of our Lives stars Bill Hayes (Doug) and Susan Seaforth Hayes (Julie) appeared on the cover of Time magazine. Read the article here.
- 1/14/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
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