A Sense of Doubt blog post #3536 - August 28th, 2016 reprint - Y&R - 11,000 episodes

A Sense of Doubt blog post #3536 - August 28th, 2016 reprint - Y&R - 11,000 episodes

The picture above is from one of the Memorial Day trips in which we decorated over a dozen graves with flowers at three or four cemeteries around Mom's home. From how I am dressed I am in seventh or eighth grade, I am guessing.

3400 days...

I always mark these milestones as each one hundred and especially each one thousand feels like a number worth noting.

It's been 3400 days since my Mom died.

It's only been fifty-six days since my Dad died. Soon, I will be marking the 60th day with some thoughts on grieving my Dad.

But the 3400th day is much like any other. When over nine years of days has passed, then the grief is no longer sharp and has become a part of life. The grief will always be there, but you learn to live with it. And the second parent is easier. A friend suggested that to me, and I balked at first. But then as I thought about it, she is right.

Recently, I apologized to Mom for not being able to keep up on our favorite program. I posted it on her birthday.

Monday, October 7, 2024

Hey, Mom! Talking to My Mother #1249 (SoD #3520) - I am Sorry, Mom - I have fallen Behind on Our Program - Mom's Birthday 2024

And so, in my continuing series on posts from August 28th over the last nine years when that day was just another day and not the day my Dad died, this post on Y&R.

Also, I had to edit the original post as ALL of the videos I had embedded in it were gone. So, I made a playlist of older stuff, not the anniversary stuff around 10,000 episodes. Right now, Y&R has been celebrating its 50th year, so there's lots of content dedicated to that, too, which is partly why I am disappointed that I am so far behind and cannot keep up. I want to post on the 50th anniversary before the year is out, so working that into the schedule.

Thanks for tuning in.

COUNTDOWN!!!

https://www.270towin.com/2024-countdown-clock/

012 DAYS TO THE ELECTION

link to original post I am reprinting

Sunday, August 28, 2016

Hey, Mom! Talking to My Mother #418 - Y&R - 11,000 Episodes

Hey, Mom! Talking to My Mother #418 - Y&R - 11,000 Episodes

Hi Mom,

So, The Young and the Restless or better known as Y&R is celebrating 11,000 episodes as of September First (this coming Thursday).

Every time I watch Y&R, I think of you, Mom. And I am pleased to tell you that I am caught up. Often I have a huge back log of Y&R to watch. Though I have not watched Friday's (1608.26) episode yet, I am otherwise current with the show.

I often get mocked (criticized) for my Y&R fandom by people close to me, but I no longer care. I am open and leaving myself vulnerable to discuss this nearly daily pursuit of episodic fiction that is near and dear to my heart.

Starting in 1973, we watched so many episodes of Y&R together. Even when I was away at college, The Young and the Restless  is something I watched as often as I could and that we would discuss together when you took me out to lunch.

It was our lunch time thing. For years, I would break for lunch just before 12:30, and we would eat together and watch our soaps (eventually we added The Bold and the Beautiful for a 90 minute lunch time).

When you had your bout with meningitis and were in a coma, I started playing Y&R for you in your Intensive Care room. I hoped that the familiar sounds would be soothing to you, comforting, like they are to me. We continued this practice even after you woke up. For a long time during that hospital stay, you could not talk. But we communicated as best we could, and we talked about Y&R.

Back in 2012, when Y&R celebrated 10,000 episodes (see link at end of this blog entry), we watched much of the celebration together. Checking back in my calendar, I know I spent the day with you on September 8th and again on October 2nd, which was right around the time of the 10,000th episode. We would have Y&R marathons together. I miss those.

At the rate of just about 260 episodes a year (five each week times 52 weeks is 260, but 365 - 104 is 261; 104 is the number of weekend days in a year), it's easy to see how Y&R is gearing up to celebrate its next anniversary with 1000 more episodes to reach the new landmark of 11,000. Since the 10,000th episode both you, Mom, and the grand dame of the Y&R cast, Jeanne Cooper, have passed away.

Before each episode for the past week, Y&R has been showing these interview chats with the cast as they reminisce about past stories and episodes and thank the viewership warmly for its dedication and loyalty. I was tempted to save these episodes on my DVR, but then I found that they are easily available online and so I embedded them here. I also posted the fun promo here as well.

You would have loved all this, Mom. I feel I share it all with you spiritually, but I wish I was sharing it with you physically, in person.

There are big plans for the 11,000th episode. Star Trek vet Nichelle Nichols will play Neil's mother, from whom he has been estranged for his entire run on the show. And Lee Phillip Bell, who co-created the show with her late husband Bill Bell will appear in a scene with her real-life daughter Lauralee Bell, who plays Christine Blair Williams, formerly known as "Cricket."

This is all explained here at SOAP SHE KNOWS - 11000 MILESTONE.

Y&R CELEBRATES 11,000 EPISODES - PEOPLE MAGAZINE - CAST PHOTO BELOW

1st Row (left to Right): Hunter King, Miles Gaston Villanueva, Melissa Ordway, Sean Carrigan, Mishael Morgan, Bryton James, Amelia Heinle, Jason Thompson, Eileen Davidson, Gina Tognoni, Peter Bergman, Eric Braeden, Melody Thomas Scott, Steve Burton, Sharon Case, Joshua Morrow, Justin Hartley, Melissa Claire Egan, Jess Walton, Tristan Rogers, Christel Khalil and Daniel Goddard
2nd Row (left to Right): Robert Adamson, Sofia Pernas, Michael E. Knight, Beth Maitland, Tracey Bregman, Christian Le Blanc, Doug Davidson, Lauralee Bell, Kristoff St. John, Camryn Grimes, Greg Rikaart, Mara McCaffray, Catherine Bach and Kate Linder

Not pictured: Chrishell Stause (current girlfriend of Justin Hartley) as Bethany Bryant.

Here's a great article by Candace Young, of whom I beginning to become a fan. She writes for SOAPS SHE KNOWS.

http://soaps.sheknows.com/the-young-and-the-restless/soapbox/381/deconstructing-yr-writers-seem-unable-to-move-on-from-staid-couples-stale-secrets-and-recycled-scenarios


Generally, I stay away from fan sites, mainly because of spoilers as I am often far behind on both Y&R but especially B&B. I think my record is 120-some unwatched B&B episodes on my DVR. I did not watch them. I would read recaps and watch every 12th episode or so.

So, two days after your death, Mom, I posted the first T-shirt blog post that I have posted in two years:

T-SHIRT #366.

I have been saving up content and ideas to do this HUGE Y&R post for the T-short blog, but maybe that's the wrong way to do it. Maybe I need to spread out the content over multiple parts. #366, pt.1; #366, pt.2; and so on. I will cross post this content to T-shirts as #366,pt.2.

I have made other Y&R posts on this blog as part of Hey Mom, but not many.

Hey, Mom! Talking to my Mom #4 - Last Y&R watched together aired Tuesday 1506.30.


Hey, Mom! Talking to my Mother #12 - I miss you

and then, because you would hate it and I would love to taunt you:

Hey, Mom! Talking to My Mother #281 - Y&R - Victor goes to prison.

I have probably mentioned Y&R at other times that I did not save to the Y&R category. I am sure I have mentioned it as part of my Talking Again series. It's a constant theme in my life as I "watch" Y&R while working, just like we did together for all those years. Y&R is part of the soundtrack of my life. Its cadences and rhythms are a soothing music for me. And I do love it, as I love you, Mom.

But in all of this content and photos and things, there's something escaping me. There's an ineffable significance to this TV program and its place in my life, in our lives, Mom.

Maybe in the next Y&R post I make, I will figure out what it is and find a way to articulate it.

ENJOY these videos.

In case the following videos are ever broken, here's the page from SOAP SHE KNOWS that shares the interview videos.

From 2012, the celebration for 10,000 episodes. I tried to embed the link to the video on that page, but it failed. So if interested, go to the page and watch the video there.

note on 2410.21 - I am cheating and editing this post as all the videos I embedded here in 2016 have since been removed. So instead, I am adding a new playlist I made in the hopes that will remain somewhat stable.

Y&R Playlist




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Reflect and connect.
Have someone give you a kiss, and tell you that I love you.
I miss you so very much, Mom.
Talk to you tomorrow, Mom.
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- Bloggery committed by chris tower - 2410.23 - 10:10

- Days ago: MOM = 3400 days ago & DAD = 056 days ago

- New note - On 1807.06, I ceased daily transmission of my Hey Mom feature after three years of daily conversations. I plan to continue Hey Mom posts at least twice per week but will continue to post the days since ("Days Ago") count on my blog each day. The blog entry numbering in the title has changed to reflect total Sense of Doubt posts since I began the blog on 0705.04, which include Hey Mom posts, Daily Bowie posts, and Sense of Doubt posts. Hey Mom posts will still be numbered sequentially. New Hey Mom posts will use the same format as all the other Hey Mom posts; all other posts will feature this format seen here.

Hey, Mom! Talking to My Mother #1249 (SoD #3520) - I am Sorry, Mom - I have fallen Behind on Our Program - Mom's Birthday 2024

so, I know the picture is blurry, but maybe that's a ghost-like effect and not the fault of your eyes or the camera.

Hey, Mom! Talking to My Mother #1249 (SoD #3520) - I am Sorry, Mom - I have fallen Behind on Our Program - Mom's Birthday 2024

Hi Mom,

I am sorry, without you to watch with, I  have fallen very behind in watching our favorite program.

For those who don't know, my Mom and I were avid viewers of The Young and the Restless, and we would watch it together as many days as I was home or binge several in a row during a busy week when I had to be at work during the day when it aired.

Mom, I have tried, but I have trouble fitting it into my schedule. Right now, I am still trying to finish episodes from February of this, the 50th anniversary year, of the long-running daytime melodrama.

Last time, when I tried to catch up, I tried watching every tenth show and deleting the rest, but then I would watch one and really want to see the next one not one ten episodes later. But I may to do that to keep up and then maybe only watch one each week. Tuesdays tend to be a good day when they wrap up lingering stories.

And so, that's my message to you, Mom, on this your 88th birthday.

Sorry. I wish you were still here so we could watch together, but I know, I have known, that such a thing could not always be the case.

And now, Dad is gone, too.

I am okay, doing surprisingly well all things considered; I will write more about the grief journey soon.

But first, the link  to last year's birthday post and lots of other birthday and Mom-related posts.

Saturday, October 7, 2023

Hey, Mom! Talking to My Mother #1244 (SoD #3154) - Happy 87th Birthday Mom!

Tonight, Mom, to celebrate life and love and things that make me happy, I am going to see P.J. Harvey in concert.

Below is what I posted in my class today. I do what I call DAILIES, recommending a book each day and reading something, usually a poem.

Here's today's as I talked about Polly Jean Harvey.

More on the concert in future posts.

DAILIES

https://pjharvey.net/lyrics/prayer-at-the-gate/

SONG LYRICS

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PRAYER AT THE GATE

January 1st

As childhood died the old year
made The Soldier reappear.

The ash embowered night and day
as at the gate she prayed;

Wyman, am I worthy?
Speak your wordle to me,

and drisk shrouded in its cloak
holway, river, brook and oak.

All souls under Orlam’s reign
made passage for the born again.

So look behind and look before
at life a-knocking at death’s door

and teake towards your dark haired Lord
forever bleeding with The Word.

So look before and look behind
at life and death all innertwined

and teake towards your dark haired Lord
forever bleeding with The Word.

Wyman – warrior; wordle – world; drisk – a fine, wind-driven mist; holway – hollow lane; innertwined – intertwined; teake to – to reach forth to a man or thing with a ready good will

COUNTDOWN!!!

https://www.270towin.com/2024-countdown-clock/

028 DAYS TO THE ELECTION

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Have someone give you a kiss, and tell you that I love you, Mom.

I miss you so very much, Mom.

Talk to you soon, Mom.

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- Days ago: MOM = 3384 days ago & DAD = 040 days ago

- Bloggery committed by chris tower - 2410.07 - 10:10

NEW (written 1708.27 and 1907.04) NOTE on time: I am now in the same time zone as Google! So, when I post at 10:10 a.m. PDT to coincide with the time of your death, Mom, I am now actually posting late, so it's really 1:10 p.m. EDT. But I will continue to use the time stamp of 10:10 a.m. to remember the time of your death, Mom. I know this only matters to me, and to you, Mom. Dropped "Talk to you tomorrow, Mom" in the sign off on 1907.04. Should have done it sooner as this feature is no longer daily.

A Sense of Doubt blog post #3144 - Former YnR Actor Billy Miller Dead at 43 Years Old

A Sense of Doubt blog post #3144 - Former YnR Actor Billy Miller Dead at 43 Years Old

This is sad news...

If you're a regular reader, you know I am a Y&R viewer, though since my Mom passed away, I have not been able to keep up with the show. I just watched an episode the other day from early May.

I love the actor playing Billy Abbott now (Jason Thompson), but until him, Billy Miller was my favorite actor who played the role.

Thanks for tuning in.

https://ew.com/tv/billy-miller-dead-the-young-and-the-restless-general-hospital-star/

Billy Miller, Daytime Emmy–winning Young and the Restless and General Hospital star, dies at 43

"His infectious charm and warmth left lasting impressions on all of us who were lucky enough to have him in our lives."

By Shania RussellSeptember 17, 2023 at 12:44 PM EDT

Billy Miller, the Daytime Emmy–winning star known for his roles on The Young and the Restless and General Hospital, has died. He was 43.

His manager confirmed the news to EW. No cause of death was provided, but the actor was struggling with manic depression when he died.

Born on Sept. 17, 1979, in Tulsa, Okla., Miller grew up in Texas. He would have turned 44 on Sunday.

Eileen Davidson, of The Young and the Restless fame, paid tribute to her former costar on social media, writing, "I'm so sad to hear of Billy Miller's passing. His infectious charm and warmth left lasting impressions on all of us who were lucky enough to have him in our lives. I'm gonna miss that mischievous smile. Love you, Billy."

General Hospital actor Jason Thompson called the news "heartbreaking," saying, "He was funny, had a great laugh, and very talented. Light and love to his family and friends."

"You lit up every room with your smile," fellow Young and the Restless alum Michael Muhney wrote of Miller on social media. "Your quiet intensity on screen was second only to your gentle kindness and genuine care in private. You were bigger and braver and bolder than this life. You were legend."

He continued, "There is no landing to this final cliffhanger. The wings you've spent your lifetime earning have carried you up to that wonderful place in the sky."

As a young actor, Miller got his start in an episode of CSI: NY in 2006. He landed a series regular role on All My Children the following year.

Miller rose to stardom on The Young and the Restless, where he graduated from a supporting cast member to a series regular. He joined the cast in 2008, taking over the role of spoiled rich boy Billy Abbott, who was portrayed by several actors over the years, including David Tom and Ryan Brown. He appeared on the show through 2014, during which he was lauded by critics and audiences. Miller took home three Daytime Emmys for his performance as the character.

He continued his career with parts on Justified, Castle, and CSI, before returning to daytime television on General Hospital, as both Jason Morgan and his twin brother, Andrew Cain. His other roles included recurring stints on Ringer, Suits, Ray Donovan, and Truth Be Told. He also appeared alongside Bradley Cooper in the Clint Eastwood drama American Sniper, and owned several Los Angeles restaurants and bars for many years.

Miller is survived by his mother, Patricia; sister, Megan; brother-in-law, Ronnie; nephew, Grayson; and niece, Charley.

Related content:

• Stars we've lost in 2023

https://ew.com/tv/young-and-the-restless-billy-miller-tribute/

The Young and the Restless pays tribute to late star Billy Miller: 'Will forever be in our hearts'

The Daytime Emmy-winning actor died at 43 last week after battling bipolar depression.

By Lester Fabian BrathwaiteSeptember 21, 2023 at 09:25 PM EDT

The Young and the Restless is honoring the memory of Billy Miller, days after the former cast member's sudden death at 43.

Thursday's episode of the long-running soap opera paid tribute to the Daytime Emmy-winning actor by concluding with a montage of some of Miller's memorable moments from his time in Genoa City. The montage began with the message "In loving memory" and ended on a black-and-white image of the actor with his name and the text "1979-2023."

The tribute was also shared on social media with a heartfelt message: "To end today's episode we paid tribute to a greatly missed member of the Y&R family. Billy Miller will forever be in our hearts."

Yani Gellman and Billy Miller on 'The Young and the Restless'

 

| CREDIT: MONTY BRINTON/CBS VIA GETTY

Miller joined Y&R in 2008 as spoiled rich boy Billy Abbott, a role originated in 1999 by David Tom. Miller was the third actor to portray Abbott but had the longest tenure, six years, from 2008 to 2014.

Miller's Abbot was a fan favorite, and the actor won three Daytime Emmys for his performance: two for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series and one for Outstanding Lead Actor.

After leaving The Young and the Restless, Miller took over the role of General Hospital's Jason Morgan from Steve Burton, who played the part for 21 years. When Burton returned to GH in 2017, Miller's role was retconned as Jason's twin brother, Andrew Cain.

General Hospital also paid tribute to Miller this week, posting on social media, "It's been a tough year for our family. Rest in peace, Billy." (GH regulars Jacklyn Zeman and Gerald Castillo died earlier this year, while vet John J. York recently revealed he's undergoing treatment for two separate blood and bone marrow disorders.)

Miller died Sept. 15, just days before his 44th birthday. His mother, Patricia Miller, said in a statement that he had "fought a long hard valiant battle with bipolar depression for years" but ultimately "the disease won the fight and he surrendered his life." 

"We all loved him so much and are desperately trying to deal with our loss," she added. "I will have nothing further to say. Thanks for the love and support."

If you or someone you know need mental health help, text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor.

Related content:

• Billy Miller's mom reflects on son's 'valiant battle' against bipolar depression before his death
• Billy Miller, Daytime Emmy-winning Young and the Restless and General Hospital star, dies at 43
• Stars we've lost in 2023

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- Bloggery committed by chris tower - 2309.27

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- New note - On 1807.06, I ceased daily transmission of my Hey Mom feature after three years of daily conversations. I plan to continue Hey Mom posts at least twice per week but will continue to post the days since ("Days Ago") count on my blog each day. The blog entry numbering in the title has changed to reflect total Sense of Doubt posts since I began the blog on 0705.04, which include Hey Mom posts, Daily Bowie posts, and Sense of Doubt posts. Hey Mom posts will still be numbered sequentially. New Hey Mom posts will use the same format as all the other Hey Mom posts; all other posts will feature this format seen here.