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Jeanne Cooper (Katherine, Y&R)

Born in Taft, Calif., in 1928, Jeanne Cooper attended College of the Pacific before graduating from Pasadena Playhouse School. Cooper's career included television guest spots on THE TWILIGHT ZONE, PERRY MASON, L.A. LAW, MAVERICK, TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL, THE NANNY and BEN CASEY (for which she received a prime-time Emmy nomination). MORE

Features

Features Featuring Katherine/Jeanne

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Captive Audience

Paul was full of good intentions when he locked up Sheila Carter. However, there have been other Genoa City residents who were impounded for far less noble reasons. MORE

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Y&R's Memorable Ghost Stories

Y&R isn't known as a "paranormal" soap (hello, PASSIONS), but it's had its fair share of spooks make appearances. Here's a look back at some of Genoa City's most memorable hauntings — both from the dead, and well, the not quite dead yet.... MORE

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Genoa City Business 101

Does trying to decipher the goings-on at Newman Enterprises make you nervous? Do you get jittery trying to keep track of who's who at Jabot? If so, it's time for you to enroll in our crash course on YOUNG AND RESTLESS's two major companies. MORE

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The Anniversary Party

February 1 marked Eric Braeden's 25th anniversary playing the incomparable Victor Newman on YOUNG AND RESTLESS. The actor's co-stars, along with several special guest stars ... saluted Braeden with words of humor and praise at a gathering held on Y&R's Stage 43 in his honor. MORE

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Y&R: 8,000 Episodes Strong

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS cast, crew and execs got together to celebrate the Sept. 28 taping of the show's 8,000th episode. With all that history to reap, we asked new and old about their favorite storylines of the past. MORE

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Y&R Emmy Bites

Want to know what the stars of YOUNG AND RESTLESS were up to in New York during Emmy Week? Take a peek inside the notebook of Digest editor Tom Stacy to see what the cast really had to say. MORE

Y&R Stars Remember Terry Lester (ex-Jack)

The cast of YOUNG AND RESTLESS was shocked and saddened at the November 28, 2003, passing of Terry Lester, who originated the role of Jack in 1980 and played the part until 1989. MORE

Features About Katherine/Jeanne

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YOUNG AND RESTLESS: Funeral For A Friend

The grande dame of Genoa City, Katherine Chancellor, got an oh-so-grand send-off when she was believed to be dead after a car accident. Even though she's actually alive and kicking — Kay thinks she’s Marge and is slinging hash at a diner — Y&R brought back a slew of past cast members to pay tribute at her funeral. MORE

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So Many Men....
The Loves Of Y&R's Katherine

As Y&R's Kay struggles to prove that she is indeed Katherine Chancellor and not her late look-alike, Marge, she's become very friendly with Marge's pal, Murphy. Is their romance in their future? Digest chatted with portrayer Jeanne Cooper, who gave her take on Kay and Murphy, as well as her character's other romances. MORE

Top Of The List With Y&R's Jeanne Cooper

January, 2004, marked Jeanne Cooper's 30th anniversary as Y&R's unsinkable matriarch, Katherine Chancellor. Here, Cooper lists for us the character's top 30 memorable moments. MORE

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Like Mother, Like Daughter

Think you know everything about daytime's longest-running foes, rivals-turned-mother/daughter Katherine and Jill? Test your knowledge with this comprehensive quiz. MORE

Features With Jeanne

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Channeling Chancellor....

For more than 30 years, Jeanne Cooper (Katherine) has been the undisputed queen of Y&R. While Kay isn't always a comedian, Cooper has left Soap Opera Digest with some memorable zingers on everything from her co-stars to Mrs. Chancellor's love life. MORE

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Keeping Up With Jeanne Cooper

Most people look forward to relaxing when they're not at work. Jeanne Cooper (Katherine, Y&R), however, is not one of them — she maintains plenty of outside projects to keep her on the go. MORE

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Whoa, Mama

Y&R's Jeanne Cooper (Katherine) is back in the Genoa City spotlight and oh, mama, is she loving it! MORE

Features Mentioning Katherine/Jeanne

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Death Becomes Them

Shemar Moore's Malcolm is certainly not the only Genoa City resident to come back from the dead. Take a peek at Y&R's most memorable returns, which, along with Mal, round out what we like to call "The Death-Defying Dozen." MORE

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My First Set Visit: B&B

One of the disadvantages to soaps being shot on two coasts is that New York soap journalists don't often get to see California actors! Having covered BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL for almost a year now, I recently got my first chance to visit the show's studio in Los Angeles. MORE

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Catching Up With ... Corbin Bernsen (ex-Durant, GH, 2004-06; ex-Todd, Y&R, 2003, 2004)

"Corbin is forging into new territory once again," chuckles the film, prime-time and soap vet, who's tackling a new challenge as game-show host on GSN's HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH? "It's a simple game in which four contestants vie for a certain sum of money and &mdash are you the greediest? It's great fun." MORE

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Let Them Eat Cake!

With the Chancellor living room as a fitting backdrop, Y&R celebrated its 9,000th episode (airing October 14) with different flavor cakes shaped into appropriate numerals. MORE

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Catching Up With ... Corbin Bernsen (ex-Durant, 2004-06)

First, there was Carpool Guy. Now, he's shopping Donna On Demand to distributors. Currently, actor/writer/producer/director Corbin Bernsen (ex-Durant, GH; ex-Todd, Y&R) is finishing production on his third feature, Dead Air. Here, he offers us a sneak peek: MORE

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David "Shark" Fralick (ex-Larry "The Wartman" Warton, Y&R, 1995-96; 1999-2003; 2004; 2005)

Before Terrible Tom, Larry Warton (Nick's former cellmate) was Genoa City's blue-collar bad boy. David "Shark" Fralick dishes about his time on Y&R, and what he hopes "The Wartman" can do next. MORE

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New Year's With Il Divo

Y&R's' Katherine Chancellor called in a special favor and got Il Divo to play her New Year's party, which meant we got a chance to talk with the guys in the band — U.S. tenor David Miller, French pop singer Sebastien Izambard, Swiss tenor Urs Bühler and Spanish baritone Carlos Marin. MORE

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Y&R FAQs

Q: Was Kristoff St. John (Neil) on THE BAD NEWS BEARS?
Q. Has Jeanne Cooper (Katherine) starred on any other soaps?
Q: Is Thad Luckinbill (J.T., Y&R) related to actor Laurence Luckinbill, who was once wed to Lucille Ball's daughter, Lucie Arnaz?
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Jess Walton: A Jill a Minute

Jess Walton has seen tons of schemes, deceit and laughs in her 17 years as THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS' Jill Foster Reynolds Chancellor Thurston Brooks Sterling Abbott Abbott -- not to mention, as the name attests, tons of men! Here, the actress shares, in her own words, six Y&R moments she'll never forget. MORE

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A Very Special Mother's Day on Y&R and The Wayne Brady Show

On Friday, May 7 the Genoa City Athletic Club will be full of familiar faces celebrating Mother's Day, but not all of them will be from YOUNG AND RESTLESS. MORE

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Y&R's 2003 Fan Club Luncheon

Unable to attend the 12th YOUNG AND RESTLESS Fan Club Luncheon held on August 17 at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Los Angeles? No problem. Here are some of the highlights from the exciting day of getting up close and personal with your favorite Y&R stars. MORE