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Jerry Douglas

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Bio

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Jerry Douglas (ex-John, Y&R)

For over two decades, Jerry Douglas reigned in Genoa City as Abbott patriarch John Abbott. Born Gerald Rubenstein and raised in Chelsea, Massachusetts, Douglas went to Brandeis University to earn a degree in economics. MORE

Interviews

Interviews Featuring Jerry

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Traci Takes On

As a fellow Abbott, Beth Maitland's Traci has been a part of Y&R since 1982. Though she left the show in 1996, Maitland has continued to make appearances over the years. March 1 marks her most recent, as Traci returns to town to be there for her family and father, John. 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

Interviews With Jerry

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Mind Over Matter

On Y&R, a jailed John recently became so disoriented, he thought he was living 30 years in the past.... Portrayer Jerry Douglas opens up about the challenges of playing such a "scary" story, and why he's happy to revisit his own past with wife Kymberly. MORE

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Jerry Douglas on Being Locked Up

Some daytimers might protest a prison sentence, but THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS' Jerry Douglas (John) is not filing any appeals. MORE

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Stay Tuned

Can't get enough of Y&R's Jerry Douglas (John)? The best is yet to come. That's the title of Douglas's new CD, which features the actor crooning standards such as "My Funny Valentine," "Witchcraft" and of course, the title song. MORE

— Breeze Munson

Picture This

Jerry Douglas (John, Y&R) not only wants to wish all the fans Happy Holidays but also share his annual Christmas card, which includes he, his wife Kym, their son Hunter and the family pets Gatsby (the Golden Retriever) and Josie (the Cocker Spaniel). MORE

Interviews Mentioning Jerry

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Meet Davetta Sherwood

Since landing in Genoa City, Davetta Sherwood has definitely brought a new, spitfire energy to sweet Lily Winters. MORE

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Billy The Kid

When we last saw Billy in 2003, he was hightailing it out of town after learning that his new bride, Mackenzie, is actually his first cousin. Another family matter has brought him back to Genoa City as he helps the Abbotts through a crisis. Scott Seymour is the third actor to take on the adult version of Billy. MORE

— Aaron Montgomery/JPI

She's Back!

On January 17, Judith Chapman returns to daytime as gold digger Gloria on YOUNG AND RESTLESS. Here, Digest Editor Tom Stacy catches up with Chapman to find out how she's adjusting to life in Genoa City, and what she's been up to. MORE

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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

Features

Features Featuring John

— Aaron Montgomery/JPI

Hey, Abbotts!

They may not be as rich or as flashy as the Newmans, but the still-very-successful Abbotts have remained one of the most stable and closest families in Genoa City. Take our quiz and see if you would fit in with the classy clan. MORE

— Aaron Montgomery/JPI

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

Features Mentioning John

— Doug Piburn/JPI

Y&R's Kevin: Zero to Hero

Creepy Kevin's redemption on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS came full circle when he saved Colleen from dying by smoke inhalation, but with a past this bad, setting him up was easy as striking the match. Here is a look at the road he's traveled. MORE

— John Paschal/JPI

GLORIA, HALLELUJAH
How Well Do You Know YOUNG AND RESTLESS's Gloria?

She's feisty and naughty ... and has a fabulous sense of fashion. Gloria Fisher Abbott Bardwell has lived a life full of schemes and dreams, and though she's had her heart broken, has never given up her quest for love and respect. MORE