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Star of the Week

Mari, Mary, Why Ya Buggin?

— Naomi Rabinowitz

When Mary Jane Benson (whom we now know is really Patty Williams) first arrived in Genoa City in 2009, many viewers assumed that she was a made-over Mari Jo Mason, the wacko who shot Victor in 1996. Turns out, these loony ladies have a lot in common.


MARI JO MASON

MARY JANE BENSON
1. Real name Marilyn
2. Worked for Jabot
3. Had an unhealthy obsession with Jack
4. Kept her connection to Blade a secret
5. Framed Jill for shooting Victor, when she was the culprit.
6. Hired a prostitute to pretend to be her and then bed Jack's son Keemo in her place.
7. Was desperate to keep Victor away from a tell-all fax, which listed her misdeeds.
8. Imprisoned Christine and held her at gunpoint.
9. Christine was rescued by Victor and Paul, thanks to the tracking device they planted on Mari Jo.
10. After Christine was found, safe and sound, Mari Jo was sent to a mental hospital.
1. Real name Patty
2. Worked for Jabot
3. Had an unhealthy obsession with Jack.
4. Kept mum about Victor bringing her to town to get revenge on Jack.
5. Made it look like Phyllis harmed Summer, when she was the culprit — and ended up shooting Victor.
6. Drugged Jack and slept with him after tricking him into thinking he was sleeping with Sharon.
7. Failed to keep Victor away from her tell-tale “enemies” list.
8. Took Colleen hostage and held her at gunpoint.
9. Jack found Colleen after following the strands of the scarf she left behind.
10. After Colleen was found — and died — Patty was sent to a mental hospital.





Reader Comments 
Posted Thu Oct22, 2009, 9:27 PM — By warren roberts

when is y and r going to straighten theswitch the baby around, get rid of andy and tell billy to go broke so chance and choic can get together, or are you going to let him get involt with heather

Posted Thu Oct22, 2009, 10:23 PM — By Delores White

why have the writers portrayed Victor Newman as so dumb. How could Adam do all the mess he did and Victor not discover it? Also if Adam is almost blind, how is he able to use a cell phone so easily? In real life he could never do all the things he did, especially bugging the house, and slipping out the window. Where were Victor's security people that they never caught him? If soap operas mirror real life, some of the things that happen on Y&R would be impossible to do.

Posted Thu Oct22, 2009, 10:25 PM — By Virginia Kennedy

If Victor is let go I will stop watching Y&R after 40 yrs. I agree the writers need to do some research before they write ,especially about the law.Also the story lines are beginning to stink

Posted Thu Oct22, 2009, 11:35 PM — By patricia beyens

i will never watch y & r again if victor is let go. He is the main character of this show and after 30 years of watching i will not ever watch again and please get rid of adam soon.

Posted Thu Oct22, 2009, 11:56 PM — By Pat

Have the SUITS gone mad...Without Victor the Young and Restless is in the dumpster along with GL. I haave been watching the show for as long as I can Rememmber and im 71..... No MOre Without Victor and Nicky.... Thats the Bottom Line.PJ

Posted Fri Oct23, 2009, 12:23 AM — By Sue Lucia

Why hasn't it ever come out that Summer is actually Jack's daughter? Nicholas switched the paternity tests years ago; and I can't believe with Summer's illness & all, that she didn't need a blood transfusion from one of her parents? Nicholas would avoid a situation where he was required to give her blood, because he knows he's not her biological father! Jack would be so thrilled to know that HE was her father, after he delivered her the night of the storm in the elevator! Isn't it time for the truth to come out about this???

Posted Fri Oct23, 2009, 2:06 AM — By Linda

If they get rid of Victor Y&R will be no good. The truth needs to come out about Summer being Jacks daughter an Please Please get rid of Adam he is so mean.Please reunite Sharon Nick and their newborn Baby. Jack and Philsy Nick and Sharron and Victor and Nicky need to be together.

Posted Fri Oct23, 2009, 10:02 AM — By Karen

Is Summer really Jacks daughter?!! I can't remember seeing anything on the show saying that Nick switched the paternity test. I can't believe I missed that!

Posted Fri Oct23, 2009, 1:27 PM — By Bev

You didn't miss it. They've never said Jack is Summer's father. Nick is the only one that saw the paternity test but they've never indicated he was lying.

Posted Fri Oct23, 2009, 2:30 PM — By JOAN WOLFF

ANOTHER ONE WHO HAS WATCHED Y AND R FOR 26 YEARS. YOU WILL NEVER REPLACE VICTOR....IF HE LEAVES, YOUR RATINGS WILL FALL. THE STORY LINE IS DRAGGING NOW. A LITTLE MORE RESPECT FOR VICTOR'S WANTS,SHOULD BE RESPECTED. YOU WILL BE THE LOSERS , IF HE DOESN'T SIGN A NEW CONTRACT...AND YOU NEED TO RESPECT HIS OLD ONE. THINK BACK TO WHY YOU HAVE BEEN NUMBER 1 FOR SO LONG. I FEEL YOU NEED A LITTLE HAPPINESS INYOUR SHOW.....LIKE SHARON, GETTING HER BABY BACK. PLUS, SHE AND NICOLAS GET BACK TOGETHER AGAIN.

Posted Fri Oct23, 2009, 2:49 PM — By josie

adam needs to be discovered .... c'mon now, how much can he keep getting away with, it's becoming a nuisance to watch

Posted Fri Oct23, 2009, 3:51 PM — By Rebecca

Hello writers...Watching this show since 1971 throughout the years I'm about ready to call it quits. I realize these people need jobs in the roles they play but enough is enough of Adam and Leslie-and her herbal tea. I stopped watching it for a week when that Adam and that Dr. delivered and took Sharon's baby. What is it with all of your writing abilities? Looks like Adam will be preparing more herbal teas for Ashley who never looked pregnant and not one of you writers ever brought that up into any of the shows or through any of the characters. Us old timers could be writing a much better script version then what you people are doing. Get some action going for a change and stop stumbling over the same thing over and over.

Posted Fri Oct23, 2009, 3:57 PM — By J. Warmbrandt

Its time for Adam to be revealed and the baby returned to Sharon. The baby is a Newman but it is Victor's grandaughter. Its also time for Ashley to know that all her problems were caused by Adam and she lost her baby in the fall on the stairs. It is also time for the Doctor involved in this to be brought back and admit the truth that he also prevented Ashley from being examined after the birth of the baby which would have revealed that she was not pregnant. It is also time that Paul take some responsibility for his sister being in this condition when he did not allow the police to take her into custody in the church. Colleen would be alive and Victor would not have been shot if Patty was placed in the care of the proper authorities.

Posted Fri Oct23, 2009, 5:08 PM — By Sandy

Who is behind Deacon....Shiela

Posted Fri Oct23, 2009, 6:15 PM — By D Laberge

Y&R should keep Victor & Nicki together and have Adam be sent to jail for all the terrible things that he has done to every one especially Sharon and Ashley. My mother and I have watched this progam for over 40 years and would like to see the truth come out about who really brought Patti to town, that it really is ADAM and he and Sheila got together to ruin Victor. The doctor, that was treating Patti s really Sheila. DON'T let your veteran actors leave the show. Honor their contracts, they are the reason why we watch this program everyday. They are the reason why Y&R have been number 1 for years.

Posted Fri Oct23, 2009, 6:23 PM — By Nita

I'm thrilled to see Melody Thomas Scott back where she belongs! There is only one Nicki and one Victor...that being Melody Thomas Scott & Eric Braeden...I have watched and loved this show since it's beginning but I'll never watch again if Eric Braeden does not return. Eric Braeden IS Victor NEWMAN and NO ONE can ever replace him in our hearts or minds! I think the powers that be must have lost their minds to ever even think about letting Eric Braeden go! The show will not exist long if Eric does not come back! Aside from the obove we want Nick, sHARON , & Faith REUNITED! Adam GONE! Jack back with Phyliss & Summer...plesae put J.T. and Victoria back together! We LOVE them together! Doug Davidson who play's Paul is a wonderful actor and needs a new love interest... We love Cathrine & Murphy together...as much as we love this show and most of it's long time actors if Eric Braeden goes so goes the show and loyal fans. I'm just sick about this!

Posted Fri Oct23, 2009, 6:41 PM — By FRIEDA LIVERMORE

I have been watching Y&R since day one. It has gotten to the point where it is no longer enjoyable.The writers must be desperate for something to write because the show is no longer the first class program it use to be. Baby switching is not a good story. And your Adam story is really bad. It's not even believable. Wise up. Think of your actors the fans. They are ton ones that count.

Posted Fri Oct23, 2009, 7:10 PM — By gloria elder

NEVER LET VICTOR GO! Stop letting all the evil people keep getting away with things. Now Adam --Gloria -- Shiela! Please let Ashley find out who Adam really is and don't let Sharon get involved with him.

Posted Fri Oct23, 2009, 8:22 PM — By Joanne Houston

I'm moving to Genoa City. They seem to make the best airline connections, they have the best heart surgeons, Victor's recovery was unbelievable and, of course, if you want to buy a business you can do it within a matter of hours it seems. But I won't have a baby in that town as long as Adam lives there.

Posted Fri Oct23, 2009, 8:22 PM — By Joanne Houston

I'm moving to Genoa City. They seem to make the best airline connections, they have the best heart surgeons, Victor's recovery was unbelievable and, of course, if you want to buy a business you can do it within a matter of hours it seems. But I won't have a baby in that town as long as Adam lives there.

Posted Fri Oct23, 2009, 8:22 PM — By Joanne Houston

I'm moving to Genoa City. They seem to make the best airline connections, they have the best heart surgeons, Victor's recovery was unbelievable and, of course, if you want to buy a business you can do it within a matter of hours it seems. But I won't have a baby in that town as long as Adam lives there.

Posted Fri Oct23, 2009, 8:22 PM — By Joanne Houston

I'm moving to Genoa City. They seem to make the best airline connections, they have the best heart surgeons, Victor's recovery was unbelievable and, of course, if you want to buy a business you can do it within a matter of hours it seems. But I won't have a baby in that town as long as Adam lives there.

Posted Fri Oct23, 2009, 8:22 PM — By Joanne Houston

I'm moving to Genoa City. They seem to make the best airline connections, they have the best heart surgeons, Victor's recovery was unbelievable and, of course, if you want to buy a business you can do it within a matter of hours it seems. But I won't have a baby in that town as long as Adam lives there.

Posted Fri Oct23, 2009, 8:25 PM — By Becky M

I agree Eric Braedon must stay as Victor. If you really want to expose all the rotten characters, how about all the evil things that Phyllis has done. Run down Paul and Christine, Put items in their bed, switched paternity tests etc. She never seems to have to pay for her misdeeds. Put Nick back with Sharon and their baby where he belongs. If you must put Phyllis with someone, put her with Jack, their minds seem to travel the same wavelengths.

Posted Fri Oct23, 2009, 8:37 PM — By EX-Fan

FIRE ALL WRITERS, NOW!!! HIRE BACK ORIGINAL ONES BACK, NOW!!!

Posted Sat Oct24, 2009, 1:06 AM — By Sherry

I am trusting the powers that be at Y&R will not let Eric Braeden slip through their hands. The show will not be the same and will lose viewers. Also, why does everyone hate Victor? Jack has been as ruthless as Victor over the years. Victor actually has more reason to hate Jack than Jack does to hate Victor ( Jack left Victor bleeding to death on the floor of his office, cheated him out of Newman, more than once, and set him up to go to Prison for murder). So what if Victor brought Mary Jane to GC? He just wanted her to keep Jack occupied so he could get back in with Jabot, not KILL him!!! I LOVE the storyline with PPhyllis and Nick. They have so much Chemistry and they light up the screen whenever they are on together. Please, do not seperate them again. Besides, Phyllis has been a lot more faithful to Nick than Sharon has. Sharon slept with at least 3 differeent men while she was married to Nick. Phyllis is such a great actress and she and Nick should be together to raise THEIR daughter, Summer.

Posted Sat Oct24, 2009, 2:00 PM — By Carolee

I agree that Victor Newman is Y&R. Eric Braeden could NEVER be replaced. There's a lot of crazy storylines that fans don't agree with. I've been tuned in since Day 1, but let's face it, if the fans were writing the scripts the show would be Boring! Happy Viewing!!

Posted Sat Oct24, 2009, 3:54 PM — By Cheryl

Glad to see Y&R did the right thing and at least kept Victor. The soap would not be the same without him. Now, if u would only change your story lines. I have watched Y&R since "day 1" and this past year has been the worst storylines ever. I don't know whats happened, if its the writing staff or what, but storylines such as Adam ,Ashley, babysnatching are ridiculous, and the Mary Jane look alike doctor (mad girl, good girl doctor) seems like a previous storyline with mad Shiela and sweet Lauran before. (Repeat, repeat , repeat.) Lets use some realistic creativity please!!! Please get us back to the good Y&R stories.

Posted Sat Oct24, 2009, 9:05 PM — By Serena DuBois

I agree that Y&R will die if Braeden quits. I don't blame him if he does. the Suits treated him badly. I think the Adam plot has gone on long enough but he is no worse than his father has been over the years. He's a lot more like dad than Nick is. I want to see Nick and Phyllis stay together. She has been faithful to Nick the whole time they have been married and has worked at redeeming herself continually for years from the things she did to Christine. Sharon has been a wimp, a klepto and has slept around on both Jack and Nick. She needs to work at getting her act together and needs to get her daughter back from Ashley. It looks like Adam is about to fess up to her what he did. More power to him! As much as I love Eric Braeden's acting, I don't know what I would do if I had Victor Newman as a father. All of his children are a mess in one way or another. Jack's kids are lucky their mothers took them off scene and they didn't get raised in the middle of that feud.

Posted Sun Oct25, 2009, 4:39 PM — By Joyce Baker

I have been watching Y&R for years, and like everyone else,this story line sucks. I can't stand Adam. I record Y&R and when he comes on I fast forward so I don't have to see him. Plus what about Gloria, look at what all she has gotten away with. That is another one that I fast forward through. My Husband stopped watching Y&R just because of her and he had been watching it for years. It seems as though everyone gets away with everything and never punished. There is Phylis, Gloria, Adam and lots more. But this Adam storyline has went on way to long. He does things that is impossible in real life, just like the baby swaping. That just about made me sick. If they let Victor go and they don't reveal Adam soon, I'll probably stop watching it also, because it is so boring. What is with these writers, are they new or what. So come on, get Adam revealed, baby back to Sharon, Nick & Sharon back togother, plus have Gloria to move or something, just to get her off the show and that goofy husband of

Posted Sun Oct25, 2009, 4:56 PM — By Jeanette Smith

I agre with everyone about Adam. He is a very nasty person,please get rid of him. I want Nick and Phyliss to stay together and I like Jack and Sharon together. Why do they seem to want to make their characters miserable. I enjoy Jana and Kevin,Daniel and amber, Lilly and cane, and my favorites Michael and Lauren.

Posted Mon Oct26, 2009, 12:05 AM — By barb

WITHOUT VICTOR;Y&R WOULD SUCK.ADAM NEEDS TO BE FOUND OUT, HIS STORY LINE IS UNREAL AND BABY SWITCHING ;REALLY!COLLEEN WAS GREAT IN THE SHOW;I REALLY LIKED HER AND COULD NOT BELEAVE SHES OUT OF THE SHOW.Y&R NEEDS MORE ACTORS IN THE SHOW;EVERYONE HAS PRETTY MUCH BEEN BACK AND FORTH WITH ONE ANOTHER; SAME OLD SAME OLD.HOW ABOUT MORE FRIENDS FOR NOAH;WE HAVE LOST SOME GOOD CHARICTORS;COLLEEN;CASSY;BRAD;SERINA;HOPE IF KEPT UP THERE WILL BE NO ONE LEFT;SHOULD HAVE KEPT CASSY AND COLLEEN.

Posted Mon Oct26, 2009, 6:46 PM — By Amy

The writers of Y&R need to give their heads a shake if they are even thinking of getting rid of Melody Thomas Scott and or Eric Braeden. These two actors make the show what it is today. Many long time fans of the show will stop watching if they are let go. Not to mention what these writers have done with the story lines...what are you trying to do, turn the show into Days Of Our Lives?! It sure isn't the award winning soap opera it used to be!

Posted Mon Oct26, 2009, 7:16 PM — By Peggy

I agree with alot of what has been said, but something that really gets on my last nerve is how Nikki brushes the hair out of her face. It makes her look like an idiot.

Posted Tue Oct27, 2009, 2:03 PM — By Joyce Paxton

If you don't let Adam be caught and soon and everyone find out what a monster he is, I will certainly quit watching. Its beginning to border on the ridiculous.

Posted Tue Oct27, 2009, 3:26 PM — By rex housley

give victor billys money hes got to be one of the worst actors around. get some better actors pay more money victor and nikki make this show what it is

Posted Tue Oct27, 2009, 4:10 PM — By Joy

I really think that the baby situation was wrong this is happening alot in this todays world and it just gave me a uneasy feeling. Get Adam off the show it is getting so old. Without Victor you hav no show.

Posted Tue Oct27, 2009, 8:54 PM — By a brown

I am sick and tired of the stupidity of the writing. Adam's character is ridiculous. Why was Ashley not examined at her 6 weeks check-up. Any vet could tell she was never pregnant. I could tell. She is really dumb to be so smart. As far a Adam is concerned, he needs to be found out. Stop dragging him on!! Why are you making the great charatcers suffer so? What about Rafe's aunt??? What about Rafe? What about Paul's daughter? I am confused. Can you write any worse??? I have been watching from the beginning. You all are ridiculous. I am getting sick of all the soaps. The writing is atrocious!!!

Posted Wed Oct28, 2009, 7:39 PM — By cece

IVE BEEN WATCHING Y&R SINCE I WAS 14, I AM NOW IN MY 30'S AND IT SEEMS THAT THE SHOW IS SLOWLY GOING DOWN THE DRAIN.... I HAVE NOT WATCHED IT SINCE ADAM TOOK SHARONS BABY... I WOULD TIVO THE SHOW AND FAST FORWARD THE MAJORITY OF THE SHOW...ITS NOT MAKING ANY SENSE, ALL THE THINGS ADAM GETS AWAY WITH . IVE STARTED WATCHING DAYS OF OUR LIVES AND IT SEEM THAT THEIR PLOT IS BETTER THAT Y&R... THEY ARE DEALING WITH BABY ISSUES AS WELL BUT THEIR STORYLINE IS MORE REALISTIC..TIME TO GET IT TOGETHER WRITERS...ITS OVERDUE!

Posted Fri Oct30, 2009, 10:05 AM — By Jimmy Durante

I have been a fan since 73; it is great to know Eric Braeden is staying. I agree,it would have been hard to replace him in his role as Victor. I must admit he was one on the main reason I kept watching the show. Please let the truth about Adam come out soon. I hate this storyline. It's unreal the things he has able to get away with as a nearly blind man. Put a stop to this outrages plot. I hope to see improvement with the writers staff. This has not been one of your best years plot wise.

Posted Mon Nov 2, 2009, 3:07 PM — By mary Ellen

come on guys, It's called the YOUNG& the Restless. Victor & Nicky need(& deserve) to retire. But seriously, this trash about Adam? Do you think we,the viewers, are idiots? You wore out Shelia, you are wearing out Adam & now Deacon? Does everyone forget that Victor had Julia locked in a cell in the basement? Let's stop with the all the evil! It is possible to have story lines without it. I see death & destruction everyday at 6 & 11. In today's time, we need TV shows to bring a little good news. Let's make it right with the babies already! Sharon & Phyllis seemed to have switched characteristics. Sharon was the good one, not Phyllis, not to mention HOW her and Nick got together! The fans could write a better story line. We know these characters, we have lived with them for 40 + years. I'm guessing the writing staff on average is not that old. Please, please listen to us. I'm not going to threaten to stop, but I would like to see some improvement & respect for my intelligence. Or brin

Posted Mon Nov 2, 2009, 8:27 PM — By DeSha Bennett

Hi I am a Y&R fan myself. I have only been watching it for like maybe 5 years now and I have seen the flash backs and everything but now that they say that Victor is leaving... that is just sooo wrong. If Victor leaves then many fans will be leaving too. Also, the charade with Adam has been way too long now and I think its time for him to be caught now. So please don't get rid of Victor and let Adam please get caught.

Posted Tue Nov 3, 2009, 1:08 AM — By Thelma

Y&R is going in the wrong direction. Very soon the ratings will be going way down. The stories don't make sense. Writers start listening to the fans or the powers that be make some changes now. Lets see some real life families and their day to day problems and triumphs.

Posted Tue Nov 3, 2009, 8:34 PM — By Mary Cain

I am notwatching your show (Y & R). because of the story line, expecially with Ashley. Do the writers thank we are stupid, what fool would not know they have not had a baby. Enough with the baby switch, give your audience more respect and common sense than a no brainer. Give us something to want to watch.

Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009, 9:43 AM — By karen

GET RID OF ADAM

Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009, 10:05 PM — By Whitney Hale

oh em gee.. im getting so mad at this show right now! i hate everything that has to do with patti, adam, ashley, gloria, and jack. they are all so boring and ridiculous! ive watched this show forever and its just so dreadful. but i do love cane and lily, chance and chloe, nick and sharon, and jack and phyllis. I dont know if i like the girl that plays mackenzie. she doesnt seem like bilys type at all.. shes really boring too! the deacon story is crap and just about every storyline is failing. i cant take it anymore. but chloe and chance just really need to fall in love. theyre so cute!

Posted Wed Nov11, 2009, 9:28 PM — By pretendwatcher

i saw sharon on a talk show & she said she & adam are going to fall in love. you guys might as well get a hobby.


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