Many people work together to bring fans’ favorite soaps to life. Recently, news has come out that one of The Young and the Restless‘ executive producers will be stepping down from the role. Notably, they’ve had an extensive career in soaps. Fans have also been reacting to the news.
The Young & The Restless Is Set To Have Just One EP Going Forward
The Young and the Restless has been running since 1973 on CBS, created by husband-and-wife team William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell. For decades, viewers have tuned in to see stories unfold within the fictional Genoa City.
However, the series is facing a recent shakeup. This will include the loss of an executive producer, who has been part of the soap for nearly two decades.
According to reports, Josh Griffith will be stepping down as executive producer, a position he’s held since 2023. He previously joined the soap back in 2006 as a creative consultant and breakdown writer. Over the years, he had taken various positions on the soap, with him leaving, returning, and being promoted at various points.
Josh Griffith Will Make The Move To Focus More On The Soap’s Writing
Griffith will remain on the show as its head writer. Sally McDonald, who has been co-executive producing the soap since last year, will now be the sole executive producer. Reportedly, Griffith is stepping down to focus more on his writing.
Griffith started his daytime career writing for Santa Barbara in 1988 and co-created Sunset Beach in 1997. Throughout his career, he has worked on a number of prominent soaps, including Days of Our Lives, One Life to Live, As the World Turns, and General Hospital. Over the years, Griffith has earned seven Daytime Emmy Awards for his work with soaps.
The news was first reported by Soap Central and was later confirmed by Soap Opera Digest. With the news being shared on social media, fans have been reacting to the news. With Griffith focusing on his writing, fans are hopeful about what this could mean for the stories that are about to unfold. Some comments include:
- “Thank God, maybe I’ll watch again. This evil Victor getting away with horrible behavior has gone way too far. I fast [forward] through most of the show”
- “Hopefully the story lines will be better as it is very boring and stupid right now!”
- “Just wow that is good.”
- “We need more humor, fast pace moving storylines that are actually believable… with evil characters and behavior actually losing.”
- “I’m optimistic about this!”
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John Witiw has been a writer since at least 2015. He’s covered a variety of topics, especially when it comes to film and television.
