Daytime Emmy Award winner Eric Braeden has spent 40 years playing the villain Victor Newman on The Young and the Restless. But even though he’s done some despicable things on the show, the daytime drama will celebrate Braeden’s milestone 40th anniversary with episodes airing Tuesday, Feb. 18 – Thursday, Feb. 20 on the CBS Television Network.
The character of “Victor Newman” made his first appearance on Feb. 8, 1980. Initially, Newman was to be a guest character with a story arc lasting about eight to 12 weeks. But Braeden’s portrayal was so dynamic that 12 weeks grew into 40 years, and he became one of daytime’s most iconic male leads. Although the character is ruthless, he is loving to those he holds dear, as proven over the many years of controversial plots and relationships.
During the three days of Braeden tribute episodes, viewers will be...
The character of “Victor Newman” made his first appearance on Feb. 8, 1980. Initially, Newman was to be a guest character with a story arc lasting about eight to 12 weeks. But Braeden’s portrayal was so dynamic that 12 weeks grew into 40 years, and he became one of daytime’s most iconic male leads. Although the character is ruthless, he is loving to those he holds dear, as proven over the many years of controversial plots and relationships.
During the three days of Braeden tribute episodes, viewers will be...
- 2/6/2020
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
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