The Young and the Restless - MESSAGE BOARDS

Quote mateale121068: Below is the article in its entirety with regards to Eric staying with the show which comes from the EW.com website:

by Lynette Rice
Categories: News, Television
Sony has confirmed that it has signed a new deal with Eric Braeden to keep the soap opera veteran on The Young and the Restless. Braeden, 68, was preparing to say goodbye to the show that he called home since 1980 after the production company demanded that he take what he described as a ”substantial” pay cut to his seven-figure salary. Terms of the new deal were not released but a source familiar with the negotiations said the actor ended up accepting a pay decrease in exchange for a new, three-year pact.

Speaking exclusively to EW.com, Braeden said he and Sony returned to the negotiating table today and settled the deal amicably (he declined to comment on the specifics). “All’s well that end’s well,” Braeden said. “Both sides were reasonable. We were both satisfied with the outcome. This business is tough.”

Braeden is not sure when he’ll return to the set because the writers have to figure out how to write him back into the show. Asked to explain how his character was going to leave in the first place, Braeden said executive producer/head writer Maria Arena Bell had Victor “going off to rehabilitation.” The notion makes him laugh now. “It was rehabilitation … from the negotiations,” Braeden said, chuckling. “He’s been cured miraculously! Miracles do happen. A week ago, I didn’t think they would.”

CBS released the following statement: “We’re very happy that Eric will be remaining with The Young and the Restless. Victor Newman has been an important part of the Genoa City canvas for nearly 30 years, and we know our audience will be tuning in to see what his plans are next.”

Bell released her own statement, as well: “We are thrilled to have Eric Braeden continue as the one and only Victor Newman. We look forward to his timely return … and we are delighted that Eric will continue his extraordinary work on The Young and the Restless.’”

Quote sheagirl:

I read an article in the entertainment press and my understanding is Sony did not blink, EB took the pay cut. Sony was already lining up well know primetime actors to come to Y&R. Willam Devane and Peter Strauss were two of the actors that were interested in coming to Y&R.

Quote shademorgis: I hope that this is true, that EB doesn't leave. This is corny I know, but my mom got me hooked on Y&R at its beginning. She is in a nursing home now, don't know how long she has. I not only have been depressed about that, but also with the prospects of long term actors/actresses leaving my beloved Y&R. They are like family to us older viewers. I can remember events going on in my own family as well as events on Y&R from that time period. I'll shut up now. LOL Just hope EB and MTS STAY.

Quote Rquattro: I am desperately trying not to be negative about this whole thing about EB but my gut is telling me this whole thing was a publicity stunt to boost viewership.

Quote puddycat:

Hey girl! Haven't seen you here for a while. Go read my post in the thread, on thiss page, "Was he ever really leaving?" and see what you think.

Quote sheagirl: Hopefully, now that Victor has Colleen's heart, he will be humane. If nothing else he will treat his family better than he has in the past.

Quote Rquattro: I am desperately trying not to be negative about this whole thing about EB but my gut is telling me this whole thing was a publicity stunt to boost viewership.

Quote TinyBubbles: Just read on a famous entertainment magazine website that Eric Braeden has re-signed. Hope MTS follows suit!

Whew! Sigh of relief!