YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS' Jeanne Cooper Multi-Episode Tribute Begins Tomorrow

THE YOUNG AND THE Restless will honor the memory of its late matriarch, television icon Jeanne Cooper, with the passing of her beloved character, Katherine Chancellor, in a series of episodes beginning Friday, August 16(12:30-1:30 PM, ET; 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon, PT) on the CBS Television Network. As the multi-episode tribute begins, Katherine's loved ones are sent postcards asking them to gather at the Chancellor Estate, where they learn that their dear friend and family member passed away while on vacation with her husband, Murphy (Michael Fairman).

"In the coming weeks, Katherine's memory will be honored in several very special ways that allow us to pay tribute to Jeanne in the remarkable manner she deserves," said Y&R Executive Producer Jill Farren Phelps. "It is an extraordinary story that will bring the residents of Genoa City together to remember this woman they all loved."

Cooper, the Emmy Award-winning actress who portrayed Katherine Chancellor for almost 40 years, was the show's longest-running cast member before her death in May.

THE YOUNG AND THE Restless has been the #1-rated daytime drama for more than 24 years. The show is broadcast weekdays (12:30-1:30 PM, ET; 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon, PT) on the CBS Television Network and is produced by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, in association with Sony Pictures Television.

Recently, CBS led all networks with a combined 21 wins at "The 40th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards." THE PRICE IS RIGHT won its sixth Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Game Show. Other top wins included Outstanding Lead Actor Doug Davidson of The Young and the Restless (his first win in his 35-year career on the show) and an Outstanding Lead Actress win for THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL's Heather Tom, her fifth overall.

CBS Daytime has been #1 in the daypart for 27 consecutive years, featuring a lineup that is a balance of dramas, game shows and talk. The Network's daytime lineup includes television's #1 daytime program and longest-running game show THE PRICE IS RIGHT, the #1 daytime drama THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, as well as THE TALK, The Bold and the Beautiful and LET'S MAKE A DEAL.

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