News tracker 2006
June - December

Dec 29
Is it Sheila Carter or Phyllis Newman? Only Paul Williams knows for sure. You won't believe it, but the news of Phillip Chancellor's death was on the Internet? Was there even an Internet then? Who is 'Feather' and what is she doing in Genoa City? It's the New Year's Eve bash thrown by Chancellor Mausoleum hag Katherine Sterling.

Dec 28
It's just so damn crazy you should re-think why you watch this crap. After declaring that Brad Carlton is family and that it's okay that two Nazis were murdered because they "deserved" it, Victor Newman sputters that Carlton has put his entire family in danger. Where, oh where, have we heard this before? Michael Baldwin gives Paul Williams a lecture on honesty - ha! Sheila Carter is alive!

Dec 27
Rebecca Kaplan declares there are more important things than truth. Victor Newman swallows Brad Carlton's sob sorry hook, line, and sinker. Kim Chee resurfaces. Gloria Abbott, legally an Abbott, gets to be a game show judge after all! Also fearful that the truth will hurt his lover, the question is: what was Jack Abbott doing? Sucking on Carmen Mesta's earring?

Dec 26
Devon Hamilton finds evidence proving his mother went to see Carmen Mesta the night she was killed. Nikki Newman establishes a scholarship in John Abbott's name. Colleen Carlton gives up being her teacher's gofer. Kevin Fisher volunteers his DNA. Brad Carlton confesses before the great man. Jack Abbott worries that his secret will get out.

Dec 25
Y&R did not air on Christmas

Dec 22
It's a crazy little Christmas in Genoa City filled with lots of hate and a token for the poor as the rich make due with things from their past.

Dec 21
There they go again; opening presents before Christmas. Miguel Rodriguez stuck with lowly chore of decorating a tree and it doesn't even belong to his owner! Noah Newman still believes in Santa. J.T. Hellstrom, cut from the monkey vine, climbs right back on. Guess who 'Lucy' and 'Stinky' are. Will Bardwell wants the greatest gift of all from Jack Abbott. Sharon Newman, loopy as ever, can't help loving that precious child.

Dec 20
As predictable as snow in winter, there is much hovering over Daniel Romalotti as Mr. and Mrs. Newman try to come up with a name for their new daughter which won't embarrass the child for the rest of her life. And too, grandpa Victor Newman is in Jack Abbott's debt. Who's letting all the air out of tires in Genoa City? First Colleen Carlton, then Sharon Newman and now Amber Moore. Plus, how is it that Ms. Moore knew John Abbott was one of the finest damn parents this city has ever seen? J.T. Hellstrom gets cut loose from the monkey vine.

Dec 19
Cut me, Jack Abbott. Cut me! Flaming fairy Daniel Romalotti in blazing wreck! Brad Carlton and Sharon Newman to spend Christmas living a lie. Carmen Mesta murder resolution at least 3 months away as evidenced by Victor and Nikki Newman dancing the storm away and poking their noses into fairy tales. Professor Gerbil shoots! He scores!

Dec 18
Try not to laugh. What happens Monday is almost too hilarious for words. Brad Carlton and Sharon Newman make a confession. Noah Newman gives new meaning to Bedtime For Bonzo. Psychotic Sylvia makes a house call - in the storm - as does Amber Moore. Meanwhile, on the Newman Enterprises elevator, Phyllis Newman came prepared. The question is: can Jack Abbott operate a Swiss Army knife?

Dec 15
Who in the Hell holds an art exhibit at a nightclub? What in the Hell is wrong with Noah Newman? Why is this kid afraid of his own shadow? Who's sleeping in Gloria Abbott's bed? What in the Hell is wrong with Sharon Newman? Oh, that's right, never mind. Who in their right mind would operate a motor vehicle during an ice storm? Only the mindless

Dec 14
Yawn Abbott returns for the court hearing; how did he know? More medical miracles as what couldn't be - be - for Nick and Phyllis Newman. Victor Newman, in need of compelling information, turns to the hunkmonkey. For those who didn't get enough, Brad Carlton rehashes his past. All hail! The art auction is about to begin.

Dec 13
Who used the word boring? What's boring about a Keystone Kop search of Newman Enterprises? What's boring about J.T. Hellstrom telling his little girl lover that she's not appreciated? What's boring about Jack Abbott unable to figure out that Victor Newman is onto him or Devon Hamilton's turning his phone off knowing how worried the family is about him? What's boring about two Little Shop of Horror employees acting like a 10% trinket discount is the greatest thing since sliced bread?

Dec 12
Devon Hamilton remains the primary suspect in the Carmen Mesta murder case because his fingerprints were found on the evidence along with the prints of about one hundred other people. Hang onto your barf-bags! Guess where it's thought Mesta was killed! Jana Hawkes has nothing to fear. Paul Williams has other clients? Who might they be? Granted, it's a lot to handle and Abby Carlton was so looking forward to it, but can Victoria Carlton deal with two holidays in one?

Dec 11
Talk about boring, very little is happening Monday unless you consider the big hint that something very bad will happen to Phyllis Newman and that hubby Nick won't be around for the big delivery. J.T. Hellstrom and Colleen Carlton get into another lover's quarrel. Professor Gerbil shows he can teach more than Gothic art. Mother Katherine Sterling and daughter Jill Abbott get their tests scores.

Dec 8
Phyllis Newman is bound and determined to abort her baby. Gloria Abbott vows to make Ashley and Jack Abbott pay when she learns not only can't she use the Abbott name, the game show wants Jill Abbott. What are the odds that Nick Newman, of all people, would remember it's Michael and Lauren Baldwin's first anniversary?

Dec 7
Gloria Abbott banned from using the Abbott name! Devon Hamilton gives his new parents gifts that keep on giving. Amber Moore goes to work at the Little Shop of Horrors. Paul Williams says he quit the Mesta investigation; but did he? Will Bardwell moves forward with his case against Mr. and Mrs. Winters. Psychotic Sylvia blows into town.

Dec 6
What a lucky little girl! Abby Carlton gets to celebrate two holidays in one! Or does she? Ashley Abbott heading out to that great ski jump in the sky? Devon Hamilton yearns for the day he can hear mommy and daddy Winters call him "son". Nikki Newman wants to run to the Press to tell them what she knows of Jack Abbott. Katherine Sterling and Jill Abbott ponder the possibility that they aren't related. Paul Williams throws in the towel!

Dec 5
Here comes judge Gloria Abbott. Blabby Abby Carlton lets the cat out of the bag. What a lucky girl; Amber Moore has job offers coming out the ying yang. If Nick and Phyllis Newman are together they must be having sex - right? Victor Newman; he hardly knew Ashley Abbott.

Dec 4
The who shot Mesta murder focus shifts back to Brad Carlton; but does anyone care anymore? Dru and Neil Winters fret over their son and what they might do to keep him happy. Once a drug addict, always a drug addict. Just ask Yolanda Hamilton. Gloria Abbott may not legally be an Abbott. Hints abound that Ashley Abbott may be getting a permanent job in Los Angeles as a game show host - or something.

Dec 1
Not quite as crazy as Thursday, but Looney Tunes nevertheless. Phyllis Newman praises her boy for his high school antics. Dru Winters threatens to call the college dean and Devon Hamilton threatens to drop out of school again like some 4-year-old having a temper tantrum to perhaps go in search of Yolanda Hamilton who it seems can't be located. Will Bardwell puts forth his plea agreement declaring that parents are morally responsible for their adult children's criminal acts. Nikki Newman reminds Sharon Newman what a slut she is.

Nov 30
Unable to wait for Mother Nature, Phyllis Newman attempts some forced labor but still has time to respond to another emergency. Why is everyone picking on Devon Hamilton and what nitwit would say a crime suspect can't attend college? Songbird Amber Moore needs a better job and what better place to work than at Genoa City University? Pearls before swine, Gloria Abbott has - gasp - what Will Bardwell's wife once had. Thief that he is, Kevin Fisher says hacking into a bank is not a crime.

Nov 29
Hang onto your drinks! Professor Gerbil has a fetish. Breakout the barf-bags! It's the grand re-opening of the Indigo club and the talent are none to pleased about performing at a place where a murder took place. Lucky for new arrival Amber Moore; she was hoping to get a gig as a song bird. Lauren Baldwin, freaky as ever, can't cut the umbilical cord as old lady Katherine Sterling's lifeline could be about to run out.

Nov 28
The boredom continues. Much ado about Sharon Newman's love for Dru Winters. Paul Williams considers having a conflict of interest. But when did conflict ever stop him? Victor Newman keeps stringing Jack Abbott along. J.T. Hellstrom, moral and upright citizen that he is, agrees to go along to get along. Forgetful Noah Newman leaves his uniform behind. What? Did he join the Iraqi Army?

Nov 27
How nice? Will Bardwell turns over the Mesta murder evidence to the defense. Prime suspect Devon Hamilton says Mesta had nails like a cat. Bizarre as it may be, Michael Baldwin and Paul Williams question Brad Carlton and stupid Carlton explains himself to Frick and Frack. Nikki Newman puts Sharon Newman in her place; she's just a pretty face. Victor Newman slowly awakens to the Jack Abbott/Kim Chee plot.

Nov 22
Will Bardwell makes a choice between hag A and hag B. Ashley Abbott thought to be in New York with her sister for Thanksgiving. Turkey Day as always, is a strange as they get in Genoa City considering that this year dead people steal the show and a dog gets the real turkey.

Nov 21
When has pain ever stopped Phyllis Newman from working? Sharon Newman, her lips so attached to Dru Winters' ass, offers to go food shopping for the little dears. Gloria Abbott ponders decorating her young son's apartment. Devon Hamilton gets his new ears. Jack Abbott runs into a major who's the boss situation as Kevin Fisher and Michael Baldwin hatch a plan to take him down.

Nov 20
Absolutely mind numbing! Following Devon Hamilton's arrest and subsequent bail, Will Bardwell offers to cut a deal because Hamilton didn't mean to kill anybody! Senator Jack Abbott? Two old hags, Jill Abbott and Gloria Fisher jockey for an old man's love. Katherine Sterling to hire Paul Williams to investigate her dreams? Lauren Baldwin hires a nanny!

Nov 17
Neil and Dru Winters are arrested, but not Devon Hamilton, and not for the reason most people thought. And lo, within hours they are out on bail! Phyllis Newman has a false alarm and then it's back to work like nothing happened. J.T. Hellstrom gets an earful of information Brad Carlton so wanted to keep secret. Will Bardwell gets one thing right.

Nov 16
Could it be boring day #3? Katherine Sterling has rehash nightmares. Gloria Abbott gets a new look. At the gym after throwing a hissy fit, J.T. Hellstrom returns to the Sugar Shack for some exercise. Colleen Carlton; she's just got to know all there is to know and if she doesn't she'll hold her breath. When did Professor Gerbil become the boss? Nick Newman puts the pork to his wife and moments later Phyllis Newman explodes!

Nov 15
Boring day #2. Will Bardwell reportedly close to making an arrest in the Mesta case as the Winters, free to come and go, fear they could end up in the pokey. Professor Adrian Gerbil said to be squeaky clean, but make-believe PI J.T. Hellstrom isn't so sure. Brad Carlton said to have had the man in his daughter's life investigated so as to protect the little dear.

Nov 14
Talk about boring days in Genoa City; this is one of them. Other than the great photo shoot and Sharon Newman saying she's not just another brainless pretty face, Victor Newman's declaration that Jack Abbott is gonna take a big fall, the Winters clan is in for a real shocker.

Nov 13
Arrest warrants issued for members of the Winters family. Neil Winters, having claimed he had to sell that bucket of bolts he calls a jet in order to open a jazz club, didn't sell it after all. Not that it matters, who's running the club? Billy Abbott arrives in Hong Kong. J.T. Hellstrom swears he's a PI just doing his job. Paul Williams - dumber than dirt - lifts Jana Hawkes' fingerprints when they're probably already on file at the NCIC. Gloria Abbott to go - in more ways than one. Victor Newman and Michael Baldwin get the goods on Jack Abbott.

Nov 10
Which of these five possible murder weapons will you be talking about next week? A pipe, a wretch, a hammer, and for good measure, a push and a shove? It's an entire day devoted to who could have killed Carmen Mesta.

Nov 9
Victor Newman connects with Carmen Mesta's next of kin. Mr. Kim Chee agrees to push Gloria Abbott's new skunk oil after Kevin Fisher puts samples of the stuff on the Internet. Jill Abbott threatens to spank her son. Billy Abbott busted for pawing a precious Chancellor Mausoleum artifact; no, it wasn't Katherine Sterling.

Nov 8
Could the day be any more boring? You decide. Michael Baldwin makes a fool of himself. Katherine Sterling blames her nightmares on Jill Abbott as the two squabble over the slightest thing. Gloria Abbott throws a dinner party.

Nov 7
Except for the hunkmonkey J.T. Hellstrom and Professor Gerbil, it's a day at the courthouse for a few select suspects in the Carmen Mesta murder case.

Nov 6
Billy Abbott reportedly in deep with the Miami Mob. She works hard for the little money she gets; so why would anyone think Ether Valentine is loaded? Dru Winters frets about what will happen if she goes to prison. Not to worry, Sharon Newman says she'll make sure she doesn't. What are the odds that Gloria Abbott wears the same skunk oil as Will Bardwell's dead wife once did? Questions, questions about Carmen Mesta's death, but few answers.

Nov 3
Kevin Fisher and Jana Hawkes look for a place to shack up. Is Colleen Carlton accident prone? Gloria Abbott sucks up to the man. Jill Abbott flicks Jabot Cosmetics off as just another big-box corporate landfill. Lily Winters willing to commit perjury. With no charges pending against her, Dru Winters in line to get her job back. Snippy teens summoned to appear before the Grand Jury.

Nov 2
Brad Carlton makes the list of murder suspects. Blame, blame, who's got the blame today? Devon Hamilton does. Billy Abbott caught squandering the Abbott fortune has a Wheel of Fortune moment. No honor among thieves, Dru and Neil Winters continue to suspect each other when they aren't looking for a way to fix their son's big ears. It's that time of the month; Katherine Sterling is dreaming. Will Bardwell lends further incredibility to an already incredible murder case. Gloria Abbott feels the need to bond with baby Fen-Fen.

Nov 1
Is it possible? Carmen Mesta was dead two days before her body was found? Genoa City's finest raid the Winters wooden box and the Abbott rental home. Amazing! J.T. Hellstrom takes a shower after having sex! Rub my belly time engulfs Phyllis Newman. Scared of her shadow even on Halloween, Lauren Baldwin takes comfort in knowing that Sheila Carter really is dead. But is she? Neil and Dru Winters plotting to flee the jurisdiction? Doesn't he have a jazz club to operate? Remember this tip from Kevin Fisher: digital media cannot be destroyed.

Oct 31
Noah Newman is ready for Halloween, but the college kids too? Will Devon Hamilton and Lily Romalotti be tricking while their mother fries? So loving and loyal are they, Neil and Dru Winters suspect each other of killing Carmen Mesta. Genoa City cops make a house call to inform a criminal not to worry about some Mickey Mouse parole violation. Isn't that a job for the courts? J.T. Hellstrom threatens to launch an investigation into Mesta's death of his own!

Oct 30
Except for Victor Newman having wised up to Jack Abbott, it's a day all about who killed Carmen Mesta.

Oct 27
It's the grand opening of Indigo and Neil Winters thought of everything! Well, almost everything including a special treat for Devon Hamilton. As everyone sputters about wanting Carmen Mesta out of the way, strange but what she's nowhere to be seen unless - no - could it be? Will Bardwell upset; damn tickets to Aaron Neville concert are all sold out! Sneaky little bugger, Victor Newman finally figures out once a weasel, always a weasel.

Oct 26
More possible suspects lined up as just about everyone has a reason for wanting Carmen Mesta dead. Told over and over to stay away from their mother's victim, Lily Romalotti and Devon Hamilton do just the opposite. Jack Abbott suddenly worried about adverse publicity for NVP and Newman Enterprises. Will Bardwell saves shoe leather; issues subpoenas to any name that pops into his shrunken head. Lauren Baldwin has bad dreams about: you guessed it. Not even decorated yet, invites go out to the grand opening of Neil Winter's jazz club.

Oct 25
More threats hurled at Carmen Mesta to keep everyone guessing who killed her when Carrmen's time runs out. Newlyweds Nick and Phyllis Newman return to the big city and before going straight to work are welcomed home by their son posing the question: who was watching Noah Newman? Not his mother. Sharon Newman's lips were glued to Jack Abbott's ass and yet she still felt the need to hug the dog. Say it ain't so! Paul Williams hired to dig up dirt for Michael Baldwin and hits the jackpot in less than an hour! Gotta love Genoa City's attorney general or whatever the hell Will Bardwell is; he'll talk to anyone including snippy teenagers.

Oct 24
Try not to laugh; Nick Newman plays fireman! Lily Romalotti, told to stay away from Carmen Mesta, does the complete opposite. Dru Winters turns down plea deal; will take chances with a jury. Newman pilot plays interior decorator for newlyweds! Would Devon Hamilton please wear a "I'm deaf" sign so people won't talk to his back?

Oct 23
The stage is set for Jack Abbott to become one of many suspects who killed Carmen Mesta. Mr. Kim Chee discovers that Ashley Abbott knows his secret. God Have Mercy Medical Center asked to provide special security for Baldwin baby. Gina Roma shows her face - if that's who she really is. Is Sheila Carter dead? Paul Williams said yesterday she's out there, somewhere, but today he's sure Sheila is dead after having disguised herself as Phyllis Summers. Not to worry: J.T. Hellstrom is on the case. And so it has come to this, with Brad Carlton bawling his eyes out over a sister he's known has been dead for some time, Victoria Carlton suggests they have a baby to make the pain go away.

Oct 20
A scared Dru Winters turns again to Sharon Newman. Rich kids get a bigger and better and free crash pad and all hearing impaired devices for Devon Hamilton will be paid for by Neil Winters! Upset that the wheels of justice aren't spinning fast enough, Carmen Mesta calls the Attorney General to ask that Will Bardwell personally intervene. Noah Newman's new hobby? Model cars. Bad news bear Sheila Carter is not only alive, but she's out there somewhere and she's not herself.

Oct 19
Billy Abbott tries to impress a girl by showing her - his weenie? Nope. The Chancellor Estate wine cellar! Sperm-stealing bitch that she is, Ashley Abbott wants Gloria Abbott fired. Are the Baldwin's losing it? Who, in their right mind, gives a baby boy a girlie name? Just call Mr. Kim Chee somen - or semen - or. Whenever Victor Newman needs information on a major company like House of Kim Chee, where does he turn?

Oct 18
Devon Hamilton claims paying rent will be easy since he still works at Newman Enterprises. He does? Billy Abbott giving tours at the Chancellor Estate. Jack Abbott has plans for another NVP store this one in India. Trial date for Dru Winters set but not to worry; when she's not in court she'll be designing her husband's new jazz club. Is Victor Newman back to his old self? Was anything ever wrong with him?

Oct 17
Nick Newman and Phyllis Summers to elope. Once known as the Center 4 Disease, the God Have Mercy Medical Center is a haven for disease. Just ask Lauren Baldwin if she's not too busy seeing Sheila Carter. After coming down with a case of food poisoning, Mr. Kim Chee says it weren't no big deal. Worried that Mr. Chee doesn't know his way around town and that a cab driver can't find the hotel, Jack Abbott is at Mr. Chee's beck and call. Fears abound that Devon Hamilton will go on the run. Going deaf too apparently, dumber than dirt Sharon Newman doesn't hear an important clue.

Oct 16
Gothic Art expert Jana NoLastName offers to help Colleen Carlton with locating a prized art piece for Victoria Carlton only J.T. Hellstrom says it's a job for boobs like himself and Paul 'Clueless' Williams who haven't been on a case since the last Nazi disaster. Need a trial sped up? No problem in Genoa City. Ask Carmen Mesta. Worthless as a CEO, Jill Abbott is put in her place. Devon Hamilton gets into another snit and then another. Another setback as Dru Winters won't be able to work from home.

Oct 13
Are Kevin Fisher and Dru Winters having dual nightmares or are they nightmares? Lauren Baldwin grunts and what pops out? Neil Winters sees the light. Victoria Carlton latest Nazi target? If it's Friday the 13th, and it is, shouldn't there be lots of bad luck to go around?

Oct 12
Lauren Baldwin has another baby to kick around. Kevin Fisher blames himself for what might happen. Devon Hamilton discovers the benefit of lip reading. Say it ain't so! Victoria Carlton wants to re-live the reliquary nightmare. Local head shrink receives email about Dru Winters' arrest.

Oct 11
Big Newman/Summers shindigs moved to the Jitter Joint! Judge refuses to overturn six-month marriage waiting period. Michael Baldwin defends Dru Winters in misdemeanor case the Attorney General has to personally get involved with! Lily Romalotti baby-sits Devon Hamilton. Lauren Baldwin fears what will happen to her unborn baby.

Oct 10
Shelia Carter is alive and well and plotting! Nick Newman discovers the six month waiting period rule for divorced persons is flexible too like restraining orders. Devon Hamilton to resume college classes. Gloria Abbott to find a home of her own. Thanks to little runt Noah Newman, Dru Winters is placed under arrest!

Oct 9
Noah Newman adds videography to his list of hobbies. The Winters practice sign language as a family. Court order keeping Dru Winters and Carmen Mesta apart? What court order? The Glo-Ho Abbott line of fine skunk oil?

Oct 6
The ghost of Christmas past haunts Jack Abbott. Who's running Lauren Baldwin's Little of Horrors and who's buying expensive trinkets? Paul Williams is such a dork. Nick Newman has baby remorse. A new owner has taken control of Jabot Cosmetics. So what's a lowly employee like Gloria Abbott to do?

Oct 5
It's a busy night for Genoa City's messenger service as Lauren Baldwin receives one of those mysterious gifts and Jack Abbott receives a ghostly newspaper clipping. Appalled at what her brother has done, Ashley Abbott is nevertheless as slimy as ever. Gloria Abbott sucks up to the new owner of Jabot Cosmetics. Will Sharon Newman be forced to take one of those $50 cab rides home? And who's in the Newman Enterprises break room studying with a friend? Could it be - Noah Newman?

Oct 4
Who isn't shocked about the sale of Jabot Cosmetics? Not Jack Abbott. And who suggests he move in with Sharon Newman? Dru Winters moves off the Newman Ponderosa and continues blaming herself for not getting that boy his shots. Decisions, decision, Devon Hamilton must chose between learning sign language or music theory. Gloria Abbott fears she and her poor son will be out on the street. Not busy enough with their own studies, Billy Abbott and Colleen Carlton offer to takes class notes for their fallen comrade.

Oct 3
Good God! Who does the research on the company wanting to purchase Jabot Cosmetics? A real lawyer? Anyone with any knowledge of such business acquisitions? Hell no! Released from the God Have Mercy Medical Center, Devon Hamilton acts like an eight-year-old cry baby. Daniel Romalotti reveals that his Swiss Alps roommate was a computer geek and he learned so much about computers from him. Gloria Abbott continues to dazzle her employer as Ashley Abbott goes back to sniffing skunk oil.

Oct 2
Katherine Sterling kills the Razzmatazz deal. Billy Abbott officially becomes his brother's stooge. Lily Winters Romalotti blames herself for what has happened to Devon Hamilton and now the poor boy can't hear. George Kaplan the hypocrite sputters about atonement as Victor Newman forgives his trespasses.

Sep 29
Knowing Billy Abbott can't be trusted, Katherine Sterling lets him sit in on an important meeting anyway. Victor Newman retracts Jack Abbott's loan and wants to be kept, um, abreast of Sharon Newman's budding relationship with whom Sharon says is her "sex slave". Happy birthday Jill Abbott! Does the House of Kim sell kim chee? All the girls at Genoa City University are missing Devon Hamilton? Oh-oh. Kevin Fisher's got a headache too; could that mean - meningitis?

Sep 28
Should it matter to Jabot Cosmetics if Jack Abbott pulls the NVP tie-in? Billy Abbott offers to purchase Jabot; he'll get a loan! Michael Baldwin worries about going to jail but continues along his conspiracy way. What is George Kaplan doing with a raincoat? Flashing little girls? Neil and Dru Winters bawl as Devon Hamilton clings to life.

Sep 27
Billy Abbott jealous of Kevin Fisher's unwarranted job position. Just about everyone listens in on Katherine Sterling's business meeting. Nick Newman wants to bond with daddy by building a dog house; for who? Nick? Devon Hamilton has a brain attack. Pagan Dru Winters prays to - Satan? Ever wonder what Will Bardwell's hobbies are? It's easy to find out. Look on the Internet. Gloria Abbott did.

Sep 26
Victor Newman orders just the business section of the newspaper delivered to his home. Things like this are possible when you're rich. John 'Yawn' Abbott pays his son another visit. J.T. Hellstrom denied right to audit college class. Colleen Carlton to assist professor with teaching chores. Nikki Newman leaves her seriously ill husband home alone with a dog and dinkwad.

Sep 25
Will J.T. Hellstrom get a tattoo on his sweet ass? Did Neil Winters sell the jet in just one day? Abby Carlton spills the beans and Ashley Abbott is on the warpath. Rebecca Kaplan moving into the Carlton home? Doesn't she already live there? Colleen Carlton worries about her fat ass. Nikki Newman leaving town when her husband could kick the bucket at any moment? Devon Hamilton coming down with one of those mystery diseases?

Sep 22
Gloria Abbott should work for the government; she loves that her son is spying on people. Rebecca Kaplan comes out of the closet. Neil Winters attends his wife's counseling session as Dru Winters goes about breaking the law. What is wrong with Victor Newman? Nothing? Just what Genoa City doesn't need - another cosmetics company!

Sep 21
Why is Dru Winters going to therapy when it's her shadow who needs it most? Victor Newman switching to green tea to fix his fits. Athletic Support Motel can't guarantee Carmen Mesta that more strange people won't get into her room. Neil Winters to sell the gas guzzling Newman jet. Score one for Gloria Abbott.

Sep 20
So if Dru Winters knows she's supposed to stay away from Carmen Mesta, why does she keep going to places where she knows Mesta is bound to appear? The Love Boat is about to set sail as Jack Abbott convinces Sharon Newman to go sailing with him. Neil Winters seeks martial advice from Nick Newman who is also booking passage on the love boat while the epileptic Victor Newman be damned.

Sep 19
People are talking and pointing their fingers at Dru Winters and Colleen Carlton. Dru, for her gala scandal, Colleen for being a fat pig. Rebecca Kaplan returns to the fold; says she was being followed as George Kaplan says the Navy taught him to kill. Lily Romalotti lays down the law; thy Winters name is not be used in vain. Victor Newman continues losing his marbles even as his wife assures him he'll be fine. Only Zapatto the dog has a clue

Sep 18
You won't freaking believe this! Fresh out of brain surgery, Victor Newman is forced to have a competency hearing before a judge! Since when has having epilepsy been a crime? Jack Abbott uses his influence to get baby brother a college class that ordinary freshman, like Devon Hamilton, can't get and Devon is pissed. Colleen Carlton's college education gets off to a bad start. It's not Michael Baldwin worried about losing is law license again - it's Kevin Fisher who has found a way to spy on just about everyone at Jabot cosmetics!

Sep 15
Grand NVP gala hits the papers! Read all about it! Jabot Cosmetics reportedly about to go down the tubes - again. Katherine Sterling advised not to sell. Sharon Newman reports having told her son about his grandfather so Noah Newman wouldn't hear it first at school. Much hand wringing and a little greed as Victor Newman goes under the knife.

Sep 14
Jack Abbott comes up with the money to buy Jabot Cosmetics; but is it for sale? Gloria Abbott sent packing - to China - to visit the pandas and study their eyes? Noah Newman, just one week in school, is already doing poorly. Sharon Newman assured she'll always be part of the Newman family. With no real evidence against her, Dru Winters cuts a plea deal.

Sep 13
Dru Winters arrested on burglary charges! Victoria Newman admits her fear of death. The God Have Mercy Medical Center reports what it thinks was a crime to the police. Victor Newman to stay in a padded room for three days. Sharon Newman dispenses marital advise. Newman slave Miguel Rodriguez called out late at night to watch over young Newman kid.

Sep 12
Did Jack Abbott kick Sharon Newman out of his bed for eating crackers? Will Noah Newman have another nightmare? Will the ambulance arrive at the Newman Ponderosa in time to save Victor Newman and why was it called at all? Will Nikki Newman blame herself? Isn't Dru Winters quite the cut up and can Gloria Abbott carry a tune in a bucket?

Sep 11
It's the grand NVP gala! You can count all the guests on one hand; okay, maybe two. Dru Winters makes a scene. George Kaplan reports that his mother is missing; so where is George? At a stinking Gala! Gloria Abbott rains on Jack and Ashley Abbott's parade. Doesn't Victor Newman know it's dangerous to keep a gun in the house when there are lunatics around?

Sep 8
Y&R did not air.

Sep 7
Phyllis Summers agrees to move into the Newman tackyroom and baby what a tacky warming she and her husband to be received from Noah Newman. Victor Newman regains control at Newman Enterprises as he goes deeper of the Epilepsy end. Colleen Carlton and Billy Abbott to attend Genoa City University together! Billy can drive them to class in his new Porsche. Will Bardwell hits the jackpot. Who is Edward Scissorhands and what's he doing with Dru Winters?

Sep 6
Daniel and Lily Romalotti college bound! Billy Abbott saddled with grunt work at Jabot Cosmetics. Neil Winters reads the riot act to his mouthy wife. Carmen Mesta warns Dru Winters not to bad mouth her in public or there will be hell to pay! Jack Abbott not the least bit ashamed of swapping spit with Sharon Newman. Nick Newman and his whore to move into the Newman tackyroom!

Sep 5
Musical chairs at Jabot Cosmetics as Gloria Fisher demands a raise and a promotion, Billy Abbott considers joining forces with his brother, Victor Newman ponders buying the company and Kevin Fisher thinks about giving Jabot up. Noah Newman blames himself for the fastest divorce ever as Sharon Newman jumps into Jack Abbott's arms.

Sep 4
Y&R did not air.

Sep 1
John Abbott returns from the grave. Gloria Abbott kicked in the gut as the judge rules on the second will. Noah Newman agrees to be nice to crazy mommy. Jack Abbott and Sharon Newman; misery loves company.

Aug 31
Kevin Fisher to move into the very crowded Athletic Supporter. Noah Newman gets the bad news as Phyllis Summers gets the good news. Ruling concerning John 'Yawn' Abbott's second will is handed down. Victor Newman suggests Sharon Newman take up boxing!

Aug 30
Sharon Newman spills her guts to her newest best friend as Dru Winters suggests hiring a hit man to take out both Phyllis Summers and Carmen Mesta. Noah Newman takes the bait while working on his what I did on my summer vacation project. Does Jack Abbott have enough room on his shoulder for the town slut to cry on? Words of warning: Devon Hamilton may be facing another crisis.

Aug 29
Oh, God, make it stop! Billy Abbott to be given a job at Jabot Cosmetics! Thrown out on the street, Kevin Fisher and his mother move into the Baldwin condom. Daniel Romalotti prepares a care package for his estranged wife. Does Katherine Sterling hold the power over Jack Abbott?

Aug 28
Sharon Newman to seek therapy. Victor Newman threatens to stab the bad Nazi into pieces. Noah Newman hates his mother who has slept on the floor is him room like so many other parents have done it seems. Nick Newman to move in with Phyllis Summers? Jack Abbott forced his father to write a will? Who locked Gloria Abbott out of the Abbott Hotel?

Aug 25
He's back! Victor Newman returns to a welcome home banner created just for him by Noah Newman. Abby Carlton gets punked. Nick Newman surprised his son isn't at night camp. Night camp? Phyllis Summers puts her big belly on display for those who wish to touch it. Dru Winters can't get it through her head that Neil Winters doesn't want her sorry ass anymore. Are two wills better than one? Ask Gloria Abbott!

Aug 24
It's all about John Abbott's funeral and how the Abbott's are such a loving family so long as family doesn't include back alley bitches.

Aug 23
The reading of John Abbott's will before her legal highness, the creepy Christine 'Bug' Blair! Breakout the sleeping pills; Noah Newman is having nightmares again! Another medical affliction as Michael Baldwin discovers his grandmother is diabetic. Victor Newman reportedly headed for home.

Aug 22
News of John Abbott's death slowly falls through the cracks. The Abbott's squabble over inviting the Media to the old man's funeral! Jill Abbott and Katherine Sterling establish a scholarship fund for one lucky Genoa City University wannabe college student and if he's lucky, Billy Abbott can meet him! George Kaplan hires the hunkmonkey to re-open the Nazi case! Noah Newman caught stealing!

Aug 21
It's just like Cassie Newman said for Nick Newman. Phyllis Summers has been an Abbott so why not a Newman too? Left out in the cold, Sharon Newman sees dead people again. Daniel Romalotti praised for helping his wife graduate. The Abbott's argue again; this time over the dead man's funeral. George Kaplan wants to start a new family!

Aug 18
How do they do it? Lily Winters completes Summer School! Dru Winters moves onto the Newman Ponderosa to comfort - and maybe more? - Sharon Newman. Neil Winters to move back into the wooden box. Turn off the ventilator, John Abbott's party is over as a few stragglers arrive to say their good-byes. Victoria Newman knows what a dog George Kaplan is, but says she'll live with him anyway.

Aug 17
Save for Dru Winters so desperate for a friend she must turn to Sharon Newman, it's mostly a day all about John Abbott's impending death and how morally bankrupt those around the old man are

Aug 16
To let old man John Abbott die or not; that is the question as Gloria Abbott has the power to make life and death decisions. Returning from Hawaii, the Carlton girls go from one crisis to another. Ashley Abbott confesses daddy was mommy too! George Kaplan gets everyone to keep quiet about the killing of two Nazis and life goes on where it left off like nothing happened including the fact there is more fear out there - somewhere. Phyllis Summers returns from - where was she again?

Aug 15
George Kaplan! What powerful thighs you have! Nazi plot comes to mind-numbing end - or has it? Billy Abbott begs his father to "wake up!" Jack Abbott kisses the hand that shook the hand. Neil Winters moves into the Athletic Supporter. Blasphemy! Gloria Abbott, et al, run to God for help when the going gets tough.

Aug 14
Before knock, knock, knocking on Heaven's door, John Abbott signed a DNR order. Times are tough when the best friend Dru Winters can come up with is Sharon Newman. And please, try not to laugh, you will, you will roll on the floor and laugh your ass off when you find out what George Kaplan and the rest of the bozos trying to save Mrs. Newman said.

Aug 11
Need a day away from the madness? This is it. You know it's going downhill when the prison warden personally calls the Abbott family to inform them old man John Abbott has been taken to the God Have Mercy Medical Center. And, just like always, there is much hand wringing and what will become of the old geezer as family members pace the halls and second guess the quacks. How long was that little breakup? Lily and Daniel Romalotti together again, problem is, Lily doesn't want to move back to the shed or stay with her parents. Neil and Dru Winters come close to confessing they are sick and tired of each other.

Aug 10
John Abbott received a pardon from the Governor? Katherine Sterling ready to make big changes at Jabot as Gloria Abbott comes up with toxic chemicals on a rope. Michael and Lauren Baldwin ponder the name 'Bubba' for their baby. The Nazi insanity continues as Victoria Carlton, with her own hands, makes a copy of the much wanted reliquary!

Aug 9
Members of George Kaplan's family apparently in Hawaii making phone call after phone call. As time runs out for Sharon Newman it can only be hoped that the Nazis did to her what they should have done to J.T. Hellstrom who keeps making phone calls too at a time when there was much fear their phones were being tapped. Why can't Neil Winters just tell his wife he's tired of her? More

Aug 8
Nick Newman and Phyllis Summers leave town. J.T. Hellstrom escapes from the Nazis. Devon Hamilton sticks up for the girl he loves. Daniel Romalotti and Nikki Newman refuse to leave the city. George Kaplan receives a call from the Nazis, but how did he answer it when supposedly he didn't know where his cellphone was?

Aug 7
Once a bad seed, always a bad seed, Daniel Romalotti is cast out of the Winters clan as Neil Winters threatens to see the boy rot in jail. John Abbott, on death's doorstep, receives guests at the prison. Jack Abbott reportedly planning to regain control of Jabot Cosmetics. Noah Newman shipped off to spend time with the not seen in ages Dr. Casey Reed! Nick Newman makes a deal with the Devil. Victor Newman departs Kansas and heads into the light

Aug 4
Call the bomb squad when a mysterious package arrives for George Kaplan? Not if you are Paul 'Clueless' Williams. Nick Newman and company continue searching the Internet for clues to the Nazi connection and arguing over who should be running the show. After slopping the hogs in Kansas, Victor Newman has a major breakdown. Try not to laugh: Kevin Fisher runs the boogeyman out of town on a rail.

Aug 3
Lily Romalotti runs home to mommy and daddy when she learns Daniel Romalotti made her live a life of fear. Oh God, say it ain't so. Boogeyman 'Alex' shows up at the Jitter Joint at the wrong time with the wrong people and announces he wants to meet the woman who gave Kevin Fisher the blackmail money. Michael Baldwin returns from New Orleans knowing not much more than he did before he left except that like so many others, he must know who his family is.

Aug 2
Birthday girl Dru Winters orders the hussy to stay away from her man. Paul Williams returns to Genoa City, heads straight to the Newman Ponderosa and joins the fight over who should be running the show as Victoria Carlton finds the straw that might break the Nazi's back on - the Internet! Gloria Abbott has security cameras installed at the Jitter Joint so as to better catch the boogeyman, Alex!

Aug 1
Typical of a Paul Williams investigation and a kidnapping, people involved worry, wring their hands and wonder what will become of them as they blame themselves. In Kansas, Victor Newman sips tea with Hopeless Adams and tells of being spiritually awakened.

July 31
Now it's Sharon Newman in the truck of a car. Nick Newman and Jack Abbott agree to be pals. Nikki Newman urges her son to get what he can before that gold-digging bitch does. Is that Victor Newman in Kansas? Is that Hopeless Adams? Freaky, George Kaplan sends his daughters off to his "safe house" in Hawaii alone with his mother! J.T. Hellstrom and the Nazi Connection 3.

July 28
Noah Newman gets the bad news then gets dumped with the slave as Sharon Newman leaves to be with Brad Carlton only to find herself the victim of what could possibly be a Nazi henchman. Nazis? In Genoa City? Oh, yes! It's the Nazi connection as Colleen Carlton learns who George Kaplan really is. The question is: can the Newman Jet get them to Hawaii in time?

July 27
They talk and act as if their divorce is final, but are Nick and Sharon Newman really free? Why is it that nobody at Newman Enterprises has complained yet that one of the elevators is almost stuck? How many times in one day can Phyllis Summers have sex? Paul Williams files a missing persons report as Colleen Carlton forgets the phone call she got from the boogeyman thought to be holding her hunkmonkey. Victor Newman chats with Hopeless Adams. Nikki Newman stunned to hear her daughter-in-law is happy to be rid of the mother-in-law from Hell.

July 26
Holy matrimony! The Newman divorce is final! Nick Newman to move into the Athletic Supporter Motel and Sharon Newman to become Brad Carlton's mule. Neil Winters declares all babies to be miracles despite they may not have fathers. Gloria Abbott wants to replay the Alex the Boogeyman scene this time with Alex as the victim. For a security expert, J.T. Hellstrom should have considered installing an alarm system at the Sugar Shack.

July 25
Sharon Newman fired from Newman Enterprises! Colleen Carlton arrives in Ohio; can she save her man? Brad Carlton wants to come clean. Dru Winters quickly figures out what a slut Carmen Mesta is.

July 24
Did Brad Carlton pay someone to kill J.T. Hellstrom? Now it's Michael Baldwin's turn to find his lost father and so it's off to New Orleans he goes. Victor Newman, despite the concern, is still being allowed to roam about the city alone. Nick and Sharon Newman reach a dramatic decision; if only they'll go through with it this time.

July 21
Sharon Newman thinks about what might have been if only she could turn back the hands of time. Nick Newman wallows in self-pity. Noah Newman returns home. Brad Carlton trips around with a briefcase full of money. Neil Winters wishes upon a star.

July 20
Jack Abbott throws Phyllis Summers to the wolves but says he'll always be there for Daniel Romalotti. Sharon Newman kicks her cheating-ass husband to the curb and then gets caught swapping spit with Brad Carlton. Victoria Carlton, loss in the fog, doesn't understand why some of her credit cards are being declined. Kevin Fisher takes another dip in the money pit. Neil Winters proves again what a dog he can be as Dru Winters blows into town unexpectedly

July 19
The paternity of Phyllis Summers' baby is revealed. Kevin Fisher never learns. Colleen Carlton runs her mouth.

July 18
What most everyone already knew about Victor Newman is confirmed as Nikki Newman, worried about where her man could be, leaves finding him up to others. Carmen Mesta purchases a telescope the better with which to see Neil Winters. Please understand this: Alex the boogeyman wants money from Kevin Fisher and Daniel Romalotti; if they don't payoff Alex will go to the cops. Please don't laugh. We are not making this up.

July 17
Victor Newman gets burned! Jack Abbott agrees to take a paternity test. Phyllis Summers worries that someone will take away her baby. Kevin Fisher and Daniel Romalotti's past comes back to haunt them and now it's Lily Winters whose life is in danger and everyone is very, very afraid now that threats are even arriving in the mail. Carmen Mesta has Neil Winters on a string.

July 14
Dial M for murder as Lily Romalotti and Colleen Carlton fall into a world of paranoia. Daniel Romalotti and his bride to sleep in shifts in an effort to protect their hostess with the mostess. More fun than a barrel full of monkeys, J.T. Hellstrom and Paul 'Clueless' Williams arrive in Ohio. Brad Carlton reveals a possible partner in his crime. Nick Newman remains on the lam with paternity test results. Victor Newman hears the voice of Hopeless Adams!

July 13
Oh God, say it ain't so! Noah Newman getting into fights because the kids are picking on him for what his parents are! Worried to death about Noah, Daniel Romalotti announces he and his bride are moving out of the shed. Lily Romalotti receives a threatening note. J.T. Hellstrom headed for Ohio leaving behind a worried Colleen Carlton. Nikki Newman urges her daughter-in-law not to let a baby ruin her marriage. Victor Newman hears more voices; good voices this time. Carmen Mesta - what can you say about a slut?

July 12
Baby, baby, it's a day mostly about Phyllis Summers' baby, who the father might be, who the father should be and how things might have been. Neil Winters makes a conscious decision to set the stage for adultery.

July 11
Phyllis Summers blames herself; she's such a terrible person and lo, there's something buggy about her unborn baby. Sharon Newman in a quandary. Brad Carlton figures out that J.T. Hellstrom may be at the root of the investigation into his past as the most clueless PI in all of Genoa City says he must return to Ohio for more answers. Worried that her last name isn't Carlton, Colleen Carlton discovers she never stopped loving the hunkmonkey. Dru Winters reports her intent to come home but Carmen Mesta has other ideas.

July 10
Brad Carlton unravels who's been snooping into his past. In addition to the lights and visions, Victor Newman starts hearing voices too! Phyllis Summers finds her way to a hospital and Nick Newman finds out the jig is up. Colleen Carlton can't stop worrying about what her last name really is. Crazy time warp as Lily Romalotti attends late night summer school class. Kevin Fisher ponders selling the Jitter Joint then agrees to let a relatively unknown new waitress manage it for him.

July 7
Sharon Newman proves again how dumb she is and why she should never be allowed to drive. It's so weird that for a company with maybe one store open, a pregnant Phyllis Summers must be out late at night running errands for NVP. Neil Winters on the verge of another woman for his children? At least Carmen Mesta knows how to cook. Victor Newman farts and a doctor races to his side. Brad Carlton comes into direct contact with a bitch from the past. Hello? Lisa Mansfield? Is that you?

July 6
Who is Lowell Baldwin and why does Michael Baldwin care? Nick Newman would prefer that Phyllis Summer's baby have been sired by Jack Abbott. Sharon Newman acting very strange; could be infected with Ashley Abbott blue baby blanket syndrome. How does Victor Newman's garden grow?

July 5
Ginger ale all around for the pregnant Phyllis Summers! It's computer wiz Kevin Fisher on his first day of work at Jabot! Ashley Abbott does what she can to discourage the new employee. Sharon Newman on "tour" with the mother of her husband's baby? Say it ain't so! Devon Hamilton working at Newman Enterprises too?

July 4
Sharon and Nick Newman rehash the past before Sharon comes up with the perfect solution to their problems: a new baby! Phyllis Summers says she can't trust the old Jack Abbott, but can trust the new Jack Abbott. If Victor Newman so much as looks like he can't pee, there are doctors standing by to make house calls. Just what every woman wants: to meet Neil Winters' adopted son

July 3
It's Genoa City's version of In Cold Blood as Brad Carlton recalls a slaughtered family. Is Victor Newman down for the count? Sharon Newman connects her shoes laces, anything, to the dead Cassie Newman. In the amazing world of Genoa City there must be amazing men willing to standby the women they knocked up and for that Phyllis Summers is thankful. Michael Kelly fills in for Phyllis. Readers who cannot appreciate sarcasm should not read his report