Despite taking place in the same soap opera universe several former stars of
"The Young and the Restless" (1973) joined the show in completely different roles (in order of appearance):
John McCook (Lance on Y&R, Eric on B&B),
Lauren Koslow (Lindsey on Y&R, Margo on B&B),
Jim Storm (Neil on Y&R, Bill Sr. on B&B),
Darlene Conley (Rose on Y&R, Sally on B&B),
Barbara Crampton (Leanna on Y&R, Maggie on B&B),
Andrea Evans (Patty on Y&R, Tawny on B&B),
Rick Hearst (Matt on Y&R, Whip on B&B),
Jennifer Gareis (Grace on Y&R, Donna on B&B),
Heather Tom (Victoria on Y&R, Katie on B&B),
Don Diamont (Brad on Y&R, Bill Jr. on B&B)
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