The head writer then breaks the stories down into weekly, sometimes daily, synopses.

“The Young and the Restless” has followed this format since its inception in 1973.

Let’s take a peek behind the scenes at what is involved in creating the beloved soap opera.

Peter Bergman at an event

Sometimes I make myself cry.

That’s how I know it’s good."

He also remarked, “This is the greatest medium that there is.

Y&R head writer Josh Griffith

There’s no limit to what you might do storytelling-wise.”