The Young and The Restless: Quick update on Thom Bierdz

Hi All:

Over the last few weeks there has been alot of chatter about Phillip III (currently being called "Langley" by Cain) who he is, what he is up to and the list goes on. In an attempt to be one of the first to crack the "Chancellor Saga" I came across information on Thom Bierdz. It made me realize that he was on The Young and The Restless 20 years ago, not 10, plus a lot of interesting facts that I did not know about Thom Beirdz , the man, not Phillip III.

Thom Bierdz has lived a life full of joy and sorrow since leaving The Young and The Restless so many years ago. He has written a best-selling memoir entitled, Forgiving Troy, where he speaks of his Mother's death at the hand of his younger brother Troy, who has paranoid schizophrenia, as well as his older brothers Greg's suicide 10 years later and finding forgiveness. Despite the appearant tragedy that has struck this talented actor he has still found success and happiness through his paintings, as he is also a succesful artist.

During Bierdz time on The Young and The Restless he also carried a secret that he wanted to tell. For years he worked under the guise of a straight actor and desired to come out then, however it was the 80's and the world had just begun to be familiar with AIDS and he had to be conscious of that. He spoke of the surgeries he underwent in an attempt to look "more manly", the fear he faced and the advice he was given to not come out then because of the overall lack of understanding about AIDS and the stereotype that it was a "Gay desease". He was cautioned by his manager and agent about letting the industry know and what that could potentially do to his career. Now out and proud of it, Bierdz currently speaks with great enthusiasm about how times have changed and that he now longer feels as though he has to play charades to hide who he is. He feels that his sexuality is now appreciated. (Ok I have to slip in to Y&R mode here, could he be Rafe's potential love interest that I asked about last week? I AM GOOD!!! To my Twitter pal you know who you are, they did not have a casting call). Alas, being the professional that he is, he does an excellent job of not dropping any hints with regards to his return to Y&R or how his role will develop. Only that he is optimistic and that he has expressed interest as to what he would like to do.

If you are interested in his book I have added to this post and will also add in the margin, in case you want to come and get it later!




More to come shortly! As usual, I put enough in and left enough out for each of you to add your own ingredients. So get in the Mix!

PS theyandr.blogspot.com is like a playground everyone that plays, must play together nicely!

The Young and The Restless Feedback: Tyra and Devon, The Couples of Genoa City, "Happy" Josh Ryan

Good Evening All:

Let's talk Y&R! 

This evening I am going to do my best to follow the episode as it happened because I have something special for you at the end.  No, It's not a juicy secret!  You will see when you get there.  

Well I must say that so far, I am some what disappointed by Devon's reaction to everything he has found out.  When Aunt Virginia told him that Tyra "was of no real blood relation", I was so ready for him to fly off the handle, charge right over to her, pull her aside and call her everything BUT a child of God.  However I was disappointed to find that he gave it no more than a look and a shrug for now. Hopefully it was just a case of "not the time and place" and he will deal with it more directly than he has.  More like the way he dealt with Neil when he found out about the affair. Agree?

Lauren Fenmore-Baldwin! Hats off to Lauren after all these years for being able to have on a dress that tight, look that classy in it AND not pass out from holding in her breath the whole evening (I would have suffered from the latter).  However, Y&R went a bit too far with Michael's dedication to his family writing in that she would have had half of his attention if she were at the table.  Come now, he is still a man. Are Gloria and Jeffrey still on the boat. Gotta give it to Jack-o for the livestock trip! 

Does anyone think that Nina was up to something during the conversation about the movie?  I noticed that she was the only one to say. "Add a few things", could that have been a subtle hint with regards to Phillip III and Cane?  I have a partial theory that she is in on whatever the scam is.  also no wonder Billy is such a brat, as the song says "He git it from his Mama!" I want Jill to get over herself.  Had she not burned so many bridges along the way she might not be in the boat she is in now.  I had to laugh when Murphy offered her the trailer. As my three yr old says, "that's what you get!" She started off as the manicurist for Kay correct?  Perhaps she will get her old job back! 

GOOD JOB CHLOE! For being woman enough to admit your mistakes, apologize for them, so that you can move on.  Which I really hope you and Billy the "Miserable SOD" can do. As well.  

Amber and Daniel. Old faithful, "Can we talk" discussion that ends in "if this is an ultimatum" now that was real life, no daytime drama about it.  How do you feel about hearing any of those words?  Do you think that conversation marked the beginning of the end for the two of them.  Was Daniel a little cold?  They FBI mentions Jana, because of Daniel or her father, hmmmm? Did Amber remind anyone of My Cousin Vinny, "My Biological clock is ticking ticking ticking"? I did feel bad for her.  Always the Bridal gown designer, never the bride.

More to come shortly! As usual, I put enough in and left enough out for each of you to add your own ingredients. So get in the Mix!

Finally a great big Congratulations to Josh Ryan for an amazing song called, "Happy" that played during the montage at the end of today's episode (the Young and The Restless 5/19/2009).  His songs have been featured in Twighlight, the Hills and others.  If you enjoyed the song, please be sure to check out his CD. "Secrets in Stereo"

Happy - Josh Ryan

The Young and the Restless 4/1/2009 Amber Reaches Kevin, Billy Sees Mac, Noah confronts Sharon, Brock Suggest Kay Has Lyme

This week in Y and R

Victor Newman's offer to Jill! (Snipet) 3/24/2009

Nothing is ever over until Victor Newman says so. Victor is the man!!

Michael and Daniel Investigate (Snipet) 3/23/2009

Oh it keeps getting better

The Young and The Restless Monday started with a bang!

For those of us who suffered a March Madness Y and R withdrawal fit I must say that Mondays episode is packed with excitement. While I knew from the previous clip that I posted that Kevin would pull a gun on Amber. I had no idea that Jenna would suffer a breakdown of the brain or that Katherine had left behind her ring.

However I must admit that Amber is slowly turning into one of my favorite characters on Y and R. I did not like her when she was on the Bold and the Beautiful or when she first showed up on Y and R. BUT I must give credit where credit is due, I don't know that very many people can do crazy and over dramatic as well as her.

What will happen next? Will they be able to bring Kevin back from the dark side or will he slip deeper into his darkness when he finds out that Jana is ill? Will Amber make it out of this disaster or will her and Kevin be gunned down trying to escape? Why does the Young and the Restless only last an hour? So much suspense so little time.

Please leave thoughts here. Just hit the comment link below and they can be anonymous.

If you missed today's Y and R it will be posted here later today?

Thanks

The Young and The Restless (Snipet)- Kevin Pulls A Gun On Amber

The Young and The Restless 3/13/2009 - Tyra and Neil Get Busy and Caught, Kay Convinces Nikki

The Young and The Restless 3/11/2009 - Billy explains to Jill that Kay is real. Adam tries to cover vision impairment,

The Young and The Restless- 3/9/2009

The Young and the Restless - 3/5/2009

The Young and the Restless - 12/3/2008 ~ Phyllis starts scheming against Sharon.

The Young and the Restless 12/1/2008 ~ Jack starts planning for the Jabot stockholder's meeting.

The Young and the Restless - 11/19/2008