The Show Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary on March 26

CHEAT TWEET: Are you the biggest #YR fan? Answer questions about #YR40 for a chance to come to LA!www.cbs.com/yr40th

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, television’s #1 daytime drama for the past 24 years, announces the 40th Anniversary Sweepstakes. For four weeks, beginning Tuesday, Feb. 12, fans can log on to www.cbs.com/yr40th to answer trivia questions related to the past four decades of the show and have a chance to win a trip to the Y&R set in Los Angeles to celebrate the 40th anniversary with the cast and crew.

The 40th anniversary website, at www.cbs.com/yr40th, will include classic photo galleries, video interviews with Y&R actors sharing their memories, and live chats with Y&R actors.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Tuesday, March 26.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal US residents at least 18 or age of majority, whichever is older, at time of entry.  Contest ends on 3/10/13.  Void where prohibited by law.  See full rules at www.cbs.com/yr40th.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS has been the #1-rated daytime drama for more than 24 consecutive 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. 

CBS Daytime has been #1 in the daypart for 26 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 YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, THE TALK, THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL and LET’S MAKE A DEAL.

Photos are available at www.cbspressexpress.com.

Official CBS Website: http://www.cbs.com/shows/the_young_and_the_restless

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheYoungandtheRestless

Twitter: http://twitter.com//YandR_CBS

CBS Daytime Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBSDaytime

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Heather Wines      212-975-1079  hwines@cbs.com