THE ARTISAN FALL 2021 • 35
FOREVER
The Young and the Restless daytime drama
series, created and written by William Bell Sr.,
was introduced in March of 1973. Now heading
toward its 50th anniversary, the show has proudly
held the number one position for 32 years. All of
us fortunate enough to have worked on a soap
opera, know the benefit of a steady gig and being
with a cast and crew that becomes like a family.
Several journeymen started their careers here
and some like to refer to daytime as hair and
make-up boot camp. You learn to how to take
criticism and make it constructive. You work at
a speed you didn't think was possible and pray
that it looks good on camera. You learn to share
work space and be courteous about it. As you
tag team to get the talent ready, everyone has
to work around one another, anticipating each
other's moves. Not a good time for tweezers or
hot tools. But when you're with co-workers that
you know well, it's like choreography, holding up
to give each other time to complete final touches.
B Y P A T T I D E N N E Y
D E P A R T M E N T H E A D M A K E U P
— MAKE-UP & HAIR —
YOUNG AND
RESTLESS
Tracey Bregman.
Hair by Justin Jackson.
Make-up by Patti Denney
