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10 Sitcom Stars You Forgot Were on The Young and the Restless

By Chris Eades and Mara Levinsky
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The Young and the Restless recently introduced the character of Dr. Laurence Markham, played by veteran sitcom star Jere Burns, who previously starred in series like Dear John and Good Morning Miami. Here are 10 other actors known for their work in sitcoms who have added appearances on Y&R to their resumes.

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  1. YR Denise Devon
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    Thelma Hopkins, best known for her roles on sitcoms like Gimme a Break, Bosom Buddies, Family Matters, and Half & Half, appeared as private investigator Denise Tolliver for a handful of episodes in 2021 and 2024, reuniting her with Family Matters co-star Bryton James (Devon).

  2. YR Celeste Victor
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    One Day at a Time star Bonnie Franklin played Sister Celeste for almost a dozen episodes in 2012 in scenes with Y&R heavy hitters like Eric Braeden (Victor).

  3. YR Michael River
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    Michael Gross, who played patriarch Steven Keaton on Family Ties, played the recurring role of River Baldwin, Michael's (Christian LeBlanc) father, on Y&R from 2008-09.

  4. YR Kelly Stitch Maureen
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    Family Ties matriarch Meredith Baxter appeared on Y&R in 2014 playing Maureen Russell, mother to Kelly (Cady McClain) and Stitch (Sean Carrigan).

  5. YR Michael Beth
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    Grace Under Fire star Brett Butler played the role of Beth Hortense for some episodes in 2012, sharing the screen with stars like LeBlanc.

  6. YR Serena Juice
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    Todd Bridges, best known for playing Willis Jackson on Diff'rent Strokes, appeared in a few episodes of Y&R in 2002. Seen here with Serena (Gretchen Palmer), Bridges played the role of Juice, who violently assaulted Neil (Kristoff St. John) to steal his money.

  7. YR Neil Malcolm Sofia
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    From 2009-11, Family Matters alum Darius McCrary played the role of Malcolm Winters, which had been vacated by Daytime Emmy winner Shemar Moore. He's seen here with Sofia (Julia Pace Mitchell) following the birth of her son, Moses... who was revealed to be Neil's child and not hubby Malcolm's.

  8. YR Noah Irv Natalie Devon
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    In 2017, Seinfeld and Third Rock from the Sun alum Wayne Knight guested as music promoter Irv West, seen here in a scene with Noah (then-Robert Adamson) and Devon.

  9. YR Devon Roxanne
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    Tatyana Ali, known for her 1990-96 run as Ashley Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, recurred on Y&R from 2007 until 2013 as Roxanne, a love interest for Devon. She took home three consecutive NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series for her work on the show.

  10. YR Howard Hilary
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    David Faustino, who starred as Bud Bundy on Married... With Children, appeared in a handful of episodes in 2017 as Howard Green, a TV producer who worked with Hilary (Mishael Morgan).
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