I think 'Y&R's future is contingent upon the ratings. Obviously, none of the soaps are kept alive for the sake of loyalty. It's all about ratings. It's show business. Period.
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Related I'm still a big 'Grey's Anatomy' fan. BROOKE ELLIOTT I used to watch 'Grey's Anatomy' pretty religiously. ERINN HAYES Are you taking us to the beach?" - Dan Cahill JUDE WATSON Let's head out to the ruins." - Dan Cahill ROLAND SMITH It looks ancient," - Amy Cahill JUDE WATSON The thing that interests me least about the radio business is the radio business. But I've had t... AL FRANKEN I can tell you that you will have your hearts broken more by the people you love than by the people ... MARGARET PETERSON HADDIX It SMELLS ancient," - Dan Cahill JUDE WATSON Palm trees were fanned by a warm, light breeze, and they rolled down their windows to smell the sea. JUDE WATSON There's so much black content on multiple platforms, and it's all getting great ratings. If ... DEMETRIUS SHIPP, JR. I always find Victoria's Secret models a bit weird. EDIE CAMPBELL It's definitely the highest rated pre-school show on Cable. It's difficult to mix markets th... 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