“But ‘The Young and the Restless’ has been daytime’s top drama for over three decades.

The soap consistently dominates the Emmy Awards too, further solidifying its staying power.

PerDeadline, the hit show follows the frequently dramatic lives of the denizens of fictional Genoa City.

The cast of The Young and the Restless poses together

Scott took over from Erica Hope, who left “The Young and the Restless” in 1979.

“We are only limited and freed by the writing,” Davidson explained.

“There isalwaysstory.”

Doug Davidson poses with his Emmy award

He continued, “The writers are focused in a different direction.

There have been choices I would not have made, but that’s not my call.

I know the history first hand and there are some things I would never touch.

But again, not my call.