'The Young And The Restless' News: Eric Braeden Talks Retirement, His New Tell-All Book, And His Favorite Storyline

Eric added that he remembered all the actors and directors he has worked with in his long career. He's worked with many talented actors from Marlon Brando to Betty White to Mary Tyler Moore. Of all the talented faces he has worked with on screen, he misses Jeanne [Cooper] the most.

"I had such a deep admiration for her. I know how tough it is to maintain a career in this business and I have a great respect for her for that. She and I always laughed together. We have many great times," Eric explained.

"Even in times like the past few years when Victor is much darker than previous years, he still manages to do some good. Victor is capable of doing good things for no reason at all," Eric explained. Braeden said his favorite recent storyline was when Victor went to prison.

"I respect them all. I think it is the hardest job in this town -- to write for a soap opera. They all tried to do their best, and that's all we can do," Eric explains. " After 37 years, I am just thrilled to be working."

For those viewers who have hoped (or feared) that Eric Braeden would slow down and retire, you are out of luck, Sun Herald reports. The Young and the Restless icon refuses to slow down and plans to keep working as hard as he ever did.

In fact, Eric explained that, in addition to keeping up with his role on The Young and the Restless, he would like to do more movie roles over the next few years.

"It's so easy to get jaded in this business. If you stay in Hollywood, you don't realize that what you do matters to so many people. What a beautiful thing to know that you can directly affect people's lives," Eric Braeden said.

The Young and the Restless fans are glad to hear that Victor Newman will be around for another few years, at least.

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