Leading Man, Mr. Eric Braeden

HOLLYWOOD —Eric Braeden is this week’s choice for the Leading Man Gold Standard. There were incredible performances this week, including Don Diamont and Jack Wagner on “B&B,” Tyler Christopher and Maurice Benard on “GH.” However, Eric Braeden’s incredible performance as Victor Newman continued his return to Genoa City was unparalleled work with incredible writing by Maria Arena Bell and her talented team of writers. Eric Braeden is one of the most enigmatic figures on television and Victor Newman is a billionaire who will not be crossed.

This week Victor took his revenge against the Abbott family to new heights. Planting son Adam in Tucker McCall’s company in order to be a mole, who reports back to his father every move Tucker makes. Victor ordered Adam to look at the sealed bids for the auction of Jabot Cosmetics, the family owned company of the Abbott family. Jack and Victor have been arch nemeses for over thirty years and Victor consistently gains the upper hand over his nemesis.

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Jack was furious when he found out Newman now owns his father’s company. Peter Bergman and Eric Braeden are consummate professionals who know just how to play each scene. Braeden’s cool demeanor was apparent and seemed unconcerned when Jack accused Victor of cheating some how in his efforts to gain control of Jabot.

I was among the fans who were dying to see Eric Braeden’s first scenes with actor Stephen Nichols and simply put, Mr. Braeden did not fail to deliver the goods. As he’s always done whether on “Y&R” or on other TV shows and even movies, the dynamic and powerful presence of one of the greatest actors in Hollywood history remains unpredictable in a wonderful and positive way.

Victor’s revenge this week was sweet and fans are now waiting with great anticipation to see what he does next to Jack Abbott and most importantly, what Victor does to Adam, his deceitful and traitorous offspring.

Eric Braeden recently celebrated 30 years on CBS’s mega hit “The Young and the Restless.” The show’s beautiful head writer and executive producer Ms. Maria Arena Bell threw a star-studded party for the maverick star. To view exclusive party photos of the event go to The Young and the Restless Photos: Eric Braeden Celebrates 30 Years On Y&R. – CBS.com.

 

 

Photograph of Mr. Braeden Courtesy: CBS and 30th Anniversary photos courtesy: JPI Studios