Emmy-Winning Head Writer Josh Griffith Departs CBS Soap 'The Young and the Restless'
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Greg Evans
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Josh Griffith, the Emmy-winning head writer of the CBS daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless, is leaving the show. The cast and crew have been informed, but no successor has been named and his exact departure date remains unclear. Griffith, a longtime veteran of the soap opera industry, will continue in his role for the time being.
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· 3 pulledThe cast and crew of the soap have been informed of Griffith's decision, according to TV Insider.
No word yet on a successor, and both TV Insider and Soap Opera Digest are reporting that Griffith's departure date is not yet clear.
He apparently will continue in his position for the time being.
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