Wayne Gretzky might be the last person you would expect on The Young and the Restless. As a huge soap opera fan in 1981, Gretzky made a cameo on the daytime show as a mafia boss. His one line was, “I’m Wayne from the Edmonton operation.”
Elizabeth Taylor
Back when Luke and Laura were all the rage on General Hospital in 1981, Elizabeth Taylor was the biggest fan of the show. She originated the role of Helena Cassadine and filmed for two days earning $2,000, which she donated to charity.
James Franco
James Franco is easily one of the most famous faces to make a guest star appearance on General Hospital. He played conceptual artist and serial killer, Franco, from 2009 through 2012.
Meredith Vieira
Meredith Vieira made her first appearance on General Hospital in 2003 as an upscale madam, Bree Flanders. By the time she returned in 2012, her character had graduated to senior vice president of marketing at a cosmetics company.
Snoop Dogg
Does it really surprise you that Snoop Dogg appeared on One Life To Live? He popped up on the show in 2008, 2010 and 2013, as himself because the series was a part of his childhood.
The B-52s
The B-52s sang their way through a 1982 performance of Guiding Light. The producers requested two songs — “Throw That Beat in the Garbage Can,” and “Private Idaho.” It was a rather awkward appearance for the pop group.
Jerry Springer
Never count Jerry Springer out because he has more lives as a TV personality than anyone out there. He played Pete, a Las Vegas high roller, in 2007 on Days of Our Lives. It was a memorable one-episode stint.
Jesse Ventura
Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura appeared on The Young and the Restless while he was in office. He was a big fan of the soap since his wrestling days, and Ventura insisted on appearing on-screen with Victor Newman (Eric Braeden).
Colby Donaldson
Survivor reality star Colby Donaldson took a stab at an acting career after his Season 2 appearance on the CBS competition show. He visited Genoa City in 2004 on The Young and the Restless.
Will Kirby
CBS loves to place its reality stars on daytime television. Dermatologist and Big Brother contestant Will Kirby made an appearance on The Young and the Restless in a scene with Peter Bergman back in 2006.
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