June 22, 2005

CBS' "THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS" TO FEATURE MULTI-PLATINUM ROCK BAND "SIMPLE PLAN'S" SONG "UNTITLED (HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN TO ME?)," TO FIGHT DRUNK DRIVING

PSA's Featuring "Y&R" Actors Telling Viewers Not To Drink and Drive Will Air Friday, July 1 and Monday, July 4 and Will Provide Viewers With Contact Information For MADD

CBS Daytime's THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS will feature multi-platinum rock band "Simple Plan" and their hit song "Untitled (How Could This Happen To Me?)" during the denouement of their powerful drunk driving story arc on Tuesday, July 5.

In addition, PSA's featuring "Y&R" actors telling viewers not to drink and drive will air Friday, July 1 and Monday, July 4, and will provide viewers with contact information for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).

In the storyline on "Y&R," the recent death of Genoa City teen Cassie Newman (played by Camryn Grimes) haunts teenager Daniel Romalotti (played by 2005 Daytime Emmy Award nominee Michael Graziadei) after he became drunk at a party. He doesn't remember driving home drunk, but the ensuing car crash resulted in Cassie's death. Daniel is now on the run from the law with his girlfriend, Lily Winters (played by Christel Khalil), and his memory about that fateful night is slowly starting to come back. A chance hearing of "Untitled (How Could This Happen To Me?)" on Tuesday, July 5, will jog his memory and cause him to realize that the tragic crash may not be all that it seems.

In addition to the airing of the song in the show and in promos for the show, several actors from THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS will participate in Public Service Announcements during the Independence Day weekend, aimed at discouraging viewers from drinking and driving, and from underage drinking. The PSAs, set to air Friday, July 1 and Monday, July 4, will provide viewers with contact information for MADD, one of the nation's largest crime victim assistance organizations. This year, MADD celebrates the 25th anniversary of its mission to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and to prevent underage drinking.

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The featured track "Untitled (How Could This Happen To Me?)" is currently a Top 15 pop radio single and the band's third hit single off their three million copy selling sophomore release, Still Not Getting Any... An early cut of the music video that depicts a car crash and the grief that follows was sent to MADD for feedback and the organization lauded the band's bravery in tackling this important message. "Simple Plan's" debut album No Pads, No Helmets...Just Balls, was released in 2002 and has sold three million albums worldwide.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS has been the Number One rated daytime drama for more than 16 years and is in its 33rd season. The show is broadcast weekdays (12:30-1:30 PM/11:00 AM-12:00 PM ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and is produced by Bell Dramatic Serial Company in association with Sony Pictures Television.

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Press Contacts: Cindy Marshall (CBS) 323/575-2019 cindy.marshall@tvc.cbs.com

Elise Bromberg (Y&R) 323/575-4261 elise.bromberg@tvc.cbs.com