Post by jag11 on Feb 26, 2007 12:42:52 GMT -5
Traci Comes Home!
After taking some major hits over the last several months, the Abbott family bounces back with the return of Beth Maitland (Traci) to the storytelling canvas.
John, Ashley, and Billy may be gone, but Traci Abbott is coming back to Y&R, says a rep for the show. Emmy winner Maitland is going to reprise her role of Jack's sister for a short arc, starting Thursday, March 1. "I'm always thrilled to be back here," a smiling Maitland tells In Depth.
The Y&R veteran, who works in the sound department of the Fox sitcom THE WAR AT HOME, got a call from the soap asking about her availability at just the right time. "We have three weeks on and one week off in sitcom production," explains Maitland. "And this is my week off! I'm moonlighting and happy to be here."
So is Traci returning to Genoa City to talk some sense into Jack or to be a source of support to her daughter, Colleen, who, ironically, is dealing with the same issues (weight, an affair with a college professor) that Traci did two decades ago? "It's a family reunion," hints Maitland as to why she's back home. "I love working with Adrianne Leon, [Colleen], even though she and I never work together unless our characters are crying!"
On a more serious note, Maitland says it's a great joy to revisit her Y&R pals. "I have indelible relationships here," she says. "Because our lives can get so busy, we don't always get to see each other, so it's great to catch up with everyone, beyond the pleasure of being able to act again!"