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The Young and the Restless is one of the longest-running daytime soap operas on American television. The soap opera first aired on March 26, 1973. The show's story revolves around the wealthy and powerful families of Genoa City. The show's exciting storyline has produced several characters that have been quite a hit on the show, one of which was the character of Mari Jo Mason or "Marilyn".
Mari Jo Mason, or "Marilyn," was introduced in 1994 on The Young and the Restless. The role was originally played by Pamela Bach in 1994 and later, Diana Barton took on the role from 1994 to 1996. The actress Pamela Bach, who introduced the character of Mari Jo Mason, passed away on March 5, 2025.
On her final appearence the character, Mari Jo, was institutionalized for the attempted murder of Victor and the kidnapping of Christine, which aired on August 13, 1996.
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Mari Jo Mason's storyline on The Young and the Restless
Mari Jo first appeared on the show in 1994, as the former head of Jabot Cosmetics art department. She was engaged to Jack Abbott, though she had a romantic past with Blade Bladeson, Jack's brother-in-law. This character has had one of the most interesting storylines filled with twists and turns and a lot of drama.
However, Jack and Mari Jo’s engagement didn’t last long as Jack discovered that Mari Jo was involved with his sister’s husband, Blade Bladeson. But it was not Blade, it was his “evil twin,” Rick Bladeson. However, Jack broke off his engagement to Mari Jo and reunited with his ex, Luan Volien.
The couple later got married and had a son, Keemo Volien Abbott, who got romantically involved with Mari Jo Mason. However, that didn't work out either, and they called it off. Meanwhile, Luna died, and Jack was in shock. Mari helped Jack to cope with his wife's death, and they started dating again. Mari is an obsessive person and quickly got obsessed with Jack, the couple was eager to get married but things took a sharp turn when Jack received a FAX.
It was discovered that Mari Jo had shot Victor Newman and framed Jill for the same. However, some information was caught by Christine Williams, Victor's attorney. But when Mari found out about this, she kidnapped Christine to protect herself. This created a fuss on the show.
When the truth eventually came out, it was too late, and Mari Jo was sent to a mental institution. This brought an end to Mari Jo's story on The Young and The Restless.
More about the Young and the restless.
The Young and the Restless has been on television for more than five decades. The show celebrated its 13000th episode. The plot of the show follows the lives, rivalries, and romances of wealthy families like the Newmans and the Abbotts.
The soap opera is known for its dramatic twists, complex characters, and intense storytelling. The show has captivated audiences for decades, making it one of the most iconic daytime dramas on television.
Currently, the plot revolves around Sharon and Phyllis, who are missing in action, and Nick Newman is on a hunt to find Sharon. Jack Abbott has found out something that is going wrong in Jabott Industries, and Victor Newman may be behind it all.
Fans of The Young and the Restless can catch the latest episodes on CBS Network.
