The stars of some of daytime television’s most popular shows came out for an exclusive cocktail reception hosted by the Television Academy in celebration of the 69th Emmy Awards. The Primetime Emmy Awards take place live on Sunday, September 17 on CBS with Stephen Colbert serving as host.

Stars from “General Hospital,” “The Young and the Restless,” “The Bay The Series,” “Days of our Lives,” “The Bold and the Beautiful” and other daytime shows came out to celebrate Primetime television.

TVMusic Network was on hand and chatted with some of the stars about the upcoming Emmys including actress Kate Linder of “The Young and the Restless.”

Check out our video interview below where Linder talks about her role as Esther Valentine on the #1 daytime soap. Linder has been with the show for 35 years. The actress also talked about working with  EP and Head Writer Mal Young and the show’s efforts to support their local schools. 

“The Young and the Restless” airs weekdays on CBS. 

Kate Linder of The Young and the Restless at… by TVMusic Network