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Over the years, Jill Abbott from The Young and the Restless has certainly had her share of run-ins with the law, though she’s managed to stay out of serious trouble despite her vindictive and manipulative tendencies. While Jill has been known to slap a few faces here and there, she’s mostly avoided outright criminal behavior.
However, there’s an intriguing twist from Jess Walton’s past that fans might not know. Long before she graced the soap opera world as Jill Abbott, Walton had a noteworthy encounter with the FBI in the 1970s. But rather than a dramatic criminal scandal, her brush with the law was more about the world of TV and film.
Before Jess Walton became a household name in daytime television, she had an extensive career as a guest star on several popular TV shows. Many of these roles were in detective dramas such as Cojack, Ironside, and Barnaby Jones. Walton’s career path was not unusual for soap stars of that era, who often began their careers in guest spots on major TV series. A notable example is David Canary from All My Children, who made his mark in TV westerns before becoming famous as Adam Chandler.
Interestingly, Jess Walton and David Canary almost crossed paths in their early careers. Both appeared in episodes of Gunsmoke during the 1960s and 1970s, though not together. Fate, however, brought them together for a special episode of The FBI in the show’s seventh season. The episode, titled “The Last Job,” featured both actors in a memorable appearance.
Recently, Jess Walton shared a nostalgic throwback on Instagram from this episode, giving fans a glimpse into their early careers. The reaction from fans has been heartwarming, with many appreciating this rare look back at two daytime TV legends. Lisa Miller expressed excitement, saying, “Oh my goodness, two of the greatest goats,” while Eileen Davidson, known for her role as Ashley Abbott, remarked on how amazing it is to see these actors at the height of their early careers, knowing the even greater achievements they would go on to accomplish.
This revelation is both touching and surprising, highlighting a less-known chapter of Jess Walton’s career. It’s a reminder of the rich and varied paths that actors take before landing their iconic roles.
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