You may recognize Jerry Douglas as
the international film and television icon, John Abbot, of The Young And The Restless. The
Y& R has been the Number One rated CBS daytime soap for over 17 years and is seen
around the world in over 25 countries. Jerry Douglas joined the cast of this daytime drama
series in March 1982 as John Abbott, the patriarch of the Abbott family and the wealthy
chairman of Jabot Cosmetics. It is hard for Jerry to go anywhere without his many fans
recognizing him and wanting more information on what is going to happen on the popular TV
show. He always has time for his fans and has a passion for entertaining. Now they will
find out just how versatile their favorite star really is as Jerry Douglas is poised to
release his first full length CD entitled "The Best Is Yet To Come".Jerrys
first love has always been singing and performing with his great band before a live
audience; just wait until you hear him. What a performer. He is considered by many of his
fans, and others who have had the pleasure of hearing him, as the last of the great
crooners.
For over 20 years Jerry has toured the United States, telling stories and performing
some of the greatest music ever written. Whether in a casino or sold out concert halls he
has the ability to have audiences asking for more. Simply put Jerry Douglas is a great
entertainer. For the many fans who followed John Abbot for years on The Young And The
Restless, now more that ever they will have the chance to see and hear him in person.
Over the span of his career, Douglas has guest-starred in numerous television series
and feature films including the HBO series Arrested Development as well as supporting
roles in Avalanche, Looker, Mommie Dearest and Oliver Stone's JFK
among countless others.
In his spare time Douglas runs his own production company Jovra Inc. with has
several projects in development.