Beth Maitland Returning to 'The Young and the Restless' as Traci Abbott for the Holidays

Beth Maitland

Fans of CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless will finally get to see longtime fave Beth Maitland back as Traci Abbott during the holidays.

Maitland--Y&R's very first acting Emmy winner back in 1985--shows up on the December 24 episode, her first appearance since Chuck Pratt took over as head writer in January. The actress is scheduled to appear in multiple episodes.

Maitland originated the role of Traci in 1982.