The Young and the Restless without Victor Newman? There was a time when Eric Braeden considered walking away one year after joining the soap.

The Young and the Restless yesterday hit a huge milestone as the show celebrated its 13,000th episode. And in the buildup to the big day, the show unveiled a treat for the fans and for stars like Eric Braeden: the return of the original Newman ranch.

When Eric Braeden first learned that an iconic set from "The Young and the Restless" would be making a comeback for the show's 13,000th episode, he never expected to have such an emotional reaction. Then he visited it in person for the first time.

Eric Braeden on the new Y&R set for Victor and Nikki's ranch. Fans weren't the only ones who were moved when they saw that Young and Restless had rebuilt Victor and Nikki's longtime home. In

It was an outrage and one of the dumbest decisions ever,” declares Eric Braeden, who plays Victor Newman, the ranch’s owner. Nevertheless, the actor was surprised by his own sentimental reaction to seeing it brought back to life.

Eric Braeden has been part of The Young and the Restless since 1980. He admitted that he doesn't plan on hanging up the role