The actor took over the role of Jack Abbott in November 1989 after Terry Lester’s departure. As a recast, Bergman had big shoes to fill, which is why he expected his job to be short-term.

Jack Abbott is one of the great roles in all of ... left New York City behind so he could assume the role created by Terry Lester and on November 27, 1989, a new Jack showed up on The Young ...