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The Bold and the Beautiful
File:Theboldandthebeautifullogo2004.jpg
GenreSoap opera
Created byWilliam J. Bell
Lee Philip Bell
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes5,901 (as of September 15, 2010)
Production
Executive producerBradley Bell
Production locationsLos Angeles
California USA
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseMarch 23, 1987 (1987-03-23) –
Present

The Bold and the Beautiful is a television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS. It is currently the only American soap opera with a running time of 30 minutes, and the only one to simulcast in Spanish utilizing SAP technology for Spanish language viewers in the United States; hence, it uses many Spanish language references in the program, including the usage of the song "Pose" by Daddy Yankee.

Set in Los Angeles, California, the show centers around the Forrester family and their fashion house business Forrester Creations. The program features an ensemble cast, headed by its longest-serving actors Susan Flannery as Stephanie Forrester, John McCook as Eric Forrester, Katherine Kelly Lang as Brooke Logan, Ronn Moss as Ridge Forrester also known as the core four. B&B is also a sister show to the Bells' other soap opera The Young and the Restless, as several characters from each of the two shows have crossed over to the other since the early 1990s.

Since its premiere on March 23, 1987, the show has become the most-watched soap in the world with an audience of an estimated 26.2 million viewers.[1] As of 2010, it continues to hold on to the second placed position in weekly Nielsen Ratings for daytime dramas. B&B has also won thirty-one Daytime Emmy Awards, including one for Outstanding Drama Series in 2009 and again in 2010.

Plot and history

Background of the Forrester family

The Forrester family (l-r): Kristen (Tracy Melchior), Thorne (Winsor Harmon), Felicia (Lesli Kay), Eric (John McCook), Stephanie (Susan Flannery) and Ridge (Ronn Moss).

Stephanie Douglas, a strong-willed woman, daughter to a rich family, met her husband-to-be Eric Forrester, who aspired to become a fashion designer, while they both studied at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. The young lovers hurried to get married after Stephanie became pregnant. They moved to Los Angeles, California, where they established Forrester Creations, designing and producing upscale men and women's fashion, based on Eric's designing talent and Stephanie's financial funding. While winning international recognition, fame, and wealth with their work, the couple managed to raise four children in a happy and caring environment, including elder son Ridge, brother Thorne and younger sisters Kristen and Felicia. It was discovered years later, when the children were all adults, that Stephanie's(Stephanie Forrester) elder son, Ridge, was actually the biological child of Massimo Marone.

Start and development of the series

The pilot episodes of the show focused on the preparations of the wedding of the Forrester's eldest son, Ridge, to Caroline Spencer, the daughter of the media mogul Bill Spencer. At this time Ridge has already become a fashion designer and vice president of Forrester Creations. Many media outlets throughout the world, from the big television networks to the most honorable newspapers, to the last gossip newspapers publicize their wedding, declaring it as "the wedding of the year in the fashion world." Thousands of women see the pictures of Ridge in the newspapers and speculate on the identity of the woman who has won the heart of the man who has, until recently, been a playboy, and who has refused to settle for one woman.

One of these women is a chemistry student named Brooke Logan, who comes from a working class family and who lives with her single mother Beth, her siblings Storm, Donna and Katie at a typical American home at the San Fernando Valley in the city of Los Angeles. In an ironic twist of fate, Beth was Eric's college girlfriend before he married Stephanie. Brooke's life soon became a key element in the series. Originally from a middle-class background, her love affair with Ridge set up much of the storyline beginning in the first year. Every so often, Ridge and Brooke reunite only to break up due to circumstances, and Ridge invariably finds comfort (in most cases, this would lead to marriage) with another love of his life Dr. Taylor Hayes. In addition, the rivalry between Ridge's mother Stephanie and Brooke has played a key role in the drama since its inception. Following one of her breakups with Ridge, Brooke married his father Eric, who divorced Stephanie to do so. Brooke gave birth to two of Eric's children. They eventually divorced and Eric reconciled with Stephanie. Likewise, Brooke and Ridge resumed their pattern of an on-again-off-again relationship, in-between Brooke's relationships with other men and Forrester family members, and Ridge's multiple reunions with Taylor.

Subplotting

Pre launch logo for The Bold and the Beautiful, used in promos.

For many years Spectra Fashions was Forrester's main rival, headed by Sally Spectra. Sally, a larger-than-life character with outrageous clothes and a sizable red coiffure, helmed both comedic and dramatic storylines, with the help of ditzy receptionist Darla Einstein and fashion designer Clarke Garrison. Though at first Sally and Stephanie Forrester were bitter enemies, in later years they developed a friendship; Sally even went to work at Forrester Creations after she finally made the decision to shut down her own company.

Sally's daughter Macy Alexander, a singer, underwent many traumas, most notably alcoholism. Having an on-again-off-again marriage to Thorne Forrester, whom she eventually lost to Brooke, Macy went abroad into hiding with her father Adam. After being discovered in Italy, Macy relocated back to Los Angeles where she reunited with Thorne Forrester before developing an interest in fellow recovering alcoholic, Deacon Sharpe, whom she married. Weeks later, Macy was gravely injured at a nightclub where she was headlining as a singer. She went into a coma and it was implied that her family pulled the plug off-camera.

In recent years, the Spectra family and friends have been supplanted by the introduction of Massimo Marone and his entourage. Marone, a billionaire shipping magnate who was a childhood friend of Stephanie dated her in college. They slept together once just before Stephanie first slept with Eric Forrester, and after forty-something years, a medical crisis revealed Massimo was Ridge's biological father. Shortly thereafter, Jacqueline Payne, a former lover of Massimo, arrived on scene and announced that her son, Dominick "Nick" Payne, a captain at Marone Industries, was also fathered by Massimo. Unlike Ridge, Nick wasn't a businessman and also changed his name to Marone.

Theme song and title sequence

The theme song of B&B, "High Upon This Love," was written by Jack Allocco and David Kurtz. A saxophone is played by well known saxophonist Eric Marienthal. From November 1998 to July 1999 in the United States, a vocal version of the theme song performed by Dionne Warwick was played during the end credits.

The title sequence for the first seventeen years was designed by Wayne Fitzgerald. It featured still photos of the show's current cast members interspersed with photos from fashion shoots. The sequence ends with a spool of pink fabric unrolling while the title "THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL" in black 1920s style Huxley Vertical font zooms out the white area revealed by the roll (with the letters being from in a disarranged to a rearranged order). The theme tune was tweaked slightly through the years, and the cast photos were replaced occasionally. However in spite of John McCook, Susan Flanery, Katherine Kelly Lang, and Ross Moss's noticeable aging, their original 1987 photos continued to be used in the original opening titles.

On July 2, 2004, the theme was revamped to go along with a completely revamped title sequence, featuring a "B&B" monogram logo above the show's title and video headshots of the current contract players (accompanied by the character name and since 2005, the actor's name). Recurring actors are rarely added to the opening. Most of the cast members are dressed in either black or gray in these opening shots. Four versions are used, the full open with the cast video headshots, a shortened open with the cast video headshots, and two without the cast video headshots. Three out of the four title sequences open with a mock magazine cover which morphs into a photo shoot. The fourth open was added in December 2005 and is the shortest opener currently on B&B.

The Bold and the Beautiful is currently one of only three daytime soaps featuring the main cast's names in the title sequence (The Young and the Restless and General Hospital are the only others); however, B&B still includes the main cast members' names in the long version of the closing credits once a week.

Production

The show typically uses the traditional soap opera look, featuring constructed sets such as the Forrester Mansion, the Shady Marlin, and the Forrester Creations offices.

In recent times, the show has increased shooting on location, in the way fellow CBS soap Guiding Light did in its final two years. Many of the characters have taken trips to the fictional "Bikini Beach" which is actually a nearby California beach, and there have been scenes around the Forrester Creations building which appear to be shot somewhere on the CBS lot.

Schedule

The Bold and the Beautiful broadcast history

  • March 23, 1987–present: 1:30–2:00pm (12:30–1:00pm Central)

Ratings history

When it debuted, The Bold and the Beautiful replaced Capitol in the CBS Daytime lineup and also took its eighth place in the final year ratings (oddly enough, .4 ratings points ahead of Capitol, which it had replaced). However, B&B aired at 1:30 p.m. ET following The Young and the Restless, while canceled soap Capitol had aired an hour later at 2:30 pm ET. Initially CBS' lowest-rated soap, its numbers were still respectable (reflecting the strength and consistency of the CBS daytime lineup) and began to climb. By 1993, after a successful crossover involving villain Sheila Carter from Y&R, it had climbed to third. By the mid-to-late 1990s, following yet another crossover (this time involving Sheila's nemesis Lauren Fenmore) it moved up to second and since has consistently remained there.

Some CBS affiliates such as KFMB-TV in San Diego, WINK-TV in Fort Myers, Florida, and KOTV in Tulsa, Oklahoma have moved the show to the morning in order to expand their local midday newscasts to an hour.

Throughout the 2000s, B&B and all the other remaining network daytime dramas (except Days of Our Lives who has seen a ratings increase in the past couple of years) have witnessed a steady erosion of viewers, mainly due to vastly altered viewing habits induced by cable networks and alternative genres such as reality, court shows, and talk shows on minor network affiliates.

Criticisms

The show has enjoyed success by focusing on telling stories involving the core Forrester family, in particular sticking to a core group of characters: Stephanie, Eric, Brooke, Ridge, Taylor, Thorne, Macy and in recent years, Nick. However, the show has been criticized at times for not having a well-developed "B" storyline and for, at times, overexposing the core characters. Unlike other US soaps currently on the air, it is not uncommon for B&B to devote entire shows or even a week's worth of shows to a single storyline.

Storylines

The show has also been criticized for the sometimes breakneck speed in which it changes storylines, in particular with changes in romantic pairings. It is important to note that although the show is sometimes criticized for rapid changes, several leading soap critics, including Carolyn Hinsey, have lauded the show for knowing when a story isn't working, and changing or ending the story as a result (such as the 2003 romantic story involving Bridget and Ridge).

Recasting

Recasting is an ongoing fixture on the show. In the show's 23 year history, many characters have been played by two or more actors, often leading to a viewer backlash. One such instance was the 2004 recast of Bridget Forrester from Emmy-winner Jennifer Finnigan to relative newcomer Emily Harrison. Viewers did not adjust well to the new Bridget and Harrison was soon downgraded to recurring status. The mistake was rectified later that year when former The Young and the Restless star Ashley Jones stepped into the role. Jones has consistently remained with the show since. B&B has also had many other successful recasts, such as Winsor Harmon's Thorne Forrester, Lesli Kay's Felicia Forrester and Patrick Duffy's Stephen Logan. The recast of Rick Forrester from Emmy-winning Justin Torkildsen to ex-Days of our Lives star Kyle Lowder in 2007 met a mixed reaction from fans. It was announced in July 2007 that Nancy Sloan was being replaced by three-time Emmy winner Heather Tom; Tom is famous for portraying Victoria Newman on Y&R from 1991–2003. Tom is now on B&B as Katie Logan, the younger sister of Brooke and Donna Logan. Tom first aired on August 30, 2007. In December 2007, Tom, who had only signed a three-month deal initially, renewed her contract through 2011.

Near-incestuous relationships

The relatively small cast has led to many romantic pairings and love triangles involving family members and in-laws. Additionally, many of the show's storylines have featured siblings or a parent/child in love with and/or competing for the affections of the same character.

Though the characters were not biologically related, this was not known until 2001 when it was discovered that Ridge Forrester was the fathered by Massimo Marone. Prior to 2001, Ridge was thought to have been fathered by Eric Forrester.

Some of the most controversial ones have been:

  • The romantic attraction shared between Ridge Forrester and Bridget Forrester, who at the time of her birth was thought to be his daughter but was later proven to be Eric's daughter after a blood test switch by Shelia Carter. Bridget was also thought to be Ridge's half-sister and was his stepdaughter when Ridge was married to her mother Brooke Logan.
  • The romantic attraction shared by Rick Forrester and Ridge's daughters Phoebe Forrester and Steffy Forrester and another relationship with their mother and Ridge's ex-wife Taylor Hamilton. All three relationships were part of Rick's plan of revenge against Ridge.
  • Many members of the Forrester family and the Marone family greatly opposed the relationship between Ridge and Bridget Forrester calling it "wrong" or "inappropriate". The same people however saw nothing wrong with Rick Forrester becoming romantically involved with Ridge's daughters Phoebe Forrester and Steffy Forrester.

The character of Brooke Logan has famously had romantic entanglements with several members of the same family:

  • A long-running romance with Ridge Forrester, which has led to several marriages and their son Ridge Forrester, Jr.
  • A previous marriage to Nick Marone, Ridge's half brother. After breaking off his engagement with Brooke Nick married her daughter Bridget. After miscarrying their child, Bridget let Nick go so that he could marry Brooke. Then it was revealed that it was a part of Bridget's plan to get Nick to get Brooke "out of his system". Of course it backfired, since Nick has always been in love Brooke. Nick also had a brief relationship with Bridget's aunt and Brooke's sister Katie Logan.
  • A previous marriage to Ridge's half-brother Thorne Forrester.
  • A previous marriage to Eric Forrester, that produced two children Rick Forrester and Bridget Forrester.

In addition, Brooke had an affair with her Bridget's first husband Deacon Sharpe, which produced Brooke's daughter Hope Logan. Brooke also accidentally slept with Hope's first boyfriend Oliver Jones.

The character of Taylor Hamilton also had relationships with several members of the same family.

  • Her fling with Eric Forrester was brief though since Stephanie was already in Eric's bed when Taylor came to profess her love to Eric and spend the night together.
  • She was in a relationship with Ridge Forrester and later married him and had three children with him: Thomas Forrester, Phoebe Forrester, and Steffy Forrester.
  • Taylor also had an on-off relationship with Ridge's half-brother Thorne Forrester .
  • After Ridge left Taylor over her secret one night stand with James Warick she began another failed relationship with Thorne.
  • After her relationship with Thorne, Taylor married Ridge's half brother Nick Marone. The marriage didn't last cause Nick was still in love with Brooke.
  • Taylor began a relationship with Brooke's son Rick, her daughter Phoebe's first boyfriend. She dumped Rick because she was still in love with Ridge.
  • Taylor had a one night stand with Stephen Logan, Brooke's father.
  • Taylor was also involved with Brooke's brother, Storm Logan in the past.

Cast

Current cast members

Actor Character Duration
Texas Battle Marcus Forrester 2008-
Brandon Beemer Owen Knight 2008-
Sarah Brown Agnes Jones 2009-
Scott Clifton Liam Cooper 2010-
Zack Conroy Oliver Jones 2010-
Don Diamont Bill Spencer, Jr. 2009-
Lesley-Anne Down Jacqueline M. Knight 2003-
Susan Flannery Stephanie Forrester 1987-
Adrienne Frantz Amber Moore 1997-2005, 2010-
Jennifer Gareis Donna Logan (#2) 2006-
Rick Hearst Whipple Jones 2002, 2009-
Ashley Jones Bridget Forrester Marone (#4) 2004-
Katherine Kelly Lang Brooke Logan Forrester 1987-
Kyle Lowder Rick Forrester (#4) 2007-
Kimberly Matula Hope Logan 2010-
John McCook Eric Forrester 1987-
Alley Mills Pamela Douglas 2006, 2007, 2008, 2008-
Ronn Moss Ridge Forrester 1987-
Heather Tom Katie Logan Spencer (#2) 2007-
Hunter Tylo Dr. Taylor Hayes Jones 1990-1994, 1994-2002, 2004, 2005-
Jack Wagner Dominick Marone 2003-
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood Steffy Forrester (#2) 2008-

Recurring cast members

Actor Character Duration
Andrew Collins Jarret Maxwell 2004–
Patrick Duffy Stephen Logan (#2) 2006, 2007–2008, 2009, 2010–
Winsor Harmon Thorne Forrester (#3) 1996–
Edward and James Nigbor Jack Marone 2009–
Aaron D. Spears Justin Barber 2009-
Stephanie Wang Madison 2007–

Upcoming cast members

Actor Character Date
Christopher Knight Pediatrician Guest appearance September 15
Adam Gregory Thomas Forrester Debuts September 22
Maitland Ward Jessica Forrester Returns TBA
Dylan Neal Dylan Shaw Returns TBA

Deceased cast members

Actor Character Date of Death
Michael Fox Saul Feinberg June 1, 1996
Lesley Woods Helen Logan August 2, 2003
Tim Choate Tommy Bayland September 24, 2004
James Doohan Damon Warwick July 20, 2005
Michelle Davison Ruthanne Owens April 2, 2006
Darlene Conley Sally Spectra January 14, 2007

Notable former cast members

Actor Character Duration
Agnes Bruckner Bridget Forrester (#1) 1997–1999
Ian Buchanan Dr. James Warwick 1993–1999, 2004, 2008, 2009
Sabrina Bryan Alisa Cordova 2002
Kayla Ewell Caitlin Ramirez 2004–2005
Jennifer Finnigan Bridget Forrester (#2) 2000–2004
Schae Harrison Darla Einstein Forrester 1989–2006, 2007
Joanna Johnson Caroline Spencer
Karen Spencer		 1987–1990, 2001
1991–1994, 2009
Lauren Koslow Margo Maclaine Lynley 1987–1992, 2001, 2002
Lorenzo Lamas Hector Ramirez 2004–2006
Mario Lopez Dr. Christian Ramirez 2006
Lindsay Price Michael Lai 1995–1997
Lark Voorhies Jasmine Malone 1995–1996
Barbara Crampton Maggie Forrester 1995–1998
Maitland Ward Jessica Forrester 1994–1996
Chris Warren Jr. Jimmy Ramirez 2004–2005
Ashley Lyn Cafagna Tesoro Kimberly Fairchild 1998–2001
Betty White Ann Douglas 2006–2007, 2008, 2009
Jacob Young Rick Forrester (#2) 1997–1999

Notable celebrities who have appeared

Crossovers

There have been several crossovers between The Bold and the Beautiful and its sister show, The Young and the Restless:

There have also been crossovers with The Price Is Right.

  • 2008
    • The Price Is Right: Bridget Forrester (Ashley Jones) makes an appearance during the Showcase to offer a contestant a spot as an extra for a segment. The contestant won the Showcase.
      • Immediately after the contestant won, she was whisked away to Studio 31 for hair, makeup, and wardrobe before taping her segment.
  • 2009
    • The Price Is Right: Dominick Marone (Jack Wagner) interrupts taping of Price (which is taped in the Bob Barker Studio; B&B is taped next door in Studio 31) on March 6. Wagner talks to Carey about soap appearances and "crashes" the taping. At the end of the show, a Marone-themed Showcase is presented.
    • The Bold and the Beautiful: Donna Logan (Jennifer Gareis) and Pam Douglas (Alley Mills) take a trip to The Price is Right in June, and to their surprise Donna becomes a contestant, ultimately winning both showcases.
    • The Price Is Right: Dominick Marone (Jack Wagner) and Bridget Forrester (Ashley Jones) appear together on June 19 to model wedding attire during a special "Ultimate Wedding Shower" edition of The Price is Right.
  • 2010
    • The Price Is Right and The Young and The Restless:Stephen Logan (Patrick Duffy) and Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) appear in a war of words in a One Bid, then each present their own themed Showcase at the end of the show.
    • The Young and The Restless Amber Moore(Adrienne Frantz) returns from Genoa City to Los Angeles when Whip Jones asks her to work as a fashion designer at Jackie M, starting July 1.

Writing, producing and directing team

Main article: List of The Bold and the Beautiful crew
Executive producer(s)
Head writers
  • March 23, 1987–1994: William J. Bell
  • 1994–2002: Bradley Bell
  • 2002–2004: Bradley Bell (head), John F. Smith (co-head)
  • 2004 – January 21, 2008: Bradley Bell
  • January 22, 2008 – February 4, 2008: Rhonda Friedman [1](due to WGA strike)
  • February 5, 2008 – April 15, 2008: Kay Alden
  • April 16, 2008–present: Bradley Bell (head), Michael Minnis (co-head), Kay Alden (co-head)
Current writing team
Current producing/directing team

Broadcasts outside the United States

  • Australia In Australia, B&B airs at 4.30pm weekdays on Network Ten and is 55 episodes behind the US. The show also streams on the Network Ten website http://ten.com.au/the-bold-and-the-beautiful.htm immediately after broadcast. Network Ten began airing the show in 1988. In 1996 Network Ten moved the show from the original 1pm timeslot to 4.30pm. This was a controversial move as the late afternoon timeslot called for some episodes to be edited in order to retain a G classification. Despite this, B&B remained in the 4.30pm slot for the next 12 years. In December 2008, Australia became the first country outside of the Middle East to screen B&B in a primetime slot as Network Ten moved the show to 6pm as a trial run over summer. However, on 19 January 2009 the show moved back to its 4:30pm timeslot.
Main article: Screening of daytime soap operas in Australia
  • Austria In Austria, B&B does not air any longer, neither on ORF nor on ATV.
  • In Barbados, B&B airs on weekdays from 1:00 pm to 1:24 pm and from 1:24 pm to 1:42 pm on CBC TV8.
  • Belgium In Belgium, B&B airs on weekdays at 6.00pm on VijfTV. It is also available through Video On Demand, a world premiere, because of the popularity of the show in Flanders.
  • Belgium In Belgium, B&B airs on weekdays at 7.00pm on Digital One. On Saturdays, Digital have 'De week van B&B' or 'The week of B&B' at 20.00 on Digital Hollywood. Its also available on Digital Just Missed
  • Botswana In Botswana, B&B airs an episode from 10.20pm to 10.50pm weekdays on BTV.
  • Bulgaria In Bulgaria, B&B airs in double episodes from 10.15 am to 11.00 am weekdays on BNT 1. The episodes are 2 years behind the US.
  • Canada In Canada, B&B airs from 1:30pm to 2:00pm ET weekdays on CTV, simultaneously with CBS. It also airs in double episodes from 3.58pm to 4.52pm ET on weekdays in French on TVA, with the title Top modèles. The French episodes are 1–2 years behind the US.
  •  Czech Republic In the Czech republic, B&B airs in double episodes from 10.00 am to 11.00 weekdays on TV Prima.
  • Denmark In Denmark, B&B airs from 1.10 pm to 1.30 weekdays on Kanal 4.
  • Egypt In Egypt, B&B airs on Dream 1 at 21:00, and on National Television 2 at 23.00
  • Estonia In Estonia, B&B airs from 16.30 pm to 16.55 pm weekdays on TV3 Episodes are about 100 series behind the US.
  • Finland In Finland, B&B airs two episodes from 5.00pm to 6.00pm weekdays on MTV3. Episodes are 1 year behind the US.
  • France In France, B&B airs an episode from 9.30am to 10.00am weekdays on France 2. Episodes are 2 years and 1 month behind the US.
  • Germany In Germany, B&B airs in double episodes from 11.15am to 12.00am weekdays on ZDF.
  • Greece In Greece, B&B airs an episode from 3.30pm to 4.00pm weekdays on ERT3. Episodes are 9 months behind the US.
  • Iceland In Iceland, B&B airs everyday at 09:00 and 17:28hrs and on Saturdays 12:30 to 13:50hrs on Stöð 2
  • India In India, B&B airs an episode from 3.00 pm to 3.30 pm weekdays on Star World.
  • Italy In Italy, B&B airs from 1.40pm to 2.10pm weekdays on Canale 5. Episodes are 8 months behind the US. The title for the Italian edition is simply "Beautiful".
  • Kenya In Kenya, B&B airs an episode from 10.20pm to 10.50pm weekdays on KBC.
  • Jamaica In Jamaica,"B&B" was aired on Television Jamaica from Monday to Friday from 11:00pm to 11:30pm and rebroadcast Monday to Friday from 5:30am to 6:00am, it was 11 years was aired on TVJ behind the United States.
  • Netherlands In the Netherlands, B&B airs 2 episode's from 4.00pm to 5.00pm from Monday to Friday on SBS6.
  • New Zealand In New Zealand, B&B no longer airs an episode from 2.30pm to 3pm weekdays on Prime Television as of November 30, 2009 when the last episode aired. It has previously aired on TV ONE, TV2 and Sky1. TV ONE will be airing an episode from 1.30pm to 2pm weekdays starting from August 16.
  • Norway In Norway, B&B airs an episode weekdays on TV Norge at 11:45.
  • Poland In Poland, B&B, with the title "Moda na sukces", airs in double episodes weekdays; first episode is at 3.35pm and second at 4.00pm on TVP1, also air rerun in the day after c. 5:00-5:30. Episodes are about 3 years behind the US.
  • Portugal In Portugal, B&B airs from 2.00pm to 3.00pm weekdays on RTP1.
  • Romania In Romania, B&B airs from 2:30pm to 3:00pm ET weekdays on Prima TV as "Dragoste si Putere" ("Love & Power"). Episodes are 2 years and 8 months behind the US.
  • Serbia In Serbia, B&B aired briefly in 2006 on Fox; it used to air weekdays in double episodes from 6pm to 7pm. It was later moved to an early morning timeslot, and was canceled soon afterwards.
  • South Africa In South Africa, B&B airs an episode from 6pm to 6.30pm weekdays on SABC1. Episodes are about 1 year behind that of the USA.
  • Sweden In Sweden, B&B airs from 5.35 pm to 6.05 pm weekdays on TV4 Plus. Episodes are about 4 months behind those of the USA.
  • Switzerland In Switzerland, B&B airs an episode from 6.10pm to 6.35pm weekdays and is shown again from 8.50am to 9.10am the following day on TSR1. Episodes are about 1 year behind that of the USA.
  • Tuvalu In Tuvalu,B&B airs Monday to Friday from 6:30pm to 7:00pm on Television Tuvalu.
  • United KingdomRepublic of Ireland In the United Kingdom and Ireland, B&B airs on Diva TV which currently airs two episodes weekdays at 6.00am, 11.00am, 6.00pm and 11.00pm. An omnibus edition airs 6.00am Saturdays and 8.00pm Sundays.

Bold and the Beautiful is being halted in the UK, as Diva TV is not buying anymore episodes. The Last episode will be on 21st September 2010. To he Anger of many fans.

  • United Arab Emirates In United Arab Emirates, B&B airs Sunday to Thursday on Dubai One, three episodes per day at 6:00AM, 12:30PM and 7:30PM. As of April 1, they are currently 262 episodes behind the US. In an effort to catch up, they are showing 2 new episodes per day.
  • Vietnam In Vietnam, B&B airs everyday at 11:00-11:30 on weekdays, and 11:00-11:45 on weekends on Vietnam 24H, also play rerun at 16:00, 23:00 and 3:00. Episodes are about 7 years behind the USA. Discontinued with Vietnam 24H is no longer broadcasting on August 7, 2010.
    • VTV1 used to broadcast these in years 2001-2002 c.4:05-4:35 AM, but in 2002, VTV1 no longer broadcast 24 hours a day, and then program is ceased.

B&B in other languages

  • Portugal Portuguese Malha de Intrigas
  • Egypt Arabic الجريء و الجميلات
  • Bulgaria Bulgarian Дързост и красота (Audacity and Beauty)
  • Denmark Danish Glamour
  • Czech Republic Czech Báječní a bohatí (Fabulous and Rich)
  • Belgium Dutch Mooi en Meedogenloos (Beautiful and Ruthless)
  • United Kingdom English The Bold and the Beautiful (In the USA, Australia, Canada, the UK, New Zealand and South Africa)
  • Estonia Estonian Vaprad ja ilusad (literally "The Bold and the Beautiful")
  • Finland Finnish Kauniit ja rohkeat (The Beautiful and the Bold)
  • France French Amour, Gloire et Beauté (France) / Top Models (Belgium, Luxembourg & Switzerland) / Top Modèles (Quebec)
  • Germany German Reich und Schön (Rich and Beautiful) / Fashion Affairs in the 1. Season
  • Greece Greek Τόλμη και Γοητεία (Boldness and Charm)
  • Hungary Hungarian Gazdagok és szépek
  • Israel Hebrew היפים והאמיצים (The Beautiful and the Bold)
  • Italy Italian Beautiful
  • Japan Japanese ボールド・アンド・ザ・ビューティフル
  • Latvia Latvian Hameleonu rotaļas (Chameleons' games)
  • Norway Norwegian Glamour
  • Poland Polish Moda na sukces (Trend for Success)
  • Russia Russian Дерзкие и красивые / The Audacious and Beautiful
  • Serbia Serbian Одважни и лепи
  • Spain Spanish "Belleza y Poder" / "Los Forrester"
  • Sweden Swedish Glamour (Sweden), De vackra och de djärva (Finland)

DVD releases

A "Fan Favorites Collection" was released in 2008 in Australia (region 4), Netherlands (region 2) and France (region 2) featuring episodes from 1987-2004.
The Australian version contains 5 discs, the European versions contain 3 discs with both English and local dubs.

A "Best of Weddings" set was released in 2009 with most of the weddings from 1987-2009.
The Australian version contains 5 discs, the French version contains 3 discs with French only dub.

Title
 Episodes Content Additional features Release dates
Fan Favorites Collection
(1987–2004) 		21
  • The first episode
  • Ridge and Brooke meet
  • Sally and Clarke's near wedding
  • Stephanie's loss of memory
  • Brooke's hostile takeover of Forrester Creations/Macy's intervention
  • Brooke and Ridge's first wedding (2 episodes)
  • Jessica's kidnapping
  • Costume Ball after Ridge shot Grant
  • Forresters on their way to Italy/Sally and Lauren's plane ride from hell
  • Taylor admits to being pregnant with Ridge's baby
  • Brooke's Bedroom line revealed
  • The Forresters in Venice
  • Macy's first "death"
  • Deacon sleeps with Bridget
  • Brooke and Taylor's shooting
  • Macy's return in Portofino
  • Sally gives Stephanie a hair cut
  • Ridge is presumed dead in a furnace
  • R.J.'s birth (2 episodes)
  • "Ten Questions" with Ronn Moss
  • "Ten Questions" with Katherine Kelly Lang
  • John McCook Fan mail
  • Jack Wagner Shady Marlin Tour
  • Lesley-Anne Down Monte Carlo (photo shoot)
  • Drew Tyler Bell Monte Carlo
  • "Ten Questions" with Jennifer Gareis
  • "Ten Questions" with Jack Wagner
  • "Ten Questions" with Ashley Jones
  • 2006 Cast Photo (Ashley Jones interviews the cast)
  • 2007 Cast Photo
  • Behind the scenes: 5000th episode
  • 20th Anniversary Party
  • "Ten Questions" with William deVry
  • "Ten Questions" with Kyle Lowder
  • "Ten Questions" with Heather Tom
  • France: September 3, 2008[2]
  • Australia: November 19, 2008[3]
  • Netherlands: December 12, 2007[4]
Best of Weddings
(1987–2009) 		27
  • Ridge and Caroline's aborted wedding (2 episodes)
  • Ridge and Caroline's real wedding
  • Ridge and Taylor's first wedding
  • Sheila and Eric's wedding (4 episodes)
  • Omar and Taylor's wedding (2 episodes)
  • Grant and Brooke's wedding
  • Ridge and Taylor's second wedding
  • Stephanie and Eric's wedding
  • Amber and Rick's second wedding
  • Thorne and Macy's surprise wedding
  • Bridget and Deacon's second wedding
  • Brooke and Whip's wedding
  • Macy and Lorenzo's wedding
  • Macy and Deacon's wedding
  • Brooke and Ridge's second wedding
  • Brooke and Ridge's third wedding
  • Ridge and Taylor come back together (2 episodes)
  • Nick and Bridget's aborted wedding (2 episodes)
  • Felicia and Dante's aborted wedding
  • Taylor and Nick's wedding
  • Brooke and Ridge's 2009 wedding - episode 5473 (Australian release only)
  • "Ten Questions" with Winsor Harmon
  • "Ten Questions" with Brandon Beemer
  • "Ten Questions" with Lesli Kay
  • Hunter Tylo's fake dressing room
  • Interview of Jack Wagner
  • Interview of Ashley Jones
  • Interview of Jennifer Gareis
  • France: March 11, 2009[5]
  • Australia: April 1, 2009[6]

Awards

Emmy Awards

TV Soap Golden Boomerang Awards

See also

References

  1. ^ ""The World's Number One Show: CSI"". The Huffington Post. Retrieved June 17, 2008.
  2. ^ http://video.fnac.com/a2441414/Amour-gloire-et-beaute-Coffret-3-DVD-Best-of-William-J-Bell-DVD-Zone-2
  3. ^ http://www.universalpictures.com.au/Main/Catalogue/Details.aspx?idCatalogue=1004
  4. ^ http://www.mediadis.com/video/detail.asp?id=175095
  5. ^ http://video.fnac.com/a2534133/Amour-gloire-et-beaute-Coffret-3-DVD-Best-of-Volume-2-Katherine-Kelly-Lang-DVD-Zone-2
  6. ^ http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/dvd/dvd-genres/tv/bold-and-the-beautiful-best-of-the-weddings/413285

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