The Bold and the Beautiful (1987– )

The saga of the rich Forresters and the poor Logans is told against the backdrop of the fashion world in Los Angeles.

Creators:

Lee Phillip Bell, William J. Bell

Stars:

Katherine Kelly Lang, Ronn Moss, Susan Flannery

75 wins & 246 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Katherine Kelly Lang	...	Brooke Logan (2698 episodes, 1987-2013)
Ronn Moss	...	Ridge Forrester (2441 episodes, 1987-2012)
Susan Flannery	...	Stephanie Forrester (2099 episodes, 1987-2012)
John McCook	...	Eric Forrester (1901 episodes, 1987-2013)
Hunter Tylo	...	Dr. Taylor Hayes Forrester (1475 episodes, 1990-2013)
Jack Wagner	...	Dominick Marone (1441 episodes, 2003-2012)
Winsor Harmon	...	Thorne Forrester (1383 episodes, 1996-2013)

Storyline

In the fashion world, the Forrester family rules from their stylish mansion in Beverly Hills. But behind the glitter and glamor of the runway, the Forresters encounter many hardships, including divorces, alcoholism, and deaths.

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Plot Keywords:

los angeles california | soap opera | beverly hills california | family relationships

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

CBS Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 March 1987 (USA)

Also Known As:

Rags

Filming Locations:

Bridgetown, Barbados

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bell-Phillip Television Productions, BellaSwartz Productions, Big Chief Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital (1999-) Stereo (1987-1998)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

After Linda Gray joined the cast, there was a reunion with Larry Hagman (to be written in as a guest character). When Larry Hagman became ill again, the show couldn't insure him and the plans were thrown out. Linda Gray's character was eventually written out of the show.

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Quotes

Bill Spencer: I am not unaware of your charm and your reputation.
Ridge: Oh, reputation?
Bill Spencer: How you use women. How you love them, and leave them.
Ridge: Now where did you hear that?
Bill Spencer: I know that my daughter can quite easily become infatuated with you, and just as easily end up as one of your discarded conquests. But Caroline is my only daughter, my only child and I desperatley want for her happiness. And I would do everything in power to see to it that she does not get hurt.

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Connections

Referenced in Oi diaplekomenoi: Episode #1.9 (2001)

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Soundtracks

"High Upon This Love"
(Theme)
Written by Jack Allocco and David Kurtz
Played by Eric Marienhtal

User Reviews

Love the soap, hate some characters!

While I love this soap, some of the characters are so weird or crazy that you wouldn't want to be anywhere near them in real life. Especially Stephanie Forrester and her mini-me, Taylor, who has to be the absolutely worst psychiatrist on soaps. These are the 2 biggest hypocrites on the show, one in love with her own son and trying to kill her own grandchild, and the other killing a woman, lying about it for months, and then marrying the widower, but it never stops them from hypocritically passing judgment on every single other character. Every time I see either one of these, I know there's going to be another jaw-dropping hypocrisy moment occurring!! I've enjoyed seeing the 4 cornerstone characters (Eric, Stephanie, Brooke, and Ridge) stay with the show all these years, and hope for years to come.