On March 23, 1987, The Bold and the Beautiful premiered on the CBS Television Network. Set in the glamorous world of the Los Angeles fashion industry, the critically acclaimed series will mark its 22nd anniversary on Monday, March 23, 2009.
The Bold and the Beautiful, created by the late daytime drama legend William J. Bell and his wife, Lee Phillip Bell, is currently written and executive produced by William and Lee's son, Bradley P. Bell, who took over the reins of B&B from his father, becoming head writer in 1993, and then executive producer in 1995.
"Twenty-two years on television has been an extraordinary collaborative accomplishment," said Bell. "The show has now taped over 5,500 episodes and is viewed in more than 100 countries around the world. That is a testament to our remarkable cast, production crew, writers and staff, and of course to CBS, who continues to give us their unwavering support. My greatest thanks goes out to our viewers, for their continued loyalty and devotion."
For more than 20 years, The Bold and the Beautiful has explored the entangled lives, passionate loves, high-stakes battles, loyalties, tragedies, and the inspiring triumphs of the Forrester, Logan, Marone, Spectra and now, the Spencer families. With romance, sensuality, complex characters and intricate and compelling storylines, The Bold and the Beautiful is, at its core, a gripping tale of high fashion glamour, honor and most importantly, family.
The Bold and the Beautiful's 22nd anniversary storylines center around Rick's love affair with Steffy which creates a growing gulf between Brooke and Ridge; Stephanie who is on a collision course with Eric and Donna, which will result in a shocking change at Forrester Creations and Nick and Jackie, who are desperate to save their company, and hire Bridget. But will Bridget's impact be more personal, affecting the relationship between Katie and Nick?
The Bold and the Beautiful boasts four original cast members who remain integral parts of the story structure: Susan Flannery (Stephanie Forrester), Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke Logan), John McCook (Eric Forrester) and Ronn Moss (Ridge Forrester). Other cast members include: Texas Battle (Marcus Walton), Brandon Beemer (Owen Knight), Don Diamont (Bill Spencer, Jr.), Lesley-Anne Down (Jacqueline "Jackie" Marone), Jennifer Gareis (Donna Logan), Winsor Harmon (Thorne Forrester), Ashley Jones (Bridget Forrester), Lesli Kay (Felicia Forrester), Kyle Lowder (Eric "Rick" Forrester, Jr.), Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy Forrester), Alley Mills (Pamela "Pam" Douglas), Heather Tom (Katie Logan), Hunter Tylo (Dr. Taylor Hayes) and Jack Wagner (Dominick "Nick" Marone).
