Tuesday, March 23, 2010 marked the 23rd anniversary of THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL’s premiere on the CBS Television Network.
Since its premiere on March 23, 1987, the critically acclaimed series has received numerous Daytime Emmy® Award Nominations and Awards, including their first for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series in 2009, by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Additionally, THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL has garnered worldwide acclaim; with an estimated 35 million daily viewers, it remains the most watched daily drama in the world.
Created by the late daytime drama legend William J. Bell and his wife, Lee Phillip Bell, their son Bradley P. Bell today runs the show, having risen through the ranks to the roles of Executive Producer and Head Writer. "Twenty-three years on television is an incredible collaborative achievement," said Bell. "I’m grateful to the many talented artists and professionals who labor tirelessly to bring THE BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL to life. I give heartfelt thanks to our loyal viewers, and to CBS, for their steadfast support."
For over two decades, B&B has explored the entangled lives, passionate loves, high-stakes battles, loyalties, tragedies, and the inspiring triumphs of the Forrester, Logan, Spencer, Marone, and Spectra dynasties and those connected to them. Four original cast members 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). In addition, notable names like Patrick Duffy and Betty White have had roles on the show.
B&B's 23rd anniversary storylines center around the secret that Bridget (Ashley Jones) and Owen (Brandon Beemer) are keeping from their spouses, Aggie’s (Sarah Brown) unrequited love for Nick (Jack Wagner), Steffy’s (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) plans to steal Oliver (Zack Conroy) away from her step-sister Hope (Kimberly Matula) in her further attempt to get rid of the Logans once and for all and Whip (Rick Hearst) and Taylor’s (Hunter Tylo) newfound love and how that love will affect Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Ridge (Ronn Moss).
The World of B&B congratulates the cast, crew and production staff of The Bold and the Beautiful on this upcoming milestone and looks forward to many more years of drama from them. (Mar 10, 2010)
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL received five Emmy® awards in the 37th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards, including their second for Outstanding Drama Series!
B&B's wins include:
Outstanding Drama Series: Bradley P. Bell, Executive Producer; Rhonda Friedman, Supervising Producer; Ron Weaver, Senior Producer; Adam Dusevoir, Coordinating Producer; Cynthia J. Popp, Producer.
Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series: Drew Tyler Bell (Thomas Forrester).
Outstanding Drama Series Writing: Bradley P. Bell, Head Writer; Kay Alden, Co-Head Writer; Michael Minnis, Co-Head Writer; Tracey Ann Kelly, Writer; Patrick Mulcahey, Writer; Rex M. Best, Writer; Elizabeth Snyder, Writer; John F. Smith, Writer; Adam Dusevoir, Writer; Shannon Bradley, Writer; Jerry Birn, Writer.
Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling for a Drama Series: Carlos Pelz, Hairstylist; Michelle L. Arvizo, Hairstylist; Audrey Soto, Hairstylist.
Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction And Composition for a Drama Series: Lothar Struff, Music Supervisor; Bradley P. Bell, Composer; Jack Allocco, Composer; David Kurtz, Composer.
The Creative Arts awards were awarded in a ceremony in Los Angeles on June 25, while the main awards were presented in Las Vegas on June 27. (Jun 28, 2010)
On June 10, THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL won the Golden Nymph for the fifth consecutive year at the 50th Monte-Carlo Television Festival. The award, more properly known as the International TV Audience Award in the "Telenovela/Soap Opera" category, confirms that B&B is the world's most watched show in its genre. The award was accepted by B&B's Executive Producer and Head Writer, Bradley Bell, accompanied on stage by cast members John McCook (Eric), Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy), and Brandon Beemer (Owen), who all travelled to Monaco to participate in the festival.
The International TV Audience Awards are determined by the sum of ratings across five continents and 66 countries as measured by Médiamétrie and Eurodata TV Worldwide. The win signifies that The Bold and the Beautiful delivered higher ratings worldwide in 2009 than any other daily drama series.
Congratulations to B&B on their win. (Jun 13, 2010)
Congratulations to THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL for being named "Most Popular Daytime TV Soap - Current" in the Guinness World Records®. An adjudicator from Guinness World Records® presented Emmy® Award-winning Executive Producer Bradley Bell and the cast with the certification of their record on the show's set on Stage 31 of CBS Television City. (May 19, 2010)
B&B's cast, crew and staff celebrated the show's 23rd anniversary on the set last week with a cake on the show's soundstage. CBS.Com has photos from the celebration, and Michael Fairman On-Air On Soaps stopped by and chatted with members of the cast and Executive Producer/Head Writer Bradley Bell. Click on the links to check it out! (Mar 30, 2010)
THE OFFICIAL B&B FAN CLUB LUNCHEON was held in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, August 29, 2009. And I finally have all my photos edited and posted here. I also have lots of photos of B&B stars past and present at the Daytime Emmmy red carpet - and a few after, too - and you can check those out here.
You can still click here to check out my photos and features from the 2007 fan events, and you can click here to check out my photos from the 2005 event. (Aug 31, 2009)
THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL celebrated its 23rd anniversary on March 23, 2010. And you can join in on the celebration by making a video about your love for the show that can win you a tour of the set and a phone call from a B&B star! Click here to go to the show's official web site for details.
B&B also created a special video to celebrate the occasion. Did you ever wonder what would happen if B&B actors, producers or characters entered the world of reality TV? Check out this video to see what B&B would be like in the worlds of THE BACHELOR, UNDERCOVER BOSS and THE AMAZING RACE.
HAPPY 23rd Anniversary B&B! (Mar 29, 2010)
HUNTER TYLO (Taylor) once again has legal woes. According to the TMZ web site, the actress had a joint lawsuit filed against her on August 27 in Los Angeles Superior Court by her manager, Marv Dauer; a security firm, The Centurion Group; and The Law Offices of Lon B. Isaacson. The parties allege that they are still owed money from when they worked for Tylo. A rep for the actress could not be reached by TMZ. (Aug 29, 2010)
Two B&B actors are appearing in the New York/New Jersey area in October. BRANDON BEEMER (Owen Knight) and RICK HEARST (Whip Jones) will appear on Saturday, October 23 at 2 PM for a meet and greet and autograph signing at The Brokerage Entertainment Club, 2797 Merrick Road in Bellmore NY. Tickets are $73. For more info and reservations call (516) 785-8655 or click HERE.
On Sunday, October 24 they will be at Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club at Ferrara’s Ristorante located at 520 Arnold Avenue in Point Pleasant, NJ from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $65.00. For more info call (732) 899-3900 or click HERE. (Aug 29, 2010)
B&B Senior Producer RON WEAVER has written a novel, Soul Mate, which is garnering worldwide attention. While the novel is not connected to B&B directly, it had its origins in a project related to the soap. Ron, who has been with B&B since the very beginning in various producer roles, originally set out to write some diary pages of a 17 year old Ridge for the B&B web site. By the time he got to page 2, the story evolved into the story of a teenage boy, Lance Van Arden, and his teacher and it became a work of its own.
You can find out more about the book at www.SoulMateTheNovel.com. Quotes from some of B&B’s stars are in the Reviews section and you can read preview chapters.
There will be a book signing event at Barnes & Noble at The Grove next door to CBS Television City on September 16 at 7 pm. Many of B&B’s current and former cast members are scheduled to attend. Lesley-Anne Down, Ronn Moss, Lesli Kay, and Joseph Mascolo will read some excerpts from the book. (Aug 29, 2010)
Drew Tyler Bell may have taken home an Emmy for his work on B&B as Thomas Forrester in 2009 at the 37th Daytime Emmy Awards in June, but that did not cement his status on B&B. TV Guide's Michael Logan reported today that former 90210 player ADAM GREGORY is replacing Bell in the role of Ridge's oldest child.
Gregory, who played Ty Collins on 90210, is set to start taping in the next few days and will first air on Sept 22. Bell will make his final appearance as Thomas on August 27.
Gregory's arrival as Thomas comes at an emotional time for the character. To find out more about what's in store for Thomas, check out the SPOILERS AND RUMORS section in B&B Bulletins. (Aug 17, 2010)
B&B is making a behind the scenes move in their production staff and acquiring a daytime veteran producer in the process. Highly regarded show runner ED SCOTT, former executive producer of The Young and the Restless and co-executive producer of Days of Our Lives, is joining the B&B production staff according to TV GUIDE MAGAZINE. Scott will replace supervising producer Rhonda Friedman who, after 11 years in the B&B production booth, will be working more closely with B&B Executive Producer Brad Bell in a managerial position.
Congratulations to Ed on his new position with B&B and to Rhonda for her new duties with the show. (Aug 17, 2010)
CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT, known to sitcom fans as Peter Brady from the BRADY BUNCH TV series, will appear on B&B on Wednesday, Sept. 15 as a pediatrician. Who's kid will this pediatrician be treating? Check out SPOILERS AND RUMORS in B&B Bulletins to find out. (Aug 17, 2010)
Although a recent report said that LESLI KAY will return as Felicia in September, the actress tells CBS Soaps in Depth that it's not a done deal yet.
In the summer of 2009, the actress was dropped to recurring status on B&B so she could reprise her role as Molly on AS THE WORLD TURNS. ATWT wrapped production last month, with the final episode set to air in September, so Kay is now available to return to B&B. But in her last conversation with B&B head writer and executive producer Brad Bell, Kay found that Bell was waiting since the summer stories would revolve around the younger characters. And while the arrival of autumn might change things, Kay explains that, "there's been no contract signed and no money [discussed]."
"I'll go where the first thing comes up," the actress tells the magazine, "and it might not even be daytime." But the World of B&B would love to see Lesli back in the mix of things in B&B's L.A. and hopes it happens. (Aug 02, 2010)
REGINALD velJOHNSON, who played Carl Winslow on the sitcom FAMILY MATTERS and appeared in the movie DIE HARD with Bruce Willis, plays Ed on B&B starting late July. He will share scenes with Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy) and Scott Clifton (Liam), and his first airdate is July 29. (Jul 18, 2010)
As previoulsy announced, Atlantic Records recording artist JASON CASTRO will appear on B&B in July. Castro, third runner-up on the seventh season of "American Idol," appears Thursday, July 29 and Friday, July 30 and will perform "Love Uncompromised" off his recently released self-titled debut album. He will appear in scenes with Kim Matula (Hope), Zack Conroy (Oliver) and Sarah Joy Brown (Aggie) as Oliver attempts to romance Hope back into his life after a terrible misunderstanding tore the two young lovers apart.
Castro's current single, "That's What I'm Here For," was heard in the July 15 episode of THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL. (Jul 18, 2010)
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL has launched their first album of originally composed songs from the series on iTunes.
Appropriately titled "Music of Passion and Romance," the album consists of 22 songs originally composed by the Emmy®-Award winning music team of Jack Allocco, David Kurtz and Bradley P. Bell. The album has been in the works for well over a year and includes fan favorites as well as new titles that span from Season One to present.
A B&B insider tells Soap Opera Digest that LESLI KAY, who just wrapped her stint as Molly on the soon-to-be-canceled AS THE WORLD TURNS, will return to B&B as Felicia in September. "Kay will find a big story waiting," the magazine reports. (Jul 12, 2010)
If you're a fan of KIMBERLY MATULA (Hope), then check out the WB web series EXPOSED. Chase Jeffery stars in the series as Henry Dye, a college student haunted by a hidden past who tries to escape that past when his former associates are hot on his trail. Kimberly plays Gail Foxx, a fellow student who thinks Henry is the one for her and tries to probe into the mystery around him. The show also features All My Children alum Sara Jane Henriques as Henry's fiancee Alicia.
Check out the first episode below, and view additional episodes, extras and more at the Exposed web site. (Jun 20, 2010)
Congratulations to JENNIFER GAREIS (Donna) and her husband Bobby Ghassemieh on the birth of their baby boy on June 11 at 7:33pm. The yet-to-be named boy weighed in at 9lbs and 8 ounces and is 22 inches long. (Jun 13, 2010)
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY reports that American Idol alum JASON CASTRO will make an appearance on The Bold and The Beautiful in July. In an episode that he'll tape the week of June 14, Castro will play himself and sing "Love Uncompromised" — a track off his self-titled debut album — in a scene involving Hope (Kimberly Matula) and Oliver (Zack Conroy).
Castro is not the first Idol alumnus to appear on B&B, as Constantine Maroulis played Constantine on the show during the summer of 2007. (Jun 13, 2010)
As previously announced, The 37th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards will air on CBS on Sunday, June 27 (9:00-11:00 p.m., live ET/delayed PT). To celebrate the event, the daytime game show THE PRICE IS RIGHT, which airs as part of the CBS Daytime lineup, will have a special celebration episode two days prior.
THE PRICE IS RIGHT, with host Drew Carey, will air a special episode on Friday, June 25 (11:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon, ET; 10:00-11:00 a.m., PT) featuring special appearances by PATRICK DUFFY (Stephen) from Emmy® nominated The Bold and the Beautiful, and 2010 Daytime Emmy® Nominee PETER BERGMAN (Jack) from Emmy® nominated The Young and the Restless. Duffy and Bergman will appear early in the show as part of a "one-bid," and then each actor will present their own showcase at the end of the show. The showcase winner will receive a trip to Las Vegas to attend the 37th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards.
B&B fans should be sure to check out both the game show episode on the Daytime Emmys® when they air! (Jun 06, 2010)
WINSOR HARMON (Thorne) has been dropped to recurring status, per a report in Soap Opera Digest. The actor, who joined the cast in late 1996, has always been on-contract until now.
Will other actors be dropped to recurring status as well? Several soap magazines reported rumors that the cast would be trimmed, especially in light of the number of players added to the canvas in 2009 and early 2010. And with Adrienne Frantz rejoining the cast as Amber and Scott Clifton cast as Liam, an already large cast will grow even bigger unless cuts are made. A source told CBS Soaps in Depth that Harmon, Aaron D Spears (Justin) and Rick Hearst (Whip) might be cut, but there was no confirmation of any of those cuts until the Soap Opera Digest report about Harmon. (May 28, 2010)
SCOTT CLIFTON's new character now has a name and a first air date has been announced. CBS Soaps in Depth reports that the actor began taping the week of 24-May and will make his first appearance on air as Liam Cooper on Monday, July 19. (May 28, 2010)
Daytime Emmy Nominee SCOTT CLIFTON, who recently was written-off One Life to Live as Schuyler Joplin a few months back, is joining the cast of THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL. His character has not yet been announced. The actor tested with Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy), but there is speculation he may be tied to Amber's return. Stay tuned for details. Scott will first air in July. (May 24, 2010)
ADRIENNE FRANTZ (Amber) talked to soap columnist and blogger Michael Fairman about her return to B&B - a return that she says has been in the works since 2009. The actress told Fairman, "Brad Bell (exec prod, and head writer, B&B) and I have actually been talking about this for a year. And it was all in talks, and I knew everything that was happening. I knew I was going over to B&B right away, but I could not say anything to anyone. It was hush-hush. And, it was hard not to tell anybody, because I wanted to share my excitement with everyone." (May 24, 2010)
To read the whole interview, click here to visit Michael Fairman On-Air On Soaps. (May 24, 2010)
B&B Executive Producer/Head Writer BRAD BELL talked to Michael Fairman On-Air On-Soaps about B&B's Emmy nominations, Stephen and Pam's tryst, Betty White, being recognized by Guinness World Records and more. Click here to check it out. (May 24, 2010)
Chat with actress LESLEY-ANNE DOWN (Jackie) at her website, www.lesleyannedown.com , on Sunday June 13 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM PDT. You must be a registered user at the site to join the chat. Visit the site for details on how to register. (May 24, 2010)
It's been rumored, and now it's confirmed: ADRIENNE FRANTZ is bringing Amber back home to THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL. Frantz, who last aired on YOUNG AND RESTLESS on May 7, starts taping at B&B on May 18. She will first air on July 1.
When leaving Genoa City, her home for the last three and a half years, Amber was headed for California with her former "son" Eric (aka little D), who had trekked to the midwest to find her after being left behind in Furnace Creek by Amber's mom Tawny. Tawny had been collecting a paycheck to watch Eric from Eric's dad Deacon, who was arrested for his part in a complex art scam involving Amber, her husband Daniel Romalotti, Lauren Fenmore and Lauren's family by marriage.
What brings Amber back into the lives of the Forresters? Tune in on July 1 to find out. (May 17, 2010)
On Sunday, May 23, Sarah Joy Brown (Aggie), Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke), Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy), Kimberly Matula (Hope), Alley Mills (Pam), Hunter Tylo (Taylor) and members of the staff and crew of THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL will join The San Fernando Valley/Santa Clarita Valley HABITAT for HUMANITY on a women’s empowerment build in Pacoima, California.
WE Build is a 3 day build meant to empower women to make a difference. Successful women in entertainment, science and technology, and other fields will work together on six homes in the city of Pacoima. These women will be working with community youth to encourage them to empower themselves and make a difference. Each day includes tours of the site, building homes, planting a garden to encourage self-sustainability, and keynote speakers. The San Fernando/Santa Clarita Valley Habitat for Humanity is unique in that they build communities, not individual homes. Therefore, participants are helping to better the lives of many in ways beyond simply providing an address. Please help sponsor The Bold and the Beautiful team by visiting http://humanityca.org/events/20/team/70 and making a donation. (May 17, 2010)
When she's not on B&B as Bridget, ASHLEY JONES has kept busy in prime time, appearing in season 2 of TRUE BLOOD and guesting in prime time shows like FLASH FORWARD and THE MENTALIST. Now she has appeared in a pilot for a series under consideration for the upcoming season.
THE ROCKFORD FILES, a remake of the popular 1970s series starring James Garner, stars Dermot Mulroney, Alan Tudyk and Beau Bridges in roles originated by Garner, Joe Santos and Noah Beery Jr., respectively. Jones appears in the pilot, which is being considered by NBC as a series. The pilot was written and produced by HOUSE creator David Shore, with Steve Carrell (THE OFFICE, THE 40 YEAR OLD VIRGIN) as co-executive producer.
Will Ashley have another credit in prime time to add to her resume in addition to her work on B&B? Stay tuned, B&B fans. (May 03, 2010)
DON DIAMONT (Bill), HEATHER TOM (Katie) and BRANDON BEEMER (Owen) will join 8 other CBS soap stars at the KDKA-TV SOAP STAR SPECTACULAR at the Petersen Events Center on Sunday, June 13th to meet fans and raise money for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Pittsburgh Affiliate. From 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. the stars will be on hand for a Q&A, to act out scenes from your favorite shows with the audience, and to talk about their most memorable moments on and off the set.
If you want even more than that, join the stars for the Pre-Show VIP Autograph Signing and Photo Session from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. where you can mix and mingle with all 11 actors. Every guest in attendance at the Pre-Show VIP Session will receive a color program featuring headshots of all the actors that can be personalized and autographed. This part of the exclusive event will only be open to 300 fans, so make sure you buy your tickets early!
For more information on all the stars who are attending, or to buy your tickets, visit celebrityeventsgroup.com or call 866-364-0330. (May 03, 2010)
We reported previously that WINSOR HARMON (Thorne) would climb Mont Ventoux in France this summer. Now comes word that HEATHER TOM (Katie) will be joining him. The two B&B actors will go the Southern French region of Provence this July to cycle up the famous Tour de France course to the top of Mont Ventoux. Winsor and Heather have been avid cyclists for many years, but this challenge, the most difficult part of the famed Tour de France, might be their greatest yet.
Fans will have the opportunity to meet both Winsor and Heather while they are in France this summer. On Saturday, July 3, 2010 there is a “women only” climb, at the first edition of The Queen of the Ventoux. That afternoon, fans are invited to attend an event with Winsor and Heather. All are welcome to participate in the event. For information on how to get tickets to the fan event and/or Queen of the Ventoux climb, and two nights full board in the official hotel, you can call +32 13 52 28 18, or email biking@detoerist.be. The price is 180 Euros.
Then on Sunday, July 4, 2010, Winsor and Heather will climb Mont Ventoux.
Winsor and Heather have both participated in several triathlons in the past few years. Heather recently won first place in the Female Celebrity category at the 2010 Nautica South Beach Triathlon in Miami. Belgian Tour de France winner, Lucien Van Impe (1976) will be coaching Winsor for the climb. (Apr 26, 2010)
A face from B&B's past turns up on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS this week as FIELD CATE assumes the role of Deacon's son Eric, aka Little D, on April 30. Amber is reportedly leaving Genoa City on May 07 (with rumors of a return to B&B). Can the appearance of her sort of son set-up her exit from Y&R? (Apr 26, 2010)
Award winning Latin musician DADDY YANKEE will appear in a five-episode story arc on B&B from Tuesday, June 1 to Monday, June 7, 2010. The episodes will tape in Los Angeles, California, at CBS Television City on April 20-22, 2010.
Among the new songs Yankee will perform in the episodes will be "Grito Mundial," which was chosen as an official song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Also featured in the series will be the broadcast television premiere performance of the single, "Que Es La Que Hay," among others. (Apr 18, 2010)
B&B Related Prime Time Appearances:
Aaron Spears (Justin) appears on the ABC series CASTLE on Monday, April 19.
That same night, Molly McCook, daughter of John McCook (Eric), appears on 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU on the ABC Family cable channel.
On May 18, Molly does a guest spot on the Fox series GLEE when she sings a duet with Neal Patrick Harris.
Drew Tyler Bell (Thomas) guest stars as "Alex Contoursi" on the CBS series CSI: NY on Wednesday, May 5th in their episode entitled "Tales From the Undercard." (Apr 18, 2010)
JACK WAGNER (Nick) will host The 4th Annual Jack Wagner Celebrity Golf Classic, benefitting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at The Valencia Country Club in Valencia, CA. In addition to Wagner, the following celebrities are currently scheduled to play: Marcus Allen, Kenny Bob Davis, Vince Coleman, Kyle Lowder, Jack McGee, Sean McNabb, Jack McGee, Joe Pesci, Grant Show and Kevin Sorbo. More are being added each day. The schedule of events includes breakfast, a shotgun start, golf tournament, a Million Dollar Shoot Out, a cocktail reception, silent auction, awards dinner and a live auction.
Support of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is a cause that is close to home for the B&B actor, who lost his father in 1990 to multiple myeloma and faced his brother Dennis beng diagnosed with leukemia in 1999. In 2007, Dennis received a complete bone marrow transplant and is still fighting a daily battle against complications associated with this procedure.
The event, which is sponsored in part by The Valencia Country Club, is not open to the public. All proceeds will go directly to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. (Apr 18, 2010)
The Banff Television Festival announced on April 12 that THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL is nominated for the 31st Rockie Awards, in the Soap Opera category. All the nominees were announced at the MIPTV broadcast and digital media conference taking place here this week. B&B's nomination comes for the series' submission of episodes 5697 and 5698, which aired on Friday, November 20, and Monday, November 23, 2009. These episodes, which explore the sensitive subject of dying with dignity, feature an all female cast, including Betty White as Ann and Susan Flannery and Alley Mills as her daughters, Stephanie and Pam.
The BANFF organizers designated 68 jury panels from over 30 countries around the world to select Rockie Award nominees in each of the 34 categories. There will be 5 separate award ceremonies for winners from each of these 34 categories, culminating in the Banff World Television Awards on June 15, 2010. (Apr 15, 2010)
Congratulations to HEATHER TOM (Katie). The actress competed in the 2010 Nautica South Beach Triathlon on April 11 and came in #1 in the Female Celebrity category. (Apr 15, 2010)
B&B fans remember when ADRIENNE FRANTZ was Amber on B&B. Then she moved to Genoa City and THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS in 2006 and has been there ever since. But reports say she might be on her way back to where Amber started on B&B.
Rumblings started when Frantz reportedly stated that she was leaving Y&R. A report in CBS Soaps in Depth stated that sources at Y&R claimed the actress was due to tape her last episode of Y&R in April. Once those reports came out, speculation began that Frantz might take Amber back to B&B, especially since B&B Executive Producer and Head Writer Bradley Bell had said he would love to work with Frantz again given the opportunity.
On April 6, Frantz updated her Facebook status to say, "I will be going back to B&B!! I AM VERY HAPPY!" Some took that to be official word that Frantz was returning to B&B, but then the MSN Soaps Superfan blog spoke to a B&B rep and got some more information. The rep said that Frantz's return to B&B was in the works, but no contracts were signed yet. And until a contract was signed, Frantz's return was not official.
To add to the mystery, Soap Opera Digest reported in the April 20 issue that their source claimed Frantz, who also played Amber's twin April on B&B in 2003, might end up playing each sister on a different show.
Lots of reports are out there. But what's the final word? Stay tuned! (Apr 09, 2010)
And speaking of Amber, remember her mom Tawny, played by ANDREA EVANS? TV Guide Magazine reports that Evans will be bringing her B&B character to Y&R for one day on May 12 to interact with Amber and some other characters. Interestingly, Evans was on Y&R once before, playing Patty Williams from 1983-84. (That role is now played by Stacey Haiduk.)
Could Tawny's Y&R visit be connected to Amber's fate? Again, we don't know for sure. But stay tuned. (Apr 09, 2010)
The Logan parents are back on B&B, as PATRICK DUFFY and ROBIN RIKER return as Stephen and Beth for a limited run starting April 12. The Logans return this time when Stephen bears shocking news that will ultimately change the lives of both the Logan and Forrester families. (Apr 04, 2010)
WINSOR HARMON (Thorne) is an avid sports fan who is a fan of European bike racing, including the famous Tour de France. Last summer, he was very much impressed by the Mont Ventoux when the racers climbed the legendary mountain the day before ending the Tour in Paris. He decided to climb the most difficult mountain in France himself one day. That day is approaching, since he will do the climb on Sunday, July 04, 2010.
Check out this video of Winsor training for the climb.
The World of B&B wishes Winsor luck with his training and with the climb in July. (Mar 29, 2010)
HEATHER TOM (Katie) is once again competing in the Nautica South Beach Triathlon this year. Heather competed last year and claimed the top spot in her age division, and she hopes to beat her time from last year.
The triathlon will be held on Sunday, April 11, 2010 in Miami, FL. Proceeds go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, specifically pediatric cancer research. (Mar 29, 2010)
In the finale of Ballando con le Stelle (the Italian Dancing with the Stars) on March 20, RONN MOSS (Ridge) and partner Sara Di Vaira tried to culminate their weeks of hard work by taking home the championship trophy. Things looked good for the couple when the judges gave them a perfect score for their Rumba. In the end, however, victory just barely escaped Ronn and Sara's grasp when they made it to the final two, only to come in second in an audience vote of 60% - 40% to Veronica Olivier and her partner Raimondo Todaro.
But even though they didn't come out in first place, the amount of work Ronn and Sara put into their dancing throughout the season is undeniable. Looking back through the videos over the 10 weeks, the progress Ronn made is evident. What makes his achievement that much more remarkable is the fact that after competing each Saturday for most of the competition, Ronn flew back to L.A., rested briefly, put in two days of hard work at B&B and then flew back to Rome in time to only get a day or so to learn his next dance.
The World of B&B congratulates Ronn on his second place standing in the competition and acknowledges all his hard work. He may have only taken home a second place trophy, but to us and to fans all over the world, he still came out in first. (Mar 15, 2010)
The World of B&B reported previously that BETTY WHITE (ex-Ann) has a number of upcoming projects on her plate, including an appearance in the pilot for a new TV LAND comedy called Hot in Cleveland (see items below). The sitcom stars Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves and Wendie Malick as former L.A. residents who move to Cleveland, and Betty played the caretaker for the ladies' new home in the pilot. It was expected that Betty would recur in that role if the pilot got picked up.
Now that Hot in Cleveland has been picked up as a series, producers have decided to upgrade the red-hot White's status and have made her a series regular!
The 10-episode season of Hot in Cleveland is set to première in the U.S. in June. The World of B&B congratulates Betty on being made a regular cast member and looks forward to seeing her in the show once it starts. (Mar 15, 2010)
Congratulations to BRANDON BEEMER (Owen) on being named the 2010 Sexiest Man Alive by TV Guide Canada. Click here to check out the interview with the winner by TV Guide CA's Nelson Branco. (Mar 15, 2010)
Fans recently got to extend congratulations to JENNIFER GAREIS (Donna) and her fiance, Bobby Ghassemieh after they announced their marriage. The wedding took place on Sunday, March 7, 2010 in a private ceremony in Los Angeles, CA, and the newlyweds honeymooned on the sandy beaches of sunny Hawaii.
Jennifer talked to Soap Opera Digest about the wedding and recounted about a possible omen on her wedding day. "Minutes before the wedding, it started hailing," she stated. "If rain is good luck, I hope hail is the best of luck. By the time the ceremony started, it was back to blue skies with a pink hue, which matched my flowers perfectly. The wedding was intimate in size with only 12 people, including the bride and the groom, but bigger than life in my heart." (Mar 15, 2010)
Two B&B stars will be making upcoming appearances on Internet radio programs.
HEATHER TOM (Katie) will participate in a live radio Internet interview with Dan Kroll from SoapCentral.com on VoiceAmerica.com on Friday, March 19 at 3:00 p.m. PT / 6:00 p.m. ET. To log on and listen, visit VoiceAmerica.com. If you have a question for Heather, you can call in at 866-472-5788 at any time during the program. For more information on how to listen to the show, and options to download this show or previous ones, visit Soap Central Radio.
DON DIAMONT (Bill) will participate in a live radio Internet interview with Cathy Calloway-Hill from Blog Talk Radio on Wednesday, March 24 at 3:00 p.m. PT / 6:00 p.m. ET. To log on and listen, visit BlogTalkRadio.com. Information on how to listen and options to download episodes of the show, including this one, can be found there.
If you are a fan of Heather or Don, be sure to tune in. (Mar 15, 2010)
RONN MOSS (Ridge) went into the semi-finals of Ballando con le Stelle (the Italian Dancing with the Stars) with 20 bonus points, so a strong showing - 45 out of 50 points from the jury - brought him to a total of 65 points for the night, carrying him into the finals next week. In addition, Ronn also was surprised when he was told he would be dancing with someone else other than his usual partner, Sara Di Vaira, and he danced a Waltz with close family friend Lavinia Biagiotti.
Check out the video below for highlights of Ronn and Sara's Samba. And for more videos and comments from Ronn's wife Devin, click here to check out their DevRonn blog.
The finale of Ballando con le Stelle will air on Saturday, March 20, live from Rome. (Mar 15, 2010)
Right on the heels of the news that she's hosting Saturday Night Live in May (see item below), BETTY WHITE (ex-Ann) is getting still more work coming her way.
Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello reports that the actress signed on to guest star in the season finale of ABC’s The Middle. White will play a school librarian who confronts Brick (Atticus Shaffer) about his failure to return numerous overdue books.
From a commercial during the Super Bowl to Saturday Night Live to sitcom work, Betty is sure keeping busy - and we here at the World of B&B think that's a great thing, since we love watching this veteran actress at work! (Mar 12, 2010)
After a Facebook campaign was launched to get her the gig, BETTY WHITE (ex-Ann) will host NBC's Saturday Night Live on May 8, WNBC News announced Thursday morning.
Besides White, the special Mother's Day episode will also reunite six former female SNL cast members, most of whom happen to be moms: Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Molly Shannon, Maya Rudolph, Ana Gasteyer and Rachel Dratch.
SNL Executive Producer Lorne Michaels told USA TODAY about the Facebook campaign:
"It took on a groundswell. It isn't something we would have said no to, but the campaign validated that, 'Oh, that'd be fun.' ... It was the outpouring of affection from fans, and we feel the same way."
The World of B&B congratulates Betty on this latest addition to her list of achievements and looks forward to seeing her on SNL in May. (Mar 12, 2010)
TV Guide's Michael Logan recently interviewed original B&B cast member KATHERINE KELLY LANG (Brooke). To check out the interview, click here. (Mar 12, 2010)
ASHLEY JONES (Bridget) is showing off her love of dogs, and one particular dog in the media spotlight, by modeling a t-shirt spotlighting the famous canine.
Ashley suits up for the year-long celebration of the Peanuts' comic strip's 60th Anniversary in a special vintage-inspired Snoopy tank. The top is available exclusively at Heritage 1981 stores nationwide for $14.90, and a portion of the sales will go to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
The Peanuts comic strip launched in seven newspapers on October 2, 1950. Since February 14, 2000, following the death of creator Charles M. Schulz, it has run in reruns. At its peak, Peanuts ran in over 2,600 newspapers, with a readership of 355 million in 75 countries, and was translated into 21 languages.
To check out larger images of Ashley in the shirt, both front and back, click on the thumbnails below (Mar 10, 2010)
RONN MOSS (Ridge) is already in the semi-finals of Ballando con le Stelle (the Italian Dancing with the Stars), so it was the previously eliminated couples who returned for week 8 to secure berths in the semi-finals. The show started off with a play-off between Benedetto Valanzano and Raz Degan, each with their respective partner, where the winner would go straight to the semis while the loser would compete for a semi-final spot with two other couples in a run off. Valanzano won, so Degan competed with Stephen Masciolini and Margherita Granbassi for two final spots in the semi-finals. Margherita Granbassi was eliminated, so Degan and Masciolini moved on to compete with Ronn, Veronica Olivier, Barbara de Rossi and Benedetto Valanzano next week in the semi-finals.
But the semi final spot did not mean Ronn was idle. He and partner Sara Di Vaira got the chance to compete with the other semi-finalists for bonus points. First, each of the 4 couples has to dance a Charleston in 45 seconds. But then came the surprise, where dancers had to choreograph and dance a disco number in a few minutes. Ronn and Sara put together a number that won the disco challenge, giving Ronn a 20 point start toward week 9. Check out the video below.
Week 9 of Ballando will air on Saturday, March 13, live from Rome. (Mar 08, 2010)
On March 17 and 22, John McCook's (Eric) daughter, Molly, Katherine Kelly Lang's (Brooke) son Jeremy Snider, Rick Hearst's (Whip) sons Nick and Cameron and Don Diamont's (Bill) son Alexander will all appear as extras at a high school dance. No word on if the kids will have speaking roles.
Fans might remember Jeremy Snider played Eric Forrester Jr. from 1990-1995. Molly McCook is an aspiring actress who appeared in an episode of Monk and also played the title role in an L.A. production of OCTOMOM in 2009. (Mar 08, 2010)
As previously announced, country music recording artist BEAU DAVIDSON will appear on The Bold and the Beautiful in late March/early April, performing his new single "You’re All I Ever Wanted." "Beau is an up and coming young artist with a compelling voice and a great look," said Executive Producer and Head Writer Bradley Bell. "When I heard his acoustic version of ‘You’re All I Ever Wanted,’ I knew it would be the ideal fit for the story I was about to tell. His sound is fresh and distinctive, a perfect blend of romance, soul, country and rock n’ roll."
Davidson appears as himself on Tuesday, March 30, and Friday, April 2, 2010 when he performs "You’re All I Ever Wanted," a song he "wrote" at the request of Whip (played by Rick Hearst) in honor of Taylor (played by Hunter Tylo). In real life, the song, "You’re All I Ever Wanted" was written and composed by Frank J. Myers, Gary Baker, and Zoran Konevic. Myers and Baker are the lyricists and composers of the hit, "I Swear." (Mar 08, 2010)
On Thursday, March 11, 2010, Alan Cognata's file The Putt Putt Syndrome will have its first West Coast screening at the historic Majestic Crest Theatre in Los Angeles. What does this mean to B&B fans? In addition to stars Jason London and David Chokachi, the film also feature's B&B's own Katie Logan, HEATHER TOM, as Vicki.
In the film, London plays Johnny. Tired of hearing his bitter friend's hypothesis on why marriages fail and wives cheat, happily married Johnny decides to check his buddy's theories and realizes he's got all the symptoms himself. Suddenly, Johnny's perception of suburban marital bliss comes tumbling down, as he finds himself trying to save his marriage in the midst of a midlife crisis.
Thanks to the folks at Verite Films for the heads up. To view the trailer for the film, click here. (Mar 08, 2010)
We recently told you that BETTY WHITE (ex-Ann) would be appearing in a pilot for a new TV Land series, Hot in Cleveland, starring Valerie Bertinelli, Wendie Malick and Jane Leeves. Plans were for Betty to play the caretaker of the property that the three women from L.A. move into after their plane to Paris goes down in Cleveland, and she would recur if the series got picked up.
TV Land has picked up the pilot, so you can expect to see Betty play the sassy caretaker soon. The series is currently scheduled to begin airing in June. Check out a clip from the pilot below. (Mar 08, 2010)
PAID, Inc. and THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL have appointed Stone America, LLC, one of the nation’s leading licensing and marketing firms, to develop and license THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL and "Forrester Creations" fashion lifestyle merchandise, to include home, apparel and beauty products. PAID, Inc. President of celebrity services KEITH GARDE stated, "We're at a decisive turning point in the implementation and monetization of PAID, Inc.'s plan for the expansion of the THE BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL brand."
"This licensing program will extend the television viewing experience into the lives of our viewers in an authentic, fun and exciting way," said THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL’s Executive Producer and Head Writer, BRADLEY P. BELL. "We’re excited to work with PAID and Stone America to provide new products and fresh experiences for our worldwide fan base."
"THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL imprimatur has become recognized worldwide. To be able to capitalize on that recognition by launching a strategically coordinated fashion lifestyle program at retail will surely be a success at all levels," said ROB STONE, President of Stone America Licensing.
"This is a watershed moment for THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL," said FRANK CIMLER, Esq. and KEITH GARDE, the PAID, Inc. architects of the deal. "We’re at a decisive turning point in the implementation and monetization of PAID, Inc.’s plan for the expansion of the THE BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL brand." (Mar 08, 2010)
Congratulations to LEE PHILLIP BELL. The B&B co-creator will be among the headliners at a salute to the pioneers of Chicago television on June 11th at the Hilton Chicago. The event will benefit the Museum of Broadcast Communications. Mrs. Bell's groundbreaking talk shows aired on CBS in Chicago from 1952 to 1986. (Mar 01, 2010)
In Week 7 of Ballando con le Stelle (the Italian "Dancing with the Stars"), RONN MOSS (Ridge) and partner Sara Di Vaira advanced to the finals. But even with this great news for the B&B star, the night still had some controversy. Ronn and Sara were the first to dance and did the Merangue, earning higher scores than usual with a total of 35. Still, Ronn's wife Devin felt that her husband and his partner deserved better, so she offered that opinion to the jury, speaking in their native Italian. Later, Ronn offered his thoughts to the jury about Lorenzo Crespi, a contestant who walked off the set in the middle of the competition.
At the end of the night, Ronn was one of four couples left to compete in the finals, which will be show #9. Show #8 will bring back everyone that has been eliminated to compete for two spots open in the finals. The final show #10 will have 5 couples competing to be the winner of this seasons "Ballando con le Stelle."
For clips and comments, visit Ronn and Devin's DevRonn blog. (Mar 01, 2010)
Monday was President's Day, when people in the US celebrated some of the great presidents in our country's history. But as the images below show, ASHLEY JONES (Bridget) marked President's Day this year by honoring her favorite canine candidate.
Photo Credit: Howard Wise, JPI
Click on the thumbnails for larger versions of the photos. Thanks to Marisa from CurrentPR for sending them.
CBS Soaps in Depth reported on Twitter that country singer Beau Davidson "[will] be crooning on B&B in April during a very, very special occasion!" (Feb 18, 2010)
In week 6 of Ballando con le Stelle (the Italian "Dancing with the Stars"), RONN MOSS (Ridge) danced The Tango with partner Sara Di Vaira. According to his wife Devin on her Twitter account, "Ronn made it to round #7, but the judges just won't give him a break, very frustrating for him." Devin later posted a second video in the blog, stating that "Ronn and Sara were in the bottom four this week and competed with their second dance 'The Charleston.'" Check out the couple's DevRonn blog for videos of both dances and other comments from Devin.
Devin also noted in the blog that Ronn will be home for 10 days now, when he planned to celebrate their first Valentine's Day as a married couple, practice his dancing and celebrate the 16th birthday of Ronn's daughter Creason. She also reveals that they invited Sara to L.A. during that time, since Ronn typically gets less practice time in Italy than the other contestants due to his B&B taping schedule.
So now it's on to week 7 of Ballando for Ronn. Stay tuned for updates after week 7 of the competition airs. (Feb 15, 2010)
Since JENNIFER GAREIS (Donna) announced that she is pregnant, many have wondered what that means for Donna on B&B. Will the pregnancy be written into the story? Will Donna take an out of town trip, maybe to Forrester International, to allow the actress to be off-screen? A rep tells CBS Soaps in Depth that the pregnancy will not be written into the story, and at least for now, the pregnancy will not affect Jennifer's screen time. (Feb 12, 2010)
The Bold and the Beautiful's latest video on YouTube celebrates Valentine's Day by showcasing the couples on the show, past and present. Check it out below. (Feb 12, 2010)
B&B is casting the recurring role of Herbie, a smart 18-22 year old computer geek who is socially awkward, but has a sense of humor about himself. (Feb 12, 2010)
If you're a B&B fan who watches the Super Bowl, as many viewers do, for the commercials, you saw a familiar face during the first quarter. BETTY WHITE (ex-Ann) appeared in a hilarious ad for Snickers candy bars where she was roughing it up with some guys on the football field. If you didn't see the spot, or if you want to see it again, check it out: (Feb 10, 2010)
Congratulations to SUSAN FLANNERY (Stephanie), who was named the #1 Daytime Actress by WeLoveSoaps.com. The site surveyed 14 different critics/journalists who have covered daytime drama at different points in the past 40 years and asked them to rank their picks for Top Daytime Actress, both past and present. Susan, who starred in DAYS OF OUR LIVES in the 60s and 70s and then later returned to daytime when B&B debuted in 1987, was picked as the top actress on the list of 50.
For a full list of the top 50 Daytime Actresses, and the list of critics who voted, visit www.welovesoaps.com. (Feb 10, 2010)
ALUMNI ALERT: B&B alumna JENNIFER FINNIGAN (ex-Bridget) has been cast in a pilot for ABC from producer Shana Goldberg-Meehan, per The Hollywood Reporter. The untitled Goldberg-Meehan multicamera comedy, from WBTV, revolves around sisters at different stages of their romantic relationships: one (Finnigan) is in a happy, long-term relationship but isn't married, the other (Joanna Garcia) gets pregnant and winds up marrying her boyfriend.
The World of B&B wishes Jennifer luck with this new project. (Feb 10, 2010)
In week 5 of Ballando con le Stelle (the Italian "Dancing with the Stars"), RONN MOSS (Ridge) danced The Jive with partner Sara Di Vaira. But first, the duo were asked to dance their previous dances from weeks one to three against another contestant, Veronica Olivier, and her partner Raimondo Todaro for bonus points. Ronn and Sara danced the Quick Step and the Paso Doble together, while Ronn recreated the Salsa from week 3 solo. Ronn was good, but Veronica was deemed better and earned the 20 bonus points.
After that, Ronn and Sara performed The Jive, receiving thunderous applause from the audience. The judges were clearly impressed as well, as they awarded Ronn four 8's and one 9, for a total of 41 points. The judges unanimously agreed that this was his best performance yet, with one commenting that "he was dancing with his soul." With these scores, Ronn tied for 5th place. After the audience votes were added in, Ronn scored enough points to move on to week 6 of the competition.
Week 6 of Ballando con le Stelle will air live in Italy, broadcast from Rome, on Saturday, February 13.
Ronn's wife Devin has posted videos of Ronn and Sara's Jive and the competition of Ronn vs. Veronica at their blog, http://devronnsblog.com/. (Updated: Feb 10, 2010)
RONN MOSS (Ridge) and partner Sara Di Vaira danced the Waltz in week 4 of Ballando con le Stelle (the Italian "Dancing with the Stars"). The actor reported on Twitter after that "We're still in the running." And during one of Ronn's warm-ups, he had a visit from a familiar face: his B&B castmate Dan McVicar (Clarke), who makes Italy his second home. Check out a video of Ronn and Sara's performance, and of Dan's visit, on YouTube by clicking here. (Jan 31, 2010)
Congratulations to JENNIFER GAREIS (Donna)! The actress announced on Friday that she and her fiancé Bobby Ghassemieh are are expecting their first child, a boy, in early summer 2010. "It's a very special time in our lives," shared Jen. "Bobby and I would like to thank everyone for all of their support and warm wishes of congratulations." (Jan 24, 2010)
In week three of the latest competition on Ballando con le Stelle (the Italian "Dancing with the Stars"), RONN MOSS (Ridge) was not only asked to dance his Paso Doble from week 2 by himself, but he also performed the Salsa with partner Sara Di Vaira. His score from the solo dance and from the Salsa combined to put him at the top three of this week's scores.
Check out the video below, and for comments and clips from Ronn's wife, Devin DeVasquez, check out their blog at http://devronnsblog.com. (Jan 24, 2010)
SARAH BROWN's (Sandy) episode of the prime time series CASTLE airs Monday, January 25 on the ABC network. The series stars former soap vet Nathan Fillion (ex-Joey, OLTL) as the title character. Sarah plays Amanda Livingston in the episode, entitled "The Third Man." (Jan 24, 2010)
RONN MOSS (Ridge) continued his run on Ballando con le Stelle (the Italian version of Dancing With the Stars) in the second week of competition on Saturday, January 16. In the live show, Ronn and partner Sara Di Vaira danced the Paso Doble to a version of the Queen song "The Show Must Go On" performed by the show's band, and Ronn added some of his musical talent (honed as a founding member of the band PLAYER and as a solo artist) by playing guitar at the beginning of his number before taking to the dance floor with Sara.
Ronn received a standing ovation from the audience and high scores from the technical jury. With a score of 34 points, Ronn was in 3rd place and was not eliminated.
Ronn's wife Devin DeVasquez once again has posted clips from the performance at their DevRonn's Blog, so click on the link and head over their to check it out. (Updated Jan 24, 2010)
BETTY WHITE (ex-Ann) will be presented with the Screen Actors Guild's Life Achievement Award at the 16th annual SAG Awards, which take place Jan. 23 at the Shrine Exposition Center. SAG is honoring White for both her career achievement and her humanitarian work. Actress Sandra Bullock (who starred in the 2009 film THE PROPOSAL that included Betty in the cast) will present the award.
Betty's vast body of work includes her work on sitcoms like The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Golden Girls as well as her portrayal of Stephanie and Pam's mother Ann Douglas on B&B that ended on a high note when Ann passed away in November. And the actress might be busy again on the sitcom front in the future: TV Land recently announced a new pilot called "Hot in Cleveland" which would feature White. The pilot stars Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves and Wendie Malick as "three fabulous, LA women of a certain age and best friends" whose "lives are changed forever when their plane unexpectedly lands in Cleveland." The women then attempt to rediscover themselves in this new "promised land," moving in under under one roof and battling their sassy, property caretaker, played by White. Betty's role would be recurring if the pilot is picked up as a series.
The World of B&B congratulates Betty on her SAG Life Achievement Award and hopes the "Hot in Cleveland" pilot gets picked up as a series. (Jan 17, 2010)
After his first appearance in the latest season of Dancing with the Stars Italy (Ballando con le Stelle), RONN MOSS (Ridge) flew back to L.A. and got back to work on B&B. But on Thursday, January 14, he flew back to Italy for the next installment of the dance show (which will air on January 16).
The season premiere of "Ballando" won the night in ratings on the evening of Saturday, January 9 in Italy with an average share of 29.75%. Ronn Moss' dance performance of the Quick Step achieved the highest audience numbers of the show with a peak of 7.3 million viewers. (36.54% market share). The show began with a 32.19% market share with 6.2 million viewers. He was elegantly dressed in a tuxedo, and did not miss a step of his routine. In the end, Ronn was tied with three other competitors for 7th place after the technical jury's scores were tabulated, and was not in the bottom four. After the final audience voting tabulations were combined with the jury scores, Ronn was not eliminated, but he did not achieve immunity.
Ronn has largely been the main focus of the reality show's media campaign, including magazine covers and features. Ronn was on the cover of Gente (the first time a B&B actor graced the cover of this magazine), and the magazine Gioia covered Ronn with a four page feature (the first time this magazine covered an actor from B&B).
Ronn will commute back and forth from Rome, Italy, where "Ballando" is broadcast live every Saturday evening, to Los Angeles from now until the end of March, in order to tape B&B
Here are video excerpts from the broadcast, which feature behind-the-scenes footage on the B&B set that were recorded last December, and Ronn's performance.
You can also catch video clips and inside tidbits from Ronn's wife Devin at http://devronnsblog.com/. (Jan 15, 2010)
Congratulations to CYNTHIA J. POPP and her directorial team at The Bold and the Beautiful on their Director's Guild of America Awards nomination. Ms. Popp and her team were nominated for episode #5628 Fashion Challenge Sabotage. Ms. Popp's team includes Associate Directors Steven A. Wacker, Clyde A. Kaplan, Jennifer L. Howard and Catherine A. Sedwick, and Stage Managers Laura L. Yale, Douglas J. Hayden, Lisa M. Winthur-Huston and Barbara Roche.
This is Ms. Popp's first DGA Award nomination.
The winner will be named at the 62nd Annual DGA Awards Dinner on Saturday, January 30, 2010, at the Hyatt Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles. To see a full list of nominees, click here. (Jan 10, 2010)
Is KIM ZIMMER, best known for her role as Reva Shayne on the recently canceled GUIDING LIGHT, heading to B&B. On her official message board, the actress stated that she has met with B&B chief Bradley Bell and "we had a wonderful conversation about many things." (Jan 08, 2010)
Congratulations to TEXAS BATTLE (Marcus) for his nomination in the category of Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series for the 41st Annual NAACP Image Awards for his work on THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL. This marks the second NAACP Image Award Nomination for Battle, who was nominated in 2009 for his initial work on B&B in 2008. Battle's nomination is the eighth received by THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL. In 1993, Bradley P. Bell was nominated in the category of Outstanding Daytime Drama; in 1999, Usher was nominated in the category of Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series for his role as “Raymond”; as was Antonio Sabato, Jr. in 2005 and 2006 for his role as Dante Damiano, Mykel Shannon Jenkins in 2008 for his role as Charlie Baker, and Dan Martin in 2009 for his role as Lt. Baker. (Jan 08, 2010)
ALLEY MILLS (Pam) and her husband, actor Orson Bean (Desperate Housewives), will be starring in Noel Cowards’ comedy, "A Song at Twilight" at The Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles, CA from Saturday, January 16th through Sunday, March 7th. The play, the last written by Noel Coward, is a "behind-the-scenes look at fame, sexual preference, wealth and privilege." For tickets and additional information, call (310)477-2055 or go to www.odysseytheatre.com.(Jan 08, 2010)
RONN MOSS (Ridge) is going to be a busy man for a few months. His wife Devin posted the following on their blog at http://devronnsblog.com/ in mid December.
Ronn is appearing on Italy's version of "Dancing with the Stars" and over the next three months will be making trips back and forth to Rome nearly every weekend. It will be a big challenge for him because he will also be doing B&B and practicing dance routines with his partner here at home.
Although reps for B&B would not confirm, a source told CBS Soaps in Depth that Ronn will only be available two days a week to tape B&B while appearing on the Italian dance program.
Ronn and Devin recently flew to Italy just before Christmas, while B&B was on its annual year end hiatus, and they have spent their time there combining sightseeing and a honeymoon with Ronn's dance lessons and preparations from the dancing show. Ronn's first appearance on the Italian version of DANCING will be on January 09. (Jan 02, 2010)
The folks who bring you THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL have created a holiday video for YouTube that's hilarious. This parody of the comedy series THE OFFICE set in B&B's production office also spoofs the abrupt ending to the Daytime Emmys, offers a tale of unrequited love with the music of James Blunt and shows Susan Flannery as you've never seen her before. Check it out. (Dec 25, 2009)
B&B has cast two new male characters who will appear in the new year.
ZACK CONROY has been cast in the role of Oliver Jones. "Zack is a dynamic young actor,” said B&B Executive Producer and Head Writer Bradley Bell. "I’m excited to expand the Jones family off the talent of Rick Hearst and Sarah Brown. I look forward to seeing Zack bring this artistic and enthusiastic character to life."
Conroy's TV roles include the role of James Spaulding on the recently cancelled Guiding Light, Leo Morrisey on As The World Turns and Ben Simmons on Gossip Girl. Conroy has also appeared in commercials for Pizza Hut, New Balance and Lorafina, was a model for Kenneth Cole, and posed as Joe Hardy for The Hardy Boys book covers.
Conroy began taping The Bold and the Beautiful on December 10, 2009. His first airdate is slated for January 20, 2010.
JUSTIN BALDONI has been cast in the role of Graham Darros. Bradley Bell announced in a statement, "Justin is a compelling young actor who will be able to bring forth the intensity that is essential for the character of Graham. Graham is a well-known fashion photographer who is hired by Steffy to work for Forrester Creations. It soon becomes evident that he has a sinister and mysterious past with another major character."
Perhaps best known for his role as “Reid Bardem” on the WB’s hit series Everwood, Baldoni’s other credits include Heroes,where he played “Alex Woolsley”, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and CSI: Miami as well as in the feature film Knuckle Draggers. He can next be seen in the film Unrequited, which is scheduled for release in 2010 and has just been tapped in the title role, opposite James Caan and Ving Rhames, in “Minkow” The Barry Minkow Story, as well as in the film “Not Today.
Baldoni began taping The Bold and the Beautiful on December 8, 2009. His first airdate is slated for January 15, 2010. (Dec 20, 2009)
Congratulations to BRANDON BEEMER (Owen). The male half of the Jackie/Owen pairing (known in some circles as "Jowen") won all five five categories he was nominated for in the 2009 Soaphunks.net Awards. The actor won for Best Hunk, Best Pecs, Best Abs, Best Butt and Best Eyes. To check out the list of categories, nominees and winners, got to click here. (Dec 20, 2009)
After the recent cancellation of AS THE WORLD TURNS, effective Sept, 2010, CBS Chairman Les Moonves made some comments suggesting that soaps may have run their course. This left questions about the future of the two remaining soaps on CBS, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS and THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL. Since both shows were created by the Bell family, TV Guide Magazine's Michael Logan spoke to B&B Executive Producer/Head Writer BRADLEY BELL to find out what Bell thought of Mooves' comments. Click here to see what Bell had to say. (Dec 14, 2009)
SARAH JOY BROWN (Sandy) announced on Facebook and Twitter that she's going to be doing some guest work in prime time. "Hey Guys, I'm working on 'Castle' today! Doing a photo shoot to start off. I'm beyond thrilled..." she stated. In a later Twitter tweet, she stated that the episode will air in 2010. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available. (Dec 14, 2009)
Congratulations to KYLE LOWDER (Rick) and wife Arianne Zucker (Nicole, DAYS): they welcomed daughter Isabella via caesarean section on December 7. CBS Soaps in Depth hears that Zucker's telling friends the little girl looks just like Lowder. (Dec 13, 2009)
HUNTER TYLO (Taylor) got married in a secret Las Vegas ceremony. Tylo, 47, and Gersson Archila, 38, exchanged vows at Cupid's Wedding Chapel on November 28. The National Enquirer snapped the new couple during the ceremony, with close friends and family celebrating the union.
Archila is Tylo's third husband. The actress ended her 18-year marriage to actor Michael Tylo in 2005. She was previously married to Tom Moreheart. (Dec 10, 2009)
When B&B recently took a trip down memory lane to Donna and Justin's high school days, JENNIFER GAREIS (Donna) and AARON D SPEARS (Justin) played their teenage counterparts, complete with wardrobe and hair to match. How did Jennifer go from the Donna we know today to her 80's counterpart? Check out this video to see how Jen changed her hair: (Dec 10, 2009)
UPDATED: In recent weeks, there were rumblings that Brooke's youngest daughter, Hope Logan, would be aged to a 17 year old. CBS Soaps in Depth reported several weeks ago that there was a casting call out for a 17 year old Hope, and in the December 21 issue, they confirmed that plans were still in motion to cast the older Hope and a new character who will be a love interest for the young lady. B&B announced today that actress KIMBERLY MATULA has joined the B&B cast in the contract role of Hope.
B&B Executive Producer/Head Writer Bradley Bell said in a statement, "Kimberly is a vibrant and talented young actress. I look forward to seeing her bring Hope to life." Bell added, "Aging the character of Hope to a teenager allows us to bring the next generation of Logans to the forefront, as well as play a broader range of the Forrester vs. Logan story." Bell states that Hope's presence at Forrester Creations, as well as in Brooke and Ridge's home, sparks an intense competition between Hope and her step-sister Steffy that creates new conflict between long-time rivals Brooke and Taylor as each woman is determined to protect her own daughter.
Although the casting was announced today, Matula actually began taping The Bold and the Beautiful on November 19, 2009. Her first airdate is scheduled for January 11, 2010.
Soap Opera Digest reports in its Dec 15 issue that there are rumors that R.J. would be aged to 15 at the same time Hope is aged to 17, and TV Guide Canada's SUDS REPORT also reported on Dec 04 that RJ would be aged to a teenager. Still, there have been no announcements of casting for an older R.J. or Hope's possible love interest. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available. (Dec 04, 2009)
Will Deacon Sharpe return to L.A. and B&B? SEAN KANAN, who originated the role on B&B in 2000 and brought Deacon to THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS in 2009, tells CBS Soaps in Depth that his future at Y&R is "a little bit up in the air right now." Although the actor stated previously that he has not been fired by Y&R, there have been reports that he has taped his final Y&R episode, at least for now. If the rumors of a Y&R exit are true, B&B might be able to extend an invitation to Kanan to return to the show where Deacon originated.
Kanan would not comment on buzz that he has met recently with B&B Executive Producer/Head Writer Bradley Bell, but he did say that he is still a fan of B&B, and he also commented that the aging of Hope (see above) "would be a wonderful catalyst" to bring her bio-dad Deacon back to B&B. (Dec 04, 2009)
B&B is casting the role of GRAHAM, a 35 year old photographer who is a "real ladies' man," is intense and has a dark side. (Dec 04, 2009)
Soap columnist and blogger Michael Fairman shares his interview with the most recent addition to the B&B cast, SARAH BROWN (Sandy), at his web site, Michael Fairman on Air on Soaps. Click here to read the interview. (Dec 06, 2009)
In the latest installment of his CBS.Com blogRONN MOSS (Ridge) recounts how the three founding members of the band PLAYER reunited for a charity tribute to the band's original producer, Dennis Lambert on Saturday, Nov, 14. The event was held at the Agua Caliente Resort & Casino in Rancho Mirage, near Palm Springs, CA. In addition to PLAYER, other artists who Lambert produced or wrote for came to pay tribute, including Natalie Cole, Connie Stevens, Tavares, Mickey Thomas (Starship), Peter Wolf, Tom Laughlin & his ever lovely wife, Delores Taylor (Billy Jack), Elaine Paige, Siedah Garrett, and The Commodores. The event raised money for a local charity called Desert Arc.
While Ronn and fellow band founder Peter Beckett have continued to perform as PLAYER over the years, the tribute marked the first time the band's third founding member, J.C. Crowley, performed with them in many years. Check out the blog to read Ronn's thoughts on the night, and check out the video clip below: (Nov 29, 2009)
The final day of the limited B&B run for BETTY WHITE (Ann) aired on Monday, November 23. Following the taping of that episode, B&B cast members Susan Flannery and Alley Mills (Stephanie and Pam) threw a wrap party for their on-screen mom with some help from the B&B crew. Check out this video of the wrap party, which includes some comments from the three actresses about the episodes: (Nov 24, 2009)
Congratulations to DON DIAMONT (Bill), who was named SEXIEST SOAP VETERAN in People Magazine's SEXIEST MEN ALIVE 2009 issue. Don made the list once before, back in 1990, when he was younger, single and playing Brad Carlton on THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS. (Nov 22, 2009)
With the American Thanksgiving holiday coming up, people in the US reflect on what they are thankful for. If you're wondering what the stars of B&B are thankful for, JENNIFER GAREIS (Donna) decided to take her video camera and find out for her latest installment of her CBS.Com video blog. See what Jennifer, John McCook (Eric), Kyle Lowder (Rick) and Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke) are thankful for in this clip: (Nov 22, 2009)
Even with all the changes at Forrester lately, KYLE LOWDER has only put in a handful of appearances as Rick. Now we know he's running Forrester International, which means occasional trips abroad, but still... CBS Soaps in Depth asked the actor about his lack of on screen presence, and Kyle admitted it "would be nice" to see Rick get a new love interest. Still, Kyle didn't sound worried, as he told the magazine, "[B&B's writers and producers] know what they are doing, so you trust in what they want to do and how they want to do it." He also said he was thankful for some down time as he's about to become a daddy, and "it's been a blessing to be available for [wife Arianne Zucker, aka DAYS' Nicole] at a time when she needs me most."
But is there more to it? TV Guide Canada's SUDS REPORT looked for answers and heard from a source, "Kyle went so over-the-top with his performance earlier this year, which was lampooned on The Soup, that Brad has no idea what to do with the character. Rick has been ruined. You won't be seeing Rick for another few months." Suds Report also learned that producers from other soaps are reporting that Lowder has been looking for other soap work. So what's the story for Lowder and Rick? Stay tuned. (Nov 22, 2009)
Suds Report also confirmed with show insiders that LESLI KAY (Felicia) has been taken off contract at B&B, but it doesn't mean she's off the show. The reason for the change of status is a financial issue tied to the actress working on AS THE WORLD TURNS as Molly. As for how long Lesli will be in Oakdale for, she tweeted this week that she was supposed to tape until January but was asked to extend. (Nov 22, 2009)
When BETTY WHITE returns to B&B this week as Stephanie and Pam's mother Ann Douglas, it is, in the words of B&B's official web site, part of "a powerfully written and acted story-arc that centers on the family dynamics of mothers, daughters and sisters; contrition, forgiveness and acceptance." Ann unexpectedly returns to L.A. on November 18, 19, 20 and 23 to see her daughters and attempts to control and manipulate them and her own fate. It's White as you’ve never seen her before, B&B promises, with her delivering "the performances of her lifetime."
Fans immediately warmed to the Emmy-award winning actress, best known for her roles on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Golden Girls, when she first appeared on B&B in December, 2006 as Stephanie's mother in the story that introduced Ann and Pam and revealed Stephanie's childhood abuse at the hands of her father. White reprised the role in episodes in 2007 and 2008, but this week's appearances mark her first visit to the show in 2009.
Additionally, in a first for daytime television, two of the episodes, airing November 20 and 23, will have an all female cast including series regulars Susan Flannery, Alley Mills, Hunter Tylo and Jacqueline MacInnes Wood along with guest-star Yvette Freeman ("Nurse Haleh Adams" on E.R.) as "Dr. Lewis." All principal and under-five players are also female. (Nov 15, 2009)
CASTING CALL NEWS: CBS Soaps in Depth reports that B&B is looking for some new young actors: Drey, an 18 to 22 year old white male; romantic lead Chelsea, a white female in her early twenties; and a new Hope, who will now be age 17. (Nov 15, 2009)
Soap Opera Digest reports that WINSOR HARMON (Thorne) has signed a new four year contract to remain with B&B. (Nov 13, 2009)
MACKENZIE MAUZY (ex-Phoebe) will be part of the ensemble for an industry presentation of the 1988 cult musical "Carrie" that will take place in Manhattan on November 20. Tony Award winner Sutton Foster and Tony nominees Marin Mazzie and Jennifer Damiano will have roles in the performance, directed by Stafford Arima (Altar Boyz, Tin Pan Alley Rag, Somewhere in Time, London's Ragtime). (Nov 13, 2009)
JENNIFER GAREIS (Donna) posted the second part of her interview with BIG BROTHER 11's JORDAN LLOYD and JEFF SCHROEDER at her CBS video blog. (Nov 13, 2009)
RONN MOSS has started updating his CBS.Com Video Blog with some footage he has collected over the years. Here are two clips from the tapings of the episodes that aired in 2005 where Ridge and Bridget were trapped at Big Bear. (Nov 13, 2009)
In part 1, Ronn is with Ashley Jones (Bridget) and Jack Wagner (Nick) on location at Big Bear:
And in part 2, Ronn and Ashley have some fun with a smooch taping scenes for those episodes in the studio.
Fans of LESLI KAY (Felicia) who want to follow her when she returns to Oakdale as Molly on AS THE WORLD TURNS, take note: the actress (who as previously noted, remains part of the B&B cast) makes her reappearance as Molly on ATWT on November 17. (Nov 06, 2009)
RICK HEARST (Whip) will host "A Taste of Art", a charity program to benefit the Arts Therapy Program at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. HARK (Healing Arts Reaching Kids) brings creative arts experiences to patients at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The program brings healing and coping techniques through creative experiences that allow children to express their fears and triumphs that may be a part of their illness while fostering an early appreciation of the arts. Donations will bring much needed supplies as well as hands on art, music, poetry and creative writing opportunities to critically ill and injured children.
Rick will be joined by other celebrities, including some of his B&B co-stars. Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke), Lesli Kay (Felicia) and Sarah Brown (Sandy) will attend from B&B, and Sarah tweeted on Twitter that actor Jason Gray-Stanford will also be there.
The event takes place on Sunday, November 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Nic’s Restaurant and Martini Lounge, located at 453 North Canon Drive in Beverly Hills. Join Rick and friends for this event with special martinis by Pinky Vodka, cocktail party, live auction, raffle, music, hors d’oeuvres and original art. Cost is $ 75 per person and can be purchased at the door.
Starting on November 18th, BETTY WHITE will return to The Bold and the Beautiful for a limited run as Ann Douglas, mother to Stephanie and Pam. White last appeared on the show in 2008 when Pam was hospitalized, but she remains a favorite with B&B fans, so we're sure she'll be welcomed back to our screens with open arms.
As reported previously, Betty has been busy with work outside of B&B. Having completed a "blink and you'll miss her" cameo on the NBC sitcom 30 ROCK, she also worked on the film YOU AGAIN that also features Patrick Duffy (Stephen). (Nov 04, 2009)
After a guest spot on FLASH FORWARD last week, ASHLEY JONES (Bridget) makes another guest appearance in prime time. Jones plays Sandrine Gerber in the November 05 episode of the CBS drama THE MENTALIST. In the episode, entitled Black Gold and Red Blood, title character Patrick Jane helps solve a murder from a jail cell. There's no word what Ashley's character has to do with this yet, but fans of the actress should tune in to find out. Check local listings for time and channel.
Here's a preview of the episode (which does not feature Ashley) from CBS.Com. (Nov 04, 2009)
They're back! In the latest installment of Patrick Duffy and the Crab on YouTube, actor PATRICK DUFFY (Stephen) and his crab friend discuss how they lost their virginity - and as usual, the crab's story is quite interesting. Check out the video to see for yourself. (Nov 04, 2009)
BRANDON BEEMER (Owen) has put his good looks to use for a pair of causes he supports.
In the next issue of Cosmopolitan magazine, look for Brandon to shed some clothes as a participant in the Everyman Campaign. The Everyman Campaign’s goal is to ‘stamp out testicular and prostate cancer’, and the campaign is collaborating with Cosmopolitan to raise awareness to the cause. Brandon is the latest celebrity to pose for the campaign. To learn more about the Everyman Campaign, check out http://everyman-campaign.org/.
In addition, Brandon and his girlfriend Nadia Bjorlin (Chloe, DAYS OF OUR LIVES) did a photo shoot with celebrity photographer Adam Bouska to show their support of the NO H8 Campaign. This campaign, started by Bouska and his partner Jeff Parshley, is a silent protest against California's Proposition 8, passed in 2008 to ban same-sex marriage in the state. For more information about NO H8, visit their web site at http://www.noh8campaign.com/. (Nov 01, 2009)
LESLI KAY (Felicia) is one busy lady. Besides working both on B&B and on AS THE WORLD TURNS (where she is reprising her role of Molly Conlan), she also is one of many soap stars in the cast of the new independent web soap VENICE. Venice, which just wrapped production on its first season, was co-created by actress Crystal Chappell (GUIDING LIGHT, DAYS) and writer Kim Turrisi, and is produced by Chappell, Turrisi and Hope Royaltey. Chappell also stars along with Jessica Leccia (GL), Hillary B. Smith (ONE LIFE TO LIVE), Jordan Clarke (GL), Michael Sabatino (ex-Anthony, B&B, among other roles), Nadia Bjorlin (DAYS), Gina Tognoni (GL, OLTL), Tina Sloan (GL), Galen Gering (DAYS) and Lesli.
Check out a photo of Lesli as Tracy on Venice, as tweeted by Turrisi, at http://twitpic.com/nj32m.
Sitcom veterans BARRY LIVINGSTON and ERIN MORAN (he played Ernie on MY THREE SONS while she was Joanie on HAPPY DAYS) will show up as married couple Mike and Kelly from the Logan family's old neighborhood on November 12 and 13. (Oct 30, 2009)
In her latest video blog at CBS.Com, JENNIFER GAREIS talks to Big Brother 11 winner Jordan Lloyd and her "showmance" partner Jeff Schroeder after the two shared a scene with her on B&B (which aired on Oct 27). Check it out, and stay tuned for Jennifer's follow-up where she gets some info about the pair from Jeff. (Oct 30, 2009)
The recent story involving the latest bout with strokes for Stephanie, as played by SUSAN FLANNERY - the character suffered strokes before in 1991 and 1999 - showed how even the strongest person can be afflicted by this condition. Strokes strike about 780,000 people every year, with someone suffering a stroke on average every 40 seconds in the United States. There are things you can do to reduce your risk of having a stroke, and knowing the warning signs and acting in time may help reduce your risk of disability or death from the disease if it afflicts you. Learn more about stroke and find tools to help reduce your risk at www.strokeassociation.org. (Oct 25, 2009)
DANIEL McVICAR (Clarke) has spent much time in Italy over the last few years, to the point where the country has become his second home. He has celebrated the American holiday of Thanksgiving, a commemoration of how pilgrims who came across on the Mayflower in 1623 celebrated their harvest with Native Americans, in Italy five times.
2009 will be Dan's sixth Thanksgiving in Italy, and he decided that this year he wanted to take his gratitude and share it in a real way. Along with his fiancee, Dr. Virginia De Agostini, Dan is creating the "Thanks Dinner" in Turin to benefit the Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul and their good work helping the needy. The abundance of Thanksgiving will be celebrated in a special way this November 26th at Eataly in Turin with a Thanksgiving Benefit Dinner.
This year all the proceeds will go to help Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul in Turin. Thanks to their enormous work and sacrifice, many locals are helped with meals, health services and other guidance. The good sisters prepare 800 meals a day for the less fortunate, and the abundance of the evening will be used to benefit this program. The evening will be very special for another reason. The Chef of Honor is Marc Lanteri of the new restaurant "Il Baluardo" di Mondovi’. Marc Lanteri is a top level chef who received the great honor of a Michelin star at his previous restaurant. Seats are limited, so we recommend that you reserve as soon as possible and enjoy an American feast done Italian style with a gathering of great friends and people, a top chef, and the proceeds going to a very worthy cause.
ALLEY MILLS (Pam) joins Christian LeBlanc (Michael Baldwin, Young & Restless), Judith Chapman (Gloria, Y&R), Orson Bean (Alley's husband), Emily O'Brien (Jana, Y&R) and David Lago (Raul, Y&R) in a performance of The Night of the Iguana on November 7 and 8 at The Rogue Machine in Theatre Theater, located at 5041 Pico Blvd. in Los Angeles. Performances are at 2:00 p.m. on both dates. Tickets are $60 each and may be purchased by calling (323) 960-7774 or at www.roguemachinetheatre.com. (Oct 25, 2009)
ROBIN RIKER (Beth) will be performing in the theatrical production of “Welcome to the Woods,” a provocative play by Alex van Warmerdam and directed by Erwin Maas. “Welcome to the Woods” runs from November 14 – December 10, 2009 Wednesday through Sunday at 8:00 p.m. (no performances November 25 – 27) at the Witzenhausen Gallery (232), located at 548 W. 28th Street, 2nd Floor (Between 10th and 11th Avenue). Tickets are $18 and are available at www.SmartTix.com or by calling 212-868-4444. (Oct 25, 2009)
Here are some of the latest videos of B&B stars behind the scenes:
JENNIFER GAREIS (Donna) goes shopping at The Grove, the shopping area behind CBS Television City, in her latest CBS.Com video blog:
HEATHER TOM (Katie) was recently featured on CsBS 2 Los Angeles about her healthy lifestyle and her "green way" of getting to work! Check out the video here.
He may be hanging his hat in Genoa City these days, but SEAN KANAN brought Deacon to life on B&B first. Check out his interview with TV Guide Canada's Nelson Branco by clicking here and read his thoughts on heading to B&B's sister soap, his time on B&B and B&B's Emmy win this year. (Oct 02, 2009)
As he mentioned when he first reported the news of Big Brother 11's Jordan Lloyd and Jeff Schroeder appearing on B&B (see below), soap columnist and blogger Michael Fairman has provided more photos and interviews with the Big Brother duo. Check out Michael's interviews, where Jordan and Jeff discuss Big Brother and Bold & the Beautiful, at michaelfairmansoaps.com. (Oct 04, 2009)
Congratulations to RONN MOSS (Ridge) on his marriage to long time lady love Devin Devasquez on Sept 25. You can read about the wedding in the bride's own words at http://devronnsblog.com/. (Updated: Oct 04, 2009)
B&B meets BB: BIG BROTHER 11 winner Jordan Lloyd and America's favorite houseguest Jeff Schroeder had a showmance on that series this summer, but they are starting to settle back into regular life now that the season has ended. But before they headed back to their hometowns, they taped a scene in an episode of B&B on September 22. What happens in their scene with Donna and Justin, which is set to air on Oct 27, is under wraps, but soap columnist and blogger Michael Fairman was on the B&B set that day and got some exclusive photos that might have some hints. Check out Michael's photos at michaelfairmansoaps.com - and keep checking Michael's site for more links to interviews, photos and videos around the Big Brother visit to the Bold and the Beautiful [say that ten times fast - I dare you! :-)]. (Sep 27, 2009)
B&B gained the opportunity to sign on a daytime veteran when THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS let DON DIAMONT go earlier this year. The actor had played Brad Carlton since the 80s, but his dismissal meant that he was available for some other show to grab. B&B came along and offered him the part of Bill Spencer Jr, and Don has been playing that since earlier this year. But Y&R recently had a need for Brad to appear in a scene with daughter Colleen during a moment of crisis, so the Y&R Powers That Be looked to their sister show for some help. "[B&B executive producer] Brad Bell was terrific about loaning Don to us," Y&R co-headwriter Scott Hamner tells CBS Soaps In Depth. "He understood what we were trying to accomplish and offered B&B’s full support."
One big hurdle might have been the fact that Don now sports a beard as Bill, but Brad was clean shaven. But that wasn't a problem after all, Soap Opera Digest reveals. "B&B had just started a five-week hiatus, so I was able to shave off my beard, do the Y&R scene and then grow my beard back while on vacation," Don told SOD. He also joked that some of his former Y&R castmates almost didn't recognize him, since they often see him in the studio with the beard since B&B tapes right across the hall from Y&R. (Sep 27, 2009)
TEXAS BATTLE (Marcus) will be making at least one appearance in the new Lifetime cable series SHERRI, starring The View's Sherri Shepherd. A sneak peek of new episodes of the show will air nightly beginning Monday, October 5 at 7 pm et/pt, and following that first week, the show will air weekly on Tuesdays at 10 pm et/pt starting October 13. The series revolves around Shepherd's character, a recently-divorced mom, who works as a paralegal by day, while moonlighting as a part-time comic/actress. She will also be trying to get back out into the dating world, with the help of her girlfriends.
Check out a preview of the show, which includes some scenes from Texas, right here:
Texas will also appear in the film BOGGY CREEK, set to be released in 2010. The film is directed by Brian T Jaynes, who also directed another film featuring Texas called HITTIN' THE BRICKS. (Sep 27, 2009)
Here are some upcoming projects from BETTY WHITE, who played Stephanie and Pam's mother Ann Douglas on B&B. The legendary actress will appear on the NBC sitcom 30 ROCK this season, playing herself on the award winning comedy. Betty will also appear in a movie called YOU AGAIN. In the film, a young woman realizes her brother is about to marry the girl who bullied her in high school and sets out to expose the fiancée's true colors. The cast of the movie also includes Kristen Bell, Kristin Chenoweth, Sigourney Weaver and Jamie Lee Curtis as well as another name familiar to B&B fans, Patrick Duffy (Stephen). (Sep 27, 2009)
In the latest installment of her JEN'S BLOG at CBS.Com, JENNIFER GAREIS (Donna) talks to on-screen sister KATHERINE KELLY LANG (Brooke) about how she stays in shape. Check it out below: (Sep 27, 2009)
PATRICK DUFFY (Stephen) and the Crab are back again, talking about America's Next Top Model and acting in their latest video. Check it out below: (Sep 27, 2009)
E! Entertainment Television is starting a new reality show in October that has a tie to B&B. LEAVE IT TO LAMAS will follow the life of Shayne Lamas, a former winner on THE BACHELOR. The program will kick off on Sunday, October 11, immediately after The Girls Next Door. Shayne's family will appear on the show, including her dad LORENZO LAMAS (ex-Hector, B&B). Check out this clip for scenes from the show, including some that feature Lorenzo: (Sep 27, 2009)
Congratulations to HEATHER TOM (Katie), who placed first in the FEMALE INDIVIDUAL CELEBRITY category of the Malibu Triathlon. Heather scored the gold medal with a time of 1:48:57, topping the second place female by almost a minute and a half! Held on Saturday and Sunday, September 12 and 13, The Malibu Triathlon consisted of a half-mile swim, an 18-mile bike race and a 4-mile run. The event raised over $1 million for Children's Hospital Los Angeles. (Sep 20, 2009)
RONN MOSS (Ridge) and the love of his life, Devin Devasquez, will be appearing on the "Newlywed Game" just a few days after their wedding day on Friday September 25th. Celebrity couples will be competing in this episode to win $10,000 for one of their favorite charities. Stay tuned for more information about date, time and channel. (Sep 20, 2009)
LESLEY-ANNE DOWN (Jackie) and AARON D. SPEARS (Justin) will be attending the "Cure in the Canyons 3" – Luxury Fest Benefiting Breast Cancer Research on Sunday, October 4, joining Shannon Tweed, Lorraine Toussaint, CCH Pounder and a host of other celebrities at this unique luxe-fest. The best chefs, wineries, wellness, beauty, lifestyle and entertainment brands will indulge attendees with their very own luxe-fix that will support local California research at USC/Norris Lee Breast Center and USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. This elegant signature luxury experience will be hosted at the Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village beginning at 11:00 a.m. Free spa and beauty services, five-star epicurean delights, and live entertainment are part of the $75 ticket price. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit this web site. (Sep 20, 2009)
VARIOUS B&B ACTORS will attend the 6th Annual Evening with the Stars Gala benefiting The Desi Geestman Foundation. The event will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at The Gilmore Adobe at Farmer's Market (located beside The Grove and CBS Television Studios). Tickets are $75 and include dinner, silent auction, entertainment and more. Cameras will be permitted and photo opportunities will be provided. The Desi Geestman Foundation provides support to families who have children suffering from cancer and include temporary lodging, educational support, transportation expenses, special wishes, medications not covered by insurance, nutritional needs and birthday parties. For more information on The Desi Geestman Foundation, The Evening with the Stars Gala, which celebrities are confirmed, or to buy tickets, click here. (Sep 20, 2009)
Fans can meet one of daytime soap's hottest stars when KYLE LOWDER (Rick) comes to Plano, IL as part of Soap Opera Digest magazine's "Shop Like a Soap Star" national tour. The star will be signing autographs and posing for pictures with his fans.
Kyle will be in Plano on Saturday, September 26th from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the Wal-Mart Supercenter #1003, 6800 West Route 34, Plano, IL 60545. The cost is free. (Sep 16, 2009)
HEATHER TOM (Katie) rocked the runway during New York Fashion Week before her triathlon victory over the weekend. The B&B star is well known for competing in triathlons, but she showed her flair for fashion when she modeled in PROJECT RUNWAY contestant Ra'mon Lawrence's Spring 2010 fashion show at Touch on Friday, September 11th in New York City. Heather was joined by Shaquille O'Neal's wife Shaunie, actress Sarah Bradford and six of Ra'mon's castmates from the Lifetime reality show. (Sep 16, 2009)
B&B newcomer AARON D. SPEARS (Justin) and his wife Estela are the proud parents of a healthy baby boy, who was born on September 9. His name is Riaz Novum Nehez Lopez-Spears. The couple already has four daughters. (Sep 16, 2009)
Is Sheila coming back to B&B? The Sept 08 issue of Soap Opera Weekly reports that KIMBERLIN BROWN, who played Sheila on Young and the Restless before and after bringing the character to B&B, hinted at a possible return at the Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Tournament in Raleigh, NC last month. In an interview on WRAL.com, Brown revealed that she had been contacted by B&B Executive Producer and Head Writer Bradley Bell about a possible return. Requests for comment from B&B by the magazine went unanswered. (Sep 04, 2009)
On July 26, TV Guide Canada's SUDS REPORT reported that actor/composer Aaron D Spears has been cast as Marcus's father. More information about the casting of this actor on B&B has become available. SOAP OPERA DIGEST reports that Spears will be appearing in the contract role of Justin Barber. His first airdate is Monday, Sept. 14. Justin is the executive vice president of Spencer Publications and long-time friend and right-hand-man to the company's President, Bill Spencer, Jr. (Aug 25, 2009)
PATRICK DUFFY returns to B&B on August 31 to reprise his role as Logan family patriarch Stephen. This time, Stephen comes back during an emotional time in his daughters' lives. (Aug 21, 2009)
LESLI KAY, who is currently airing as B&B's Felicia, is returning to AS THE WORLD TURNS as Molly Conlon. But that doesn't mean Felicia will disappear on B&B. The actress, who appeared on ATWT from 1997-2004 and earned a Supporting Actress Emmy in 2001, will reportedly appear on both shows simultaneously and travel cross-country from Los Angeles to ATWT's Brooklyn studios to shoot. Look for her to return to ATWT in late fall. (Aug 21, 2009)
Congratulations to DREW TYLER BELL (Thomas) and Sarah Grunau, who tied the knot on August 2 in Los Angeles. Drew proposed to Sarah in early May on the set when she appeared as an extra - as Thomas's date - when taping Bridget and Nick's wedding. (see item below). (Aug 23, 2009)
Jen then offers her latest video blog entry, an interview with Texas Battle (Marcus) about his fitness secrets.
Ronn Moss (Ridge) offers the latest entry in his CBS.Com blog, with a text piece paying tribute to Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who passed recently and who Ronn had the privilege of meeting.
LESLI KAY (Felicia) tells TV Guide Canada's The Suds Report that one of our favourite soap bitches has landed a guest-starring role on the TNT cable series Raising The Bar. (Aug 16, 2009)
Many fans remember his time as Bobby Ewing on Dallas, as the dad on Step by Step or even as the Man from Atlantis. And to B&B fans, he's Brooke's dad, Stephen Logan. But on YouTube, PATRICK DUFFY portrays himself - opposite a talking crab! Check out their latest video, where Patrick and the Crab watch American Idol.
To see all the Patrick Duffy and the Crab videos, click here.
In other news, Patrick is making his studio feature debut in You Again, a Disney comedy being directed by Andy Fickman. Jimmy Wolk also has come aboard. The actors join Kristen Bell, Sigourney Weaver, Jamie Lee Curtis and Odette Yustman, among others, in a story that centers on a woman (Bell) who finds out that her brother is planning to marry the girl (Yustman) who made her high school years a living hell. She tries to convince him that his fiancee is not the nice girl she pretends to be. Duffy will play a former high school crush of both Weaver and Curtis. (Aug 16, 2009)
Before he was Ridge, RONN MOSS was bass player and vocalist for the band Player. The band was best known for their hit single "Baby Come Back." In 2008, Ronn and lead vocalist Peter Beckett reunited for the latest incarnation of the band. Now Moss and Beckett have agreed to team up again with Player co-founder J.C. Crowley as part of an event in Palm Springs honoring songwriter/producer Dennis Lambert on November 14. You can find out more information about it at the band's Web site: www.player-theband.com.
On Saturday, August 22, at 5 p.m. Peter Beckett will be appearing at The Silent Movie Theater located at 611 North Fairfax Avenue in L.A. with Dennis Lambert for Don't Knock the Rock Festival. The event is for Dennis Lambert's documentary screening his son made about his father's history as a songwriter and producer of many great bands. After the initial screening, there will be a Q&A with Dennis Lambert and some very special guests including songwriter/producer Brian Potter from The Four Tops, record executive Steve Barri of ABC/Dunhill Records, songwriter Franne Golde, co-writer of “Nightshift” and “Don't Look Any Further" and Peter Beckett of Player. The cost for the event is $10.00 per person and you can purchase tickets at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/72297. (Aug 16, 2009)
RONN MOSS (Ridge) now has his own behind the scenes video blog at CBS.Com. Click here to check it out. (Aug 09, 2009)
Meanwhile, JENNIFER GAREIS (Donna) has posted her latest video blog at CBS.Com. Jen asked Texas Battle (Marcus) to record a video of her and her on-screen sisters Katherine Kelly Lang and Heather Tom, along with Ronn Moss, John McCook and Texas, at the Forrester Royalty photo shoot. Click here to check out Jen's Blog. (Aug 09, 2009)
And speaking of the Forrester Royalty shoot, the B&B YouTube Channel posted this slideshow of the Forrester Royalty photos. Check it out:
(Aug 09, 2009)
B&B again appeared on E! Entertainment Television's THE SOUP, a series that satirizes pop culture and current events. Host Joel McHale has twice before featured B&B on his show, showcasing scenes between Ridge and Rick. But this time, he sets his sights on the recent Ridge/Taylor wedding and it's unexpected final moments. Check it out.
For more about The Soup, click here to visit the E! website. (Aug 09, 2009)
Check out some of the latest behind the scenes videos about B&B on CBS.Com and on B&B's YouTube Channel:
Want to know how some of the ladies of B&B are spending their summer hiatus? Heather Tom (Katie), Lesli Kay (Felicia) and Jennifer Gareis (Donna) talk about their plans in this video from the B&B YouTube Channel.
Jennifer Gareis (Donna) continues her behind the scenes blogging at CBS.Com with a chat with her on-screen sister Heather Tom (Katie) about how Heather keeps fit.
(Aug 02, 2009)
As previously reported, KYLE LOWDER (Rick) and wife Arianne Zucker (Nicole, DAYS) are expecting their first child in December. The proud papa-to-be Tweeted this week on Twitter that the new addition to the family is a girl! (July 26, 2009)
Last week, we reported that there was a casting call out for a role named Joseph that sounded like it could be Marcus's daddy, especially since TV Guide Canada's SUDS REPORT had said several weeks earlier that B&B was looking to bring on the bio-dad. In this week's SUDS REPORT, Nelson Branco reports that actor AARON D. SPEARS has been cast in the role. (July 26, 2009)
Will B&B's head honcho BRADLEY BELL step down if he wins an Emmy in August? TV GUIDE CANADA reports that Australian soap magazine TV SOAP recently interviewed Susan Flannery (Stephanie), and the actress hinted that she believes Bell wants to retire if he wins. (July 19, 2009)
As reported recently, sources hinted that B&B might be looking to bring Marcus's biological father to the canvas. Now comes word that B&B is casting the role of Joseph, an upscale African-American businessman aged 38-42 who is "worldly and well-traveled." Could this be the man with whom Donna conceived her son? Stay tuned. (July 19, 2009)
B&B is searching for a poised but spunky young woman in her early 20's to play the contract role of Vanessa, a potential love interest for Rick. (July 19, 2009) In response to popular demand, THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL can once again be seen on Star World in the Middle East beginning July 21. The show will now air will air with Arabic subtitles in the hopes of broadening their appeal in the Middle East.
Star World will air The Bold and the Beautiful Sunday – Thursday at 1:30 PM (UAE) and will also show the week’s worth of episodes every Sunday from 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM (UAE). (July 19, 2009)
It looks like the mystery is over. SEAN KANANis bringing his B&B alter ego, Deacon Sharpe, to Genoa City and THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS. Soap Opera Weekly joined in the reporting of this casting news in their 14-July issue, while TV GUIDE CANADA, which was second in breaking the news of Kanan joining Y&R (after Daytime Confidential), said in its latest SUDS REPORT of the actor's recent secrecy (see below), "Never ask an actor on the record if he's coming back to a show when he's been told to be quiet about it."
Sean's first airdate on Y&R has been reported as July 10 when Deacon crosses paths with Victoria Newman, although the date may change based on CBS's plans to cover the Michael Jackson memorial service on July 7. (July 05, 2009)
VICTOR ALFIERI returns as Forrester photographer Giovanni when the shutterbug is called on to conduct a photo shoot of Steffy. The actor first appeared on B&B in late 1999 and was part of the show's trip to Venice that aired in early 2000. He was later dropped to recurring status and continued to appear when needed through 2004. Since then, he has done guest roles in episodes of ALIAS and CSI: Miami, and he recently starred in the international blockbuster "Angels & Demons" as Lt. Valenti. (July 05, 2009)
RICK HEARST's return as Whip has been moved up one day. The PR man will now return to Los Angeles on July 16, which coincidentally is the same day Victor Alfieri returns as Giovanni. (July 05, 2009)
We know that Donna is Marcus's biological mother, but who was his biological dad? Donna stayed mum on this subject when the young man came to to L.A., but according to TV GUIDE CANADA's Nelson Branco, insiders are buzzing that the show will soon be casting Marcus's father. (July 05, 2009)
MORGAN FAIRCHILD tells Soap Opera Digest that her upcoming four day stint on B&B as Stephanie's socialite friend Dottie came in the form of a simple call to her agent by B&B asking if she'd play the part. The actress decided to take the part since it sounded like fun, plus it gave her the chance to re-connect with old friends in the B&B cast like Lesley-Anne Down [Jackie], Jack Wagner [Nick], Susan Flannery [Stephanie] and John McCook [Eric]. She also knows Alan Thicke, who will appear in some of her episodes reprising his role of talk show host Rich Ginger, since she appeared on his talk show. On top of that, the actress knows a lot about charity and fashion, so playing someone hosting a charity fashion duel was a good fit. "[It's] going to be a hoot," she laughs.
Would Fairchild return for more B&B episodes if asked? She's busy with some movie projects, plus she might be asked to reprise her recurring role on the NBC series CHUCK (as Awesome's mother), so she will be otherwise occupied. But her rule is to "never say never," so who knows what might happen if something interesting came her way? (July 05, 2009)
The questions continue: is SEAN KANAN bringing Deacon Sharpe to THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS? As reported previously, reports were published on Internet sites DAYTIME CONFIDENTIAL and TV GUIDE CANADA that Kanan would bring his B&B character to Y&R (where Deacon's former romantic partner Amber has resided since 2006). Reps for the actor denied the reports on other sites, but sources told TV GUIDE CANADA that Kanan would be coming to Y&R as part of a story already unfolding.
On June 24, the SOAP OPERA NETWORK web site published a report that Kanan would begin appearing on Y&R on July 10 in scenes with Victoria Newman. Then the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest (July 7 cover date) reported that Kanan was bringing Deacon to Y&R in its COMINGS AND GOINGS section. But when fans congratulated Sean on his Y&R gig via his FACEBOOK page, the actor asked where they got the idea that he was going to Y&R. So what's the story? Stay tuned to find out. (June 29, 2009)
MORGAN FAIRCHILD, who has appeared in both daytime and prime time in her career, is returning to soaps as Dottie, a Beverly Hills socialite and a friend of Stephanie in B&B episodes airing from August 10-14. Dottie will help instigate a fashion show competition between Forrester Creations and Jackie M. Also appearing in the episodes are Alan Thicke and Jim J Bullock, who are reprising their roles as talk show host Rich Ginger and party planner Sergei, as well as Melissa Rivers, who will be one of the fashion show's celebrity judges. Samantha Potter, a runner up from "America's Next Top Model", will play one of the Jackie M models.(June 21, 2009)
A couple of B&B stars have some good news to share with the world:
Congratulations to KYLE LOWDER (Rick) and wife Arianne Zucker (Nicole, DAYS): The duo, who married in August, 2002, are expecting their first child in December.
Congrats to WINSOR HARMON (Thorne), who became a grandfather this month! Harmon's daughter, Jade, gave birth on June 1 to an 8.2 pound, 22 inch long baby named Ronin Hudson Lund.
In her first CBS blog, Jen says, "Are you wondering if I will be sneaking into dressing rooms and insider spots on the set? You bet! Will I be discussing what fans are saying about the storyline and Donnas' tiny yet adorable outfits? Oh yes! Will I give my camera to other cast members to film whatever they feel like in the moment? Absolutely...And of course, I will be responding to all your feedback, so please participate! This is going to be great fun!!!!" (June 21, 2009)
B&B Actors JACK WAGNER and ASHLEY JONES (Nick and Bridget) make a special appearance on CBS's Emmy Award-winning THE PRICE IS RIGHT, with host Drew Carey, on Friday, June 19 (11:00 AM-12:00 Noon, ET; 10:00-11:00 AM, PT). The B&B actors will appear as part of "The Ultimate Wedding Shower" for couples, modeling wedding attire in advance of their characters' wedding, airing on Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25.
And in a special moment, one couple becomes engaged. Dane Everly and Crystal Bryer from San Diego, are called to "Come on down" as contestants, and Dane takes the opportunity to get down on one knee in Contestants' Row and propose to Crystal, who accepts. (June 14, 2009)
CBS SOAPS IN DEPTH reports that DREW TYLER BELL, who went to recurring status as Thomas in 2005, recently accepted an offer from B&B to go back on contract. (June 07, 2009)
SEAN KANAN UPDATE: TV Guide Canada's SUDS REPORT states that, despite denials from all sides, former B&B star SEAN KANAN will indeed be joining THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS cast as his B&B character, Deacon Sharpe. In fact, the storyline Kanan will be a part of is already currently airing according to sources. "Kanan is happy and healthy, so CBS is giving him another chance. He’s in a good place," says an insider. (May 24, 2009)
Soap Opera Digest reports that B&B is in the process of casting a young man, presumably the son of Bill Spencer Jr, to be paired with Steffy. (May 18, 2009)
RICK HEARST will reprise his role of Whipple "Whip" Jones when Brooke's ex-husband returns from working abroad for Forrester International. Whip last was seen in August 2002, prior to Hearst's six-year gig as GH's Ric Lansing. Hearst's first B&B airdate is tentatively slated for July 17. (May 15, 2009)
The City of Militello Val di Catania, Italy, on the island of Sicily, held an official public event on May 8, 2009 to grant honorary citizenship to actress JENNIFER GAREIS (Donna) and her family.
The ceremony was the culmination of three days of festivities organized by Sicilia Mondo, a worldwide organization devoted to the promotion and preservation of Sicilian culture. It was officiated by the city's mayor, Sindaco Antonio Lo Presti, and attended by thousands of members of the public and numerous local press. A celebratory procession through the streets preceded the ceremony, with the Gareis family riding on an ornate horse-drawn Sicilian cart, accompanied by the music of a traditional Sicilian band and a medieval flag-waving troop. During the procession, Gareis and her family were besieged for autographs by the throng, and many handed their small children to Gareis to hold for photos. After the ceremony, Gareis saluted the crowd with cries of "Viva Militello!" as fireworks lit up the sky. (May 15, 2009)
Congratulations to SHANELLE WORKMAN GRAY (ex-Gaby) and her husband David Gray as they welcomed their new daughter, Skylar Gray, into the world. Check out photos at Shanelle's web site, http://shanellegray.net/. (May 10, 2009)
Soaps In Depth has learned that General Hospital's RICK HEARST is exiting the soap - and buzz is that the actor will be returning to THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL, where he previously played Whip in 2002. It's unknown if Hearst will be reprising his former role, and when contacted by the magazine for a comment regarding the actor's return to B&B, a spokesperson declined to issue a confirmation or denial, saying only, "It's our policy not to comment on rumors." (May 08, 2009)
DREW TYLER BELL (Thomas) stopped taping on Friday, May 1 to drop to one knee and propose to girlfriend Sarah Grunau. The romantic gesture took the cast by surprise — only a producer knew what was about to happen. Check out a slide show of the proposal at soapoperadigest.com by clicking here. (May 08, 2009)
On May 5, JENNIFER GAREIS (Donna) was a presenter at the 49th Rose d'Or festival, one of Europe's most prestigious TV honors. Held in Lucerne, Switzerland, the Rose d'Or Festival draws the best of the year's new entertainment and television programming. It also boasts the most important business rendezvous platform for the onscreen entertainment community. Check out photos of Jen in Lucerne at The Yahoo movies site. (May 08, 2009)
SEAN KANAN (ex-Deacon) is hosting a comedy gig at the Hollywood Improv! The event will be on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 from 8:00pm - 10:00pm at the Improv, 8162 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046. Participating in the benefit for the Jenese Center, Sean will perform stand-up along with Andrea Nittoli ("Arrested Development"), Adam Hunter ("Last Comic Standing"), Bret Ernst ("Vince Vaughn’s Wild West Comedy Show") and Alonzo Bodden (Winner of "Last Comic Standing").
The Jenese Center is the oldest domestic violence intervention program in South Central Los Angeles whose mission is to provide victims of domestic violence with a comprehensive, centralized base of support to assist them in addressing their immediate crisis and changing the patterns of their lives. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to the Improv website at www.improv.com, or call The Improv 323.651.2583 and get tickets now. Tickets are $20.00 and are tax deductible. (May 08, 2009)
Speaking of Sean, several sites have addressed rumors that he might be returning as Deacon on either B&B or on the YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS. Sean's publicist told the soap site SOAPS.COM, "We have heard this rumor from a number of people as well. Unfortunately we have not heard it from anyone at B&B nor Y&R. It is all rumors." In addition, TV GUIDE CANADA's Nelson Branco spoke to Sean's former B&B co-star Adrienne Frantz, who brought her B&B character of Amber to THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, and asked her about the rumors. Frantz states, "I would love to work with Sean again! Amber and Deacon were amazing together. I don't think that rumour is true though, but if it were ever to happen, it'd be cool." (May 08, 2009)
ADRIENNE FRANTZ was a fixture on B&B from 1997-2005 as Amber, and then she brought the character to Genoa City on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS in 2006. Adrienne recently talked to TV Guide Canada's Nelson Branco about her career on both Bell soaps and on SUNSET BEACH, including lots of chat about Amber's current stories and the reason why she chose to take Amber to Y&R rather than return to B&B. Check it out at TV Guide Canada by clicking here. (May 08, 2009)
SEAN KANAN (ex-Deacon) announced on his Facebook page that he's been busy filming an incredible new web series, CAMERA CAFE. It chronicles a group of office workers and is shot entirely from the point of view of the office coffee machine. It is already an enormous hit in over 30 countries and is being produced by David Salzman of MAD TV. Antonio Banderas is the Executive Producer and will also appear in a scene wth Sean. Stay tuned for more details as they become available.
Meanwhile, rumors continue to swirl around the Internet about Sean returning to the role of Deacon. A tweet by Soap Opera Digest on Twitter first hinted that Sean might return to B&B as Deacon, but then later reports from other sources said he might instead follow former B&B screen partner Adrienne Frantz (Amber) to Genoa City and THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS. At this point, there has been no confirmation of anything, although the World of B&B would gladly welcome a return by Deacon if that's what The Powers That Be want. (May 03, 2009)
The episode of the CBS prime time series GHOST WHISPERER featuring LESLI KAY (Felicia) -- see item below for more details - airs on Friday, April 24. Check local listings for time and channel. In the episode, Lesli plays Suzanne Zale, the portrayer of Celeste Barrington on the fictional soap HOPE'S EDGE. (Apr 19, 2009)
MARTHA BYRNE, who was a fixture on CBS Daytime for years as AS THE WORLD TURNS heroine Lily Snyder until she departed the role in 2008 due to a contract dispute, debuts as a B&B script writer on April 14. Byrne was originally brought on for a trial run based on some spec scripts she sent to B&B Executive Producer and Head Writer Brad Bell, but she tells Soap Opera Weekly that she's being kept on the writing team now. "They have massive amounts of scripts at certain times of the year," she explains, "so they're going to keep me on for that. It's usually every 6-8 weeks that there's an increased amount of episodes they need to write. I just become part of the team when needed, which is great and perfect for my life."
As a fan of the show for years, Byrne looks forward to seeing what the actors did with the words she wrote for them, especially Susan Flannery (Stephanie). Her second episode is tentatively set to air on May 5 according to CBS Soaps in Depth, and she told Soap Opera Weekly that she just finished working on her third script. Tune in on April 14 to see how Martha's transition from actress to writer goes. (Apr 12, 2009)
JOANNA JOHNSON may only be back for two episodes as Karen Spencer when she returns to the show in late April, but there may be more appearances for her down the road. Johnson could only do the two shows because she is currently involved in a new writing project for the ABC Family cable channel, a show about gymnasts that would air after the network's SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER. But the actress says she will be available again in July and is open for more B&B appearances, especially since her never before seen or mentioned brother Bill Jr, played by Don Diamont, will be on the canvas by then. (Mar 15, 2009)
And speaking of DON DIAMONT, he spoke to TV Guide magazine about how it feels to be on B&B after 23 years as Brad Carlton on YOUNG & THE RESTLESS. "Bill [Bell, co-creator of Y&R and B&B] was like a father to me and helped get me through some rough times," said Diamont, who lost his own father and a brother to cancer early in his Y&R run. "In my home there are no signs of what I do for a living, except for a photo of me with Bill and a framed letter he sent me that says ‘Y&R will always be here for you.’ As it turned out, Y&R wasn’t always there for me now that Bill’s gone, but Brad [Bell, Bill's son and B&B's Executive Producer and head writer,] certainly lived up to the feeling his dad had for me." (Mar 15, 2009)
The web site TMZ.com reports that HUNTER TYLO (Taylor) filed legal papers last year claiming her boyfriend abused her children -- but all is well now, at least according to the actress. In the legal papers, filed in L.A. County Superior Court, Tylo claimed her daughter told the family doctor that Corey Cofield was engaging in abusive behavior against her children. Cofield denied all the allegations, but the judge granted the restraining order in May. In October, Hunter had the order terminated, claiming he "has actively been taking parenting classes and has attended family and couple's therapy." (Mar 15, 2009)
LESLEY-ANNE DOWN (Jackie) reports on her web site that she has signed on to B&B for another year. (Mar 15, 2009)
B&B has confirmed that DON DIAMONT is joining the cast of the show in the contract role of Bill Spencer, Jr. "Don is a versatile actor with a vast range of talent," said B&B Executive Producer and Head Writer Bradley P. Bell. "It is my pleasure to welcome him to B&B." The newly created character of Bill Spencer, Jr. will arrive in Los Angeles following the sudden death of his father, Bill Spencer, Sr. (originally played by Jim Storm from 1987-1994, with brief returns in 1998, 2000 and 2003), and will immediately become embroiled in the lives of the Forresters, Logans and Marones. Diamont's first tape date is Monday, March 16 and his first air date is Tuesday, May 12.
Diamont is no stranger to the Bell Family daytime drama dynasty. He is best known for his 22-year stint as Brad Carlton on The Young and the Restless, which was created by B&B's co-creators, the late William J. Bell and his wife Lee Phillip Bell. A New York native, Diamont lives in Los Angeles with his fiancée, Cindy Ambuehl, and their children. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, cycling and playing basketball. After his niece, Alyssa, was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), he founded the Don Diamont/Alyssa Mazur Foundation at UCLA’s MS Research and Treatment Center to raise funds for MS research. Diamont was named "Ambassador of the Year" by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for his devoted work and efforts to find a cure for this crippling disease.
(Mar 08, 2009)
B&B has also reported that JOANNA JOHNSON is returning as Karen Spencer for two episodes, confirming the reports (see item below) that the show was seeking to bring the actress back. Executive Producer and Head Writer Bradley Bell stated, "Joanna has been such a significant part of B&B’s twenty-two-year history. I am excited to have her back to reprise this role. Karen’s return to Los Angeles after the death of her father, Bill Spencer, Sr. will have a dramatic impact on the lives of many characters and will lead the Forresters, Logans and Marones into uncharted and exciting new territory during May Sweeps."
Johnson taped her episodes, which will air on Tuesday, April 28 and Wednesday, April 29, on February 27.
Johnson returns to the role which she played from 1991 through 1994. The character of Karen Spencer is the long-lost twin sister of the late Caroline Spencer, who was also played by Johnson from 1987 through 1990. Johnson did make one additional appearance, in 2000, as the ghost of Caroline, appearing to the character of Ridge. (Mar 08, 2009)
B&B may also be bringing back Taylor's brother Zach (last played by Michael Watson) in the near future. "There are a few characters who are circulating in my head that could return for the summer. Zach is one of them," Executive Producer and Head Writer Bradley Bell told Soap Opera Digest.
Soap journalist Michael Fairman recently interviewed KYLE LOWDER (Rick) and JACQUELINE MACINNES WOOD (Steffy) for his web blog, Michael Fairman On-Air On-Soaps. Check out the interview by
clicking here. (Mar 04, 2009)
An inside source tells Soap Opera Digest that B&B is trying to bring JOANNA JOHNSON back to reprise the role of Karen Spencer for a brief run. The actress was an original member of the B&B cast as Caroline Spencer, who was engaged to Ridge but then married his brother Thorne. The character became extremely popular, especially in the international markets, but Caroline was killed off when Johnson left the show in 1990. B&B then created the part of Caroline's unknown twin Karen when the actress returned in 1991. "They're trying to work things out with the schedule," the source states. (Mar 01, 2009)
With ASHLEY JONES doing six episodes of the HBO vampire series TRUE BLOOD, one might think B&B fans might see less of Bridget. But the actress tells CBS Soaps In Depth that she's not letting her prime time role on the cable series interfere with Bridget's current story. "I'm basically just going to work my little heinie off!" Ashley tells the magazine of her intent to juggle both shows. It may mean coordinating schedules between the two shows when the actress goes to New Orleans in the spring for extra filming on the cable series, but she assures, "I'm definitely not leaving [B&B]." (Mar 01, 2009)
JACK WAGNER (Nick) will be performing live, in concert, at The Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT on Friday, July 31st. The performance will be in the casino's "Wolf Den" and admission is free. Tickets available on a first come, first serve basis. For more information visit www.mohegansun.com. (Mar 01, 2009)
Despite a report by a correspondent from an Internet soap site, HUNTER TYLO (Taylor) is not leaving B&B. The report, which got quoted at a number of message boards (including this site's), stated that Taylor would be phased out because she didn't fit into the current creative vision for the show. But the actress, on her own message board this weekend, stated that she's "rebooting" Taylor with an exciting new story coming up. In addition, TV GUIDE CANADA's Nelson Branco contacted a rep for the show, who told him that the report was not true and Hunter is not leaving. (Feb 22, 2009)
In support of B&B’s 22nd year on television, KYLE LOWDER (Rick) will be in Windsor, Ont., for a meet-and-greet appearance on Friday, May 8 at the Caesars Windsor Hotel & Casino. (Feb 22, 2009)
JACK WAGNER (Nick) will soap up an upcoming episode of The Price is Right. According to a release, the actor will make several "surprise" appearances during the March 6 edition of the long-running game show hosted by Drew Carey. He'll also pop up in a Showcase at the end of the episode.
See a preview video here, courtesy of the EYE ON FASHION channel on YouTube:
(Feb 22, 2009)
Tune in April 14 to see the first episode of B&B written by former ATWT actress MARTHA BYRNE. As previously reported, Byrne has a 9 week trial as a script writer for B&B. (Feb 15, 2009)
Here's some info on the upcoming episode of the CBS series GHOST WHISPERER that will feature LESLI KAY (Felicia). Lesli and real/reel life husband and wife Thad Luckinbill and Amelia Heinle (Y&R's JT and Victoria) will play soap actors on a fictional soap called Hope’s Edge. When Hope's Edge films on location in the shop owned by Ghost Whisperer's lead character Melinda (Jennifer Love Hewitt), an apparently vengeful ghost seems intent upon wreaking havoc on the shoot, prompting Melinda to intervene. Stay tuned for more information about the episode, which is slated to air in May. (Feb 15, 2009)
Is TEXAS BATTLE (Marcus) being fired? A spokesperson for the show refutes recent rumours: "Texas is still on contract with B&B," the rep told TV Guide Canada's Nelson Branco. (Feb 08, 2009)
Recent online rumors hinted that JACOB YOUNG, who played the role of Rick Forrester from 1997-99, might be eyeing a return to the role, as his contract with ALL MY CHILDREN is due to expire soon. But a spokesperson for B&B told Soap Opera Digest that there's no truth to the rumors, since that role currently belongs to KYLE LOWDER. "[B&B] loves Kyle Lowder and what he has done with the character," the spokesperson states, stressing that Kyle isn't going anywhere. (Feb 08, 2009)
With original B&B character Rocco Carner due to return in March, his portrayer, BRYAN GENESSE tells Soap Opera Digest how it came to pass. The actor reveals that he remained friends with B&B Executive Producer/Head Writer Bradley Bell through the years. When Genesse recently moved back to Los Angeles, he contacted Bell to discuss the possibility of bringing Rocco back, and the show's head honcho seemed excited about the idea.
For now, Genesse is on recurring status with B&B, but he wouldn't mind a more permanent return. "Hopefully, the fans will like to see Rocco back," he states. (Feb 08, 2009)
MARTHA BYRNE, best known to soap audiences as Lily Walsh Snyder on AS THE WORLD TURNS until she left that show amid some controversy last year, is joining the writing staff of B&B. TV Guide Canada broke the news that the actress has been given a 9-week trial gig as a script/dialog writer on B&B. Byrne told TV Guide CA's Nelson Branco that she's been a huge B&B fan since "forever", so she sent a spec script focusing on Stephanie and the Forresters and a poignant scene between Ridge and Brooke that earned her the trial. Byrne also brings to the show lessons she learned from daytime great, the late Douglas Marland, who was ATWT's head writer when she started on the show as Lily. Given how excited the actress sounds, we wish her luck as she puts words in the mouths of the denizens of B&B's fictional Los Angeles. (Feb 01, 2009)
IAN BUCHANAN returns to B&B this week as James Warwick as Taylor enlists her old friend's help again, this time for Steffy. But the scenes were actually taped before B&B's Christmas break. Buchanan tells Soap Opera Digest that he got a call from B&B asking if he was available, and when he said he was, they invited him to the show's Christmas party and then to work the following day. The actor was pleased to once again work with Hunter Tylo (Taylor), but this time he also got to work with his close friend Susan Flannery (Stephanie) as well. In addition, the actor says he'd be open to longer stay in L.A. if asked. (Feb 01, 2009)
BRYAN GENESSE is reprising his role of Rocco Carner on March 12, 2009. Rocco first appeared in the show's earliest episodes in March, 1987 and appeared until 1989. When we last saw Rocco, he was involved with sisters Katie and Donna Logan in a bittersweet love triangle that included unrequited love, heroics, betrayal, and a proposal of marriage that was meant for one sister but was mistakenly made to the other. He also saved Ridge Forrester and Caroline Spencer from a mugger and got a job at Forrester in return. Viewers will be surprised to learn where Rocco has been all of these years, how he's stayed connected to the powerful Forrester family, and why he's returned. (Jan 25, 2009)
Add LESLI KAY (Felicia) to the ranks of B&B stars doing double duty outside the soap. The actress told TV GUIDE CANADA that she'll be appearing in an episode of the CBS series The Ghost Whisperer. "It’s a big story arc," Kay told TV Guide Canada's Nelson Branco. "CBS is going to work around both my schedules. I can't wait." The actress found out she got the gig on Ghost Whisperer just after boarding the boat for SOAP CRUISE II. (Note: After Lesli's quote referred to her appearance in prime time as an "arc," some assumed she was appearing in multiple episodes. But TV Guide Canada has confirmed that the word "arc" is used differently in prime time, and Lesli will only be in a single episode of Ghost Whisperer.) (Jan 25, 2009)
BETTY WHITE, who pops in now and then as Stephanie and Pam's mom Ann Douglas, will appear on the NBC series MY NAME IS EARL this spring as "a crazy witch lady that's always lived in town and who everybody has always been scared of." (Jan 25, 2009)
Australian viewers can expect to see B&B back on at 4:30 PM starting Monday, January 19. The show recently moved to 6 PM in an experiment that showed an initial ratings surge (see below). But the move was not popular with fans and the ratings did not hold, so the show is being returned to its former popular time slot. (Jan 18, 2009)
Here's more info on ASHLEY JONES' (Bridget) stint on the HBO series TRUE BLOOD (see below). Sam Trammell (TRUE BLOOD's Sam) spoke with Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello at the Golden Globes and he teased that his new love interest (played by Jones) is up to no good. "I don't know the whole storyline, but I've read the first three episodes, and it's going to be really twisted and dark and exciting. She's got some serious secrets and questionable intentions." Meanwhile, Ashley herself is thrilled with being able to do the HBO series and B&B at the same time, even if she's finding out that the HBO program is just as secretive as B&B at times in keeping story twists. (Jan 18, 2009)
ASHLEY JONES (Bridget), who will be appearing in 6 episodes of the HBO drama TRUE BLOOD (see below), tells TV Guide's Michael Logan she insisted on a no-nudity clause for her stint on the sexually-charged HBO vampire opera. (Jan 11, 2009)
ASHLEY JONES (Bridget) has booked a six-episode arc on the HBO series TRUE BLOOD as Daphne, a new Merlotte's waitress. But B&B fans need not worry about losing Bridget, since the actress will continue to appear on B&B in addition to her stint on the Golden Globe nominated HBO series. (Dec 21, 2008)
KYLE LOWDER (Rick) and RONN MOSS (Ridge), whose scenes have been frequently featured on E!'s THE SOUP, will be joining that show's host Joel McHale for the show's end of the year "Clipdown" special on Jan. 2. (Dec 21, 2008)
Seven celebrities have agreed to a stint in rehab — with the TV cameras watching. All will be put under the microscope for a new reality series, REHAB, for the U.K.'s Living TV as they fly to the Passages rehabilitation clinic in Malibu and battle "life-threatening" addictions. SEAN KANAN (ex-Deacon) has a painkiller addiction to resolve and will be one of the seven.
The contestants, who are all said to have been driven to breaking point by their addictions, will be filmed in group therapy, one-on-one sessions and supporting each other. Each episode will document one troubled celeb’s journey, with the final show of the series catching up with them all. (Dec 21, 2008)
B&B’s new prime-time slot in Australia (see below) proved successful. The most-watched daily serial in the world was the most watched B&B episode of the year, with an audience of 594,000 (up 26 per cent from the 2008 average). (Dec 07, 2008)
MACKENZIE MAUZY returns as Phoebe on December 02, but this trip back appears to be the actress's last. For details on Phoebe's fate, check out the B&B Bulletins page and tune in on the week of Dec 01. (Nov 30, 2008)
Dec 01 marks a change for B&B fans Down Under as the soap changes its time slot in Australia. News of B&B moving from 4:30pm, its time slot of 12 years, to 6pm has caused outrage among the show's fans. Many fans feel that having the show airing during the 6pm hour, considered prime time in Australia, will impact family time and will also cause problems because of the show's content airing at a time when all family members, including children, are home.
Beverley McGarvey, programming executive for Channel Ten which airs B&B, says the show (which began screening in 1989 in the 1pm time slot) will be closely monitored over the non-ratings summer period. "It's just a trial," Ms. McGarvey said to Australia's DAILY TELEGRAPH. "The Bold And The Beautiful is hugely successful, people love it, it rates so well in its slot and we get an awful lot of feedback about people who can't watch it because they're at work. So we thought summer was an opportunity to try and see whether the people who watch it at 4:30pm could still watch it at 6pm. (Nov 30, 2008)
Thousands of less-fortunate people had a happy Thanksgiving a day early as celebrities and elected officials made their annual trek to downtown Los Angeles to help distribute holiday meals on Wednesday, November 26. Acting legend Kirk Douglas and his wife, Anne, again hosted the annual holiday meal at the Los Angeles Mission. They were joined by a number of celebrities from prime time, movies and daytime, wit daytime represented by B&B's own KATHERINE KELLY LANG (Brooke) and former DAYS OF OUR LIVES actress Patrika Darbo.
An estimated 2,500 to 3,000 people crowded into the Mission, after the event was moved inside because of the rain. (Nov 30, 2008)
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL is joining forces with Paid, Inc.'s celebrity services to enrich The Bold and the Beautiful fans' entertainment experience.
"This partnership will support our television broadcasters and their online efforts, while giving The Bold and the Beautiful's fans worldwide additional interaction and content," said The Bold and the Beautiful's Executive Producer and Head Writer, BRADLEY P. BELL. "We are excited to add Paid, Inc.'s expertise to our marketing arsenal."
President of Paid Inc.'s celebrity services KEITH GARDE says, "The Bold and the Beautiful has been entertaining viewers with great success worldwide for more than 22 years through the television broadcast medium, and we are honored to help the series use new media to connect fans with their favorite stars, and each other, in ways that didn't exist until now."
In addition to overseeing the popular fan events with The Bold and the Beautiful's stars, Paid, Inc. will coordinate the strategic direction of the series' website and social media pages under one umbrella. Fans will be engaged year round with features such as behind-the-scenes videos, exclusive photos, and news about the cast and the show, as well as live chats and blogs by the show's stars. In addition, fans will be engaged through online games, contests, and giveaways. Paid, Inc. will also design and market a greatly-expanded merchandise line for The Bold and the Beautiful including clothing, caps, jewelry, accessories, specialty items and memorabilia which will be available for sale via retail, wholesale, online and mobile outlets.
Fans can register on www.boldandbeautiful.com to receive news and automatic updates as the new services, interactive events and merchandise are rolled out. Or, they can simply visit the website, or any of the drama's social media outlets, to obtain the same information. (May 08, 2009)
IN MEMORIUM
JERRY BIRN, former writer and story consultant for BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL and YOUNG AND RESTLESS, died in his sleep on Dec. 5. He was 86. Birn first met Y&R and B&B co-creator William J Bell when they worked as copy-writers for the advertising agency McCann Erickson. In the fifties, Bell started his career writing for daytime television while Birn remained in advertising. In 1987, Bell approached Birn about joining his writing team. Birn started as a script writer and breakdown writer for YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, working on that show until 2004. In 2004, Birn moved over to the writing team of THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, helmed by Bill's son Bradley, as a story consultant, a position he held until late 2009.
B&B executive producer and head writer Bradley Bell included the following in a memo to the cast and crew of B&B: "Jerry was a close personal friend of mine and the best man at my parent's wedding. He has been and always will be an important part of our lives, our shows, and our family. He had a zest for life and lived his gloriously. A true ad man and writer, Jerry loved everyone and everything at Y&R and B&B, and was very proud to be a beloved member of our shows. Jerry's quick-wit and vibrant sense of humor will continue to resonate in our hallways, on our stages, and in our hearts. He is already greatly missed."
Birn's wife, Patty Weaver Birn (Gina, Y&R), was by his side when he passed away on what was also the date of their 15th wedding anniversary. His daughter Laura Bryan Birn appeared as Y&R's Lynn from 1988 to 2004. A memorial service is being planned for January 2010. (Dec 10, 2009)
Internationally renowned daytime drama
actress DARLENE CONLEY, who played the vividly colored, comedic and tough
dame with a heart of gold, Sally Spectra on The Bold and the Beautiful,
died on January 14, 2007 from cancer.
“Darlene understood better than anyone that each moment of airtime was
precious”, said Bradley P. Bell, Executive Producer and Head Writer of The
Bold and the Beautiful. “She constantly entertained us with every move,
every breath, every inflection of her voice. Whether she was the villain,
the damsel, the sexpot, or the comedienne, Darlene was brilliant. An
extraordinary actress of film, radio, stage and television, my family had
the privilege and honor of Darlene gracing our shows for three decades.
She was truly one-of-a-kind. We will miss her beyond measure.”
Born in Chicago, Illinois on July 18, 1934, of Irish-German heritage, she
was discovered at age 15 by legendary Broadway impresario Jed Harris who
cast her as the Irish maid in a touring production of the 19th century
melodrama The Heiress, which starred Basil Rathbone. After graduating
high school, she toured the country with classical theater companies
before appearing in Shakespearean roles on Broadway with the Helen Hayes
Repertory Theater. She later appeared in a Broadway revival of the Night
of the Iguana, with Richard Chamberlain, and in David Merrick’s musical
The Baker’s Wife. Her Los Angeles theater credits included Cyrano de
Bergerac and Night of the Iguana (both with Chamberlain), The Time of the
Cuckoo with Jean Stapleton and Ring Around the Moon with Michael York.
A varied film career followed, starting with her being cast in Alfred
Hitchcock's "The Birds."
Daytime television became home to Conley, who once said “It (daytime) is
really the best medium today for women of a certain age to do something
really flashy; it’s where what we do well as actresses matters.” Conley
portrayed Edith Baker on Days of Our Lives, Louie on Capitol and Trixie
Monahan on General Hospital before being given the role of the nefarious
Rose de Ville, by the late William J. Bell, on The Young and Restless.
When Bell co-created The Bold and the Beautiful with his wife Lee
Phillip-Bell, he envisioned a special role for Conley, the role of Sally
Spectra. Conley showcased her dramatic range and abilities with the
character, and over the years has portrayed an exotic repertoire of
offbeat flamboyant characters within the role. As Sally, Conley was a
master of disguises including Mae West, a German spy, an Italian gigolo, a
nun, and even a rendition of another B&B character, Massimo Marone.
For her portrayal of Sally Spectra on The Bold and the Beautiful, Conley
was nominated for two Daytime Emmy Awards and six Soap Opera Digest
Awards.
Additionally, Conley has the distinction of being the only daytime star to
be chosen by the world famous Madame Tussaud’s to have her character,
Sally Spectra, displayed in their gallery of wax figures, in both
Amsterdam and Las Vegas.
Conley is survived by her son, Raymond Woodson, ex-husband Bill Woodson,
sisters Carol Fontana and Sharon Mylan, a host of nieces and nephews, her
long time friend and caretaker, Eva Hansen and her manager of 24 years,
Sandra Siegal.
B&B Co-Creator William J. Bell passes away at 78: William J. Bell. the legendary co-creator of CBS' The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful, passed away April 29, 2005 of complications from Alzheimer’s.
Bell began his career in television in 1956 writing for Guiding Light before co-creating Our Private World and Another World. He was also a writer on As the World Turns from 1957-1966 and later became the head writer of Days of Our Lives in 1966. In 1973, while Bell was still the head writer on Days of Our Lives, he and his wife, Lee Phillip Bell, created The Young and the Restless. The series has been the Number One daytime program week after week for more than 16 years and has received numerous Emmy Awards, including six for Outstanding Drama Series, most recently in 2004, three as a writer for The Young and the Restless, five as the show’s producer and one as a writer for Days of Our Lives. Bell received the Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (ATAS).. In 1987, the Bells co-created the hit CBS daytime drama, The Bold and the Beautiful.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist Lee Phillip Bell. He is also survived by their three children, Bill, the president of Bell Dramatic Serial Company and Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc.; Bradley, head writer and executive producer of The Bold and the Beautiful and Lauralee, an actress on The Young and the Restless, as well as his grandchildren, Liam, Sabrina, Chasen, Caroline, Charlotte and Oliver Bell, and Christian and Samantha Martin.
RATINGS
For the week ending Aug 14, B&B was #2 with a 2.5 rating (+.1). GENERAL HOSPITAL and DAYS OF OUR LIVES tied for #3 with a 1.9 rating (no change, GH; +.1 DAYS). ALL MY CHILDREN and ONE LIFE TO LIVE tied for #5 with a 1.8 rating (-.1 for both). AS THE WORLD TURNS was #7 with a 1.7 rating (+.1). GUIDING LIGHT was #8 with a 1.4 rating (-.1). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #2 with a 1.2 rating, tied with GH (+.1 B&B).
For the week ending Aug 21 B&B was #2 with a 2.4 rating (-.1). GENERAL HOSPITAL and DAYS OF OUR LIVES tied for #3 with a 1.9 rating (no change). ONE LIFE TO LIVE was #5 with a 1.8 rating (no change). AS THE WORLD TURNS and ALL MY CHILDREN tied for #6 with a 1.7 rating (no change, ATWT; -.1, AMC). GUIDING LIGHT was #8 with a 1.5 rating (+.1). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #5 with a 1.0 rating, tied with AMC (-.2 B&B).
For the week ending Aug 28 B&B was #2 with a 2.3 rating (-.1). DAYS OF OUR LIVES was #3 with a 2.1 rating (+.2). GENERAL HOSPITAL and ONE LIFE TO LIVE tied for #4 with a 1.8 rating (-.1, GH; no change, OLTL). AS THE WORLD TURNS and ALL MY CHILDREN tied for #6 with a 1.7 rating (no change). GUIDING LIGHT was #8 with a 1.5 rating (no change). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #4 with a 1.0 rating, tied with OLTL (no change, B&B).
For the week ending Sep 04 B&B was #2 with a 2.4 rating (+.1). DAYS OF OUR LIVES was #3 with a 2.0 rating (-.1). GENERAL HOSPITAL was #4 with a 1.9 rating (+.1). AS THE WORLD TURNS was #5 with a 1.8 rating (+.1). ONE LIFE TO LIVE and ALL MY CHILDREN tied for #6 with a 1.7 rating (-.1, OLTL; no change, AMC). GUIDING LIGHT was #8 with a 1.6 rating (+.1). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #4 with a 1.0 rating, tied with OLTL (no change).
For the week ending Sep 11, B&B was #2 with a 2.4 rating (no change). GENERAL HOSPITAL was #3 with a 2.1 rating (+.2). DAYS OF OUR LIVES was #4 with a 2.0 rating (no change). ONE LIFE TO LIVE and ALL MY CHILDREN tied for #5 with a 1.9 rating (+.2 for both). AS THE WORLD TURNS was #7 with a 1.8 rating (no change). GUIDING LIGHT was #8 with a 1.5 rating (-.1). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #4 with a 1.1 rating, tied with OLTL (+.1).
For the week ending Sep 18, B&B was #2 with a 2.4 rating (no change). DAYS OF OUR LIVES was #3 with a 2.1 rating (+.1). GENERAL HOSPITAL and ONE LIFE TO LIVE tied for #4 with a 2.0 rating (-.1, GH, +.1, OLTL). GUIDING LIGHT and ALL MY CHILDREN tied for #6 with a 1.9 rating (+.4, GL; no change, AMC). AS THE WORLD TURNS was #8 with a 1.8 rating (no change). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #6 with a 1.0 rating, tied with GL (-.1, B&B).
For the week ending Sep 25, B&B was #2 with a 2.5 rating (+.1). DAYS OF OUR LIVES was #3 with a 2.1 rating (no change). GENERAL HOSPITAL and ALL MY CHILDREN tied for #4 with a 2.0 rating (no change, GH, +.1, AMC). AS THE WORLD TURNS and ONE LIFE TO LIVE tied for #6 with a 1.9 rating (+.1, ATWT; -.1, OLTL). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #6 with a 1.0 rating (no change).
For the week ending Oct 02, B&B was #2 with a 2.4 rating (-.1). DAYS OF OUR LIVES was #3 with a 2.1 rating (no change). GENERAL HOSPITAL was #4 with a 2.0 rating (no change). ALL MY CHILDREN and ONE LIFE TO LIVE tied for #5 with a 1.9 rating (-.1, AMC; no change, OLTL). AS THE WORLD TURNS was #7 with a 1.8 rating (-.1). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #5 with a 1.0 rating, tied with AMC (no change, B&B).
For the week ending Oct 16, B&B was #2 with a 2.5 rating (+.2). DAYS OF OUR LIVES was #3 with a 2.2 rating (no change). ALL MY CHILDREN was #4 with a 2.0 rating (+.1). GENERAL HOSPITAL and ONE LIFE TO LIVE tied for #5 with a 1.9 rating (no change). AS THE WORLD TURNS was #7 with a 1.8 rating (+.1). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #5 with a 1.1 rating, tied with AMC (+.1, B&B).
For the week ending Oct 23, B&B was #2 with a 2.4 rating (-.1). DAYS OF OUR LIVES was #3 with a 2.2 rating (no change). ALL MY CHILDREN was #4 with a 2.0 rating (no change). GENERAL HOSPITAL and ONE LIFE TO LIVE tied for #5 with a 1.9 rating (no change). AS THE WORLD TURNS was #7 with a 1.8 rating (no change). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #4 with a 1.1 rating, tied with AMC and OLTL (no change, B&B).
For the week ending Oct 30, B&B was #2 with a 2.4 rating (no change). DAYS OF OUR LIVES was #3 with a 2.2 rating (no change). ALL MY CHILDREN and GENERAL HOSPITAL tied for #4 with a 2.1 rating (+.1, AMC; +.2 GH). ONE LIFE TO LIVE was #6 with a 1.9 rating (no change). AS THE WORLD TURNS was #7 with a 1.8 rating (no change). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #6 with a 1.0 rating (no change).
For the week ending Nov 06, B&B was #2 with a 2.3 rating (-.1). DAYS OF OUR LIVES and GENERAL HOSPITAL tied #3 with a 2.1 rating (-.1, DAYS; no change, GH). ALL MY CHILDREN was #5 with a 2.0 rating (-.1). ONE LIFE TO LIVE and AS THE WORLD TURNS tied for #6 with a 1.9 rating (no change OLTL; +.1 ATWT). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #4 with a 1.1 rating, tied with AMC and OLTL (+.1 B&B).
For the week ending Nov 13, B&B was #2 with a 2.4 rating (+.1). DAYS OF OUR LIVES was #3 with a 2.2 rating (+.1). GENERAL HOSPITAL was #4 with a 2.1 rating (no change).ALL MY CHILDREN and ONE LIFE TO LIVE tied for #5 with a 2.0 rating (no change, AMC; +.1, OLTL). AS THE WORLD TURNS was #7 with a 1.8 rating (-.1). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #5 with a 1.1 rating, tied with AMC (no change).
For the week ending Nov 20, B&B and DAYS OF OUR LIVES tied for #2 with a 2.3 rating (-.1, B&B; +.1 DAYS). GENERAL HOSPITAL was #4 with a 2.0 rating (-.1). ALL MY CHILDREN and ONE LIFE TO LIVE tied for #5 with a 1.9 rating (-.1). AS THE WORLD TURNS was #7 with a 1.8 rating (no change). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #4 with a 1.1 rating, tied with AMC and OLTL (no change, B&B).
For the week ending Nov 27, B&B was #2 with a 2.3 rating (no change). DAYS OF OUR LIVES was #3 with a 2.2 rating (-.1). GENERAL HOSPITAL and ALL MY CHILDREN tied for #4 with a 2.0 rating (no change, GH; +.1, AMC). ONE LIFE TO LIVE was #6 with a 1.9 rating (no change). AS THE WORLD TURNS was #7 with a 1.7 rating (-.1). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #5 with a 1.0 rating, tied with AMC (-.1).
For the week ending Dec 04, B&B was #2 with a 2.3 rating (no change). DAYS OF OUR LIVES was #3 with a 2.0 rating (-.2). GENERAL HOSPITAL and ALL MY CHILDREN tied for #4 with a 1.9 rating (-.1). ONE LIFE TO LIVE and AS THE WORLD TURNS tied for #6 with a 1.8 rating (-.1, OLTL; +.1 ATWT). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #4 with a 1.1 rating, tied with AMC (+.1).
For the week ending Dec 11, B&B was #2 with a 2.4 rating (+.1). DAYS OF OUR LIVES was #3 with a 2.2 rating (+.2). ALL MY CHILDREN was #4 with a 2.0 rating (+.1). GENERAL HOSPITAL and AS THE WORLD TURNS tied for #5 with a 1.9 rating (no change, GH; +.1 ATWT). ONE LIFE TO LIVE was #7 with a 1.8 rating (no change). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #4 with a 1.1 rating (no change).
For the week ending Dec 18, B&B was #2 with a 2.3 rating (-.1). DAYS OF OUR LIVES was #3 with a 2.1 rating (-.1). ALL MY CHILDREN was #4 with a 2.0 rating (no change). GENERAL HOSPITAL was #5 with a 1.9 rating (no change). AS THE WORLD TURNS and ONE LIFE TO LIVE tied for #6 with a 1.8 rating (-.1 ATWT; no change OLTL). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #3 with a 1.2 rating, tied with GH (+.1 B&B).
For the week ending Dec 25, B&B was #2 with a 2.3 rating (no change). DAYS OF OUR LIVES and ALL MY CHILDREN tied for #3 with a 2.0 rating (-.1, DAYS; no change, AMC). GENERAL HOSPITAL and AS THE WORLD TURNS tied for #5 with a 1.8 rating (-.1, GH; no change, ATWT). ONE LIFE TO LIVE was #7 with a 1.7 rating (-.1). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #4 with a 1.1 rating (-.1).
For the week ending Jan 01, B&B was #2 with a 2.5 rating (+.2). DAYS OF OUR LIVES was #3 with a 2.2 rating (+.2). ALL MY CHILDREN was #4 with a 2.1 rating (+.1). GENERAL HOSPITAL, AS THE WORLD TURNS and ONE LIFE TO LIVE tied for #5 with a 1.9 rating (+.1, GH and ATWT; +.2 OLTL). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #4 with a 1.2 rating (+.1).
For the week ending Jan 08, B&B was #2 with a 2.6 rating (+.2). DAYS OF OUR LIVES was #3 with a 2.3 rating (+.1). ALL MY CHILDREN was #4 with a 2.2 rating (+.1). GENERAL HOSPITAL and AS THE WORLD TURNS tied for #5 with a 2.0 rating (+.1). ONE LIFE TO LIVE was #7 with a 1.9 rating (no change). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #4 with a 1.2 rating (no change).
For the week ending Jan 15, B&B was #2 with a 2.5 rating (1.1). DAYS OF OUR LIVES was #3 with a 2.2 rating (-.1). ALL MY CHILDREN was #4 with a 2.0 rating (-.2). GENERAL HOSPITAL and AS THE WORLD TURNS tied for #5 with a 1.9 rating (-.1). ONE LIFE TO LIVE was #7 with a 1.8 rating (-.1). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #3 with a 1.2 rating, tied with DAYS (no change, B&B).
For the week ending Jan 22, B&B was #2 with a 2.4 rating (-.1). DAYS OF OUR LIVES was #3 with a 2.3 rating (+.1). ALL MY CHILDREN was #4 with a 2.1 rating (+.1). GENERAL HOSPITAL and AS THE WORLD TURNS tied for #5 with a 1.9 rating (no change). ONE LIFE TO LIVE was #7 with a 1.8 rating (no change). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #4 with a 1.1 rating, tied with AMC and OLTL (-.1, B&B).
For the week ending Jan 29, B&B was #2 with a 2.5 rating (+.1). DAYS OF OUR LIVES was #3 with a 2.2 rating (-.1). ALL MY CHILDREN was #4 with a 2.1 rating (no change). GENERAL HOSPITAL was #5 with a 2.0 rating (+.1). ONE LIFE TO LIVE and AS THE WORLD TURNS tied for #6 with a 1.9 rating (+.1 OLTL; no change, ATWT). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #4 with a 1.2 rating (+.1).
For the week ending Feb 05, B&B was #2 with a 2.4 rating (-.1). DAYS OF OUR LIVES and GENERAL HOSPITAL tied for #3 with a 2.2 rating (no change, DAYS; +.2, GH). ALL MY CHILDREN was #5 with a 2.0 rating (-.1). ONE LIFE TO LIVE and AS THE WORLD TURNS tied for #6 with a 1.8 rating (-.1 for both). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #4 with a 1.2 rating (no change).
For the week ending Feb 12, B&B was #2 with a 2.4 rating (no change). DAYS OF OUR LIVES was #3 with a 2.3 rating (+.1). ALL MY CHILDREN was #4 with a 2.2 rating (+.2). GENERAL HOSPITAL was #5 with a 2.1 (-.1). ONE LIFE TO LIVE was #6 with a 2.0 rating (+.2). AS THE WORLD TURNS was #7 with a 1.8 rating (no chnage). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #6 with a 1.1 rating (-.1).
For the week ending Feb 19, B&B was #2 with a 2.4 rating (no change). DAYS OF OUR LIVES was #3 with a 2.3 rating (no change). ALL MY CHILDREN was #4 with a 2.2 rating (no change). GENERAL HOSPITAL and ONE LIFE TO LIVE tied for #5 with a 2.0 (-.1, GH; no change, OLTL). AS THE WORLD TURNS was #7 with a 1.8 rating (no change). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #6 with a 1.1 rating (no change).
For the week ending Feb 26, B&B was #2 with a 2.4 rating (no change). DAYS OF OUR LIVES was #3 with a 2.3 rating (no change). ALL MY CHILDREN was #4 with a 2.1 rating (-.1). GENERAL HOSPITAL and ONE LIFE TO LIVE tied for #5 with a 2.0 (no change). AS THE WORLD TURNS was #7 with a 1.8 rating (no change). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #5 with a 1.1 rating, tied with AMC (no change, B&B).
For the week ending March 05, B&B was #2 with a 2.4 rating (no change). DAYS OF OUR LIVES was #3 with a 2.2 rating (-.1). ALL MY CHILDREN was #4 with a 2.0 rating (-.1). GENERAL HOSPITAL was #5 with a 1.9 (-.1). AS THE WORLD TURNS and ONE LIFE TO LIVE tied for #6 with a 1.8 rating (no change, ATWT; -.2, OLTL). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #5 with a 1.1 rating, tied with AMC (no change, B&B).
For the week ending March 12, B&B was #2 with a 2.3 rating (-.1). DAYS OF OUR LIVES was #3 with a 2.1 rating (-.1). ALL MY CHILDREN and GENERAL HOSPITAL tied for #4 with a 1.9 rating (-.1, AMC; no change, GH). AS THE WORLD TURNS and ONE LIFE TO LIVE tied for #6 with a 1.8 rating (no change). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #4 with a 1.1 rating, tied with AMC and OLTL (no change, B&B).
For the week ending March 19, B&B was #2 with a 2.3 rating (no change). DAYS OF OUR LIVES was #3 with a 2.1 rating (no change). ALL MY CHILDREN and GENERAL HOSPITAL tied for #4 with a 1.9 rating (no change). ONE LIFE TO LIVE was #6 with a 1.8 rating (no change). AS THE WORLD TURNS was #7 with a 1.7 rating (-.1). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #5 with a 1.0 rating (-.1).
For the week ending March 26, B&B was #2 with a 2.3 rating (no change). DAYS OF OUR LIVES was #3 with a 2.0 rating (-.1). GENERAL HOSPITAL was #4 with a 1.9 rating (no change). ALL MY CHILDREN was #5 with a 1.8 rating (-.1). ONE LIFE TO LIVE and AS THE WORLD TURNS tied for #6 with a 1.7 rating (-.1 OLTL; no change ATWT). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #4 with a 1.0 rating, tied with OLTL (no change, B&B).
For the week ending April 02, B&B was #2 with a 2.2 rating (-.1). GENERAL HOSPITAL was #3 with a 2.0 rating (+.1). DAYS OF OUR LIVES was #4 with a 1.9 rating (-.1). ALL MY CHILDREN and ONE LIFE TO LIVE tied for #5 with a 1.8 rating (no change, AMC; +.1 OLTL). AS THE WORLD TURNS was #7 with a 1.7 rating (no change). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #6 with a 0.9 rating (-.1).
For the week ending April 09, B&B was #2 with a 2.3 rating (+.1). GENERAL HOSPITAL and DAYS OF OUR LIVES tied for #3 with a 2.0 rating (no change, GH; +.1 DAYS). ALL MY CHILDREN and ONE LIFE TO LIVE tied for #5 with a 1.8 rating (no change). AS THE WORLD TURNS was #7 with a 1.7 rating (no change). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #5 with a 1.0 rating (+.1).
For the week ending April 16, B&B was #2 with a 2.3 rating (no change). GENERAL HOSPITAL and DAYS OF OUR LIVES tied for #3 with a 1.9 rating (no change). ALL MY CHILDREN was #5 with a 1.8 rating (no change). ONE LIFE TO LIVE was #6 with a 1.7 rating (-.1). AS THE WORLD TURNS was #7 with a 1.6 rating (-.1). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #3 with a 1.1 rating. tied with DAYS (+.1 for B&B).
For the week ending April 23, B&B was #2 with a 2.3 rating (no change). GENERAL HOSPITAL and DAYS OF OUR LIVES tied for #3 with a 1.9 rating (no change). ALL MY CHILDREN was #5 with a 1.8 rating (no change). ONE LIFE TO LIVE and AS THE WORLD TURNS tied for #6 with a 1.7 rating (no change, OLTL; +.1 ATWT). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #3 with a 1.1 rating. tied with DAYS (no change).
For the week ending April 30, B&B was #2 with a 2.4 rating (+.1). ALL MY CHIDLREN, GENERAL HOSPITAL and DAYS OF OUR LIVES tied for #3 with a 1.9 rating (+.1 AMC; no change, GH and DAYS). ONE LIFE TO LIVE and AS THE WORLD TURNS tied for #6 with a 1.7 rating (no change). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #3 with a 1.1 rating. tied with DAYS (no change).
For the week ending May 07, B&B was #2 with a 2.2 rating (-.2). ALL MY CHIDLREN, GENERAL HOSPITAL and DAYS OF OUR LIVES tied for #3 with a 1.9 rating (no change). ONE LIFE TO LIVE and AS THE WORLD TURNS tied for #6 with a 1.7 rating (no change). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #6 with a 0.9 rating (-.2).
For the week ending May 14, B&B was #2 with a 2.3 rating (+.1). ALL MY CHIDLREN and GENERAL HOSPITAL tied for #3 with a 1.9 rating (no change). ONE LIFE TO LIVE and DAYS OF OUR LIVES tied for #5 with a 1.8 rating (+.1 OLTL; -.1 DAYS). AS THE WORLD TURNS was #7 with a 1.7 rating (no change). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #4 with a 1.0 rating, tied with AMC (+.1, B&B).
For the week ending May 21, B&B was #2 with a 2.4 rating (+.1). DAYS OF OUR LIVES, ALL MY CHIDLREN and GENERAL HOSPITAL tied for #3 with a 1.9 rating (+.1, DAYS; no change, AMC & GH). ONE LIFE TO LIVE was #6 with a 1.8 rating (no change). AS THE WORLD TURNS was #7 with a 1.7 rating (no change). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #5 with a 1.0 rating, tied with AMC (no change).
For the week ending May 28, B&B was #2 with a 2.1 rating (-.3). DAYS OF OUR LIVES, ALL MY CHIDLREN, GENERAL HOSPITAL and ONE LIFE TO LIVE tied for #3 with a 1.8 rating (-.1 for DAYS, AMC and GH; no change OLTL). AS THE WORLD TURNS was #7 with a 1.6 rating (-.1). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #4 with a 1.0 rating, tied with DAYS (no change, B&B).
For the week ending June 04, B&B was #2 with a 2.2 rating (+.1). DAYS OF OUR LIVES was #3 with a 1.9 rating (-.1). ALL MY CHIDLREN, GENERAL HOSPITAL and ONE LIFE TO LIVE tied for #4 with a 1.8 rating (no change for all). AS THE WORLD TURNS was #7 with a 1.6 rating (no change). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #5 with a 0.9 rating, tied with AMC (-.1, B&B).
For the week ending June 11, B&B was #2 with a 2.3 rating (+.1). DAYS OF OUR LIVES was #3 with a 1.9 rating (no change). ALL MY CHIDLREN, GENERAL HOSPITAL and ONE LIFE TO LIVE tied for #4 with a 1.8 rating (no change for all). AS THE WORLD TURNS was #7 with a 1.7 rating (+.1). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #5 with a 0.9 rating, tied with AMC (no change).
For the week ending June 18, B&B was #2 with a 2.2 rating (-.1). DAYS OF OUR LIVES was #3 with a 1.9 rating (no change). ALL MY CHIDLREN and ONE LIFE TO LIVE tied for #4 with a 1.8 rating (no change for either). GENERAL HOSPITAL was #6 with a 1.7 (-.1). AS THE WORLD TURNS was #7 with a 1.6 rating (-.1). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #5 with a 0.9 rating, tied with AMC (no change).
For the week ending June 25, B&B was #2 with a 2.2 rating (no change). DAYS OF OUR LIVES was #3 with a 1.9 rating (no change). ALL MY CHIDLREN and GENERAL HOSPITAL tied for #4 with a 1.8 rating (no change, AMC; +.1 GH). ONE LIFE TO LIVE was #6 with a 1.7 (-.1). AS THE WORLD TURNS was #7 with a 1.7 rating (+.1). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #5 with a 0.9 rating (no change).
For the week ending July 02, B&B was #2 with a 2.2 rating (no change). ALL MY CHIDLREN and GENERAL HOSPITAL tied for #3 with a 1.8 rating (no change). AS THE WORLD TURNS was #5 with a 1.7 rating (no change). ONE LIFE TO LIVE was #6 with a 1.6 (-.1). DAYS OF OUR LIVES was not counted in the ratings this week due to sports preemptions. In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #3 with a 1.0 rating (+.1).
For the week ending July 09, B&B was #2 with a 2.2 rating (no change). GENERAL HOSPITAL was #3 with a 1.9 rating (+.1). ALL MY CHILDREN, DAYS OF OUR LIVES and ONE LIFE TO LIVE tied for #4 with a 1.8 (no change, AMC; -.1, DAYS; +.2 OLTL). AS THE WORLD TURNS was #7 with a 1.7 rating (no change). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #4 with a 1.0 rating, tied with with DAYS (no change, B&B).
For the week ending July 16, B&B was #2 with a 2.2 rating (no change). ALL MY CHILDREN, DAYS OF OUR LIVES and GENERAL HOSPITAL tied for #3 with a 1.8 (no change, AMC and DAYS; -.1, GH). ONE LIFE TO LIVE was #6 with a 1.7 rating (-.1). AS THE WORLD TURNS was #7 with a 1.6 rating (-.1). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #3 with a 1.1 rating (+.1).
For the week ending July 23, B&B was #2 with a 2.3 rating (+.1). ALL MY CHILDREN and GENERAL HOSPITAL tied for #3 with a 1.9 (+.1). ONE LIFE TO LIVE and DAYS OF OUR LIVES tied for #6 with a 1.8 rating (+.1, OLTL; no change, DAYS). AS THE WORLD TURNS was #7 with a 1.6 rating (no change). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #3 with a 1.1 rating (no change).
For the week ending July 30, B&B was #2 with a 2.3 rating (no change). GENERAL HOSPITAL was #3 with a 2.0 (+.1). ALL MY CHILDREN was #4 with a 1.9 rating (no change). ONE LIFE TO LIVE and DAYS OF OUR LIVES tied for #6 with a 1.8 rating (no change). AS THE WORLD TURNS was #7 with a 1.6 rating (no change). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #3 with a 1.1 rating, tied with DAYS (no change, B&B).
For the week ending August 06, B&B was #2 with a 2.2 rating (-.1). GENERAL HOSPITAL was #3 with a 1.9 (-.1). ALL MY CHILDREN and DAYS OF OUR LIVES tied for #4 with a 1.8 rating (-.1, AMC; no change DAYS). ONE LIFE TO LIVE #6 with a 1.7 rating (-.1). AS THE WORLD TURNS was #7 with a 1.6 rating (no change). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #3 with a 1.0 rating, tied with DAYS and OLTL (-.1 for B&B).
For the week ending August 13, B&B was #2 with a 2.3 rating (+.1). GENERAL HOSPITAL, ALL MY CHILDREN and DAYS OF OUR LIVES tied for #3 with a 1.8 rating (-.1, GH; no change AMC or DAYS). ONE LIFE TO LIVE and AS THE WORLD TURNS tied for #6 with a 1.7 rating (no change, OLTL; +.1 ATWT). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #3 with a 1.1 rating, tied with DAYS (+.1).
For the week ending August 20, B&B was #2 with a 2.4 rating (+.1). GENERAL HOSPITAL was #3 with a 1.9 rating (+.1). ALL MY CHILDREN and DAYS OF OUR LIVES tied for #4 with a 1.8 rating (no change). ONE LIFE TO LIVE and AS THE WORLD TURNS tied for #6 with a 1.7 rating (no change). In the women, 18-49 year old demographic, B&B was #4 with a 1.0 rating, tied with OLTL (-.1, B&B).
WINSOR HARMON appears as Thorne on August 30 and 31 and on Sept 01.
JERRY PRELL plays Dr. Steele on August 30 and 31. Prell, who previously played the minister at Whip and Taylor's wedding on B&B, played a doctor named Hank Steele on Young & the Restless in the 80s.
CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT plays a pediatrician on Wednesday, Sept 15.
ADAM GREGORY debuts as Thomas Forrester on September 22.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 marked the 23rd anniversary of THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL’s premiere on the CBS Television Network.
HEATHER TOM (Katie) will participate in a live radio Internet interview with Dan Kroll from SoapCentral.com on VoiceAmerica.com on Friday, March 19 at 3:00 p.m. PT / 6:00 p.m. ET. To log on and listen, visit 
DON DIAMONT (Bill) will participate in a live radio Internet interview with Cathy Calloway-Hill from Blog Talk Radio on Wednesday, March 24 at 3:00 p.m. PT / 6:00 p.m. ET. To log on and listen, 
ZACK CONROY has been cast in the role of Oliver Jones. "Zack is a dynamic young actor,” said B&B Executive Producer and Head Writer Bradley Bell. "I’m excited to expand the Jones family off the talent of Rick Hearst and Sarah Brown. I look forward to seeing Zack bring this artistic and enthusiastic character to life."
JUSTIN BALDONI has been cast in the role of Graham Darros. Bradley Bell announced in a statement, "Justin is a compelling young actor who will be able to bring forth the intensity that is essential for the character of Graham. Graham is a well-known fashion photographer who is hired by Steffy to work for Forrester Creations. It soon becomes evident that he has a sinister and mysterious past with another major character."
