The Bold and the Beautiful

The Bold and the Beautiful (often referred to as B&B; or just as The Bold) is an American television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS Daytime. It premiered on March 23, 1987. Set in Los Angeles, California, the show centers upon the Forrester family and their fashion house business Forrester Creations. The program features an ensemble cast, headed by its longest-serving actors Susan Flannery as Stephanie Forreste... More

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Air date of first episode:

  • Mar 23, 1987

Original episode running time:

  • 30 min

Number of seasons:

  • 25

Number of episodes:

  • 5,731

Also known as:

  • B&B

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Program creator

William J. Bell

William J. Bell (March 6, 1927 – April 29, 2005) was the creator and executive producer of the soap operas The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful. He was married to former talk show host Lee Phillip Bell, who co-created Y&R; and B&B; with him. Their three children, Bill Jr.,...

Cast Members of The Bold and the Beautiful

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  • Yes
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Awards

Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series Winners

Award Nominations:

Year Award Award Nominee Notes/Description
  • 2011
  • Network: CBS; Episode: #6057

Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing - Daytime Serials Nominees

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