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The Bold and the Beautiful

198740 seasons9,898 episodes21 min

The Bold and the Beautiful is a American series that premiered on CBS in 1987. 40 seasons and 9,898 episodes. Created by Lee Phillip Bell, William J. Bell.

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Premiered 1987; no finale on record, so the bar runs to 2026

Key facts

Network
CBS
Format
Series
Premiere
March 23, 1987
Seasons
40
Episodes
9,898
Running time
21 minutes
Language
English
Distributor
New World Pictures
Set in
Los Angeles

Credits

Executive producersBradley Bell
DirectorsDeveney KellyDavid ShaughnessyCynthia J. PoppMichael Stich
MusicDavid Kurtz

Cast 10 of 16 on record

Cast memberRole
Katherine Kelly LangBrooke Logan
Susan FlanneryStephanie Forrester
Jacqueline MacInnes WoodSteffy Forrester
Maitland Ward—
Alley MillsPamela Douglas
Darin Brooks—
Reign EdwardsNicole Avant
Jerry Ayres—
Felisha CooperSasha Thompson
John McCookEric Forrester

Awards on record

  • Zilveren Televizier-Tulp
  • International TV Audience Award for Best Telenovela/Soap Opera
  • Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series