Today in Soap Opera History (July 19)

1966: Dark Shadows' Roger crashed due to a missing bleeder valve.
1985: John Aniston debuted as Victor on Days of our Lives.
1990: General Hospital's Wendy was murdered.
2010: Scott Clifton debuted as Liam on Bold and the Beautiful.

"History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1940: The first episode of radio soap opera The Carters of Elm Street, written by Mona Kent, aired on the Mutual Network.

Today in Soap Opera History (July 19)

1966: Dark Shadows' Roger crashed due to a missing bleeder valve.
1985: John Aniston debuted as Victor on Days of our Lives.
1990: General Hospital's Wendy was murdered.
2010: Scott Clifton debuted as Liam on Bold and the Beautiful.

"All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1940: The first episode of radio soap opera The Carters of Elm Street, written by Mona Kent, aired on the Mutual Network.

Today in Soap Opera History (July 19)

1966: Dark Shadows' Roger crashed due to a missing bleeder valve.
1985: John Aniston debuted as Victor on Days of our Lives.
1990: General Hospital's Wendy was murdered.
2010: Scott Clifton debuted as Liam on Bold and the Beautiful.

"History is a vast early warning system."
― Norman Cousins

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1940: The first episode of radio soap opera The Carters of Elm Street, written by Mona Kent, aired on the Mutual Network.

1966: On Another World, Pat told Alice (Jacqueline Courtney) she thought Lee identified with Hope Bauer (crossed over for a year from The Guiding Light) as a motherless child. Alice said she thought Mike Bauer was a doll.

New 'Bold and the Beautiful' Album Features Songs Performed by Scott Clifton, Karla Mosley & Reign Edwards

The Daytime Emmy Award-winning musical team at CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful has released a new album, "Musical Memories - The Bold and the Beautiful - A Collection of Songs," featuring songs written exclusively for the show.

This compilation includes songs performed by B&B cast members Scott Clifton (Liam Spencer), Karla Mosley (Maya Avant Forrester), and Reign Edwards (Nicole Avant). Fans can relive some of B&B's most memorable and romantic moments by owning the music featured during Liam & Hope's Parisian adventure, Maya's Christmas at Union Rescue Mission on Skid Row, Nicole giving birth to Rick & Maya's baby, Ridge & Caroline's wedding in Malibu, and much more.

The following songs are included:
* "Love's Masterpiece"
* "Follow Me Home"
* "Lost In Time"
* "These are the Moments" (performed by Reign Edwards)
* "World is on Fire"
* "All You Need"
* "You Were Mine"
* "The Song That Never Played" (performed by Scott Clifton)
* "Spirit of Season" (performed by Karla Mosley)
* "Hands of Time"

From Happy Meal Music & Bell Phillip Television Productions, the CD is available for a limited time on Amazon.com.

Watch 'The Bold and the Beautiful' Cast Read The Show's First Script at Paley Center Event

Katherine Kelly Lang, John McCook and current cast members read the
very first B&B script at a Paley Center event on November 3.

As part of the CBS Daytime "#1 for 30 Years" celebration, The Paley Center for Media in Los Angeles is currently running an interactive exhibit of one-of-a kind memorabilia and original set pieces from the network's daytime series. The exhibit honors the five current shows, as well as beloved classic soap operas As the World Turns and Guiding Light. Special programming has also been added to help pay homage to the CBS lineup. On November 3, the cast of The Bold and the Beautiful gathered for a reading of the show's very first script, which was broadcast on March 23, 1987. Like sister soap The Young and the Restless, B&B was co-created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell.

B&B's two remaining original cast members, John McCook (Eric Forrester) and Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke Logan), repeated their lines from the premiere episode, while some of the current cast read the other roles. Karla Mosley (Maya Avant Forrester) narrated the script. Scott Clifton (Liam Spencer) and Darin Brooks (Wyatt Spencer) played Ridge and Thorne Forrester, originally played by Ronn Moss and Clayton Norcross. Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy Forrester Spencer) read for the original Caroline Spencer (then Joanna Johnson), Alley Mills (Pam) filled in as Margo Lynley (Lauren Koslow) plus a few other bit parts, Don Diamont (Bill Spencer) was Bill Spencer Sr. (Jim Storm), Jacob Young (Rick Forrester) played Officer Dave Reed (Stephen Shortridge). Heather Tom, who plays Katie Logan Spencer today, read the role of Katie (Nancy Sloan in the pilot).

The reading was quite interesting to watch, and hearing the narration spoken out loud made me appreciate this script a lot more than I did 29 years ago. Bill Bell's words were so descriptive and full of depth, and his vision for B&B so clear, it's no wonder CBS was so excited about the show back then (canceling Capitol to make room). I believe the late Mr. Bell would be proud of where the show is today, and of the producing and writing job his son, Brad, is doing to stay true to the original vision.

You can watch the reading for yourself in the video below.

'The Bold and the Beautiful' Spoilers (May 2-6, 2016)

Sasha's secret could tear the Avant family apart on B&B.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful during the week of May 2-6, 2016.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, May 2
Nicole demands the truth from Sasha; Zende opens up to Rick about his romantic life.

'The Bold and the Beautiful' Spoilers (April 25-29, 2016)

"You were gone," Steffy explains to Liam.  "Wyatt was there, he was
good for me."

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful during the week of April 25-29, 2016.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, April 25
Liam (Scott Clifton) is determined to get back everything he lost, while Bill (Don Diamont) gives him a dose of reality; Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) calls Katie (Heather Tom) out after she questions him about Douglas.

'The Bold and the Beautiful' Spoilers (April 18-22, 2016)

"I don't want to live without you," Katie tells Bill.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful during the week of April 18-22, 2016.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, April 18
Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) and Caroline's (Linsey Godfrey) biggest threat seems to fix itself after Dr. Wolin (Mark Damon Espinoza) is hit by a truck; Katie (Heather) deflects her guilt after Bill (Don Diamont) and Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) confront her about her drinking.

'The Bold and the Beautiful' Spoilers (April 11-15, 2016)

"I've been held captive," Liam explains to Steffy.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful during the week of April 11-15, 2016.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, April 11
Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) and Liam (Scott Clifton) reunite on a Malibu beach; Liam tells Steffy that Quinn (Rena Sofer) held him captive; someone unexpected frees Quinn from confinement.

'The Bold and the Beautiful' Spoilers (April 4-8, 2016)

"If you really want to support and protect my marriage you won't say
anything to him."

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful during the week of April 4-8, 2016.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, April 4
Confused by his memories, Liam (Scott Clifton) demands answers; Wyatt (Darin Brooks) and Steffy celebrate married life.

'The Bold and the Beautiful' Spoilers (March 28-April 1, 2016)

According to the new CBS weekly promo for B&B, a sister's denial
turns to rage, and a bride's past could ruin her future.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful during the week of March 25-April 1, 2016.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, March 28
Katie's (Heather Tom) act of composure spirals into hysteria; Quinn (Rena Sofer) is anxious as Liam (Scott Clifton) focuses on regaining his memory.

'The Bold and the Beautiful' Spoilers (March 21-25, 2016)

According to the new CBS weekly promo for B&B, Ridge's dark secret
could be revealed.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful during the week of March 21-25, 2016.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, March 21
New parents Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) and Caroline (Linsey Godfrey) give their baby a sentimental name; having completed her latest scheme, Quinn (Rena Sofer) looks to the future.

'The Bold and the Beautiful' Spoilers (March 14-18, 2016)

Quinn (Rena Sofer) and Deacon (Sean Kanan)

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful during the week of March 14-18, 2016.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, March 14
Quinn (Rena Sofer) comes up with a plan to eliminate anyone who witnessed Liam's (Scott Clifton) kidnapping; Wyatt (Darin Brooks) assumes another aspect of Liam's life.

'The Bold and the Beautiful' Spoilers (March 7-11, 2016)

Will Rick use new information against Ridge?

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful during the week of March 7-11, 2016.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, March 7
A business discussion between Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) and Rick (Jacob Young) turns personal; Thomas (Pierson Fode) helps Caroline (Linsey Godfrey).

'The Bold and the Beautiful' Spoilers (February 29-March 4, 2016)

"Asking you to wait while she plays surrogate mommy is not only realistic,
it's incredibly selfish," Sasha tells Zende.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful during the week of February 29-March 4, 2016.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, February 29
Sasha (Felisha Cooper) offers to help distract Zende (Rome Flynn); Wyatt (Darin Brooks) is eager to hear Steffy's (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) answer to his question.

'The Bold and the Beautiful' Spoilers (February 15-19, 2016)

Betrayal can push a sister over the edge.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful during the week of February 15-19, 2016.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, February 15
Liam (Scott Clifton) battles with the mental and emotional complexities of his situation; Katie (Heather Tom) finds something of Brooke's (Katherine Kelly Lang) that is linked to Bill (Don Diamont).

'The Bold and the Beautiful' Spoilers (February 8-12, 2016)

This Valentine's Week: Wyatt's love is red, sweet Caroline is blue, Quinn
is a little crazy (who knows what she'll do).

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful during the week of February 8-12, 2016.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, February 8
Quinn (Rena Sofer) tells Liam (Scott Clifton) a secret from her childhood; Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) struggles to give Wyatt (Darin Brooks) an answer while she still has unfinished business with her ex.

'The Bold and the Beautiful' Spoilers (January 18-22, 2016)

Liam collapses.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful during the week of January 18-22, 2016. Betrayal is damaging, but nothing compared to what Quinn is about to do.

[SPOILER ALERT]


Monday, January 18
Sasha (Felisha Cooper) learns the real reason Rick (Jacob Young) retracted her offer to be a model; Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor) gives Zende (Rome Flynn) relationship advice.

'The Bold and the Beautiful' Spoilers (January 11-15, 2016)

"We can't do this," Brooke tells Bill.  But is this kiss real or someone's
imagination?

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful during the week of January 11-15, 2016. When the Logan sisters work together at Spencer Publications, they might just be too close for comfort.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, January 11
Liam (Scott Clifton) talks to a fellow passenger about his troubles on his way home; a new muse helps Zende (Rome Flynn) find success as a fashion photographer.

Orson Bean To Guest Star on 'The Bold and the Beautiful'

Orson Bean and Scott Clifton. Photo Credit: Sean Smith/JPI Studios

Orson Bean will guest star on CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful on, Friday, January 8, and Monday, January 11.

The veteran actor tells Soaps In Depth that he had a blast with his scene partner, Scott Clifton (Liam).

"Oh, I love [his character] on the show, and it was great to work with him," says Bean, who plays Liam’s crotchety seatmate on his flight back from Australia. "I fooled around and ad-libbed with him a lot, and I think they left some of it in."

Meanwhile, B&B sent out a casting call in November for "Claire," a recurring role for a, “strong, beautiful woman who is 50-60 — and must be Australian.” Now that Ivy has returned to Australia, could this character be her mother? We'll find out soon.