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March 16, 2020 77 mins
This episode explores the beginnings of The Bold & the Beautiful; the last of the legendary, classic soap operas. CBS’s The Bold and the Beautiful would emerge from being the new kid on the block in the mid-late 1980s to be the most popular soap opera across the world; broadcast in a record 110 countries. This episode spotlights the creation of the iconic show, and all the great characters, all the rivalries, as well as the wild and dramatic early storylines. Indeed, this episode discusses two of the most shocking storylines in soap history – so shocking that they have never been referred to since! As always, this episode includes audio excerpts and much more. Enjoy another trip down soap lane!
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