Now that CBS is going to air actual classic episodes it's time for a thread.

 

 

I guess May 4 is not a Stephanie Forrester week, but a best weddings week:

 

https://www.viacomcbspressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/releases/view?id=55077

Then, as THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL comes down the aisle, storylines will include:

On Monday, May 4, Taylor Hayes (Hunter Tylo) desperately attempts to escape from Prince Omar (Kabir Bedi) to let Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) know that she’s alive, while Ridge and Brooke (Lang) have their epic first wedding in front of friends… and foes on the beautiful beach in Point Dume, Calif. The episode originally aired Sept. 30, 1994.

 

On Tuesday, May 5, Steffy (Wood) and Liam (Clifton) are wed in front of the iconic Opera House on the glorious Sydney, Australia harbor. While the ceremony progresses in front of family and friends, Wyatt (Darin Brooks) eases his sorrows over his brother’s marriage to his ex-wife with several drinks. The episode originally aired March 22, 2017.

 

On Wednesday, May 6, Katie (Tom), the only woman to have ever stolen Dollar Bill's (Diamont) heart, walks down the aisle to become Mrs. William Spencer, Jr., with her sisters at her side, at the San Fernando Valley home where she was raised. Legendary CBS star Patrick Duffy (“Dallas”) guest stars as Katie’s father, Stephen Logan. The episode originally aired Nov. 13, 2009.

 

On Thursday, May 7, Eric Forrester (McCook) and Brooke Logan (Lang) say “I Do” as Eric’s ex-wife, Stephanie (Susan Flannery), and Brooke’s true love, Ridge (Kaye), watch without objection. Eric then takes Brooke on a romantic and surprise honeymoon in a magnificent hot-air balloon in Palm Springs, Calif. The episode originally aired Jan. 8, 1991.

 

Wrapping up on Friday, May 8: Having overcome astounding obstacles, Hope (Kim Matula, in a role currently played by Annika Noelle) and Liam (Scott Clifton) joyously say “I Do” in front of family, friends, and the many residents of the beautiful city of Puglia, Italy. Frustrated and brokenhearted, Steffy (Wood) updates Eric (McCook) and Stephanie (Flannery) on the dramatic events transpiring in Puglia. The episode originally aired June 26, 2012.

Edited April 28, 20205 yr by BoldRestless

Do not care to see Brooke being the Forrester family mattress. I'm waiting for a best of Queen Stephanie week and a best of Sally Spectra week.

 

On 5/14/2020 at 11:42 AM, YRBB said:

Yes, that's better. But only two episodes pre-2003. Ugh.

Brooke is an original character *and* actor.  So it makes no sense to me to not show at least ONE 80s episode.  Y&R has been better with the episodes they pick but I felt the same way about the Katherine week--couldn't they have shown a couple of 70s episodes?  Something from the 80s?  I get that they want to feature characters and actors still familiar to new watchers--but these are cases where they can do just that...

23 minutes ago, EricMontreal22 said:

Brooke is an original character *and* actor.  So it makes no sense to me to not show at least ONE 80s episode.  Y&R has been better with the episodes they pick but I felt the same way about the Katherine week--couldn't they have shown a couple of 70s episodes?  Something from the 80s?  I get that they want to feature characters and actors still familiar to new watchers--but these are cases where they can do just that...

I absolutely agree with you, but I think it's a matter of not wanting to alienate certain viewers by going too far back especially since the visual aesthetic can look "old" to younger viewers. BB has been awful with their classics selections, which is odd since it is the youngest soap still on it might have the easiest time going into the archives. It already has its first 25 episodes up for streaming. Honestly, I thought it was great that we were getting throwbacks and classics until I saw on social media some people asking about new episodes, being irrationally upset and not understanding why there's no new episodes. It's like are you an idiot or have you not read or watched the news. It's not like they did it on purpose or that they need to serve you and record new material because you bitch about it. One person keeps posting vomit emojis everytime there was some post of a classic episode...my favorite part was when asked what episodes they would like to see a majority of posters mentioned Steffy and Liam's love story to which I had to roll my eyes. It's like you just saw those episodes 2 seconds ago, you want to see them again already? I've always been really into older tv even as a kid, so the idea of getting classics excited me and when they show older episodes such as the 80s and 90s, I get really excited but I'm starting to realize that for many this isn't as exciting. 

1 hour ago, EricMontreal22 said:

Brooke is an original character *and* actor.  So it makes no sense to me to not show at least ONE 80s episode.  Y&R has been better with the episodes they pick but I felt the same way about the Katherine week--couldn't they have shown a couple of 70s episodes?  Something from the 80s?  I get that they want to feature characters and actors still familiar to new watchers--but these are cases where they can do just that...

 

Indeed. Especially B&B reeks of that. Y&R has done a little better with it, but that's thanks to Victor/Nikki. I suppose in Katherine's case, showcasing her double role is too much of a draw. But they could so easily do two 70s episodes in a row for one day. I imagine they think if someone tunes in and recognizes only Katherine, they won't stick around or be too confused... and sadly, there are those viewers. I guess we should count ourselves extremely lucky we're even getting things like "Katherine the Great" or "The Winters Family." That's a bit of a miracle in and of itself.

7 hours ago, EricMontreal22 said:

Brooke is an original character *and* actor.  So it makes no sense to me to not show at least ONE 80s episode.  Y&R has been better with the episodes they pick but I felt the same way about the Katherine week--couldn't they have shown a couple of 70s episodes?  Something from the 80s?  I get that they want to feature characters and actors still familiar to new watchers--but these are cases where they can do just that...

I could have sworn they’d show Brooke&Ridges first meeting when Miss Logan was serving as caterer with her mom at a party at the Forrester Mansion. Back when Ronn Moss was still

playing they always used this moment for flashbacks. It would have made perfect sense for such a throwback week. As you guys mentioned, it’s bizarre that Y&Rs choices are soooo amazing compared to B&Bs - considering that Brooke and Eric (plus a lot of recast Logan’s and Forresters) are still part of today’s fabric and have been with the show since March 33, 1987!?

thanks to the uploads floating around the internet I don’t care much about those B&B anyways because only the closing credits will be “new” to me, though. 

21 minutes ago, sheilaforever said:

I could have sworn they’d show Brooke&Ridges first meeting when Miss Logan was serving as caterer with her mom at a party at the Forrester Mansion. Back when Ronn Moss was still

playing they always used this moment for flashbacks. It would have made perfect sense for such a throwback week. As you guys mentioned, it’s bizarre that Y&Rs choices are soooo amazing compared to B&Bs - considering that Brooke and Eric (plus a lot of recast Logan’s and Forresters) are still part of today’s fabric and have been with the show since March 33, 1987!?

thanks to the uploads floating around the internet I don’t care much about those B&B anyways because only the closing credits will be “new” to me, though. 

 

"B&B" is showing the 5,000th episode during Brooke week. That episode literally has those scenes in there. Probably why they chose it. Serves multiple talking points many of you have.

Wednesday, May 20: It’s the special 5000^th episode of “B&B.” Watch as Brooke waits outside the Forresters’ Big Bear cabin for Ridge, reluctant to go in by herself given her history with Stephanie. Once inside, a temporary truce is called and the four original “B&B” characters, Brooke, Ridge, Eric and Stephanie, share memories of their personal and professional ups and downs through the years, including the first time Brooke met the Forresters in 1987. (OAD: February 16, 2007)

50 minutes ago, Errol said:

 

"B&B" is showing the 5,000th episode during Brooke week. That episode literally has those scenes in there. Probably why they chose it. Serves multiple talking points many of you have.

Wednesday, May 20: It’s the special 5000^th episode of “B&B.” Watch as Brooke waits outside the Forresters’ Big Bear cabin for Ridge, reluctant to go in by herself given her history with Stephanie. Once inside, a temporary truce is called and the four original “B&B” characters, Brooke, Ridge, Eric and Stephanie, share memories of their personal and professional ups and downs through the years, including the first time Brooke met the Forresters in 1987. (OAD: February 16, 2007)

 

Thanks Errol. I know - saw it in the preview clip. Still, why show a clip show when you can show the actual episode instead?

This week's B&B line up is the most decent so far in terms of episodes pre at least Stephanie's death. But as someone said more pre 2003 would be ideal. If we want to stretch it at least up to 2006/7ish.

 

I know 2002 was the last great year according to many , but exactly when did the show become utterly unwatchable ? When did all this Liam/Hope/Steffy trash envelop the show?

Edited May 18, 20205 yr by ironlion

29 minutes ago, ironlion said:

I know 2002 was the last great year according to many , but exactly when did the show become utterly unwatchable ? When did all this Liam/Hope/Steffy trash envelop the show?

 

I think by 2003 they adopted this telenovela format where stories would last 3 to 6 months tops and have no long-term effect... Then by 2005 or so it became the Nick and Jackie Marone show, with lots of unrelatable characters. It's had its moments since - months where the show picked up momentum, like in 2014 or 2015 - but it would never last...

Ronn Moss.........😊

Good thing Brooke wore her riding boots! 

11 minutes ago, juppiter said:

Good thing Brooke wore her riding boots! 

OMG filthy. 😂 

 

Thorsten didn’t bother to dry his hair for his intro/outro, I see.

56 minutes ago, Faulkner said:

OMG filthy. 😂 

 

Thorsten didn’t bother to dry his hair for his intro/outro, I see.

😆  I was also thinking the same thing. I was like is that the look he was going for or did he just not bother 

The opening was cut on my station... they had Thorsten intro a Brooke and Eric episode featuring Ronn Moss? Lol.