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John McCookON SOAP OPERA DIGEST AND WEEKLY ONLINE Bio
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John McCook (Eric, B&B)
Thanks to myriad roles on stage, in film and on TV, McCook has had the romantic leading man down pat for years, so it wasn't a big leap for the California-born actor to create the suave fashion designer Eric Forrester on B&B in 1987.
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Spending Father's Day
Wonder how the stars of THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL spent their Father's Day? We caught up with six of them to find out.
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How I Spent my Holidays
The cast of THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL reveals what kept them busy over their holiday hiatus, from top-secret Vegas weddings to 50-mile horse races.
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John McCook: Happy Lucky Family
Totally unlike his character on THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, John McCook (Eric) has been enjoying a happy, wonderful marriage with his wife, Laurette, for 27 years and counting....
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McCook, Lamas in Body of Work
John McCook (Eric) spent a few days in a morgue last April in order to play a lead role in the short film Body of Work.
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John McCook: Father Knows Best
What better way to honor Father's Day than to ask John McCook, who plays THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL's patriarch, Eric, about the day's significance to him.
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Seeing the Forrester and the Trees
As patriarch of the fashionista Forrester family, B&B's John McCook (Eric) is not afraid to look back at the show's beginnings or forward to where it may be headed next.
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Relatively Speaking
The 6/22/04 issue of Soap Opera Digest featured a question-and-answer gabfest with John McCook (Eric) and on-screen son Winsor Harmon (Thorne). Here's more of what the duo had to say.
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A Trip Down Memory Lane with B&B's John McCook
John McCook (Eric) reminisces about his top six BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL moments, giving Soap Opera Weekly a peek at what makes this patriarch tick.
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John McCook: Primo Donna
With THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL's Stephanie AWOL after her latest grave misdeed, Eric has been home alone, lonely, and ripe for the picking by Donna. Here, John McCook (Eric) gives Weekly some insights into the controversial relationship and why Eric's dalliance with Donna has been the best thing for both actor and character.
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Remembering Darlene Conley
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL — and the entire soap world — lost one of its best and brightest when Darlene Conley died Jan. 14 of cancer. She was 72.
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Jacob Young - Young Gun
In this Soap Opera Weekly archival feature, Jacob Young (JR, AMC) talks about his pursuit of acting, music — and girls — with equal passion.
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Getting to Know Drew Tyler Bell
Drew Tyler Bell will begin playing Ridge and the late Taylor's 17-year-old son, Thomas, beginning on January 9 on B&B.
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Daddy Dearest?
The temperature isn't the only thing heating up this summer. Sean Kanan has a hot new story on B&B now that Deacon wants to be part of his children's lives.
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Full Disclosure
The public reveal of Jackie's hooker past wasn't the first time a dirty little secret was exposed at a Forrester event. Here, Digest presents four more embarrassing moments that caused some to either blush or run for cover.
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Beyond Com-Pair
Rick and Phoebe's budding romance may take some getting used to, but they're not the first unlikely B&B twosome to make us sit back and go, "Hmmm...." Here are five other couples who took us by surprise. (And wouldn't you know, Brooke was a willing participant in three of 'em!)
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B&B: (Dirty) Laundry Day
For the last 20 years, the characters on B&B have had more than their fair share of secrets, lies, sins, indiscretions and yes, even crimes. See if you can match each load of dirty laundry to its rightful owner.
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Pop Goes The Question
On soaps, asking for one's hand in marriage is usually gushy, romantic ... and forgettable. But here we recall four of B&B's most memorable proposals, thanks to unique — and even humorous — circumstances.
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Which B&B Guy Is Right for You?
Spend a lot of time daydreaming about the men on THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL? Take our quiz to find out which hunk is right for you.
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B&B: I confess!
Desperate times often call for desperate measures on THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL. Over the years, characters new and old have crossed many lines — including crossing the law — to get what they want. See if you can guess which person committed which crime.
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B&B's Scariest Moments
While it doesn't dabble in supernatural shenanigans like fellow soap PASSIONS, THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL can lay claim to some legitimately scary moments over the years. Here, we take a look back at B&B's most frightening times (in no particular order).
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B&B New Year's Resolutions
As the L.A. residents of THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL prepare to usher in the new year, many of them have resolved to make major changes in their lives come 2008. Here's a rundown....
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The Eric Forrester Ultimate Trivia Challenge
He runs a multimillion dollar fashion empire and has a private life as colorful as one of his daring designs. How well do you know the history of B&B's Eric Forrester?
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Say It Forward
Ever wonder what kind of New Year's resolutions those B&B characters would or should make for 2007? We did and even came up with our own suggestions.
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Robin Riker: A Beth of Fresh Air
A week before her June 18 debut, Weekly grabbed a few minutes on the phone with Robin Riker to dish her stepping into the shoes of BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL's Beth Logan. Read on to discover the funniest call she's made about the role.
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The Wives And Loves Of Eric Forrester
With a past that includes three wives, seven children and several romantic interludes, fashion designer Eric Forrester boasts a busy social calendar. Here's a look back at the love life of daytime's Ralph Lauren.
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The Rickocheting Forrester
Rick was born in 1990, but today he's already a twice-married, worldly young man courting controversy — and Phoebe. Here, Digest divides this Forrester's life by the actors who portrayed him.
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Working Girl
When we met Brooke Logan in 1987, she was a college gal studying chemistry. Today, she's the creator of a miracle fabric treatment worth billions and CEO of Forrester Creations. Here we track Brooke's amazing trajectory (the highs as well as the lows) in the business world.
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Love Story - Brooke and Ridge
The love story of B&B's Brooke and Ridge has played out non-stop for the past 18 years. Here we look back at the megacouple's numerous marriages, dalliances, divorces and reconciliations.
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Delightfully Darla
For years, Darla Einstein was the wacky-yet-faithful sidekick of fashion diva Sally Spectra on B&B. Recently, however, Darla has stepped into her own spotlight.
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