"B&B" to Return to Filming w/ COVID-19 Safety Protocols - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 06-16-2020, 02:29 AM

"The Bold and the Beautiful" Returns to Production with COVID-19 Safety Protocols in Place
by Nellie Andreeva
June 15, 2020

CBS’ "The Bold and the Beautiful" is the first U.S. broadcast series — and possibly the first scripted series on American soil– to return to production on stage.

The daytime drama will resume filming its current season on Wednesday, June 17, at Television City in Los Angeles. There is no airdate set yet but the hope is for the half-hour soap to return to originals in early-to-mid July.

It began official pre-production today. However, its producers at Bell-Phillip Television, who had been hopeful for a June production restart, started to plan a return since the series shut down in mid-March with the cast, crew and staff’s health as main priority.

The show’s filming will follow COVID-19 safety protocols set by LA County, the City of Los Angeles and Television City’s owner Hackman Capital Partners, and its resumption became possible after the producers reached agreements with the Hollywood guilds.

The cast and the crew were tested for the coronavirus today, with regular testing a key part of the new protocol. Everyone will work shorter days with staggered call times and smaller amount of cast on set at one time. To accommodate that, some of the scripts that had been already in the can were reworked.

Additionally, a COVID-19 coordinator who will be on set at all times, insuring that the production follows the safety guidelines. I hear all cast and crew members will be required to wear masks at all times except for actors when they are filming a scene.

https://deadline.com/2020/06/the-bol...33-1202960103/

AMackII · 06-16-2020, 09:19 AM

Well, I think its too early for The Bold & The Beautiful for return filming because they should hold off for another month or two or three. I can see Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Bold & The Beautiful to air new episodes anytime between after Labor Day Weekend & shortly before Thanksgiving Week while The Young and The Restless should likely continue their production hiatus by airing theme weeks via COVID19 until they air new shows after New Year's.

Mario500 · 06-16-2020, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AMackII

Well, I think its too early for The Bold & The Beautiful for return filming because they should hold off for another month or two or three. I can see Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Bold & The Beautiful to air new episodes anytime between after Labor Day Weekend & shortly before Thanksgiving Week while The Young and The Restless should likely continue their production hiatus by airing theme weeks via COVID19 until they air new shows after New Year's.

Why?

AMackII · 06-16-2020, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mario500

Why?

Because I’m a little shocked about this but I did not know this announcement about B&B

MA · 06-18-2020, 07:05 AM

I don’t think it’s too early at all in my opinion.

MA · 06-18-2020, 09:36 AM

‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Production ‘Paused’ to Expand COVID-19 Testing

https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/the...ts-1234640886/

TMC · 08-21-2020, 06:14 PM

The Bold and the Beautiful is back in production after two-week shutdown over a positive coronavirus test

After a staffer tested positive three and a half weeks ago, the CBS daytime soap moved up one of its dark weeks and added a second dark week. The shutdown won't affect the show's broadcast schedule.

06-16-2020, 02:29 AM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,985	"B&B" to Return to Filming w/ COVID-19 Safety Protocols *"The Bold and the Beautiful" Returns to Production with COVID-19 Safety Protocols in Place* by Nellie Andreeva June 15, 2020 CBS’ "The Bold and the Beautiful" is the first U.S. broadcast series — and possibly the first scripted series on American soil– to return to production on stage. The daytime drama will resume filming its current season on Wednesday, June 17, at Television City in Los Angeles. There is no airdate set yet but the hope is for the half-hour soap to return to originals in early-to-mid July. It began official pre-production today. However, its producers at Bell-Phillip Television, who had been hopeful for a June production restart, started to plan a return since the series shut down in mid-March with the cast, crew and staff’s health as main priority. The show’s filming will follow COVID-19 safety protocols set by LA County, the City of Los Angeles and Television City’s owner Hackman Capital Partners, and its resumption became possible after the producers reached agreements with the Hollywood guilds. The cast and the crew were tested for the coronavirus today, with regular testing a key part of the new protocol. Everyone will work shorter days with staggered call times and smaller amount of cast on set at one time. To accommodate that, some of the scripts that had been already in the can were reworked. Additionally, a COVID-19 coordinator who will be on set at all times, insuring that the production follows the safety guidelines. I hear all cast and crew members will be required to wear masks at all times except for actors when they are filming a scene. https://deadline.com/2020/06/the-bol...33-1202960103/

06-18-2020, 07:05 AM	#5
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 127,160	I don’t think it’s too early at all in my opinion.
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06-16-2020, 09:19 AM	#2
AMackII Member Forum Star Join Date: Oct 23, 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 17,204	Well, I think its too early for The Bold & The Beautiful for return filming because they should hold off for another month or two or three. I can see Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Bold & The Beautiful to air new episodes anytime between after Labor Day Weekend & shortly before Thanksgiving Week while The Young and The Restless should likely continue their production hiatus by airing theme weeks via COVID19 until they air new shows after New Year's.

06-18-2020, 09:36 AM	#6
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 127,160	‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Production ‘Paused’ to Expand COVID-19 Testing https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/the...ts-1234640886/

08-21-2020, 06:14 PM	#7
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,772	The Bold and the Beautiful is back in production after two-week shutdown over a positive coronavirus test After a staffer tested positive three and a half weeks ago, the CBS daytime soap moved up one of its dark weeks and added a second dark week. The shutdown won't affect the show's broadcast schedule.