Sometimes, going back to a place where you spent years of your life can bring back memories you didn’t even realize you still had. That’s exactly what happened when The Bold and the Beautiful favorites Susan Flannery and Ian Buchanan visited the soap’s set on October 20. The former co-stars reunited with familiar faces, met newer cast members, and found themselves remembering what life was like when they were part of the daily drama. And Flannery’s memories included one particularly relatable complaint!
Key Takeaways
- Flannery and Buchanan returned to the B&B set on October 20 to reconnect with former castmates.
- Flannery described the visit as coming home and remembered the physical demands of filming.
- Buchanan said seeing the Forrester set again felt like stepping back in time.
Flannery Says Returning to B&B Felt Like Coming Home
Flannery spent 25 years portraying Stephanie Forrester, one of daytime television’s most memorable matriarchs. Although B&B has moved studios since her departure, returning still brought back plenty of familiar feelings.
“It’s definitely like coming home in a way, even though it’s not the same studio. It’s really lovely to see old faces and old faces with new faces. It takes you back mentally. You start remembering what it was like back then, even things like how much your feet would ache at the end of the day from wearing six-inch heels. It was just lovely to be back and see everybody.”
That detail about the heels is especially delightful. Stephanie always looked perfectly put together, whether she was confronting Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) or dealing with the latest Forrester family disaster. Apparently, looking that fabulous came at a price!
Flannery’s comments also capture something special about returning to a workplace after so many years. The surroundings may change, but the people and shared experiences can make everything feel familiar again.
Buchanan Revisits the Forrester Set and His B&B Memories
Buchanan, who portrayed Dr. James Warwick, experienced a similar wave of nostalgia when he returned.
“It’s a mind trip, you know. When I was sitting looking at the big Forrester set, it was like stepping back in time, almost. It takes you back mentally, and you start remembering what it was like when you were here before. It’s lovely to see all these people again, even if you don’t know everybody. There’s something really special about coming back and seeing the show and the people who have been part of it for so long.”
For Buchanan, seeing the Forrester set again was particularly meaningful. His character was involved in some unforgettable storylines, including a complicated relationship with Stephanie.
A B&B Reunion That Connects the Show’s Past and Present
What makes this visit especially touching is that Flannery and Buchanan weren’t simply revisiting old sets. They were reconnecting with people who helped make their years on B&B memorable while meeting the actors carrying those stories forward.
Neither visit was announced as an onscreen return, but longtime viewers will undoubtedly appreciate seeing two familiar faces back where so much daytime history was made. And judging by their comments, the reunion meant just as much to the actors themselves.
Check out the photos of their moments below.
