John McCook Reflects On 50+ Years At Television City

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Jul 11

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Soap icon John McCook is marking a major milestone and looking ahead to an exciting new chapter.

John McCook Reflects On 50+ Years At Television City

In a heartfelt Instagram post, the Emmy-winning actor shared his reflections on spending over five decades at CBS Television City.

"50 years ago I was Lance Prentiss on The Young and the Restless then in 1987 I became Eric Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful. Today I’ve spent 50 plus years at CBS Television City…my dressing room now is empty and our show will be moving over to The Sunset Las Palmas Studios where it will rebuild, refresh and enlarge our sets, bringing back the old glitz and glamour of our show. Stay tuned for what’s ahead and spread the good news. Soap Opera is here to stay..."

McCook’s journey began in 1973 as Lance Prentiss on The Young and the Restless before he became the iconic Eric Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful in 1987 — a role he’s continued to play for nearly four decades.

The move from the legendary Television City to The Sunset Las Palmas Studios marks a major transition for The Bold and the Beautiful. McCook teased that this change will breathe new life into the beloved daytime drama, promising "glitz and glamour" and even bigger sets to match the show’s signature style.

For fans, this announcement is bittersweet — saying goodbye to the historic stages where so many unforgettable moments were filmed, but also looking forward to a fresh, renewed future for their favorite soap.

As McCook beautifully put it: "Soap opera is here to stay."