viewers. Controversy Brenda Dickson, an original cast member of The Young and The Restless, claims that Bell blacklisted her after 15 years on the show after they partook in a secret love affair. He then went on to wreak havoc on her personal and professional life by hiring "Mafia cartel judges and attorneys" to "ruin" her life. As a result, she ended up "broke and homeless" and has been blocked from working ever since. The Bold and the Beautiful In 1986, he began working on creating another soap for CBS Daytime, but plans were halted until the end of the year when the network decided to cancel the soap Capitol and needed a replacement. He created The Bold and the Beautiful, which debuted on March 23, 1987. B&B is known for its glamorous look as it is set in the fashion industry. It followed Y&R and has been a ratings success as well. Personal life Bell was married to former talk show host Lee Phillip Bell, who co-created The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful with him. Their three children, William James Bell, Bradley Phillip Bell, Lauralee Bell Martin, and daughter-in-law Maria Arena Bell have all been involved in their parents' soaps in some capacity. On April 29, 2005, Bell died at age 78 from complications of Alzheimer's disease. He is buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles. Bell acquired the Wallace Neff designed Sol Wurtzel House in Bel Air, Los Angeles in 1991. Awards and recognition In 1992, he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 19th annual Daytime Emmy Awards. Producing and writing credits Another World Co-Creator (with Irna Phillips) Co-Head Writer: May 1964 – March 1965 As the World Turns Co-Head Writer: 1965–1966 Writer: 1950s–1960s The Bold and the Beautiful Co-Creator (with Lee Phillip Bell) Executive Producer: March 23, 1987 – Spring 1996 (with Lee Phillip Bell) Head Writer: March 23, 1987 – May 3, 1993 executive story consultant: May 4, 1993 - June 1, 1993 Days of Our Lives Head Writer: 1966–1975 Guiding Light Writer: 1950s Our Private World Co-Creator (with Irna Phillips) The Young and the Restless Co-Creator (with Lee Phillip Bell) Executive Producer: March 26, 1973 – 1976, January 2004 – April 2005 Senior Executive Producer: 1976 – January 2004 Head Writer: March 26, 1973 – July 3, 1998 Executive Story Consultant: 1998 – April 2005