User:Livelikemusic/Katie Logan
Katie Logan | |
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The Bold and the Beautiful character | |
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Duration |
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First appearance | March 23, 1987 |
Classification | Present; regular |
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Businesswoman | |
Family | Logan |
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Siblings |
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Spouse | Bill Spencer, Jr. (2009–) |
Children | Will Spencer |
Nieces and nephews |
Katherine Elizabeth "Katie" Logan is a
Casting
The role of Katie Logan was originated by actress Nancy Sloan, who made her debut on March 23, 1987.[1] The actress portrayed the role under a contract status until 1989, when she was bumped to recurring from 1994 until her departure from the series in 1996.[2] Sloan continued to make guest appearances in 2000, 2001, 2003, and 2004.[3]
On July 30, 2007, it was announced that the role of Katie was recast of soap veteran actress Heather Tom, who had previously held roles on The Young and the Restless as Victoria Newman and One Life to Live as Kelly Cramer.[4][5][6][3] Along with the news of her arrival, it was reported that Tom's portrayal was to be a short-term stint and had only signed a six-month contract with the series.[4]
On her casting, Tom said she was "thrilled" to be joining the series and working under the direction of Brad Bell, executive producer of the series. She remarked, "He's the person I'd want to work for at this point. I'm very happy working for him. I'm along for the ride. We've bounced some ideas around. A nice thing is that Katie has been off the canvas for a long time and even when she was on the canvas, she wasn't fully developed. We can do whatever we want, which is great. I feel like I'm actually creating a new character, and that's exciting."[7]
In January 2008 it was reported that Tom renewed her contract with the series, this time to ensure her stay until sometime in 2011.[8][9] It is believed that Tom signed once more with the series following 2011; as of 2013, she is still with the series.
On her acting technique, Tom said "Well, my method is really just putting myself in the middle of the moment; the middle of the situation."[10]
Character development
Characterization
Katie Logan was originally described as a girl with pimples, which was a great comparison to the vast majority of the cast.[11]
Heart attack and transplant
In 2008, the show aired a controversial plot in which Katie was dying, and her brother
Relationships
Nick Marone
Bill Spencer
Throughout her marriage to
Bill nearly left his marriage to Katie for
Tom liked how Katie wasn't written as "the pathetic victim" in confrontation against Bill for cheating, which she described as "very raw, physical and ugly" and some of the best material she's "ever had".[13] Katie survived, and reunited with Bill. Katie and Steffy became enemies, Tom said "I couldn't ask for a better nemesis", explaining "it's much more interesting to watch a fight between two equals, rather than watch a fight with someone who always gets to win or who is always right."[10] Despite the couple reuniting, Tom noted that "she's going to be left with some major trust issues when it comes to men. It's a huge breech."[12] In 2012, Tom's pregnancy was written into the storyline when Katie became pregnant with her first child. However, the pregnancy was high risk and Katie could have died.[14] When Katie nearly died, she begged Bill to save the baby.[14]
Storylines
1987–2004
Born on May 29,
2007–
In August 2007, Katie returned to Los Angeles to attend Donna's upcoming wedding to
On the day of the wedding, Katie overheard Donna confiding to her friend
Having lived in the shadow of her older sisters for many years, has made Katie more the voice of reason towards her sisters, Donna in particular. Recently Katie became a member of the Forrester Creations team by working in their Public Relations department, having had PR experience whilst away from Los Angeles. Recently, Katie and
Katie then saw that Brooke was on the verge of ruining her engagement to Ridge when Brooke discovered that she was the biological mother of Nick and Taylor's baby Jack. Katie wanted Brooke to finally commit to a life with Ridge so she convinced Brooke's daughter Bridget to rekindle her relationship with Nick. However, while babysitting baby Jack, Katie found herself attracted to Nick. Once she told Bridget, she accused it of being a harmless crush and let it go. While struggling with a gun that her brother Storm had, the gun went off, injuring Katie. Katie was originally on a heart and lung machine until Storm committed suicide so he could let Katie have his heart. After defibrillation, Katie's donated heart started beating, and she was alive thanks to her brother's heart.
However, Katie's body began rejecting the heart not long after; her prognosis looked rather grim. She began taking anti-rejection medicine; but despite that, she realized that death for her would be inevitable. Her family helped to set up a lovely prom night for her, (her dress was a Forrester Original which had been brought over by Eric's friend, and Nick's mother,
Katie continues to have feelings for Nick, but stood aside so that Bridget and Nick could wed. She officiated at their wedding on July 14. On Friday, August 1, during a routinely check-up, Katie learns that she is pregnant. She and Nick have decided to keep their baby. In September, Nick told Bridget of Katie's pregnancy. Bridget immediately left Nick and their marriage telling her husband and aunt that she is "finally free of both of you." Katie lost her baby and is currently focusing on Nick's son, Jack. However, in a kind of ironic twist, where her sisters Brooke and Donna have always had their share of troubles and antagonism with Stephanie Forrester, Katie has the same kind of antagonistic relationship with
Katie's romantic life did not remain calm for long, as she started dating bad boy Bill Spencer shortly after his failed stint at romancing her sister, Donna. The romance with Katie and Bill was highly unexpected, and highly unlike, due to Spencer's desire to steal Forrester Creations from the Forresters—and Logans. After hooking up with Bill, Katie was appointed the new CEO of Forrester Creations, which was a newly acquired division of Spencer Publications. Bill's motives towards her were unclear to Katie, especially after she saw a DVD that was made by Bill's father, Bill Spencer, Sr., that he had left to his son, asking Bill, Jr., to take down Eric Forrester, Donna and Brooke Logan, after what they had done to the woman he truly loved, Stephanie Forrester. Katie then got Bill's word that he was not using or romancing her to pursue his father's vendetta against the Forresters. They then got married in Katie's old neighborhood, with their nearest and dearest alongside them. Bill's sister Karen, Katie's mother and father Beth and Stephen, were those who were especially there for the ceremony.
In August 2010, it is discovered that Bill could have fathered a son,
Reception
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In 1987, Guy MacMillin of The Milwaukee Journal called the character of Katie was described his favorite on the series. He remarked, "Anyway, the makeup people slap pimples and splotches all over Katie's face, making her the most distinctive thing about this beautiful show."[11]
"Everyone is in Italy except for me! I just woke up and was getting ready to go to a yoga class [...] It's very exciting," she adds. "I kind of debated whether I wanted to go into the [Outstanding Lead Actress] category this year but I'm glad I did. I've been doing daytime for 22 years and it's time. What the heck, I'll play with the big girls!"[16]
— Tom discusses her award nomination. (2012)
On April 30, 2008, Heather Tom was nominated for the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Katie.[16] In 2011, she was nominated once again and this time she won. Tom later won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Katie in June 2012.[17]In 2013, she received her second win category. [18]
References
Notes
- ^ The role of Stephen Logan has been portrayed by two actors during the character's duration on the series. Actor Robert Pine originated the role from 1988 1994, 1997–98 and 2001. Actor Patrick Duffy claimed the role and portrayed it off-and-on from 2006 until his departure in 2011.
- ^ The role of Beth Logan has been portrayed by four actresses during its time on the series. The role was originated by actress Judith Baldwin in 1987; Nancy Burnett took claim of the role the same year and become the most-recognized actress in the role. She portrayed the role from 1987–89, 1994, 1996–98 and 2000–01. The role was recast in 1991 with Marla Adams, and lastly recasted with actress Robin Riker from 2008 until the character's on-screen death in 2010.
- ^ The role of Storm Logan has been portrayed by three actors during the character's duration on the series. Actor Ethan Wayne originated the role from 1987 to 1989. The role was recast with Brian Patrick Clarke from 1990 to 1991, and Wayne returned to the role in 1994 and made appearances up until 2003. Veteran soap opera actor William deVry took claim of the role in 2006 until his on-screen death in 2008. deVry briefly reprised the role in 2012.
- ^ The role of Donna Logan was portrayed by actress Carrie Mitchum originated the role in 1987 and made appearances up until 2004, with the role briefly recast with Mary Sheldon in 1991. Since 2006, the role has been portrayed by Jennifer Gareis.
Citations
- ^ Richardt, Nancy (March 7, 1987). "Bold and Beautiful lines up stars". Times-News. Retrieved September 21, 2013.
- ^ Beck, Marilyn (April 27, 1989). "Tipoff". Star-News. Retrieved September 30, 2013.
- ^ a b "Heather Tom is new Katie Logan in The Bold & The Beautiful (derived from German)". Showbizz Site. Showbizzsite.be. July 31, 2007. Retrieved September 30, 2013.
- ^ a b Kroll, Dan J. (July 30, 2007). "Heather Tom is latest Y&R star to Join B&B". Soap Central. Soapcentral.com. Retrieved October 13, 2011.
- ^ "Heather Tom on B&B!". Soaps She Knows. Soaps.com. July 30, 2007. Retrieved July 20, 2013.
- ^ Richenthal, Michael (July 28, 2007). "Heather Tom Coming Aboard The Bold and The Beautiful". TV Fanatic. TVFanatic.com. Retrieved September 21, 2013.
- ^ De Leon, Kris (September 13, 2007). "Heather Tom Thrilled To Be Part of 'The Bold and the Beautiful'". BuddyTV. Buddytv.com. Retrieved September 21, 2013.
- ^ Kroll, Dan J. (January 12, 2008). "Heather Tom Inks New B&B Deal". Soap Central. Soapcentral.com. Retrieved October 13, 2011.
- ^ "Casting Update: Ian Buchanan". Soaps She Knows. Soaps.com. January 2, 2008. Retrieved July 20, 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f Young, Candace (April 23, 2012). "The Bold And The Beautiful Interview: Heather Tom". She Knows Soaps. soaps.sheknows.com. Retrieved December 23, 2012.
- ^ a b MacMillin, Guy (May 3, 1987). "They're bold! They're beautiful! They're terribly confusing!". The Milwaukee Journal. Retrieved September 30, 2013.
- ^ Time Warner. Retrieved December 23, 2012.
- ^ a b c Fairman, Michael (July 25, 2011). "Heather Tom speaks on Katie's upcoming heart attack on B&B!". On-Air On-Soaps. Michael Fairman Soaps, Inc. Retrieved December 23, 2012.
- ^ Tribune Media Services. Retrieved December 23, 2012.
- ^ Pamdemonium (May 29, 2008). "B&B Daily Recaps Archive: Daily Recaps | 2008". Soapcentral.com. Retrieved December 10, 2012.
- ^ a b "Heather Tom On Emmy Nom". Soap Opera Digest. Soaopoperadigest.com. 2012-05-09. Retrieved June 29, 2012.
- ^ "'General Hospital' scores 5 Daytime Emmys, including best drama; 'Today,' 'Jeopardy!' also win". Associated Press. 2012-06-23. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
- ^ "Daytime Emmy Award - 2013 nominations". May 1, 2013. Retrieved May 1, 2013.
External links
- Character profile at the IMDb (UK)