Sally Spectra
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Sally Spectra was a fictional character
on the American
soap opera
The Bold and the Beautiful
. Sally was played by actress Darlene Conley
from 1988 until Conley's death on January 14, 2007 and last appeared onscreen on January 26, 2007 via flashback memorial. Sally, in fact, has not been seen on camera since November 2006.
For many years, Sally owned and operated Spectra Fashions (later renamed Spectra Couture). For most of that time, the company was called a knock-off firm, since her designers often stole from the more established Forrester firm. At Spectra, Sally was usually helped by her daughter Macy Alexander
(Bobbie Eakes
), Sally's receptionist, Darla Einstein (Schae Harrison
), who Sally thought of as a daughter and Saul Feinberg (Michael Fox
). Also seen often was fashion designer Clarke Garrison
(Daniel McVicar
), who Sally at first blackmailed to design for Spectra while working for Forester but later crossovered to Spectra completely and began to woo Sally. Despite being warned by her family and friends that Clarke only wanted her company Sally married him. Despite the fact that Clarke at first claimed to be impotent he eventually fathered C.J. (Mick Cain
), Sally's son. Sally's fears were realized when she discovered that Clarke was involved with Kristen Forrester (then played by Terri Ann Linn). With the help of her Spectra family Sally managed to prove Clarke's infidelity to court and thus avoided losing her company. Sally divorced Clarke and he left town.
Her relationships with the Forrester family were mixed. Eric Forrester
(John McCook
) admired her scrappiness, since that was how his father was when he began working in fashion. Sally, in fact, was absolutely crazy about Eric. Sally always kept the Foresters on their toes and often managed to get one up on them. Sally was fascinated with the Forester family and often crashed many Forester family events. These actions did not take kindly with Stephanie Forrester (Susan Flannery
) and the two began a long feud. However, the feud between them ended in later years.
Her daughter, Macy Alexander, was married to Thorne Forrester
(Winsor Harmon
) for quite a number of years, and had a long on-again/off-again relationship
. Her surrogate daughter, Darla, was also married to Thorne until her life was tragically cut short recently (see main article
).
Sadly, her company eventually went under, after a very disastrous gamble of choosing to compete with the Forrester's head to head. She shut down, and then sold off, what was left of her company. She then began working at Forrester Creations as the new receptionist, replacing Megan Conley (Maeve Quinlan
). This came about after trying, and failing, to find a suitable receptionist. Sally offered her services, but warned that she didn't come cheap. She wanted a limo and a handsome driver with biceps, a sign of her very flirtatious and fun-loving nature. Sally also moved with Thorne, Darla, and their daughter, Alexandria
(Harley Graham) for a while, and stayed with Thorne and Alexandria even after Darla's death. Sally had some medical issues recently which resulted in needing to use a wheelchair
. (This was due to a real-life leg injury that Darlene Conley
suffered)
Sally last appeared on-screen in November, 2006 (shortly after, Darlene Conley
died on January 14, 2007). For a long time after Darlene Conley's death, nothing was explained about Sally's absence, except mention by her son, C.J. that she had been ill. Finally, in November 2007 it was revealed by CJ to Clarke (and to the viewers as well) that Sally was alive and well, and true to her flirtatious and fun-loving nature, was living in the South of France
with a string of cabana boys. It was also revealed that since the new owners of Spectra had gone bankrupt, ownership of the company had been reverted back to Sally. She decided not to return to L.A. and run it but instead to sell the company. There are no plans to kill the character off, as initially speculated.
In April 2009, Clarke revealed that Sally is currently in Canary Islands
with a string of cabana boys.
On July 27 2009, Sally called Clarke to send her love and best wishes to everyone at Jackie M where her picture still hangs on the wall.
On Christmas Eve 2009, Stephanie told Pam that unlike in past years, she did not receive a Christmas card from Sally, which usually consisted of the boasting of all the cabana boys. Stephanie believes she will still hear from her, but in the meantime offers a toast to her picture.
(Michael Swan) by whom she had a daughter, Macy and later to Clarke Garrison
(Daniel McVicar
), with whom she has a son named C.J.
(Clarke Jr.) (Mick Cain
) She was also a doting grandmother figure to Thorne's daughter, Alexandria, with whom she had a very loving relationship. Sally also considered Darla
(Schae Harrison
) her daughter since she was an orphan.
(Susan Flannery
) was unique. For years, they often fought and fussed, due to her firm's knock-off reputation. These spats often ended with Sally taking an unceremonious dip in the water, usually instigated by Stephanie. (At that time, her catch phrase was a usually loud "Hello, Stephanie!") One time, Stephanie and Sally were drunk in Stephanie's office at Forrester, and Stephanie allowed Sally to cut her hair, which ended disastrously, but hilariously. This was the explanation for Susan Flannery's sudden change of hair style.
Time helped cement the two women's friendship. Sally called Stephanie "Highness" or "Queenie"; at first the nicknames were meant to be sarcastic, but became terms of affection. (Stephanie called her "doll" and she also referred to her as "Sal, my gal") She was considered to be part of the extended Forrester family, often joining Stephanie at family functions (this was by virtue of Sally's daughter Macy, and later, her surrogate daughter, Darla, being married to Thorne Forrester). Even after Forrester was unwillingly sold to Nick Marone
(Jack Wagner
), Sally was still considered family, and beloved by everyone. In fact, Eric considered her a Forrester herself. She also gave nicknames to others in her extended family, namely Felicia Forrester
(Lesli Kay
), whom she affectionately called "Fifi." In addition, Sally defended Stephanie against Sheila Carter
(Kimberlin Brown
), who was harassing the Forrester matriarch after poisoning her with mercury pills, this planted the seeds of Stephanie and Sally's friendship.
Fictional character
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on the American
United States
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soap opera
Soap opera
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The Bold and the Beautiful
The Bold and the Beautiful
The Bold and the Beautiful is an American television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS Daytime. It premiered on March 23, 1987....
. Sally was played by actress Darlene Conley
Darlene Conley
Darlene Conley was an American actress.Conley's career spanned fifty years, but she was best known for her performances in daytime television, and in particular, for her portrayal of larger-than-life fashion industrialist Sally Spectra on The Bold and the Beautiful. Conley played the role from...
from 1988 until Conley's death on January 14, 2007 and last appeared onscreen on January 26, 2007 via flashback memorial. Sally, in fact, has not been seen on camera since November 2006.
Larger than life/flamboyant Sally Spectra
Sally, among other things, was a woman who lived life large. She was known for her large figure, open and very jovial personality, and her trademark red coiffure. She was often compared to the gal pal in old time movies.For many years, Sally owned and operated Spectra Fashions (later renamed Spectra Couture). For most of that time, the company was called a knock-off firm, since her designers often stole from the more established Forrester firm. At Spectra, Sally was usually helped by her daughter Macy Alexander
Macy Alexander Sharpe
Macy Alexander Sharpe is a fictional character in the American soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful...
(Bobbie Eakes
Bobbie Eakes
Bobbie Eakes is an American actress and singer. She is known for her role as Macy Alexander Forrester Chambers Sharpe on The Bold and the Beautiful and for her role as Krystal Carey Chandler Martin Hayward on All My Children .- Personal life :She is the youngest...
), Sally's receptionist, Darla Einstein (Schae Harrison
Schae Harrison
Schae Harrison is an American actress. She is most notable for her role on American daytime soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, where she played the part of Darla Einstein-Forrester from 1989-2006.-Mini Biography:Schae Harrison enrolled in her first dance class at age four and for many years...
), who Sally thought of as a daughter and Saul Feinberg (Michael Fox
Michael Fox (American actor)
Michael Fox was an American character actor who was in numerous movies and television roles. Some of his most famous recurring roles were as various autopsy physicians in Perry Mason, as Coroner George McLeod in Burke's Law, as Amos Fedders in Falcon Crest and as Saul Feinberg in The Bold and the...
). Also seen often was fashion designer Clarke Garrison
Clarke Garrison
Clarke Garrison, Sr. is a fictional character on the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, portrayed from 1987 to 1992, from 1996 to 2009 and 2010 by actor Daniel McVicar.-Character's background:...
(Daniel McVicar
Daniel McVicar
Daniel McVicar is an American actor, director and writer. He is known for his work on American and Italian television and film.-Career:He played Captain William T...
), who Sally at first blackmailed to design for Spectra while working for Forester but later crossovered to Spectra completely and began to woo Sally. Despite being warned by her family and friends that Clarke only wanted her company Sally married him. Despite the fact that Clarke at first claimed to be impotent he eventually fathered C.J. (Mick Cain
Mick Cain
Mick Cain is an American actor. He is most notable for his roles on American daytime soap operas. He played the part of C. J. Garrison, on the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful from 1998–2001, 2002–2003 and 1997–1998, 2004, 2007 and 2010 .-Mini Trivia:*He has played the role of C. J...
), Sally's son. Sally's fears were realized when she discovered that Clarke was involved with Kristen Forrester (then played by Terri Ann Linn). With the help of her Spectra family Sally managed to prove Clarke's infidelity to court and thus avoided losing her company. Sally divorced Clarke and he left town.
Her relationships with the Forrester family were mixed. Eric Forrester
Eric Forrester
Eric Forrester is a fictional character on the CBS Daytime soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful. He has been portrayed by John McCook since the show's debut in 1987...
(John McCook
John McCook
John McCook is an American actor best known for his roles on daytime soap operas.-Career:Since 1987, he has played the role of Eric Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful. From 1976 to February 1980, he portrayed the character of Lance Prentiss on The Young and the Restless. In addition, he has...
) admired her scrappiness, since that was how his father was when he began working in fashion. Sally, in fact, was absolutely crazy about Eric. Sally always kept the Foresters on their toes and often managed to get one up on them. Sally was fascinated with the Forester family and often crashed many Forester family events. These actions did not take kindly with Stephanie Forrester (Susan Flannery
Susan Flannery
Susan Flannery is an American soap opera actress. She is known for her role Stephanie Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful and for her role as Dr. Laura Spencer Horton on Days of our Lives ....
) and the two began a long feud. However, the feud between them ended in later years.
Her daughter, Macy Alexander, was married to Thorne Forrester
Thorne Forrester
Thorne Forrester is a fictional character on CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. The character has been played by Winsor Harmon since December 1996; previously, the role was played by Clayton Norcross from the show's premier in 1987 until 1989, then by Jeff Trachta from 1989 until 1996.-The...
(Winsor Harmon
Winsor Harmon
Winsor Harmon aka Winsor Dewey Harmon III, , is an American actor best known for his role as Thorne Forrester on the American soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. He took over the role from Jeff Trachta in December 1996.-Career:Harmon portrayed Del Henry on the program All My Children from 1994...
) for quite a number of years, and had a long on-again/off-again relationship
On-again, off-again relationship
An on-again, off-again relationship is a form of casual relationship, usually sexual, between two people. It is where the couple concerned do not see their discontinuous affair as an ongoing or formal relationship...
. Her surrogate daughter, Darla, was also married to Thorne until her life was tragically cut short recently (see main article
Darla Forrester
Darla Forrester was a fictional character in the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, played by actress Schae Harrison from 1989 to July 18, 2006...
).
Sadly, her company eventually went under, after a very disastrous gamble of choosing to compete with the Forrester's head to head. She shut down, and then sold off, what was left of her company. She then began working at Forrester Creations as the new receptionist, replacing Megan Conley (Maeve Quinlan
Maeve Quinlan
Maeve Anne Quinlan is an American actress and former professional tennis player. She is best known for starring in the critically acclaimed hit series South of Nowhere, which received two nominations in a row for Best Drama at the GLAAD Media Awards, and she has a recurring role on...
). This came about after trying, and failing, to find a suitable receptionist. Sally offered her services, but warned that she didn't come cheap. She wanted a limo and a handsome driver with biceps, a sign of her very flirtatious and fun-loving nature. Sally also moved with Thorne, Darla, and their daughter, Alexandria
Alexandria Forrester
Alexandria "Aly" Forrester is a fictional character on the CBS Daytime soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful. She was portrayed by the child actress Harley Graham from 2006 to 2010...
(Harley Graham) for a while, and stayed with Thorne and Alexandria even after Darla's death. Sally had some medical issues recently which resulted in needing to use a wheelchair
Wheelchair
A wheelchair is a chair with wheels, designed to be a replacement for walking. The device comes in variations where it is propelled by motors or by the seated occupant turning the rear wheels by hand. Often there are handles behind the seat for someone else to do the pushing...
. (This was due to a real-life leg injury that Darlene Conley
Darlene Conley
Darlene Conley was an American actress.Conley's career spanned fifty years, but she was best known for her performances in daytime television, and in particular, for her portrayal of larger-than-life fashion industrialist Sally Spectra on The Bold and the Beautiful. Conley played the role from...
suffered)
Sally last appeared on-screen in November, 2006 (shortly after, Darlene Conley
Darlene Conley
Darlene Conley was an American actress.Conley's career spanned fifty years, but she was best known for her performances in daytime television, and in particular, for her portrayal of larger-than-life fashion industrialist Sally Spectra on The Bold and the Beautiful. Conley played the role from...
died on January 14, 2007). For a long time after Darlene Conley's death, nothing was explained about Sally's absence, except mention by her son, C.J. that she had been ill. Finally, in November 2007 it was revealed by CJ to Clarke (and to the viewers as well) that Sally was alive and well, and true to her flirtatious and fun-loving nature, was living in the South of France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
with a string of cabana boys. It was also revealed that since the new owners of Spectra had gone bankrupt, ownership of the company had been reverted back to Sally. She decided not to return to L.A. and run it but instead to sell the company. There are no plans to kill the character off, as initially speculated.
In April 2009, Clarke revealed that Sally is currently in Canary Islands
Canary Islands
The Canary Islands , also known as the Canaries , is a Spanish archipelago located just off the northwest coast of mainland Africa, 100 km west of the border between Morocco and the Western Sahara. The Canaries are a Spanish autonomous community and an outermost region of the European Union...
with a string of cabana boys.
On July 27 2009, Sally called Clarke to send her love and best wishes to everyone at Jackie M where her picture still hangs on the wall.
On Christmas Eve 2009, Stephanie told Pam that unlike in past years, she did not receive a Christmas card from Sally, which usually consisted of the boasting of all the cabana boys. Stephanie believes she will still hear from her, but in the meantime offers a toast to her picture.
Family
Sally has been married twice, first to Adam AlexanderAdam Alexander
Adam Alexander is a fictional character in the American soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. He was played by actor Michael Swan from 1998 to 2000, and then made guest appearances in 2001 and was recurring from 2002 to 2003....
(Michael Swan) by whom she had a daughter, Macy and later to Clarke Garrison
Clarke Garrison
Clarke Garrison, Sr. is a fictional character on the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, portrayed from 1987 to 1992, from 1996 to 2009 and 2010 by actor Daniel McVicar.-Character's background:...
(Daniel McVicar
Daniel McVicar
Daniel McVicar is an American actor, director and writer. He is known for his work on American and Italian television and film.-Career:He played Captain William T...
), with whom she has a son named C.J.
C.J. Garrison
Clarke "C.J." Garrison Jr. is a fictional character in the American soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, portrayed by Mick Cain from January 1998 to January 2001, July 2002 to August 2003, returning briefly in 2004, 2007 and 2010....
(Clarke Jr.) (Mick Cain
Mick Cain
Mick Cain is an American actor. He is most notable for his roles on American daytime soap operas. He played the part of C. J. Garrison, on the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful from 1998–2001, 2002–2003 and 1997–1998, 2004, 2007 and 2010 .-Mini Trivia:*He has played the role of C. J...
) She was also a doting grandmother figure to Thorne's daughter, Alexandria, with whom she had a very loving relationship. Sally also considered Darla
Darla
Darla may refer to:* Darla , a character from Buffy the Vampire Slayer* "Darla" * Darla Records, a record label-People with the name:* Darla Baker, American fashion model...
(Schae Harrison
Schae Harrison
Schae Harrison is an American actress. She is most notable for her role on American daytime soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, where she played the part of Darla Einstein-Forrester from 1989-2006.-Mini Biography:Schae Harrison enrolled in her first dance class at age four and for many years...
) her daughter since she was an orphan.
Relationship with Stephanie Forrester
Her relationship with Stephanie ForresterStephanie Douglas Forrester
Stephanie Forrester is a fictional character on the American soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful. She is known for her on-again, off-again marriages to the famed fashion designer, Eric Forrester, and for her rivalry with Brooke Logan, who has been involved with Eric and her sons, Ridge and Thorne...
(Susan Flannery
Susan Flannery
Susan Flannery is an American soap opera actress. She is known for her role Stephanie Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful and for her role as Dr. Laura Spencer Horton on Days of our Lives ....
) was unique. For years, they often fought and fussed, due to her firm's knock-off reputation. These spats often ended with Sally taking an unceremonious dip in the water, usually instigated by Stephanie. (At that time, her catch phrase was a usually loud "Hello, Stephanie!") One time, Stephanie and Sally were drunk in Stephanie's office at Forrester, and Stephanie allowed Sally to cut her hair, which ended disastrously, but hilariously. This was the explanation for Susan Flannery's sudden change of hair style.
Time helped cement the two women's friendship. Sally called Stephanie "Highness" or "Queenie"; at first the nicknames were meant to be sarcastic, but became terms of affection. (Stephanie called her "doll" and she also referred to her as "Sal, my gal") She was considered to be part of the extended Forrester family, often joining Stephanie at family functions (this was by virtue of Sally's daughter Macy, and later, her surrogate daughter, Darla, being married to Thorne Forrester). Even after Forrester was unwillingly sold to Nick Marone
Dominick Marone
Dominick "Nick" Marone is a fictional character on CBS soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful. The character has been played by Jack Wagner since his introduction on March 28, 2003.-Nick Payne:...
(Jack Wagner
Jack Wagner (actor)
Peter John "Jack" Wagner, II is an American actor and singer, best-known for his roles on the soap operas General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful, and Melrose Place.-Early years:...
), Sally was still considered family, and beloved by everyone. In fact, Eric considered her a Forrester herself. She also gave nicknames to others in her extended family, namely Felicia Forrester
Felicia Forrester
Felicia Forrester is a fictional character from the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. She was previously played by actress Lesli Kay from November 2005 to November 2009, and October to December 2010. Previously the character was portrayed by Colleen Dion-Scotti from 1990 to 1992, 1997,and...
(Lesli Kay
Lesli Kay
Lesli Kay Coulouris previously Lesli Kay Sterling is an American actress, who is known primarily for her role on the CBS soap As the World Turns.-Career:...
), whom she affectionately called "Fifi." In addition, Sally defended Stephanie against Sheila Carter
Sheila Carter
Sheila Carter is a fictional character who appeared on both The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful...
(Kimberlin Brown
Kimberlin Brown
Kimberlin Ann Brown is an American actress, best known for her iconic role as Sheila Carter on The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful Kimberlin Ann Brown (born June 29, 1961 in Hayward, California) is an American actress, best known for her iconic role as Sheila Carter on The...
), who was harassing the Forrester matriarch after poisoning her with mercury pills, this planted the seeds of Stephanie and Sally's friendship.