Guiding Light

Going, going, gone: First Guiding Light , then As the World Turns and next well, who knows? Gone crazy: It's a toss-up for year's worst finales, ...

CBS became the Grim Reaper of soaps, first pulling the plug on Guiding Light and then announcing that As the World Turns would cease to exist in September. ... and more »

Merry Christmas on the soaps: Days dumps Dattilo, B&B hires Conroy blog) He was last on Guiding Light as James Spaulding, but now Conroy's been cast on The Bold and the Beautiful. He'll be playing Oliver Jones, which means he's ...

Especially when the demand for soap operas seem to be waning with shows like "Guiding Light" and recently, "As The World Turns" being stripped from the air. ... A musical friendshipSarasota Herald-Tribune all 2 news articles »

CBS eliminated "Guiding Light" last September after more than 70 years on TV and radio. But fewer and fewer people are watching daytime soaps. ...

The Twelve Days of Festivus: Five cancelled shows blog) Guiding Light. I had to put Guiding Light at number one. You can't put the cancellation of a show that was on every weekday for 72 years at number three or ...

NORTH CAROLINA (BASN) -- First it was Guiding Light. Then it was As the World Turns, which after 56 years will be canceled by CBS in September 2010. ...

Sen. James Inhofe Called "Ridiculous" CBS News (blog) He played the role of Mahatma Jeeves, the young immigrant housekeeper on the soap opera "Guiding Light" until the producers found out that he was a ... and more »

In those days, As the World Turns and Guiding Light were done live, meaning soap operas had to hire real actors who could memorize their lines and do ...

But like “Guiding Light” in September, “As the World Turns” is ending. Procter & Gamble, parent to both, is getting out of the soap opera business. ...

Not a good year for soap operas. Three months ago CBS cancelled the pioneering soap opera "The Guiding Light." Today the network has cancelled "As The World Turns." The show has been on CBS TV since April 2, 1956.

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By noreply@blogger.com (PGP Classic Soaps) GUIDING LIGHT SYNOPSIS DECEMBER 7-11, 2009 Jonathan insisted that Bill was deliberately closing his eyes to Lizzie's growing obsession with Sarah. Jonathan swore that he wasn't going to let Sarah become another victim of Lizzie's insecurity... like Tammy was.

CBS ended the daytime soap “Guiding Light” earlier this year. “Guiding Light” and “As the World Turns” were the last two produced by a subsidiary of Procter ... and more »

First, “Guiding Light” was canceled. Now, it's “As the World Turns.” It is just heartbreaking to realize that television history will be replaced with some ... and more »

Only On the Web": Jonathan Jackson and Anthony Geary from ABC's "General Hospital" speak about chemistry on set, future storylines, and how the cancellation of CBS' "Guiding Light" affected soap actors.

Only On the Web": Jonathan Jackson and Anthony Geary from ABC's "General Hospital" speak about chemistry on set, future storylines, and how the cancellation of CBS' "Guiding Light" affected soap actors.

By noreply@blogger.com (PGP Classic Soaps) The 1960s Guiding Light/Another World cross-over was possible because, even though the shows aired on different networks, both were P&G productions created by Irna Phillips. In later years, several AW characters visited ATWT's Oakdale, and Cass Winthrop even made a stop in Sprin...

By noreply@blogger.com (PGP Classic Soaps) Jonathan asked Mindy to meet him so they could talk about what really happened the day Sarah refused to go home with Lizzie. Jonathan admitted that while he wants to support Lizzie and Sarah's relationship - it's why he brought their daughter home - he thinks Lizzie might be dangerous for Sa...

By noreply@blogger.com (PGP Classic Soaps) On-going Guiding Light synopsis from http://twitter.com/MelindaSueLewis for November 2, 2009 to November 6, 2009. Leah goes out with Kevin Marler, a fact that doesn't thrill either Mindy or Rick. He reminds them a little too much of his grandfather, Roger.

Adam "The Audience Guy" grilled Guiding Light cast members Tina Sloan and Ron Raines about what they'll miss most about the show and its fans.

Original Article: June 12 Since the Guiding Light's cancellation was announced, plenty of fans have been saddened by how little media attention the event has received. Finally, it looks like someone, at CBS no less, will be giving the show a little more of the honor it deserves. Amidst all o...

By Allison Waldman There will be no reprieve from the governor, no last minute miracle save. No, the end is approaching and Guiding Light will stop filming the week of August 3. The CBS soap opera will air its last show on September 18, 2009, and the 72-year-long run of America's most enduring daytime drama will...

While in pursuit of Edmund, Jeffrey's plane went down and everyone is sure he's dead. Then again, everyone was also sure that Edmund was dead. Both characters have been in this kind of territory before. Bradley Cole played Richard Winslow from 1999-2002. After that character's demise, the a...

 MA GUIDING LIGHT: Phillip was livid when he learned James is working a new Ponzi scheme. Mallet found a PVC pipe in the trunk of Reva's car that could prove she's the person who killed Edmund. Reva was arrested for Edmund's murder. ... Daytime dramas San Jose Mercury News all 6 news articles

GUIDING LIGHT: Shayne secretly donated blood when Henry, who is anemic, needed a transfusion. Dinah wants Shayne to tell Marina that he is Henry's father. Phillip learned James is running a Ponzi scheme using Bill's name. ONE LIFE TO LIVE: Jessica ...

 MA GUIDING LIGHT: At her old boarding school, Daisy failed to realize the boy she met in the dorm was James Spaulding. Alan told Phillip that he bribed a judge to make sure that Phillip went to prison. Christina had Remy served with divorce papers. ...

It's been a brutal week for all of us since news of Guiding Light's cancellation was announced. We've been flooded with e-mails about it at Soaps.com. They've been both sad and angry, testament to what a profound impact the series has had in the lives of generations of viewers. Here are a just a f...

This was the first time I ever met Robert Newman (Josh Lewis) in person. I was a bit nervous. We sat in the shadows cast by the Jaws ride at Universal Studios. Sensing my nervousness, he did his best to help me out. We talked a bit about architecture and a lot about our backgrounds working in theater....

For some time now, rumors have been circulating that Natalia (Jessica Leccia) and Olivia (Crystal Chappell) are embarking on a ‘different’ sort of relationship for Springfield. Initially, many insiders suggested that they would become a romantic pairing, making them Guiding Light’...

polls) The Reva-Josh movie was a big plot this year. It managed to play into the nostalgia of Jeva fans and provide some self-reflexive commentary on the show’s history. I found it amusing and I’m glad she stuck with Jeffrey. The 'Always' movie story?

On that first morning in New York, myself and the other bloggers were introduced to Co-Head Writer Jill Lori Hurst and Producer Alexandra Johnson-Gamsey before setting out for the morning drive to New Jersey. The first thing we did when we arrived in Peapack was go out to eat, which I was ver...

Bill's drunk driving can be effective for Guiding Light, if used right. I'd like to see him arrested after his recovery and Alan use it to regain control of Spaulding. The one disappointment was Jeffrey. I mean, Alan hires him and then ...

By Angela R. Bradley, 49, first joined Guiding Light in 1999 and portrayed the character Richard Winslow until 2002. He returned back to the show in 2003 as Jeffrey. His co-star Nicole Forester is also expecting her first child, due in February. Source: Soaps

By The Huffington Post News Editors After a lifelong battle with obesity, Caitlin VanZandt, of Guiding Light and The Sopranos, underwent a 45-minute laparoscopic adjustable gastric-banding procedure. Six months after surgery, VanZandt has shed 65 pounds, and went from a size 20 to a 12. The 5-foot-8 soap star, who is a spo...

Robert Calhoun, best known to soap fans for his runs as Executive Producer at AS THE WORLD TURNS and GUIDING LIGHT has passed away. He died of lung cancer in New York on May 24th at age 77. Calhoun won a 1987 Daytime Emmy Award for producing AS THE WORLD TURNS

By Vlada Gelman TV producer Robert Calhoun died May 24 in New York from lung cancer, Daily Variety reports. Calhoun was a producer on “As the World Turns,” “Guiding Light” and “Texas,” earning five Emmy nominations and a win in 1987 for “As...

 - The plus-size Guiding Light star recently underwent Lap-Band surgery and has already dropped more than 40 pounds. The GL writers had her character, ...

Following much speculation, official word has come out that Beth Ehlers (Harley Davidson Cooper) will be departing from the cast of Guding Light. Although rumors of her departure began circulating around the time they did for fellow cast member Ricky Paull Goldin (Gus Aitoro), the show...

By Allison Waldman Filed under: Daytime, Celebrities, Casting, Reality-FreeYou could call it bailing from a sinking ship, assuming you think the current changes on Guiding Light are something like being on the Titanic. On the other hand, it may just be a talented actress spreading her wings to take on a new...

When the people at Guiding Light revealed their new production model at the end of February, one of the first thing to strike most viewers was the remarkable presence given to music. One of the musicians involved in this change for the show has been New York City based singer/songwriter Col...

This sexy blonde bombshell has appeared on the WWEâs Smackdown; sheâs been a soap star on The Guiding Light; a Miss New York USA semifinalist; the star of Foxâs Anchorwoman series; and now sheâs donning Baywatchâs very recognizable red swimsuit to star in the new BAYWATCH Beach Body Work...

By Kevin Kennedy-Spaien Currently Mark is an integral part of the image-conscious world of television, including gigs at ESPN as a regular football commentator and as the hunky detective Roc Hoover on the soap opera “The Guiding Light.” Yes, it’s an eclectic way to make a living, but Mark Schlereth is eating it up...

Guiding Light's Michelle Ray Smith has publicly announced that she is pregnant. The actress recently made the announcement with her boyfriend Michael Laydon. The child is expected on July the 21st, around the same time that her contract with the show is due to be renegotiated. Smith joined...

Daytime soaps scrubbing old looks  PA - P&G Productions also owns "As the World Turns," which runs on CBS. But like other daytime dramas, "Guiding Light," has been plagued by falling ratings and ...

A new year begins and a new look for Guiding Light will soon be upon us. Many of you have no doubt heard of the sweeping changes in style planned for the show in the coming months. This year it will be made over, leaving the strict use of stage sets behind and allowing cameras to wander around and fo...

Recently, Guiding Light's Caitlin Van Zandt generously took some time from her schedule to answer questions submitted to us by visitors to our message boards. A native of New York, Caitlin joined the cast of Guiding Light on March 25, 2006, taking on the complex and often surprising role o...

By jailynn24 Couple/ Show: Coop and Ashlee/Guiding Light. Rating: PG. Type of story: Alternate Reality, Romance, One-shot. Summary: Ashlee has a mission filled Christmas Eve. Disclaimer: Not mine, will never be mine. All the characters and the ...

Variety Soap stars back WGA as studios cite postprod'n toll Hollywood Reporter, United States - All My Children,' 'As the World Turns,' 'Guiding Light' and 'One Life to Live' -- braved the cold and wind to join the picket and show their support. ...

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Philadelphia Inquirer Shows affected by the Hollywood writers strike San Jose Mercury News,  USA - CBS soap operas such as "The Young and the Restless," "Guiding Light" and "As the World Turns" will continue uninterrupted for several months with completed ...