Guiding Light

Guiding Light - Guiding Light at the Daytime Emmys.

source: Soap Opera News Room at Soaps.com

Last night was the 2009 Daytime Emmy Awards. Although they received few nominations, Guiding Light still received some recognition. In an unusual turn, Jeff Branson (Shayne Lewis) and one time GL star Vincent Irrizary (now on AMC) took home the Emmy for took the 2009 Outstanding Supporti...

Published Mon, Aug 31

source: PGP Classic Soaps

WHERE ARE THEY NOW: JUDI EVANS LUCIANO (BETH, GL; PAULINA, AW) This afternoon, Judi Evans Luciano will make her Oakdale debut, playing the role of Maeve on As The World Turns. The PGP Classic Soaps Blog spoke to the daytime vet about her days on Guiding Light.

Published Thu, Aug 27

source: PGP Classic Soaps

WHERE ARE THEY NOW: SOFIA LANDON GEIER She played Diane on Guiding Light, and Jennifer Thatcher and Donna Love on Another World, as well as writing for AW and DOOL. Read our exclusive interview with soap vet Sofia Landon Geier at AnotherWorldToday.com!

Published Wed, Aug 5

Another CBS Soap Might Get Axed

source: CBS SOAPFUN ( Y&R , B&B , ATWT , GL )

The situation is more dire at As the World Turns. At the CBS media day in L.A., president Nina Tassler was cautious about the future of the last remaining Procter & Gamble soap opera. When asked if ATWT was in a better position than Guiding Light, Tassler said, "It is hard to say. It is one of tho...

Published Thu, Jul 30

The end is near for Guiding Light

source: TV Squad

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...

Published Tue, Jul 28

source: PGP Classic Soaps

Over on As The World Turns, Casey is headed back to school with a little help from his family, especially Bob, while Emily tries to come to terms with her newfound family, Hunter. Back on January 29, 2008, Casey's future was looking a lot less bright on his first day back from prison, and Bob co...

Published Fri, Jul 24

Guiding Light - Former Guiding Light Writer Judi Ann Mason Passes Away.

source: Soap Opera News Room at Soaps.com

Soap opera writer Judi Ann Mason passed away in Los Angeles at the age of 54. Mason made TV history as one of the major African-American writers for the medium. She began her career at the age of 20 when her promising talent was recognized by Norman Lear who hired her on as a writer for the CBS sitc...

Published Wed, Jul 15

source: PGP Classic Soaps

Emmy Award-winning writer David Kreizman will join current Headwriter Jean Passanante, forming a new headwriting team for CBS’ As The World Turns, effective immediately. It was announced today by Christopher Goutman, the show’s Executive Producer. Kreizman was a member of the Guidin...

Published Wed, Jul 8