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Guiding Light 1952

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★ 5.7/10 · 19 votes TV-14 SoapDrama 1 seasons · 213 eps Ended

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What is Guiding Light?

Guiding Light is an American television soap opera that premiered in 1952. The show has a long history, having also been broadcast on radio for 15 years prior to its television debut.

Type
TV series
Year
1952
Status
Ended
Episodes
213
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
Jun 30, 1952
Last aired
Sep 18, 2009
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
CBS
Genres
Soap, Drama
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Guiding Light is an American television soap opera that premiered in 1952. The show has a long history, having also been broadcast on radio for 15 years prior to its television debut. It holds a notable record, being credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running television drama in history. Guiding Light is also recognized as the third longest-running program in all of broadcast history, with only a few other programs having been on the air longer. The show's run came to an end in 2009, when it was canceled by CBS due to low ratings.

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“Guiding Light is the longest-running television drama in history, broadcast from 1952 until 2009.”

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Reasons to watch
  • Historic television longevity recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records
  • Decades of dramatic storytelling across television and radio
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  • Canceled due to low ratings after a 72-year run
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Watch it if you are interested in exploring the history of long-running broadcast dramas and soap operas.

Rated TV-14, the series presents dramatic soap opera content over its extensive broadcast history.

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Cast

E.J. Bonilla Rafe Rivera
Stuart Ambrose Police Officer
Justin Deas Frank 'Buzz' Cooper Jr.
Beth Chamberlin Beth Raines
Bradley Cole Jeffrey O'Neill
Kim Zimmer Reva Shayne
Ron Raines Alan Spaulding
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Emme Rylan Lizzie Spaulding
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Frank Dicopoulos Frank Cooper Jr.
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Krista Tesreau Mindy Lewis
Nicole Forester Cassie Layne
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George Jefferies Doctor

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Frequently asked questions

When did Guiding Light begin broadcasting on television?

Guiding Light began broadcasting on television in 1952 after a 15-year broadcast on radio.

When did Guiding Light end?

The television drama ended in 2009 after being canceled by CBS.

Why was Guiding Light canceled?

CBS canceled the program due to low ratings.

What record does Guiding Light hold?

It is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running television drama in history.

How long did the overall run of Guiding Light last?

The show had a 72-year run encompassing both its radio and television broadcasts.