Guiding Light 1952
“Life happens here.”
★ 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
- Updated
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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.”
Reasons to watch
- Historic television longevity recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records
- Decades of dramatic storytelling across television and radio
Keep in mind
- Canceled due to low ratings after a 72-year run
- Limited availability in the provided text
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 ☻
Frank Dicopoulos
Frank Cooper Jr. ☻
Krista Tesreau
Mindy Lewis
Nicole Forester
Cassie Layne ☻
George Jefferies
Doctor
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Season 1 · 214 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode #1.1 Mytharc Jun 30, 1952
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jul 1, 1952
- E3 Episode 3 Core Jul 2, 1952
- E4 Episode 4 Core Jul 3, 1952
- E5 Episode 5 Core Jul 4, 1952
- E6 Episode 6 Core Jul 7, 1952
- E7 Episode 7 Core Jul 8, 1952
- E8 Episode 8 Core Jul 9, 1952
- E9 Episode 9 Core Jul 10, 1952
- E10 Episode 10 Core Jul 11, 1952
- E11 Episode 11 Core Jul 14, 1952
- E12 Episode 12 Core Jul 15, 1952
- E13 Episode 13 Core Jul 16, 1952
- E14 Episode 14 Core Jul 17, 1952
- E15 Episode 15 Core Jul 18, 1952
- E16 Episode 16 Core Jul 21, 1952
- E17 Episode 17 Core Jul 22, 1952
- E18 Episode 18 Core Jul 23, 1952
- E19 Episode 19 Core Jul 24, 1952
- E20 Episode 20 Core Jul 25, 1952
- E21 Episode 21 Core Jul 28, 1952
- E22 Episode 22 Core Jul 29, 1952
- E23 Episode 23 Core Jul 30, 1952
- E24 Episode 24 Core Jul 31, 1952
- E25 Episode 25 Core Aug 1, 1952
- E26 Episode 26 Core Aug 4, 1952
- E27 Episode 27 Core Aug 5, 1952
- E28 Episode 28 Core Aug 6, 1952
- E29 Episode 29 Core Aug 7, 1952
- E30 Episode 30 Core Aug 8, 1952
- E31 Episode 31 Core Aug 11, 1952
- E32 Episode 32 Core Aug 12, 1952
- E33 Episode 33 Core Aug 13, 1952
- E34 Episode 34 Core Aug 14, 1952
- E35 Episode 35 Core Aug 15, 1952
- E36 Episode 36 Core Aug 18, 1952
- E37 Episode 37 Core Aug 19, 1952
- E38 Episode 38 Core Aug 20, 1952
- E39 Episode 39 Core Aug 21, 1952
- E40 Episode 40 Core Aug 22, 1952
- E41 Episode 41 Core Aug 25, 1952
- E42 Episode 42 Core Aug 26, 1952
- E43 Episode 43 Core Aug 27, 1952
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- E15754 Episode #1.15754 Core Sep 4, 2009
- E15757 Episode #1.15757 Core Sep 10, 2009
- E15758 Two For The Price Of One. Core Sep 14, 2009
- E15759 You’ve Given Me Happiness. Core Sep 15, 2009
- E15760 You Saved All Of Us. Core Sep 16, 2009
- E15761 I’m Going To Miss Him. Mytharc Sep 17, 2009
- E15762 The End. Mytharc Sep 18, 2009
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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.
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