Airs Next: CBS at Weekdays 3:00 PM (60 min.)
Status:
Returning Series
Premiered:
June 30, 1952
Show Categories:
Soap, Drama 
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The late soap journalist Christopher Schemering once wrote that soap operas are not just dramas; “they’re little pockets of American history.” So it’s only fitting to consider that at one time, “The Guiding Light,”—the longest running program in broadcast history, spanning 68 years-- brought fifteen-minute bits of escapism to war-weary housewives, as their men trudged off to fight the...
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add »Dinah and Marina are at odds with each other. Bill tries to win back Lizzie by taking care of Roxy. Remy and Ava continue to flirt with each other.
Aired: Friday May 9, 2008
| 15,418. Ep. #15418 | May 8, 2008 | 0 Reviews | 9.00 |
| 15,417. Ep. #15417 | May 7, 2008 | 0 Reviews | 8.50 |
| 15,416. Ep. #15416 | May 6, 2008 | 0 Reviews | 8.25 |
| 15,415. Ep. #15415 | May 5, 2008 | 0 Reviews | 10.00 |
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GL's Original Alexandra Spaulding, Beverlee McKinsey, Passes Away
Back when Alexandra Spaulding was a major player in Springfield, she was played by veteran actress Beverlee McKinsey. McKinsey passed away on May 2, 2008 - the following is reprinted from the LA Times. Read more »
Posted by boromirbeauty, 05/05/2008 2:02pm
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A Note to Fans From Ricky Paull and Beth
03/06/2008
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News Headlines
- Vanessa Simmons: Renaissance Woman 2008-02-28 16:16:00
- Ellen scores at daytime Emmy awards 2007-06-18 12:32:00
- CBS, Guiding Light lead Daytime Emmy nominations 2007-03-14 16:39:00
- external: CBS Dominates Daytime Emmy Nominations 2007-03-14
- external: Hitting His Stride 2006-07-18
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Community Reviews (46)
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10.0
"I don't get it"Perfect I can not believe you let Gus (Ricky Paull) go. I am very disappointed, probably the most disappointed I've been in 2-3 years. It sucks!!!! I have been a fan for 25 years too. Ugh!!! Continue » Posted Apr 7, 2008 1:21 pm PST |
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"Personal favorite"Mediocre Out with the new an In with the old.........PLEASE Continue » Posted Mar 5, 2008 7:20 pm PST |
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10.0
"Absolutely fabulous"Perfect This soap is my fave!!! The only soap i watch. The more drama the better! Continue » Posted Feb 25, 2008 4:57 am PST |
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"Who thought of this?"Perfect I have been watching this soap opera since I was a little girl with my grandmother. Continue » Posted Dec 17, 2007 3:16 pm PST |
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9.9
"Who thought of this?"Superb To kick off the TALK/SHOW conversations at this year's AFI FESTIVAL, at the breathtaking rooftop Loft Village, organizers at the Philanthropy Project invited special industry guests to talk openly about "The Power of Film to Inspire Philanthropy"... Continue » Posted Nov 6, 2007 4:00 pm PST |
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Show: Guiding Light
Popularity Rank: 322 of 16
Ratings Rank: 1,438 of 16 (
3)
Show Reviews: 46
People Tracking: 319
Popularity Rank: 322 of 16
Ratings Rank: 1,438 of 16 (
3)
Show Reviews: 46
People Tracking: 319
Show
Score: 8.3 Great 388 votes
Score: 8.3 Great 388 votes
perfect: 154 (40.8%)
superb: 72 (19.1%)
great: 72 (19.1%)
good: 30 (8%)
Other: 49 (13%)
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