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Airs Next: CBS at Weekdays 3:00 PM (60 min.)
Status: Returning Series    Premiered: June 30, 1952
Show Categories: Soap, Drama
Guiding LightMore Photos
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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Previous episode: Ep. #15419
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 »
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Murray Bartlett - Cyrus Foley (2007-)
Suzy Coté - Samantha Marler (02/23/89-04/1992)
Kathleen Kellaigh - Elaine Marler (05/1979-09/1979)
Jerry verDorn - Ross Marler (03/23/79-06/2005)
Christopher Pennock - Dr. Justin Marler (#2) (05/09/90-04/1991)
Tom O'Rourke - Dr. Justin Marler (#1) (05/1976-09/23/83)
Carrie Mowery - Jacqueline Scott Marler (#2) (07/1980-07/01/82)
Cindy Pickett - Jacqueline Scott Marler (#1) (07/1976-06/1980)
Bonnie Dennison - Daisy Lemay (#2) (2007-) (photos)
Wendy Moniz - Dinah Marler (#3) (02/20/95-02/04/99) (photos)
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Community Reviews (46)

 
10.0
Perfect
"I don't get it"
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
5.1
Mediocre
"Personal favorite"
Out with the new an In with the old.........PLEASE
Continue » Posted Mar 5, 2008 7:20 pm PST
10.0
Perfect
"Absolutely fabulous"
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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10.0
Perfect
"Who thought of this?"
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
9.9
Superb
"Who thought of this?"
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
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8.3 Great 388 votes
Rating Statistics:
perfect: 154 (40.8%)
superb: 72 (19.1%)
great: 72 (19.1%)
good: 30 (8%)
Other: 49 (13%)
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