Guiding Light
“Life happens here.”
Guiding Light is an American television soap opera that is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running television drama in history, broadcast from 1952 until 2009, preceded by a 15-year broadcast on radio. Guiding Light stands as the third longest-running program in all of broadcast history; only the Norwegian children's radio program Lørdagsbarnetimen and the American country music radio program Grand Ole Opry have been on the air longer. On April 1, 2009, it was announced that CBS canceled Guiding Light after a 72-year run due to low ratings. The show taped its final scenes for CBS on August 11, 2009, and its final episode on the network aired on September 18, 2009.
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About Guiding Light
Guiding Light is a 1952 English-language soap and drama series created by Irna Phillips. It spans 1 season and 213 episodes and has concluded.
Guiding Light was produced by TeleNext Media, RDF Television, and CBS and made in United States of America. It was first aired on June 30, 1952, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Created by
- Irna Phillips
- First aired
- June 30, 1952
- Last aired
- September 18, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (213 episodes)
- Network
- CBS
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- TeleNext Media, RDF Television, CBS
Guiding Light cast & crew
Guiding Light was created by Irna Phillips.
Is Guiding Light worth watching?
With 1 season and 213 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy soap and drama, Guiding Light is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Guiding Light — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Guiding Light in United States?
Guiding Light is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Guiding Light in?
Guiding Light is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Guiding Light are there?
Guiding Light has 1 season with 213 episodes in total.
▸What is Guiding Light rated?
Guiding Light is rated TV-14. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 20 ratings.
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