TV series
As the World Turns
1956–1987, English, on CBS. Created by Irna Phillips.
As the World Turns is an American television soap opera that aired on CBS from April 2, 1956 to September 17, 2010. Irna Phillips created As the World Turns as a sister show to her other soap opera The Guiding Light. Running for 54 years, As the World Turns holds the second-longest continuous run of any daytime network soap opera in American history, surpassed only by Guiding Light. As the World Turns was produced in New York City for all of its time. Set in the fictional town of Oakdale, Illinois, the show debuted on April 2, 1956, at 1:30 pm EST.
- Seasons
- 54
- Episodes
- 40
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1987
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Latest episode
S34 E1: Episode 1
Aired 2 January 1987
Seasons 5
Cast & crew
- Irna PhillipsCreator
- Kathryn HaysKim Hughes · 40 ep
- Grayson McCouchDusty Donovan · 40 ep
- Benjamin HendricksonHal Munson · 40 ep
- Jordana BrewsterNikki Munson · 40 ep
- Terri GarberIris Dumbrowski · 40 ep
- Michael ParkJack Snyder · 37 ep
- Betty GardeMiss Tyler · 2 ep
- Agim KabaAaron Snyder · 1 ep
- Julianne MooreFrannie Hughes · 1 ep
- Tamara TunieJessica Griffin · 0 ep
- Jason FurlaniRecurring · 0 ep
- Andrea Bianchirecurring 2002-2006 · 0 ep
Details
- First aired
- 2 April 1956
- Last aired
- 2 January 1987
- Network
- CBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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As the World Turns: quick answers
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How many seasons of As the World Turns are there?
As the World Turns has 54 seasons and 40 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is As the World Turns finished?
Yes. As the World Turns ended in 1987, so you can watch the whole story.
Is As the World Turns suitable for kids?
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What shows are like As the World Turns?
If you liked As the World Turns, try All My Children, Guiding Light, Brookside.
Who created As the World Turns?
As the World Turns was created by Irna Phillips and stars Kathryn Hays, Grayson McCouch, Benjamin Hendrickson.