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'Guiding Light' Canceled after 72-Year Run

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FOX: Kevin Bacon got his start there. So did Calista Flockhart, Allison Janney, and Hayden Panettiere.

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And now it is no longer.

CBS announced that "Guiding Light," the longest running show in broadcast history - a program that predates television itself - has been canceled.

It's last episode on CBS will air in September.

"Being on the air for more than seven decades is truly remarkable, and it will be difficult for all of us at the show to say goodbye," said Executive Producer Ellen Wheeler. "I'm proud of everything we've been able to do."

But could there be a glimmer of light at the end of the "Guiding Light" tunnel?

Brian T. Cahill, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, TeleNext Media, said in a statement that "We are working hard to find the show a new home, and we are exploring all our options to continue to bring loyal fans the characters and stories they love."

What does this mean? Another network? Cable? The Internet?

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4 comments so far | Post a comment now
Sandy April 2, 2009, 7:29 PM

Oh my gosh! I remember my grandma watching this show

LInda L. April 2, 2009, 8:00 PM

I am not surprised this soap is biting the dust. You can only put up with “stupid” (even for soaps) for so long. I feel badly for the cast though. The producers and writers should be ashamed.When the show started going outstide to film and filmed it so it looked real was and is, a joke. It is a soap, it isn’t real. You can’t have Reva giving birth.We all know that Kim has got to be at least 50 !! The story line was pitiful and I quit watchig this show about 2 years ago. Now the others had better take heed.

DELORES April 2, 2009, 8:36 PM

I REMEMBER WHEN THE EDGE OF NIGHT AND SEARCH FOR TOMARROW WENT OFF THE AIR AND WAS REALLY UPSET BUT I SURVIVED! I GUESS WE HAVE NO CHOICE BUT I WILL MISS IT.I HAVE WATCHED THE SHOW FOR OVER 50 YEARS ,DELORES

brandy April 3, 2009, 2:45 AM

i didnt read all the comments but OMG i watch the show everday and it nver matters how silly or crazy it get just makes my problems seem real small example dang i have no gas money ,,lol but at least im not reva having a baby and cancer at the same time and all that jazz i am more than sad to see it go now all i have is as the world turns so lets not take that from either unless your gonna come out with somthing brand new
brandy


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