As the World Turns

CBS recently canceled Guiding Light, and now fans are forced to say goodbye to the residents of Oakdale, Illinois. Having watched the soap occasionally from a child to present, I think many will miss the characters offered on ATWT.

For the second time in a year, one of the longest running soap opera ever aired it's final episode. After "Guiding Light" faded exactly one year ago, sister show "As The World Turns" ended it's 54 year run yesterday afternoon.

September is fast becoming a dreaded month for CBS soap opera fans. CBS is canceling another long time soap. As The World Turns ends September 17th 2010 after fifty-four years on the air.

Gearing up for the September cancellation of "As the World Turns," the network has OK'd pilots for a new "Pyramid" and in talks to fill the spot with a talk show.

Beloved character Nancy Hughes of "As the World Turns", played by Helen Wagner died on Saturday.

Helen Wagner who played Nancy Hughes on "As the World Turns" for over 50 years has passed away. This is a tribute to the matriarch of "As the World Turns", Helen Wagner.

CBS announced that it is canceling soap opera As The World Turns in 2010, the same year the soap celebrates 54 years of broadcasts. Here are some thoughts about the demise of As The World Turns.

This is a soap opera parody.

The day of the soap opera controlling daytime television seems to be quickly coming to an end, as networks rely even more upon ratings and start to cut shows from their line-ups.

Short history of the daytime soap opera "As the World Turns"

As The World Turns was cancelled today, but the show will run until September.

Another daytime drama to stop production.

Daytime fans just finished saying goodbye to Guiding Light, and now must prepare for another farewell. As The World Turns will also leave in September 2010, leaving CBS with only two soaps left, and leaving daytime TV in more dire straits.

Here are some fun gift ideas for fans of the popular CBS soap, As The World Turns.

Read this fun piece about Rogar Howarth, who plays "Paul Ryan" on CBS's daytime serial "As The World Turns"

As The World Turns fans rejoiced when the actress who played Sophie Duran was written off the show, or was she? Unfortunately, the ghost of Sophie Duran returns to Oakdale.

After much speculation, it was revealed that Jon Prescott is leaving As The World Turns, but is this the right decision?

The explosive drama continues on As The World Turns this week, as Carly and Holden's affair is about to be exposed, and Janet prepares to move in with Jack Snyder.

As The World Turns begins the Sophie Duran murder mystery this week, and it's a grisly, disturbing and pointless storyline.

As The World Turns introduces a dumb, infuriating storyline involving Paul Ryan, Meg Snyder and Sophie Duran; this new direction will surely try the patience of its loyal viewers.

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This article shows why As the World Turns has ruled daytime television since 1956. From the filming techniques to the exceptionally talented actors, this soap has been ground breaking from day one.

After two years, Dr. Chris Hughes will be returning to Oakdale, and As the World Turns hired Dylan Bruce to play the role. The role of Dr. Chris Hughes, son of Bob and Kim Hughes, was last portrayed by Bailey Chase.

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This is a poem abut Spring and the rebirth of nature.

A magical poem about dark memories.

The world we live in can sometimes seem so small, as though it is closing in around us. At other times, it is as if we are small and insignificant to the world's great vastness.

If nothing else, the title should say enough.

A quick poem I wrote in 2007. Life wasn't always great, or even fair for me, but this is something I did when things were looking better.

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a continuum of pain radiates throughout her body...