On December 8, 2009, CBS announced it was canceling As the World Turns after a run of almost 54 years due to low ratings.

Is the soap opera As the World Turns still on the air?

Daytime TV saw a steady decline, leading to the cancellation of ‘As the World Turns’

What is the longest running soap opera on TV?

Coronation Street
Having premiered in December 1960 and still airing to this day, Coronation Street holds the Guinness World Record for longest running soap opera, clocking up 61 years on British TV screens this December.

Was there a soap opera called Edge of Night?

The Edge of Night is an American television mystery crime drama series and soap opera, created by Irving Vendig and produced by Procter & Gamble Productions. It debuted on CBS on April 2, 1956, and ran as a live broadcast on that network for most of its run until November 28, 1975.

Will As the World Turns come back?

After more than 13,500 episodes, CBS has cancelled As the World Turns. The company that actually owns the show, Proctor & Gamble, says they’d like to keep it going — perhaps online or via a cable channel.

What happened on the last episode of As the World Turns?

September 17, 2010As the World Turns / Final episode date

Is As the World Turns coming back?

How long did The Edge of Night soap opera last?

28 years
The Edge of Night, shortened to Edge of Night after 1982, sometimes known by its initials, EON, or simply Edge, was a soap opera that ran for 28 years on both the CBS and ABC television networks. The series was created by veteran soap writer, Irving Vendig.

Who are the actors in As the World Turns?

As the World Turns: Created by Irna Phillips. With Elizabeth Hubbard, Don Hastings, Colleen Zenk, Jon Hensley. The focus in on the upper class Hughes and Stewart families plus their tribulations in Midwest Oakdale. The Stewarts fade away eventually to be replaced by the rural Snyders and wealthy Lucinda Walsh with her many intrigues.

What happens to the Stewarts in As the World Turns?

As the World Turns. The focus in on the upper class Hughes and Stewart families plus their tribulations in Midwest Oakdale. The Stewarts fade away eventually to be replaced by the rural Snyders and wealthy Lucinda Walsh with her many intrigues.

Are there any characters from another world on this show?

Since the cancellation of Another World (1964) in 1999, several characters from that show (Jake, Cass, Vicky, Donna and Marley) have made appearances on this one. See more » On the episode that aired 1-4-05, Julia refers to Holden ( Jon Hensley) as “Jon” in an emotional scene at the Lakeview Lounge while talking to Lisa. See more »