IMDb > "As the World Turns" (1956)
"As the World Turns"
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditsepisode listepisodes castepisode ratings... by rating... by votestv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsrecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summaryplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

"As the World Turns" (1956) More at IMDbPro »TV series 1956-????

Videos (see all 335 NEW)
"As the World Turns" (1956): :  -- Episode dated 25 November 2009
"As the World Turns" (1956): :  -- Episode dated 24 November 2009
"As the World Turns" (1956): :  -- Set in the fictional town of Oakdale, this long-running serial focuses on the relationships and difficulties of its inhabitants.
"As the World Turns" (1956): Season 1: Episode 13651 -- Episode dated 20 November 2009
"As the World Turns" (1956): Season 1: Episode 13650 -- Episode dated 19 November 2009

IMDb Holiday Movie Guide

Overview

User Rating:
(awaiting 5 votes)
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 9% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Creator:
Contact:
View company contact information for As the World Turns on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
2 April 1956 (USA) more
Genre:
Plot:
Set in the fictional town of Oakdale, this long-running serial focuses on the relationships and difficulties of its inhabitants.
Awards:
69 wins & 351 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(103 articles)
Gays of our Lives (November 24, 2009)
 (From AfterElton.com. 23 November 2009, 7:27 PM, PST)

Charles Pratt: Out as All My Children Writer
 (From TVfanatic. 23 November 2009, 11:41 AM, PST)

User Comments:
Save As The World Turns! An American Triumph! Just Watch It! more (24 total)

Cast

 (Series Cast Summary - 19 of 1133)
Maura West ... Carly Tenney / ... (687 episodes, 1995-2009)
Michael Park ... Jack Snyder / ... (660 episodes, 1997-2009)
Roger Howarth ... Paul Ryan / ... (633 episodes, 2003-2009)

Terri Colombino ... Katie Peretti / ... (598 episodes, 1998-2009)

Marie Wilson ... Meg Snyder / ... (574 episodes, 2005-2009)
Grayson McCouch ... Dusty Donovan / ... (508 episodes, 2003-2009)
Kelley Menighan Hensley ... Emily Stewart / ... (496 episodes, 1989-2009)

Jennifer Landon ... Gwen Norbeck Munson / ... (480 episodes, 2005-2008)

Jesse Lee Soffer ... Will Munson (476 episodes, 2004-2008)
Jon Hensley ... Holden Snyder (472 episodes, 1985-2009)
Trent Dawson ... Henry Coleman (418 episodes, 1998-2009)
Ellen Dolan ... Margo Montgomery Hughes / ... (415 episodes, 1989-2009)
Martha Byrne ... Lily Walsh Snyder / ... (377 episodes, 1985-2008)
Colleen Zenk Pinter ... Barbara Ryan / ... (372 episodes, 1978-2009)
Van Hansis ... Luke Snyder (348 episodes, 2005-2009)
Don Hastings ... Bob Hughes / ... (312 episodes, 1960-2009)

Austin Peck ... Brad Snyder (303 episodes, 2007-2009)

Alexandra Chando ... Maddie Coleman (296 episodes, 2005-2009)
Elizabeth Hubbard ... Lucinda Walsh / ... (289 episodes, 1984-2009)
more

Additional Details

Runtime:
Netherlands:55 min (including commercials) | USA:30 min (1956-1975) | USA:60 min (1975-)
Country:
Language:
Color:
Black and White (1956-1967) | Color (1967-)
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital (1999-) | Mono (1956-1987) | Stereo (1987-1999)
Certification:

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The daytime serial "Another World" (1964) was conceived as a spinoff of this show. It was submitted to CBS, which decided not to air the new program. After "Another World" was picked up by NBC, CBS refused to allow any major characters from this show to appear on the new one. However, one minor character, Mitchell Dru (Geoffrey Lumb), who had also appeared on the CBS soap opera "The Brighter Day" (1954), did appear on 'Another World". more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: 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. more
Quotes:
Emily Stewart: My entire life, honestly - men. My father, Tom, Paul - none of them ever wanted me.
Henry Coleman: There's still good ol' Hal...
Emily Stewart: Yeah, Hal - I came in second to a warm doughnut, Henry.
more
Movie Connections:
Featured in The 36th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards (2009) (TV) more

FAQ

Where can I find daily "As The World Turns" transcripts and updates?
more
13 out of 15 people found the following comment useful.
Save As The World Turns! An American Triumph! Just Watch It!, 18 April 2005
10/10
Author: Sylvia Marciniak (sylviastel@aol.com) from United States

As the World Turns is a piece of Americana culture. Cast members like Helen Wagner, Bob Hastings, Eileen Fulton, Kathryn Hays, Colleen Zenk Pinter, Marie Masters, Elizabeth Hubbard, Larry Bryggman etc. have really helped make my days sometimes. The show was created Irna Phillips, the creator of daytime television. From her ideas, she created the world of Oakdale, Illinois. Helen Wagner should be given many honors besides a Lifetime Emmy Award. Next year, she will be celebrating 50 years of playing the same character on daytime television. Where are the accolades that go with such an achievement? She deserves a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and even to be an honoree at the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Center Honors. Don't stop there! She should be inducted into the television hall of fame for her contributions to television. I think CBS is the best, most supportive network of the three. While Guiding Light needs ever viewer, this year will determine both Guiding Light and As The World Turns future. If you want to know where Desperate Housewives' ideas came from, this is the place and it has been there for most of our lives. I just wish more people would appreciate the fine quality of work that these cast of brilliant actors do for daytime. I would like to see prime time players do the hectic schedules of any daytime player. It goes unappreciated. The story lines have not been the same since Douglas Marland's death but his legacy is his creative contributions to the show like the Snyder family. I will never forget the Angel incest storyline as the most shocking entertaining informing and brilliant portrayal ever anywhere else. Marland weaved stories like his predecessors Irna Phillips, Agnes Nixon, Bill Bell, etc. He is sorely missed even now. I hope As the World Turns and Guiding Light live on television forever so please give daytime a try. You might like it better than prime time, I usually do and I have watched it for 20 years.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (24 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for "As the World Turns" (1956)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
If Emma plans a week ahead TrBj19
Kaite saw Brad TrBj19
Did some happen on the drive home from Philly? TrBj19
Jack is annoying the hell out of me! TrBj19
Anyone remember last years Thanksgiving. TrBj19
Daniel Cosgrove joining!!!! NIU2001
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
"The Guiding Light" "Another World" "Port Charles" "Search for Tomorrow" "Sunset Beach"
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Episode guide Full cast and crew Company credits
News articles IMDb TV section IMDb Drama section
IMDb USA section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.

You may add a new episode for this TV series by clicking the 'add episode' button