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Guiding Light

Original title: The Guiding Light
  • TV Series
  • 1952–20091952–2009
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h
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6.4/10
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Vic Noto in The Guiding Light (1952)
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This show took place in the fictional Midwestern town of Springfield and centered on the middle class Bauer family.This show took place in the fictional Midwestern town of Springfield and centered on the middle class Bauer family.This show took place in the fictional Midwestern town of Springfield and centered on the middle class Bauer family.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
1.7K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,757
95
  • Creator
    • Irna Phillips
  • Stars
    • Kim Zimmer
    • Beth Chamberlin
    • Maureen Garrett
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  • Creator
    • Irna Phillips
  • Stars
    • Kim Zimmer
    • Beth Chamberlin
    • Maureen Garrett
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    • 30User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 106 wins & 450 nominations

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    Robert T. Bogue, Crystal Chappell, Justin Deas, Frank Dicopoulos, Tina Sloan, Mandy Bruno Bogue, and Jessica Leccia in The Guiding Light (1952)
    Tom Pelphrey at an event for The Guiding Light (1952)
    Tom Pelphrey at an event for The Guiding Light (1952)
    Tom Pelphrey at an event for The Guiding Light (1952)
    Tom Pelphrey at an event for The Guiding Light (1952)
    Tom Pelphrey at an event for The Guiding Light (1952)
    Tom Pelphrey at an event for The Guiding Light (1952)
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    Kevin Bacon, Marsha Clark, John Wesley Shipp, and Kristen Vigard in The Guiding Light (1952)
    Jane Elliot and Jerry verDorn in The Guiding Light (1952)
    John Wesley Shipp and Kristen Vigard in The Guiding Light (1952)
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    Top cast

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    Kim Zimmer
    Kim Zimmer
    • Reva Shayneas Reva Shayne…
    1935 episodes1935 eps • 1983–2009
    Beth Chamberlin
    Beth Chamberlin
    • Beth Rainesas Beth Raines…
    1586 episodes1586 eps • 1989–2009
    Maureen Garrett
    Maureen Garrett
    • Holly Norrisas Holly Norris…
    1208 episodes1208 eps • 1976–2009
    Robert Newman
    Robert Newman
    • Joshua Lewisas Joshua Lewis…
    827 episodes827 eps • 1980–2009
    Beth Ehlers
    Beth Ehlers
    • Harley Cooperas Harley Cooper…
    603 episodes603 eps • 1987–2008
    Frank Dicopoulos
    Frank Dicopoulos
    • Frank Cooper, Jr.as Frank Cooper, Jr.…
    537 episodes537 eps • 1987–2009
    Ron Raines
    Ron Raines
    • Alan Spauldingas Alan Spaulding…
    522 episodes522 eps • 1986–2009
    Grant Aleksander
    Grant Aleksander
    • Phillip Spauldingas Phillip Spaulding…
    513 episodes513 eps • 1983–2009
    Michael O'Leary
    Michael O'Leary
    • Dr. Rick Baueras Dr. Rick Bauer…
    506 episodes506 eps • 1983–2009
    Justin Deas
    Justin Deas
    • Frank 'Buzz' Cooper, Sr.as Frank 'Buzz' Cooper, Sr.…
    473 episodes473 eps • 1992–2009
    Jordan Clarke
    Jordan Clarke
    • Billy Lewis, IIas Billy Lewis, II…
    469 episodes469 eps • 1983–2009
    Bradley Cole
    Bradley Cole
    • Jeffrey O'Neillas Jeffrey O'Neill…
    410 episodes410 eps • 1999–2009
    Melissa Hayden
    Melissa Hayden
    • Bridget Readon-Lewisas Bridget Readon-Lewis…
    406 episodes406 eps • 1991–2009
    Maeve Kinkead
    Maeve Kinkead
    • Vanessa Chamberlainas Vanessa Chamberlain…
    400 episodes400 eps • 1980–2009
    Emme Rylan
    Emme Rylan
    • Lizzie Spauldingas Lizzie Spaulding…
    396 episodes396 eps • 2006–2009
    David Fonteno
    David Fonteno
    • Dr. Charles Grantas Dr. Charles Grant…
    395 episodes395 eps • 1992–2006
    Crystal Chappell
    Crystal Chappell
    • Olivia Spenceras Olivia Spencer…
    393 episodes393 eps • 1999–2009
    Gina Tognoni
    Gina Tognoni
    • Dinah Marleras Dinah Marler…
    381 episodes381 eps • 2003–2009
    • Creator
      • Irna Phillips
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    Storyline

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    This show took place in the fictional Midwestern town of Springfield. In its early years, the stories centered on the middle class Bauer family, but later the wealthy Spauldings, Chamberlains, and Lewises, along with the working class Reardons and others, took their own places of prominence, though the Bauers remained the heart of the show.
    • hospital
    • marriage
    • divorce
    • brother brother relationship
    • jail
    • 69 more
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      • Life happens here.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
    • Parents guide
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Many episodes of this show and other daytime television shows are believed to be lost forever. It was live until the 1960s, and many prior episodes exist as kinescopes (videotape was not invented until 1956). Procter & Gamble Productions did not begin archiving its shows until the late 1970s, believing there was no use for them after their initial airing. The original tapes were re-used.
    • Quotes

      Rick: I'm pregnant! I'm pregnant! Well, I'm not. My wife is. I'm just overweight.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 25th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Die Springfield Story
      Written by Ralph Thiekötter & Maik Weppner
      Courtesy of Heinz & Klaus Funk, Hamburg
      (German version)

    User reviews30

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    Top review
    Hooked for 10 years
    I haven't seen every soap, but from what I have seen, this one can claim the best acting talent around. It's too bad Cynthia Watros (Annie) and Wendy Moniz (Dinah) had to go, They're both gifted actresses. Grant Aleksander (Philip) probably can claim best actor presently. Fortunately, the great cast makes up for some of the plot lines, e.g. Michael the angel, the bizarre cloning of Reva, and now Hart is in this metaphorical fight for life. It'll take a week to decide his fate. Pity the punching bag.
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    • ken-138
    • Feb 26, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 30, 1952 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • CBS (United States)
      • Official GL Message Board (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Springfield Story
    • Filming locations
      • Springfield Township, New Jersey, USA
    • Production companies
      • Procter & Gamble Productions (PGP)
      • RDF Television
      • TeleNext Media
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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