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The Edge of Night

  • TV Series
  • 1956–19841956–1984
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
388
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Sharon Gabet and Larkin Malloy in The Edge of Night (1956)
CrimeDramaMystery

In the city of Monticello, attorney Mike Karr and his colleagues are involved in solving crimes and intrigue which touch the lives of many citizens. Some such citizens include dowager Gerald... Read allIn the city of Monticello, attorney Mike Karr and his colleagues are involved in solving crimes and intrigue which touch the lives of many citizens. Some such citizens include dowager Geraldine Whitney, the frequently-married Raven Alexander, attorney Adam Drake and his wife, Nic... Read allIn the city of Monticello, attorney Mike Karr and his colleagues are involved in solving crimes and intrigue which touch the lives of many citizens. Some such citizens include dowager Geraldine Whitney, the frequently-married Raven Alexander, attorney Adam Drake and his wife, Nicole, attorney Draper Scott and his wife, April, Police Chief Bill Marceau, night club owne... Read all

IMDb RATING
7.8/10
388
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,609
546
  • Creator
    • Irving Vendig
  • Stars
    • Ann Flood
    • Forrest Compton
    • Donald May
Top credits
  • Creator
    • Irving Vendig
  • Stars
    • Ann Flood
    • Forrest Compton
    • Donald May
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 17User reviews
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 7 wins & 31 nominations total

    Episodes6626

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    Lori Loughlin in The Edge of Night (1956)
    Forrest Compton and Ann Flood in The Edge of Night (1956)
    Sharon Gabet in The Edge of Night (1956)
    Mark Arnold, Allen Fawcett, and Lori Loughlin in The Edge of Night (1956)
    Larry Hagman in The Edge of Night (1956)
    Jayne Bentzen and Joel Crothers in The Edge of Night (1956)
    Jayne Bentzen and Joel Crothers in The Edge of Night (1956)
    Terry Davis and Tony Craig in The Edge of Night (1956)
    Donald May and Maeve McGuire in The Edge of Night (1956)
    David Froman, Sharon Gabet, and Larkin Malloy in The Edge of Night (1956)
    Forrest Compton, Linda Cook, and Ann Flood in The Edge of Night (1956)
    Michael Conforti, Joel Crothers, and Irving Allen Lee in The Edge of Night (1956)

    Top cast

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    Ann Flood
    • Nancy Karras Nancy Karr
    3563 episodes3563 eps • 1962–1984
    Forrest Compton
    Forrest Compton
    • Mike Karras Mike Karr
    3522 episodes3522 eps • 1971–1984
    Donald May
    Donald May
    • Adam Drakeas Adam Drake
    2835 episodes2835 eps • 1967–1976
    Joel Crothers
    Joel Crothers
    • Dr. Miles Cavanaughas Dr. Miles Cavanaugh
    855 episodes855 eps • 1978–1984
    Sharon Gabet
    Sharon Gabet
    • Raven Whitneyas Raven Whitney…
    834 episodes834 eps • 1978–1984
    Irving Allen Lee
    • Calvin Stoneras Calvin Stoner
    734 episodes734 eps • 1979–1984
    Wade Nichols
    • Derek Malloryas Derek Mallory
    693 episodes693 eps • 1979–1984
    Lois Kibbee
    • Geraldine Saxonas Geraldine Saxon…
    680 episodes680 eps • 1970–1984
    Larkin Malloy
    Larkin Malloy
    • Schuyler Whitneyas Schuyler Whitney
    668 episodes668 eps • 1980–1984
    Ernie Pysher
    • Cliff Nelsonas Cliff Nelson
    542 episodes542 eps • 1979–1984
    Lori Loughlin
    Lori Loughlin
    • Jody Travisas Jody Travis
    538 episodes538 eps • 1980–1984
    David Froman
    • Gunther Wagneras Gunther Wagner
    432 episodes432 eps • 1980–1984
    Mark Arnold
    Mark Arnold
    • Gavin Wylieas Gavin Wylie
    427 episodes427 eps • 1980–1983
    Mariann Aalda
    Mariann Aalda
    • Didi Bannisteras Didi Bannister
    393 episodes393 eps • 1981–1984
    Charles Grant
    • Preacher Emersonas Preacher Emerson
    364 episodes364 eps • 1982–1984
    Lela Ivey
    • Mitzi Martinas Mitzi Martin
    351 episodes351 eps • 1981–1984
    Lisa Sloan
    Lisa Sloan
    • Nicole Cavanaugh #3as Nicole Cavanaugh #3
    336 episodes336 eps • 1981–1983
    Terry Davis
    • April Cavanaugh Scottas April Cavanaugh Scott…
    318 episodes318 eps • 1978–1981
    • Creator
      • Irving Vendig
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    Storyline

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    In the city of Monticello, attorney Mike Karr and his colleagues are involved in solving crimes and intrigue which touch the lives of many citizens. Some such citizens include dowager Geraldine Whitney, the frequently-married Raven Alexander, attorney Adam Drake and his wife, Nicole, attorney Draper Scott and his wife, April, Police Chief Bill Marceau, night club owner Johnny Dallas, physician Dr. Miles Cavanaugh, young Jody Travis and her many boyfriends, and Mike Karr himself, his wife, Nancy, and their daughter, Lorrie. All the usual soap opera devices, including prolonged amnesia, a woman with a split personality, murderous mobsters, usurped identities, and murders with many suspects, are used quite effectively in this long running serial. —Kevin McCorry <mmccorry@nb.sympatico.ca>
    attorneymurdersoap opera1980s1970s4 more
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    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Romance
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The skyline at the beginning of the show is that of Cincinnati, Ohio as seen from Kentucky. Cincinnati is the headquarters of Proctor & Gambel, the show's longtime sponsor.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 25th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1973)
    • Soundtracks
      The Edge Of Night
      Main Title Theme (1956-1975)

      Music by Paul Taubman (organist)

    User reviews17

    Review
    Top review
    Brilliant, Unusual daytime serial
    "The Edge of Night" was without a doubt one of the best daytime soaps ever. Unlike other soaps, Edge focused on intelligent, complex mysteries fraught with irony, suspense, and edge-of-your seat action. The show's ensemble cast was probably the best in daytime history, supporting Edge's reputation a classy, well-written, and terrifically acted program. Sadly, after 28 years of superior programming, Edge was dropped in favor of higher-budget, more popular soaps, all of which in effect plagiarized Edge's plots, action, and individuality. Accept no susbstitutes: Edge was The Best!
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    • devalier
    • Jan 9, 2000

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 2, 1956 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Edge of Night
    • Filming locations
      • Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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