Guiding Light

The longest running show in broadcast history, Irna Phillip's The Guiding Light has captivated its viewers for well over half a century on two different mediums (Starting in radio in 1937, the show then transfered to television in 1952). Over the years, "GL" has epitomized Phillip's unique style of writing. While other shows plunged their viewers into a fantasy realm, "GL" told stories deeply rooted in everyday life, each tale an accurate portrait of society. Through its doors have passed the famous: Kevin Bacon, James Earl Jones, Wendy Moniz, Calista Flockhart, and many others. Those looking for the secret behind the show's amazing longevity need look no farther then the shows ability to adapt to fit the times. While the show has changed its focus over the years, the one overriding theme has remained the same that through family, friends, and faith, one can find hope, "light" in even the darkest of situations.

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  • TheTVDB.com Series ID 76597
  • Status Ended
  • First Aired June 30, 1952
  • Recent September 18, 2009
  • Airs Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, at 3:00pm
  • Network CBS
  • Average Runtime 45 minutes
  • Genres Drama Romance Soap
  • Original Country United States of America
  • Original Language English
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  • Episode Screenshot Format 4:3 Screencap
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  • Created February 4, 2008 by
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Season From To Episodes
All Seasons
Specials 1
Season 1 June 1952 September 1952 60
Season 2 March 1953 1
Season 15 March 1967 March 1967 2
Season 18 January 1970 January 1970 2
Season 21 February 1973 1
Season 26 November 1977 November 1977 2
Season 28 January 1980 April 1980 4
Season 29 January 1981 January 1981 10
Season 30 July 1981 January 1982 4
Season 31 July 1982 August 1983 4
Season 32 August 1983 June 1984 5
Season 33 July 1984 July 1984 2
Season 34 September 1986 1
Season 36 June 1987 July 1987 4
Season 37 December 1988 1
Season 38 July 1989 1
Season 39 October 1989 February 1991 3
Season 40 July 1991 June 1992 138
Season 41 January 1992 June 1993 191
Season 42 July 1993 May 1994 2
Season 43 July 1994 January 1995 3
Season 44 June 1995 1
Season 45 November 1996 June 1997 158
Season 46 June 1997 June 1998 80
Season 47 February 1999 February 1999 3
Season 48 July 1999 June 2000 31
Season 49 January 2001 June 2001 5
Season 50 July 2001 June 2002 12
Season 51 April 2002 June 2003 138
Season 52 June 2003 June 2004 254
Season 53 June 2004 May 2005 215
Season 54 August 2005 April 2006 2
Season 55 September 2006 January 2007 2
Season 56 July 2007 June 2008 15
Season 57 July 2008 June 2009 14
Season 58 June 2009 September 2009 58
Unassigned Episodes 0
Season From To Episodes
Specials 0
Unassigned Episodes 1430
Absolute ordering places all episodes in a single ordered season. This is generally used for anime.
Season From To Episodes
Season 1 July 1991 September 2009 108
Unassigned Episodes 1322
Name Number of Episodes Dates
Jo Anne Sedwick 16 04/14/2003 - 05/04/2005
Brian Mertes 14 03/14/2003 - 05/05/2005
Susan Strickler 12 04/10/2003 - 04/27/2005
Matthew Lagle 12 04/08/2003 - 07/09/2009
Bruce Barry 5 07/08/2003 - 07/28/2004
Tracey Hanley Bryggman 3 02/28/2005 - 06/30/2009
Adam Reist 2 09/21/2004 - 07/10/2009
Ellen Wheeler 2 07/02/2009 - 07/13/2009
Rob Decina 2 07/06/2009 - 07/08/2009
Robert Scinto 1 12/01/2004
Andrew Lee 1 12/10/2004
Joe Cotugno 1 09/24/2004
Matthew Langle 1 07/01/2009
John O'Connell 1 07/03/2003
Name Number of Episodes Dates
Lloyd Gold 11 02/24/2003 - 01/02/2004
Christopher Dunn 10 02/25/2003 - 01/07/2004
David Smilow 8 02/27/2003 - 01/07/2004
Penelope Koechl 7 03/03/2003 - 01/08/2004
David Kreizman 7 02/28/2003 - 01/06/2004
Eleanor Labine 5 02/26/2003 - 01/08/2004
Melissa Salmons 5 02/28/2003 - 07/01/2003
Danielle Paige 5 02/25/2003 - 04/21/2003
Kimberly Hamilton 4 03/04/2003 - 07/03/2003
Carolyn Culliton 3 03/04/2003 - 04/21/2003
Tita Bell 3 02/24/2003 - 03/07/2003
Peggy Schibi 2 01/04/1992 - 07/31/1992
Royal Miller 2 01/05/2004 - 01/06/2004
Brett Staneart 2 11/12/2003 - 07/22/2004
Roger Newman 1 01/08/1993
Barbara Esensten 1 01/11/1993
Jill Lorie Hurst 1 04/09/2003
Courtney Sherman 1 01/06/1995
James Harmon Brown 1 01/11/1993
Joyce Brotman 1 01/01/2004
Barbara J. Garshman 1 01/07/1993

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