Directed by: Bruce Barry, Brian Mertes, Jo Anne Sedwick, Susan Strickler, Brian Mertes and Matt Lagle
 

Written by: Ellen Weston (Head writer) & Lucky Gold, Christopher Dunn, David Kreizman, Eleanor Labine, Tita Bell, Jill Lorie Hurst, Penelope Koechl, Melissa Salmons, and David Smilow
 

Tammy Blanchard - Drew Jacobs

The longest running drama ever, Guiding Light has entertained radio and television fans for 62 years. Set in the fictional Midwestern town of Springfield, this drama focuses on the complex lives of the close-knit Bauer, Spaulding, Lewis, Marler, Cooper and Santos families.

The Guiding Light began on radio and originally revolved around a minister and his congregation. At 60+ years, it is the longest running drama series in history.

The show's first color broadcast was on March 13, 1967. The first half-hour broadcast was on September 9, 1968. The first hour-long broadcast was on November 7, 1977. It was also the first episode to have the title of the series changed from "The Guiding Light" to "Guiding Light". The CBS staff announcer referred to it as "The Guiding Light" until 1981, when it was referred to as "The award-winning Guiding Light" until 1983.

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