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Did you hear that Guiding Light is being cancelled?
I just read the article on Yahoo news that the show's being cancelled and the last air date is September 18th. Comments? Memories of the show??
14 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
I have been reading for a few months now that they were going to cancel GL, but to be honest I really did not believe it. Now that CBS has announced it I am shocked. I was really hoping that it was just a rumor and now with it being April Fools Day, I am hoping that it is a joke, but sadly I think it may be the real deal. I am going to be so lost without the show, I have been watching for about 13 years. I know this sounds strange, but it will be like losing old friends. I grew up with some of the characters and I am just at a loss for words. It will be a truly sad day to lose GL. I am just so disappointed, I still can't believe that the longest soap in history is coming to an end.
I am still hoping that something will change their minds. I have emailed them, but I don't know how much help that will be. Maybe if they get the ratings up they can stay...Gosh I am just so shocked....
Edit: One of my favorite memories would definitely have to be Reva's s*** speech, who could forget that? I have so many wonderful memories, but that is the one the sticks out the most.
- 1 decade ago
While this is shocking because it has been on for so many years, but the show has really lost its audience over the years. I know here in the Detroit area, it comes on at 10 am, the same time as the Ellen DeGeneres Show, and the Martha Stewart show. All three shows pretty much have the same viewer demographic.
In addition, many people including myself do not like the format which the show is filmed with the constant camera shaking, close-up shots, and the "Live" feel. I almost feel like I'm watching a news reporter chasing after someone. Also, the story lines have not been interesting.
I prefer the Bold and the Beautiful and As The World Turns anyway.
- SareldaLv 51 decade ago
After reassuring viewers lately that they would not be canceling GL they have. I am sure it is a numbers thing. I do understand. It is one of my favorites. I do not know a lot of folks are into soaps anymore. I was. I am proud to be a soap watcher. Court shows, talk shows and garbage will take it's place.
I am just sad. I hope they do us the credit of using the next few months to wrap up story lines, give certain characters their dignity back, not just ignore the last 50+ years. We loyal viewers deserve to have things wrapped up nice and tidy. We wont all be happy with what they do but it's better than being left hanging.
Memories: I have so so many. I just want them to bring back our old favorites. The Bauers, The Reardons, The Spauldings, The Lewis's and their spouses and kids and hangers on. This is a sad day for me. They have a lot to wrap up in a very short time.
I will be taping every day now. I usually only tape about two/three times a week. I don't want to miss anything. (I am more likely to watch if I don't have to do it online)
- Anonymous1 decade ago
There have been so many great characters over the years. I wish they would bring back Holly and Vanessa. I miss characters like Maureen. I wish that they would do a tribute to Roger before the show signs off. Ah, those were the good old days...
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- ?Lv 45 years ago
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- Julie CLv 51 decade ago
I am devastated! I've been watching since 1980!!
I am so thrilled that they brought Mindy back for the class reunion. Too bad some of the others from back then couldn't be on too.
- SaraLv 41 decade ago
i just heard the news and i am so dissapointed that it is being cancelled. I loved that show.
- 1 decade ago
never watched it but i also read it ,that is sad for the fans of that show,, i would cry if they did that to the only one i watch Days of our lives
- Lovin The MusicLv 51 decade ago
huh interesting
i wonder what they are gona fill the spot with....
wonder if it will be Tyra since she use to be on before Ellen
i hope ATWT doesnt get cancelled....id be pissed off
- 1 decade ago
way too many"wanna be corny so called"sexy reality show crap like bad girls club(snoozefest)bachelorette etc.
bachelor omg tila tequila how LAME way too many
those type of meaningless boring reality shows taken
over,god i hope it stop soon,
and to "maddie" over here?
i agree. you and me both chica i agree on your comment on as the world turns.luke noah lol holden soulmate lily jack cute
carly my fave over on ATWT,so i pray they stay on longer i
think it will though.sad about guiding light though but i kinda
seen it"coming"even with handsome phillip returning.
i miss roger thorpe(rest in peace)he died the portrayer in
real life will miss bad crazy rich alan spaulding,will miss aunt
alexandra too.all of them.GUIDING light was such a great soap....
i love the close up cause i just like different faster
angle shots and more "outside car shots"park etc just look more"real to me" in my honest opinion.got boring lately
but still...i will miss it.thank god for you tube! lol
OH! & before i log out go watch my gh liz webber "bore me to death tonight on gh tonight lol
i just want to add,my best all time GH couple?
Nick Cassadine-Emily.Y&R BEST?Nik & Sharon!
best GH couple?
robin and jason! and brenda sonny,as well as the
best on guidling light?
johnathan tammy forever,phillip and beth.jenna and buzz.
reva joshua noches...night everyone god speed.adios......
Source(s): www.soapactress-central.com and other soap forums,some soaps fans i am close with offline.