As the World Turns (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Series · ★ 5.6
Released in 1956, As the World Turns is a soap series.
What it’s about. As the World Turns is an American television soap opera that aired on CBS from April 2, 1956 to September 17, 2010. Irna Phillips created As the World Turns as a sister show to her other soap opera The Guiding Light. Running for 54 years, As the World Turns holds the second-longest continuous run of any daytime network soap opera in American history, surpassed only by Guiding Light. As the World Turns was produced in New York City for all of its time. Set in the fictional town of Oakdale, Illinois, the show debuted on April 2, 1956, at 1:30 pm EST.
Who’s in it. As the World Turns stars Betty Garde as Miss Tyler, Agim Kaba as Aaron Snyder, Kathryn Hays as Kim Hughes and Tamara Tunie as Jessica Griffin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, As the World Turns has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch As the World Turns page.
If you liked it. Fans of As the World Turns tend to enjoy Yo soy Betty, la fea, La hija del Mariachi, Brazil Avenue and El Señor de los Cielos.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch As the World Turns (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for As the World Turns change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is As the World Turns worth watching?
- As the World Turns holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy soap. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in As the World Turns?
- As the World Turns stars Betty Garde, Agim Kaba, Kathryn Hays, Tamara Tunie and Michael Park.
- When was As the World Turns released?
- As the World Turns was released in 1956.