Guiding Light (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Series · ★ 5.7
Released in 1952, Guiding Light is a soap and drama series.
What it’s about. Guiding Light is an American television soap opera that is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running television drama in history, broadcast from 1952 until 2009, preceded by a 15-year broadcast on radio. Guiding Light stands as the third longest-running program in all of broadcast history; only the Norwegian children's radio program Lørdagsbarnetimen and the American country music radio program Grand Ole Opry have been on the air longer. On April 1, 2009, it was announced that CBS canceled Guiding Light after a 72-year run due to low ratings. The show taped its final scenes for CBS on August 11, 2009, and its final episode on the network aired on September 18, 2009.
Who’s in it. Guiding Light stars Krista Tesreau as Mindy Lewis, Beth Chamberlin as Beth Raines, Bradley Cole as Jeffrey O'Neill and Kim Zimmer as Reva Shayne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Guiding Light 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 Guiding Light page.
If you liked it. Fans of Guiding Light 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 Guiding Light (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Guiding Light change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Guiding Light worth watching?
- Guiding Light holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy soap and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Guiding Light?
- Guiding Light stars Krista Tesreau, Beth Chamberlin, Bradley Cole, Kim Zimmer and E.J. Bonilla.
- When was Guiding Light released?
- Guiding Light was released in 1952.