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The Edge of Night (1956)

1956-04-02 · 30m · EN
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The Edge of Night was an American television mystery series/soap opera produced by Procter & Gamble. It debuted on CBS on April 2, 1956, and ran as a live broadcast on that network until November 28, 1975; the series then moved to ABC, where it aired from December 1, 1975, until December 28, 1984. There were 7,420 episodes, with some 1,800 available for syndication.

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Henry SlesarWriter

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Frances FisherFrances FisherDeborah SaxonHolland TaylorHolland TaylorJoel CrothersJoel CrothersForrest ComptonForrest ComptonLois KibbeeLois KibbeeAnn FloodAnn FloodSharon GabetSharon GabetRoger NewmanRoger NewmanIrene DaileyIrene DaileyMichael StrokaMichael StrokaDoris BelackDoris BelackMaeve McGuireMaeve McGuire

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Genre affinityCrime · Mystery · SoapNarrative complexityMysteryPacingShortActor preference8896 · 11861 · 1394336Country preferenceUsDecade preference1950

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What is The Edge of Night about?

The Edge of Night was an American television mystery series/soap opera produced by Procter & Gamble. It debuted on CBS on April 2, 1956, and ran as a live broadcast on that network until November 28, 1975; the series then moved to ABC, where it aired from December 1, 1975, until December 28, 1984. There were 7,420 episodes, with some 1,800 available for syndication.

How long is The Edge of Night?

The Edge of Night has a runtime of 30 minutes.