"Throughout its rich and diverse history, Guiding Light has earned a devoted following of men and women of all ages and races. The trials and tribulations of the program's fictional characters serve as a window by which emotional and realistic stories on a variety of topics -- mental illness, domestic violence, the Vietnam War, cochlear implants, cancer, Down's syndrome, adoption, rape, infertility and alcoholism, among others -- are addressed over an extended period of time and from a number of different perspectives. The show also has been the forerunner in introducing African-American characters onto a daytime drama's canvas (1966) and the first to involve audience participation in the outcome of a storyline (1951).
"As Guiding Light celebrates its fiftieth year on television this June 30, 2002, the program is proud to have pioneered some of the most exciting and compelling storytelling in broadcasting, and of having touched the lives and hearts of generations of viewers in the process."--2001 Peabody Awards entry form.
This is an episode of the radio series from 1950. "Episode #815: Bert and Papa Bauer discuss Bill Bauer's drinking problem. Bill mentions the pressures associated with living up to one's position."--episode description in entry folder.
Corporate Producers: CBS Television Network | Procter & Gamble Company
Broadcast Date: 1950
"Throughout its rich and diverse history, Guiding Light has earned a devoted following of men and women of all ages and races. The trials and tribulations of the program's fictional characters serve as a window by which emotional and realistic stories on a variety of topics -- mental illness, domestic violence, the Vietnam War, cochlear implants, cancer, Down's syndrome, adoption, rape, infertility and alcoholism, among others -- are addressed over an extended period of time and from a number of different perspectives. The show also has been the forerunner in introducing African-American characters onto a daytime drama's canvas (1966) and the first to involve audience participation in the outcome of a storyline (1951).
"As Guiding Light celebrates its fiftieth year on television this June 30, 2002, the program is proud to have pioneered some of the most exciting and compelling storytelling in broadcasting, and of having touched the lives and hearts of generations of viewers in the process."--2001 Peabody Awards entry form.
This is an episode of the radio series from 1950. "Episode #816: Ted and Meta Bauer discuss their divorce and vow a custody battle for their son, Chucky."--episode description in entry folder.
Corporate Producers: CBS Television Network | Procter & Gamble Company
Broadcast Date: 1950
"Throughout its rich and diverse history, Guiding Light has earned a devoted following of men and women of all ages and races. The trials and tribulations of the program's fictional characters serve as a window by which emotional and realistic stories on a variety of topics -- mental illness, domestic violence, the Vietnam War, cochlear implants, cancer, Down's syndrome, adoption, rape, infertility and alcoholism, among others -- are addressed over an extended period of time and from a number of different perspectives. The show also has been the forerunner in introducing African-American characters onto a daytime drama's canvas (1966) and the first to involve audience participation in the outcome of a storyline (1951).
"As Guiding Light celebrates its fiftieth year on television this June 30, 2002, the program is proud to have pioneered some of the most exciting and compelling storytelling in broadcasting, and of having touched the lives and hearts of generations of viewers in the process."--2001 Peabody Awards entry form.
This is an episode of the radio series from 1950. "Episode #824: Bert and Bill discuss the possible ramifications of Ted and Meta's divorce, fearing it will cause Bill to lose his job. Later, Bert and Meta argue over the breakup of Meta's marriage and Bill's drinking."--episode description in entry folder.
Corporate Producers: CBS Television Network | Procter & Gamble Company
Broadcast Date: 1950
