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#13961: EDGE OF NIGHT, THE
Order1963-01-30, CBS, 2 min.
April 2nd, 1956-November 28th1975 (CBS) December 1st, 1975- December 28th, 1984 (ABC) On April 2nd, 1956, CBS introduced The "Edge Of Night" and "As The World Turns" as television's first thirty-minute daytime drama serials. Created by Irving Vendig, the show, which was set in the town of Monticello, at first emphasized crime stories and courtroom drama. In later years, more emphasis was placed on romantic themes, common to most soap operas. From 1962-1984, one of the main characters on the show was Nancy Pollock, played by Ann Flood. On December 1st, 1975, the show moved to ABC television, becoming the first daytime serial to shift networks. It finished its run on ABC on December 28th, 1984 with the final episode. In this episode of January 30th, 1963, the show's opening theme is heard.
#15204: EDGE OF NIGHT, THE
Order1966-08-02, CBS, 2 min.
April 2nd, 1956-November 28th1975 (CBS) December 1st, 1975- December 28th, 1984 (ABC) On April 2nd, 1956, CBS introduced The "Edge Of Night" and "As The World Turns" as television's first thirty-minute daytime drama serials. Created by Irving Vendig, the show, which was set in the town of Monticello, at first emphasized crime stories and courtroom drama. In later years, more emphasis was placed on romantic themes, common to most soap operas. From 1962-1984, one of the main characters on the show was Nancy Pollock, played by Ann Flood. On December 1st, 1975, the show moved to ABC television, becoming the first daytime serial to shift networks. It finished its run on ABC on December 28th, 1984 with the final episode. Episode of August 2nd, 1966. Show opening.