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IT'S OFFICIAL: Guiding Light has been cancelled!

April 1, 2009

GL-Logo.jpgIt’s a very sad day in the soap world, and for long time fans of the oldest show in broadcast history at 72 years old. It was announced this morning what we all had feared and heard, that Guiding Light has officially been cancelled.   News broke this morning via Roger Newcomb at WeLoveSoaps.net. The cast and crew were informed this morning.

“No show in daytime or primetime, or anytime, has touched so many millions of viewers across so many years,” said CBS daytime exec Barbara Bloom. “We thank the cast, crew and producers–past and present–who delivered this entertainment institution…”

Guiding Light began in 1937 as a 15-minute radio serial, before switching to a 15-minute soap on CBS in 1952 (while continuing to air on radio until 1956). The series moved to a 30-minute format in 1968 and expanded to an hour in 1977.  The show will last air on CBS on September 18.

However, we have also learned that reportedly As the World Turns got a one year pickup from CBS.

This is such a horrible shame as the show had improved dramatically within the past several months, with improvement in their production module, the return of Grant Aleksander, the riveting death of Coop Bradshaw. and the wonderful moving Otalia storyline which has captured the hearts of mainstream america and the LGBT community as well.

Today is a tremendous loss for all of our colleagues in New York, friends, actors, and behind-the-scenes personel who worked tirelessly to reinvent the show and get it on solid ground.  We will have more on this story as it develops.

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Tom Pelphrey and Kaley Cuoco Welcome Their Daughter into The World

April 2, 2023

Congratulations are in order this weekend for Guiding Light and As the World Turns alum Tom Pelphrey (ex-Jonathan, ex-Mick) and his girlfriend, actress Kaley Cuoco (The Flight Attendant, Big Bang Theory) . The two welcomed their first child together, a daughter, named Matilda Carmine Richie Pelphrey.

Matilda was born on March 30 and Tom and Kaley delivered the happy news via their Instagram accounts.

Kaley shared: “We are overjoyed and grateful for this little miracle 💓 Thank you to the doctors , nurses , family and friends who have helped us immensely over the last few days. We are blessed beyond belief 💗 @tommypelphrey didn’t think I could fall even more in love with you , but I did.”

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Tom expressed: “You are the Soul of the Universe. And your name is Love.” -Rumi. My heart is full of love and gratitude for this miracle….
Matilda Carmine Richie Pelphrey 3/30. Eternally grateful for the strength and bravery of my soulmate and best friend @kaleycuoco. You are incredible. 💪♥️

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GL and ‘Nashville’ Alum Hayden Panettiere Loses Her Younger Brother Jansen at 28-Years-Old

February 20, 2023

Just devastating news to report on Monday evening.  Hayden Panettiere’s (ex-Lizzie, Guiding Light, ex-Juliette, Nashville) younger brother Jansen Panettiere has died at only 28-years-old.

According to TMZ,  Jansen died over the weekend in New York.  His cause of death is not available, but there was no foul play suspected in Jansen’s death.  Police responded to a call and came to a residence at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday where they found Jansen.

As with his sister, Jansen was deep into his acting career and was only five years younger than Hayden.

Throughout his career he appeared in Even Stevens, The X’s, Tiger Cruise, Racing Stripes, The Martial Arts Kid, The Walking Dead, Major Crimes, and the holiday film Love and Love Not.

Less than 3 weeks ago, Jansen shared an adorable picture on his Instagram with his hair being cut by his big sister, Hayden.

Jansen is survived by Hayden and their parents, Lesley Vogel and Skip Panettiere.

Send your love and condolences to Hayden and her family on the sudden passing of Jansen via the comment section below.

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Tom Pelphrey and Kaley Cuoco Expecting First Child Together

October 12, 2022

Congratulations are in order for one of the finest actors we know, Tom Pelphrey (ex-Jonathan, Guiding Light) and his girlfriend former ‘Big Bang Theory’ star, Kaley Cuoco!

The couple each shared a series of photos on their Instagram accounts, announcing that they are expecting their first child, a baby girl!

Cuoco shared: “Baby girl Pelphrey coming 2023💕 beyond blessed and over the moon… I 💓you”

Pelphrey expressed: “And then it was even MORE BETTER. 🎀🎀🎀. Love you more than ever @kaleycuoco ♥️🙏♥️”

The couple had confirmed their relationship this past May and recently attended the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards in September where they both were nominees; Cuoco for The Flight Attendant and Pelphrey for Ozark.

Tom and Kaley actually met back in April, and it has been noted in the press as ‘love at first sight’ when Cuoco attended the premiere of Ozark.

Share your well-wishes for Tom, Kaley, and the bundle of joy on the way, via the comment section.

 

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