The "Light" Will Go Out This Friday

I have not seen a full hour of “Guiding Light” that I can ever remember, but I will still be sad when it goes off the air this Friday.

Why? Because I know what it’s like to lose a show you’ve loved for so many years. I have never gotten over the cancellation of “Another World,” which is probably why I’m so obsessed with the “World” role playing game.

But whereas “Another World” was cancelled out of stupidity (Well, it was.), the cancellation of “Guiding Light” is unfortunately based solely on economics. And that’s even sadder…

“Light” did everything it could to try and save money and stave off cancellation, including giving itself a whole new look with handheld cameras and outdoor shoots in New Jersey. Personally, I didn’t care for it—and I know a lot of fans didn’t either—but you have to applaud them for trying…

And now with another soap gone, all the other soaps are no doubt holding their breath a little as they wait to see if they will be next.

I personally hope none of them are…

The final episode of “Guiding Light” airs Friday, September 18th at 3 p.m. on CBS…

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