<p>This episode explores the beginnings of The Guiding Light, and how it transitioned from a radio success to one of the most popular daytime TV soap operas of the 1950s; indeed ultimately becoming the longest running soap opera in American history. The episode also discusses the core characters in its early TV years, and the storylines that captured the imagination of the nation. As always, this episode includes special audio features, trivia, and much more. Enjoy another trip down soap lane!</p>
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<p><a class="spreaker-player" href="https://www.spreaker.com/episode/14406515" data-resource="episode_id=14406515" data-width="100%" data-height="200px" data-theme="light" data-playlist="false" data-playlist-continuous="false" data-autoplay="false" data-live-autoplay="false" data-chapters-image="true" data-hide-logo="false" data-hide-likes="false" data-hide-comments="false" data-hide-sharing="false" >Listen to &#8220;Episode 3 &#8211; Fantastic Four of the 1950s: Part 2 &#8211; The Rise of the Guiding Light&#8221;. Download available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spreaker.</a><br />
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Episode 4 – Fantastic Four of the 1950s: Part 3- The Rise of As The World Turns

A Trip Down Soap Lane is the ultimate soap opera history podcast. Take a trip all the way back to the beginning of soap operas till the present day. This podcast explores all the amazing history,  storylines and characters that have made soap operas so memorable over the years. The podcast includes special audio features, trivia, and so much more.