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'Guiding Light' - fans unite to try to save the show
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I have my moments when I fear becoming all about Guiding Light but fan reaction to the possible death of this show that is very much worth saving has been so intense, it's been phenomenal. Never before have I witnessed so much passion about a soap opera. The news surrounding the CBS decision to cancel the show has been nonstop and fan reaction has been totally unprecidented.
When was the last time you witnessed a primetime audience rallying around their canceled show with this much passion? Like----never?
The rich history behind this show chronicles more than just the American soap opera. The fact that they began in radio airing 15 minute episodes and then transitioned into television with half-hour and hour episodes taps into the ability of this institution to keep up with the changing American landscape and keep that light shining for 72 years. There is just something magical about this show as of late that has managed to tug at the hearts of soap fans everywhere.
The magical force behind the Light has clearly spread and on Friday, May 22nd, fans of the show are holding a rally outside the CBS Early Show and Lifetime's Studios to do their part to keep this venerable show on the air. You can get the details at Savethe LightRally.com and I might just hop the Amtrack and attend myself.
This group is also encouraging fans in other locations who could not possibly get to NYC to host a Save the Light rally in their own cities, and to send in their own Save the Light videos. This could become very interesting and by the way, the rumbles continue that things are looking up for this show to find itself a new home. Wouldn't that be a gift?
Do let me know if you will be attending!
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