It was the end of another era for daytime television today as the long-running CBS soap "As The World Turns" ended its incredible 54-year run.
The last episode marked an emotional goodbye not only for the cast and its millions of viewers, but forPittsburgh soap fans who have also shared fond memories with the cast.
The show has become family to viewers as well as the cast.
"It was the most difficult thing of letting go of 'Barbara Ryan,' was letting go of my 'As the World Turns' family," said Colleen Zenk, who plays Barbara Ryan on the show.
Pittsburgh soap fans can't help but look back on the 54 years of memories and cherish the times they actually met the cast in person.
Most recently, Van Hansis, who plays Luke Snyder on the soap, traveled to Pittsburgh for the KDKA-TV Soap Star Spectacular at the Petersen EventsCenter this summer.
Fans may also remember when the some of the cast came to the 'Burgh in 2009 to film scenes for the show on the North Side.
The actors said they really enjoyed their time in the city.
"I'm so used to Manhattan, where everything is so tight, that when I see a little bit of space and people having room to move, that surprises me," said Maura West, who plays Carly Tenney on the show.
Michael Park, who plays Jack Snyder, said he has fond memories of Pittsburgh from his childhood where he lived for about a year.
"Coming back, it always... lights up my parent's faces when I tell them I'm going to Pittsburgh," he said during his visit to the area.
"As The World Turns" now joins "Guiding Light" in cancellation. "Guiding Light" went off the air last year.
The last episode marked an emotional goodbye not only for the cast and its millions of viewers, but for
The show has become family to viewers as well as the cast.
"It was the most difficult thing of letting go of 'Barbara Ryan,' was letting go of my 'As the World Turns' family," said Colleen Zenk, who plays Barbara Ryan on the show.
Pittsburgh soap fans can't help but look back on the 54 years of memories and cherish the times they actually met the cast in person.
Most recently, Van Hansis, who plays Luke Snyder on the soap, traveled to Pittsburgh for the KDKA-TV Soap Star Spectacular at the Petersen Events
Fans may also remember when the some of the cast came to the 'Burgh in 2009 to film scenes for the show on the North Side.
The actors said they really enjoyed their time in the city.
"I'm so used to Manhattan, where everything is so tight, that when I see a little bit of space and people having room to move, that surprises me," said Maura West, who plays Carly Tenney on the show.
Michael Park, who plays Jack Snyder, said he has fond memories of Pittsburgh from his childhood where he lived for about a year.
"Coming back, it always... lights up my parent's faces when I tell them I'm going to Pittsburgh," he said during his visit to the area.
"As The World Turns" now joins "Guiding Light" in cancellation. "Guiding Light" went off the air last year.
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