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The Edge of Night

  • TV Series
  • 1956–19841956–1984
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
413
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Sharon Gabet and Larkin Malloy in The Edge of Night (1956)
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery
In the city of Monticello, attorney Mike Karr and his colleagues are involved in solving crimes and intrigue which touch the lives of many citizens. Some such citizens include dowager Gerald... Read allIn the city of Monticello, attorney Mike Karr and his colleagues are involved in solving crimes and intrigue which touch the lives of many citizens. Some such citizens include dowager Geraldine Whitney, the frequently-married Raven Alexander, attorney Adam Drake and his wife, Nic... Read allIn the city of Monticello, attorney Mike Karr and his colleagues are involved in solving crimes and intrigue which touch the lives of many citizens. Some such citizens include dowager Geraldine Whitney, the frequently-married Raven Alexander, attorney Adam Drake and his wife, Nicole, attorney Draper Scott and his wife, April, Police Chief Bill Marceau, night club owne... Read all
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
413
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,951
1,439
  • Creator
    • Irving Vendig
  • Stars
    • Ann Flood
    • Forrest Compton
    • Donald May
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  • Creator
    • Irving Vendig
  • Stars
    • Ann Flood
    • Forrest Compton
    • Donald May
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    • 17User reviews
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 7 wins & 31 nominations total

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    David Froman, Sharon Gabet, and Larkin Malloy in The Edge of Night (1956)
    Forrest Compton, Linda Cook, and Ann Flood in The Edge of Night (1956)
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    Ann Flood
    • Nancy Karr
    3566 episodes3566 eps • 1962–1984
    Forrest Compton
    Forrest Compton
    • Mike Karr
    3525 episodes3525 eps • 1971–1984
    Donald May
    Donald May
    • Adam Drake
    2840 episodes2840 eps • 1967–1977
    Joel Crothers
    Joel Crothers
    • Dr. Miles Cavanaugh
    858 episodes858 eps • 1977–1984
    Sharon Gabet
    Sharon Gabet
    • Raven Whitney…
    836 episodes836 eps • 1978–1984
    Irving Allen Lee
    • Calvin Stoner
    734 episodes734 eps • 1978–1984
    Wade Nichols
    • Derek Mallory
    692 episodes692 eps • 1979–1984
    Lois Kibbee
    • Geraldine Saxon…
    685 episodes685 eps • 1970–1984
    Larkin Malloy
    Larkin Malloy
    • Schuyler Whitney
    667 episodes667 eps • 1980–1984
    Ernie Pysher
    • Cliff Nelson
    540 episodes540 eps • 1979–1984
    Lori Loughlin
    Lori Loughlin
    • Jody Travis
    537 episodes537 eps • 1980–1984
    David Froman
    • Gunther Wagner
    432 episodes432 eps • 1980–1984
    Mark Arnold
    Mark Arnold
    • Gavin Wylie
    425 episodes425 eps • 1980–1983
    Mariann Aalda
    Mariann Aalda
    • Didi Bannister
    391 episodes391 eps • 1981–1984
    Charles Grant
    • Preacher Emerson
    364 episodes364 eps • 1982–1984
    Lela Ivey
    • Mitzi Martin
    348 episodes348 eps • 1981–1984
    Lisa Sloan
    Lisa Sloan
    • Nicole Cavanaugh #3…
    335 episodes335 eps • 1981–1983
    Terry Davis
    • April Cavanaugh Scott…
    322 episodes322 eps • 1978–1981
    • Creator
      • Irving Vendig
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    • Trivia
      The skyline at the beginning of the show is that of Cincinnati, Ohio as seen from Kentucky. Cincinnati is the headquarters of Proctor & Gambel, the show's longtime sponsor.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 25th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1973)
    • Soundtracks
      The Edge Of Night
      Main Title Theme (1956-1975)

      Music by Paul Taubman (organist)

    User reviews17

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    Top review
    Brilliant, Unusual daytime serial
    "The Edge of Night" was without a doubt one of the best daytime soaps ever. Unlike other soaps, Edge focused on intelligent, complex mysteries fraught with irony, suspense, and edge-of-your seat action. The show's ensemble cast was probably the best in daytime history, supporting Edge's reputation a classy, well-written, and terrifically acted program. Sadly, after 28 years of superior programming, Edge was dropped in favor of higher-budget, more popular soaps, all of which in effect plagiarized Edge's plots, action, and individuality. Accept no susbstitutes: Edge was The Best!
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    • Jan 9, 2000

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 2, 1956 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Edge of Night
    • Filming locations
      • Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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