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As the World Turns and The Edge of Night premiere on CBS. The two soaps become the first daytime dramas to debut in the 30-minute format.
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American television soap opera
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The Edge of Night
American television crime drama and soap opera (1956–1984)
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American broadcast television and radio network
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