Well, I had always heard that Edge of Night, or EON, was different from other soaps, what with the focus on mysteries and its popularity with males. So I've been checking it out, and I am truly hooked. I usually watch two or three an evening, as they only run for twenty minutes. Right now, Draper Scott/Kirk Michaels has amnesia and is recovering in the bed of Emily Gault while back in town, Raven Swift is trying desperately to get her child back. From what I understand, what I'm watching first aired in the spring of 1980. Although there is a little too much repetition for my liking (which I probably wouldn't mind if I weren't watching back-to-back, but day-to-day), I have thoroughly enjoyed the Mansion of the Damned and the train wreck. Looking forward to what I think will be something about a carousel, as Crazy-Dream April (as I've come to know her) has been tossing and turning in her sleep again.

That's wonderful news -- not about your health, but about Maeve being kind enough to send you a note. Obviously the cast respects how much you love the show.

Those two episodes must be very rare, aren't they? Congratulations on getting them. I'm sure they'll be a thrill to watch.

That's wonderful news -- not about your health, but about Maeve being kind enough to send you a note. Obviously the cast respects how much you love the show.

Those two episodes must be very rare, aren't they? Congratulations on getting them. I'm sure they'll be a thrill to watch.

Dear CarlD2,

I have been told my 'benefactor' that he/she is the only one to have these kineoscopes (a friend transferred them to DVD). I have heard so many stories about Sarah Lane Karr's dramatic exit...and to think that I will actually have a copy of it is thrilling beyond words.

Maeve was delighted to hear about the book I participated in (Sam Ford's book) and the American Popular Culture Association Annual Conference in St. Louis this year. It did my heart proud to have my co-presenters (many of them esteemed college professors) come up to me and reminisce about Edge and telling me how special the show was...

I told Maeve that I am presently suing for medical malpractice for my continuing medical woes, but I told her that even though I have confidence in my attorneys...I would much prefer to have Adam Drake handling my case. She agreed with most heartily!

Edited August 8, 201015 yr by edgeofnight

I can imagine how great that episode with Sara must be. I wonder if the one where Teal Ames came oncamera briefly to assure the fans she was fine is also out there.

Edge was such a unique show and a show that still had so much potential. Anyone with any sense would revive it, and instead we get flop revivals of shows that were already long gone by the end anyway (90210, Melrose).

I wish the best for you with what you're going through.

A primetime revival of Edge would be so awesome. I love the concept of exploring the dynamics between the lawyers, the police, the government, the news media, the hospital, etc. It'd definitely be a hit.

A primetime revival of Edge would be so awesome. I love the concept of exploring the dynamics between the lawyers, the police, the government, the news media, the hospital, etc. It'd definitely be a hit.

I definitely agree with you, All My Shadows. I hope I'm around to see it.

I just received the April 3, 1956 episode of Edge (the second episode) along with the February 1961 episode in which Sarah Lane Karr dies...Wow! Is all I have to say.

In the first show, Don Hastings, Mark Rydell and Teal Ames appear. I may end up making a copy and give it to Don Hastings at next week's Paley Center Tribute to ATWT.

The second episode is so well done...it features Walter Greaza, John Larkin and Teal Ames...unbelievable raw emotion...powerful...it's no wonder the switchboards lit up when Sarah died.

I believe it...what a powerful episode.

I'm so glad you got to see them. Imagine how this must have felt to viewers at the time, especially since you knew no one was going to come back from the dead a year later.

That would be very nice of you to give a copy to Don Hastings, I'm sure he'd love it.

I wonder how many Edge episodes are really out there. It's unique premise might have made it more worthy of salvation in P&G and CBS's eyes, so who know. Maybe this is a mistake, but whenever someone posts opening/closing titles of a soap on YouTube, I assume the full episode exists, so based just on that, there should be some good video quality eps from 1958, 1966, and 1972 (in addition to episodes that are clipped on YT already).

Episodes from several of the other 50s/60s soaps are on various public domain sites, but none for Edge. I wonder why.

I'm sure there are many more episodes retained by producers,directors,actors etc.

For example Ann Williams children had Search episodes never seen before from 76.

I wonder how many Edge episodes are really out there. It's unique premise might have made it more worthy of salvation in P&G and CBS's eyes, so who know. Maybe this is a mistake, but whenever someone posts opening/closing titles of a soap on YouTube, I assume the full episode exists, so based just on that, there should be some good video quality eps from 1958, 1966, and 1972 (in addition to episodes that are clipped on YT already).

Episodes from several of the other 50s/60s soaps are on various public domain sites, but none for Edge. I wonder why.

A great many more than you have been led to believe. Master tapes were wiped, and yes, Edge aired live; however, kinescopes were produced for affiliates. Remember too, many soaps aired in foreign markets. As early as 1970, Love of Life, Where the Heart Is, Love Is a Many Splendored Thing, and The Secret Storm transmitted in Australia. Return to Peyton Place had a full run in Melbourne from 1974 to 1976, after it had left the air in America. As the World Turns aired in Australia in 1974. All of those episodes were not erased and remain in existence. I have some. Other collectors have them. They are there. Do not let anyone tell you they are not.

A great many more than you have been led to believe. Master tapes were wiped, and yes, Edge aired live; however, kinescopes were produced for affiliates. Remember too, many soaps aired in foreign markets. As early as 1970, Love of Life, Where the Heart Is, Love Is a Many Splendored Thing, and The Secret Storm transmitted in Australia. Return to Peyton Place had a full run in Melbourne from 1974 to 1976, after it had left the air in America. As the World Turns aired in Australia in 1974. All of those episodes were not erased and remain in existence. I have some. Other collectors have them. They are there. Do not let anyone tell you they are not.

I never even thought about international broadcasts being saved...wow. After years and years of obsessing over periods that have been almost universally declared gone forever, it kinda gets me excited to think of how much is really out there.

I guess the next step would be for these production companies to realize that we'll take them any way we could possibly get them. DVDs, streaming online, or (gasp) on television. It's just ridiculous that decades of great television is in limbo. Guys like you are our only hope, and it's much appreciated.

They just think they can't make any money off this...look at something like Doctor Who. I think one of the reasons there was such an effort to track down lost episodes was they decided this was money.

From the 3/77 SOD, a cast party. SOD Publishing Inc

Edited November 22, 201014 yr by CarlD2

July 76 SOD (SOD Publishing Inc) article on the murder of Tiffany Douglas. I've read about this character, she seems really interesting. I wish I could see her.

Edited November 22, 201014 yr by CarlD2

9/77 SOD, Dream Date with Tony Craig. SOD Publishing Inc. Here's the intro:

The Cinderella From Secaucus And Her Prince Charming Capture New York

Imagine the thrill of winning a day in New York with a tall, gorgeous TV actor - the idol of thousands of women. A dream come true for one very lucky girl - Nancy Graham, winner of the Tony Craig date contest.

When the big day arrived, Nancy came to the Soap Opera Digest offices, where her whirlwind day started. First lunch at the famous Downing Square Restaurant and onto the set of "Edge of Night" - where Tony was waiting with a broad smile and a bear hug for Nancy. Erwin Nicholson, Producer, invited us into the control room to watch the taping of the 5,523rd episode of "Edge of Night"; and a thrilled Nancy was spellbound by the whole wonderful mechanics of getting a show into its audience-ready state. Next came introductions with the cast, who all begged to come along on the date.

Edited November 22, 201014 yr by CarlD2