Even though the black and white years of the 50's and 60's seems staid now, the writing technique was flawless combined with the settings -- long conversation scenes with people (of all ages) actually in their HOMES doing ordinary things. I miss that style that lasted even through most of the 90's. Now, it's nothing but boring teenagers sitting around in a bar or pub, yapping on cell phones, or God forbid, looking at their lap tops. Daytime has just lost so much....
@TimsDale4ever Totally agree. Now soaps sneer at their viewers and like to pretend they are so superior to simple moments. And they just shrug as viewers flee in droves while no one replaces them.
At 6:33, thats the where Bob sits at the kitchen table was the classic scene that was part of the 1996 40th anniversary montage at the 6th saga where the theme was Count On Me by Whitney Houston and CeCe Winans.
Funny but I had the same experiences as some of you below. My mother would watch ATWT every day and even refused to talk to anyone on the phone if they called when it was on.
I too recall the Lisa/Bruce storyline when I was a kid and my mother "trying" to explain it.
When Ellen had Dan "out of wedlock" my mother also used to ask my Dad if it was "ok for me to watch the show," just like the poster below.
None of this did anything except arouse my curiousity more.
What a shock! Dr. Bob lighting up a cigarette! I know this is before cigarettes were officially declared dangerous to the health but he should set a better example to patients! And what did Nancy think about smoke in her kitchen?
For me this brings memories of my mom in the late fifties my mom will not go anywhere until she watched her soaps I was 6 yrs old The series was only 15 minutes
I also remember watching this show with my mother glued to the screen, over lunch each day I also recall her asking my father if certain subjects were "ok for my sister to be subjected to," but they never turned off the tv.
I still remember the Bruce/Lisa storyline, even though I was only 8 years old at the time
Love that Nancy is cooking a pot roast in a dress, pearls and an apron. Wow, Dr. Bob smokes?! In the kitchen?! Another era but love it just the same.
my4ny 1 year ago
Look at Bob casually smoking in the Hughes kitchen! Talk about old school.
I didn't know soaps used flashbacks at this time. For some reason I wasn't sure if they had the technology.
CarlD2 1 year ago
Even though the black and white years of the 50's and 60's seems staid now, the writing technique was flawless combined with the settings -- long conversation scenes with people (of all ages) actually in their HOMES doing ordinary things. I miss that style that lasted even through most of the 90's. Now, it's nothing but boring teenagers sitting around in a bar or pub, yapping on cell phones, or God forbid, looking at their lap tops. Daytime has just lost so much....
TimsDale4ever 2 years ago 3
@TimsDale4ever Totally agree. Now soaps sneer at their viewers and like to pretend they are so superior to simple moments. And they just shrug as viewers flee in droves while no one replaces them.
CarlD2 1 year ago
Wow! Does anyone remember when there was "Ivory Snow" and "Ivory Flakes"? I always liked the box cover, with the little snowman on it.
wshIcldstrtover 2 years ago
This gets to your eyes after watching it for a few minutes. Isn't there any better quality of this, out there?
wshIcldstrtover 2 years ago
At 6:33, thats the where Bob sits at the kitchen table was the classic scene that was part of the 1996 40th anniversary montage at the 6th saga where the theme was Count On Me by Whitney Houston and CeCe Winans.
williambrown007 3 years ago
Funny but I had the same experiences as some of you below. My mother would watch ATWT every day and even refused to talk to anyone on the phone if they called when it was on.
I too recall the Lisa/Bruce storyline when I was a kid and my mother "trying" to explain it.
When Ellen had Dan "out of wedlock" my mother also used to ask my Dad if it was "ok for me to watch the show," just like the poster below.
None of this did anything except arouse my curiousity more.
Nickspks 3 years ago
Are there new episodes from back then popping up now? Wher did you trade these from? And who?
SoapCritic 3 years ago
Where do you get these episode pieces?
johe64 3 years ago
I traded for these--
patc2000 3 years ago
What a shock! Dr. Bob lighting up a cigarette! I know this is before cigarettes were officially declared dangerous to the health but he should set a better example to patients! And what did Nancy think about smoke in her kitchen?
alexisdiva9 3 years ago
No, ATWT was always 30 minutes. It was the first 30 minute soap.
PavedParadise 3 years ago
ATWT and THE EDGE OF NIGHT were the first 30-minute soaps. They both premiered on CBS on April 2, 1956.
Soapking1965 3 years ago
For me this brings memories of my mom in the late fifties my mom will not go anywhere until she watched her soaps I was 6 yrs old The series was only 15 minutes
priscilla4957 4 years ago
Same here--We had our stories to watch lol
patc2000 3 years ago
I also remember watching this show with my mother glued to the screen, over lunch each day I also recall her asking my father if certain subjects were "ok for my sister to be subjected to," but they never turned off the tv.
I still remember the Bruce/Lisa storyline, even though I was only 8 years old at the time
Nickspks 3 years ago