47 Years of As the World Turns
The Hughes Family: Penny (Rosemary Prinze),
Nancy (Helen Wagner), Don (Richard Holland)
and Chris (Don MacLaughlin)
On April 2, 2003, ATWT celebrates 47 years on the air! To celebrate,
SoapCity takes a stroll down memory lane and picks our favorite
event from every single year (especially as it reflects on what's
happening in Oakdale now!). Check out our list then go on the SoapCity
message boards and tell us if you agree!
| 1956 |
ATWT premieres and America first meets the Hugheses: Chris
and Nancy, their children, Donald, Penny and Bob, and Chris's
father, Will ("Grandpa") Hughes. |
| 1957 |
Jim Lowell, dies in a boating accident, devastating daughter
Ellen. |
| 1958 |
Ellen Lowell falls in love with married Dr. Tim Cole and gives
birth to his son, whom she gives up for adoption. |
Next: 1959 - 1962
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